Updates on New Elden Ring Shadow Of The ErdTree DLC

Fellow Tarnished. The latest expansion for the new DLC is nearly upon us. We will once again adventure into uncharted territory once more with the promise of getting more weapons, explore dungeons, fighting new enemies and challenging bosses, and more. So let’s not waste anymore time. Here’s the latest information on the upcoming Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree DLC from FromSoftware. 

Firstly, the release date of the upcoming DLC is on June 21st 2024. It will cost you US$40, and is available on all platforms, namely, PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S. The expansion content is packed with more bosses, more weapons, more dungeons, all awaiting the Tarnished in a new massive world. Is it worth the price? FromSoftware has a successful record and gained immense popularity of releasing state-of-the-art DLCs, so it is worth the cost.

Summary – Shadow Of The Erdtree DLC

The setting of Elden Ring: Shadow Of The ErdTree DLC is distinct from the original game’s territories. The new location is around the same size as Limgrave, the expansive area where players begin the main game. The number of dungeons and features that are crammed into the newly named ‘Land of Shadow’ has not been disclosed by FromSoftware. However, the company has validated a number of the DLC’s introductions, such as:

All the new weapons, and skills gained from the ‘Land of Shadow’ can be used in the main game. You don’t need to create a new character for the DLC. You can bring your current character with all the items you got from the main game into the DLC.

But there’s a catch. Two things you need to do. Firstly, the Tarnished must defeat two strong bosses – the legendary boss, ‘Starscourge Radahn‘ and the demigod, ‘Mohg, Lord of Blood‘. Secondly, the Tarnished must be between level 120 and 150. This is more of a recommendation than a must, as the Tarnished needs enough attributes to tackle the challenges in the DLC. When that is done, the Tarnished can then the access the DLC. But how? 

To access the Elden Ring: Shadow Of The ErdTree DLC, the Tarnished must enter the Mohgwyn Palace, defeat the demigod, Mohg, and head towards the giant cracked meat egg with the withered arm sticking out. Touch the arm then the Tarnished will start at the new DLC area, the ‘Land of Shadow’.

Player Tips & Tactics

With the release date fast approaching, there are a few things you can do to prepare for your return to the Lands Between:

Ensure you’ve defeated Radahn and Mohg

As stipulated above your Tarnished needs to defeat the two legendary bosses from Elden Ring: Radahn and Mohg. These bosses are really not easy, especially Mohg, as they both have a lot of health and use powerful attacks. However, there are lots of tricks and strategies available online for you to review and use if you constantly get knocked out by them. These are the primary key requirements for your Tarnished to access the DLC.

Level up your character

Ideally, aim for a character level between 120 and 150 for a smooth experience. The Elden Ring: Shadow Of The ErdTree DLC comes with a number of new enemies, dungeons, and let’s not forget the tough bosses too. There are items in the DLC to help strengthen your Tarnished if you feel under leveled but it’s a good idea to start at a reasonably high level. If leveling up fast is a problem for you, there are tricks and tips available online to help your Tarnished farm runes faster in the Elden Ring game. 

Stock up on consumables

Gather resources like healing items and crafting materials to face the new challenges ahead. Whether it’s finding crafting materials to make healing consumables or offensive items, the Tarnished needs all the advantages to overcome the challenges ahead in the DLC.  

Review your build

Consider optimizing your character’s build to be more effective against the potential enemy types you will encounter in the DLC. There’s the option to respec your Tarnished with Rennala Queen of the Moon, which I’m sure your Tarnished must have defeated her by now, but that means farming items such as Larval Tears in the game. There’s also the option to level up your weapons, and summons as well. Overall, there’s a lot of options for you to optimize your Tarnished.

Last Thoughts

Based on previews and the revealed content, Shadow of the Erdtree appears to be a substantial and exciting expansion for Elden Ring. With a vast new area to explore, a plethora of powerful new items to acquire, and challenging new bosses to conquer, the DLC promises to extend your Elden Ring experience in a meaningful way. Whether you’re a seasoned Tarnished seeking new trials or simply eager to return to the captivating world of Elden Ring, Shadow of the Erdtree DLC seems poised to deliver a satisfying continuation of your adventures. 

If you haven’t got the Elden Ring game yet (which is what you should have before getting the DLC), be sure to check out the Elden Ring video game review. There you can find out about the game, get more info, and purchase the game. Don’t forget to share your thoughts or your opinions down below should you have any. That’s all from me. Stay safe until next time 😀