With the highly anticipated DLC for Elden Ring, "Shadow of the Erdtree," on the horizon, players are eager to dive into the new content. To help you get started from day one, we've put together a guide on the in-game requirements for accessing this expansion.
Prerequisites for Accessing "The Land of Shadow"
Whether you're on your first playthrough or midway through New Game Plus (NG+), here’s everything you need to know:
1. Defeat Key Bosses:
You must have defeated Starscourge Radahn and Mohg, Lord of Blood.
2. Find the Cocoon:
After defeating Mohg, locate a cocoon at the end of the room where you fought him. Interact with the arm hanging from the cocoon to be transported to "The Land of Shadows."
Recommended Preparations
- First Playthrough:
We recommend playing through the game organically. Enjoy the journey and use a second playthrough to strengthen your character and prepare for the DLC.
- Ideal Level:
Aim to be around level 150 with a well-rounded build that you’re comfortable using.
Quick Guide for Returning Players
If you, like many players, left the game at the start of NG+ after multiple completions, here's how to quickly meet the prerequisites.
Fastest Way to Defeat Mohg
White-Mask Varré Questline:
1. Talk to Varré: Find him at the First Step Site of Grace in Limgrave.
2. Great Rune & Finger Reader Enia: Obtain your first great rune and speak with Enia at the Roundtable Hold. Varré will then move to the Rose Church in Liurnia.
3. Rose Church: Speak to Varré again and complete his questline, which involves three invasions (winning is not necessary).
4. Maidens Blood: Varré will ask for Maidens blood. Head to the Four Belfries in Liurnia, collect a stone key from the highest tower, use it on the adjacent tower's portal, and retrieve the blood from a deceased maiden in the ruined chapel.
5. Reward: Return to Varré, who will give you the Pureblood Knight's Medal.
6. Teleport: Use the Medal to teleport to Mohgwyn Palace and defeat Mohg (recommended level: 120+).
Fastest Way to Defeat Radahn
Festival of Radahn:
1. Change Redmane Castle’s Instance: This can be done via Ranni's questline or by activating the Grand Lift of Dectus with both halves of the Dectus Medal. Alternatively, there’s a quicker method:
2. Force the Festival: Rest at a Site of Grace in the Atlus Plateau region to change the castle’s state.
3. Quick Route:
- Ride through Liurnia, taking the ravine path north to the Ravine-Veiled Village Site of Grace.
- Climb the ladders, follow the cliff paths into a cave, defeat the Magma Wyrm miniboss, and take the elevator to the Grace point.
- This will trigger the festival state at Redmane Castle. You can now fast travel back and defeat Radahn.
Final Tips
- Ensure your build is optimized for the new challenges ahead. Choose something you are comfortable with, you know how to use and suits your playstyle and stats.
- Take your time to explore and enjoy the expanded lore and content in "Shadow of the Erdtree."
Stay tuned for more Elden Ring tips and updates as you embark on this new adventure in "The Land of Shadow"!
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