Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree: New Characters<\/h2>\n
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There are several new characters introduced in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, each with their story and questline. Some of the new notable characters include the following:<\/p>\n
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- Count Ymir:<\/strong>\u00a0He is an interesting merchant at the Cathedral of Manus Metyr who sells different valuable items. Sometimes he just disappears, which makes him so mysterious.<\/li>\n
- Dryleaf Dane:<\/strong>\u00a0This can be found in the Moorth Ruins Enir-Ilim; Dryleaf Dane is great at hand-to-hand combat and gives quite a fun mini-boss fight. Upon his defeat, he drops some great items, like Dane’s Footwork.<\/li>\n
- Hornsent:<\/strong>\u00a0This friendly NPC is located in the Realm of Shadow at Three-Path Cross. Hornsent is quite useful in that he can be summoned to fight against bosses who prove to be difficult Messmer the Impaler.<\/li>\n
- Needle Knight Leda:<\/strong>\u00a0Her quest line begins in the Dynasty Mausoleum, and she’s a pretty great warrior with a cool backstory.<\/li>\n
- Redmane Freyja:<\/strong>\u00a0Found at the Three-Path Cross and provides one of the most interesting questlines within the game lore.<\/li>\n
- The Dragon Communion Priestess<\/strong>: Found at the Grand Altar of Dragon Communion, offers insight into the mythology that is rich in this game.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree: Gameplay Mechanics<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nBelow are some of the new things added to Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree that enhance both the feel and difficulty of the gameplay:<\/p>\n
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- Scadu Tree Fragments:<\/strong>\u00a0Unique resources that can only be found within the Land of Shadow. These fragments are usable by the players to get various degree blessings from the Scadu Tree for protection and enhancements in different ways.<\/li>\n
- New Combat Skills:<\/strong>\u00a0The expansion adds 70 new weapons, 10 new shields, 39 new talismans, 14 new sorceries, and 28 new incantations to further the combat repertoire and strategy that players can utilize.<\/li>\n
- Spirit Ashes and Ashes of War:<\/strong>\u00a0Conjure formidable allies with 20 new Spirit Ashes and imbue arms with unique abilities with 25 new Ashes of War to add depth to combat.<\/li>\n
- New Armor Sets:<\/strong>\u00a0It includes 30 new armor sets, giving more room for players to fashion themselves in any way they feel or look good.<\/li>\n
- Tough Bosses:<\/strong>\u00a0New, strong bosses- among them the very strong Empyrean Miquella-come to challenge players with a test of their skills and strategies.<\/li>\n
- Exploration and Lore:<\/strong>\u00a0The Land of Shadow is filled with hidden areas, secrets, and rich lore, allowing players to traverse and dig out the mysteries of Erdtree.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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How to Prepare for the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC<\/h2>\n
Preparing for Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree can make quite a difference in your experience in the game. Some ways to get ready are as follows:<\/p>\n
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- Defeat Key Bosses:<\/strong>\u00a0Make sure to defeat Starscourge Radahn and Mohg, Lord of Blood. These bosses are requirements to enter the DLC.<\/li>\n
- Gain as many levels:<\/strong>\u00a0Be sure to be at least level 120, but higher levels, closer to 150, will be easier for the challenges.<\/li>\n
- Collect the fragments of a Scadu Tree:<\/strong>\u00a0they will be very helpful for your character leveling and stat boost. Try to hunt them as soon as you reach the Land of Shadow.<\/li>\n
- Upgrade your equipment:<\/strong>\u00a0collect all the necessary weapons and armor pieces and upgrade materials. Thanks to well-upgraded equipment, you will be able to fight with more powerful enemies.<\/li>\n
- Stock up on all possible consumables:<\/strong>\u00a0healing items, buffs, and everything that may help and assist you in combat.<\/li>\n
- Respect Your Stats:<\/strong>\u00a0Use the respec system, if necessary, to put points into essential stats like Vigor.<\/li>\n
- Talisman Slots:<\/strong>\u00a0Talismans have great buffs; unlocking and equipping them can give you that extra edge.<\/li>\n
- Prepare Spirit Ashes:<\/strong>\u00a0Stock up on Revered Spirit Ashes to ensure your summons are more survivable.<\/li>\n
- Know Your Skills:<\/strong>\u00a0Familiarize yourself with the new combat skills, sorceries, and incantations coming with this DLC.<\/li>\n
- Explore and Learn:<\/strong>\u00a0Take your time to explore new areas, learn enemy patterns, and uncover secrets.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Conclusion<\/h2>\n
Also coming in highly anticipated fashion is Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, released on June 21, 2024. This new expansion brings loads of new content with characters, gameplays, and challenges across a mysterious Land of Shadow.<\/p>\n
New enemies are encountered, rich lore unfolds, and players will enjoy enhanced combat options through the inclusion of new weapons, armor, and abilities.<\/p>\n
In this respect, players will need to level up, gear up, and get themselves acquainted with what is new. With Shadow of the Erdtree promising an immersive and thrilling experience, no player should skip trying their hand at Elden Ring.<\/p>\n
Ready to take on the challenge and see what shadows have in store? Time to dive right in!<\/p>\n
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FAQs<\/h2>\n
Is there a release date for Shadow of the Erdtree?<\/h3>\n
ELDEN RING Shadow of the Erdtree was released on June 21, 2024, for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and PC.<\/p>\n
Will Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree be free?<\/h3>\n
No, Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree is a paid expansion that has an RRP of \u00a334.99 in the UK and $39.99 in the US. With this, it’s fair to assume that the DLC will be quite sizeable.<\/p>\n
Is Elden Beast the last?<\/h3>\n
The Elden Beast is the last fight you’ll face before you can finish the Elden Ring. Coming in right after your bout against Radagon of the Golden Order, the fight against the Elden Beast will likely require all of your remaining energy and flasks.<\/p>\n
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- Gain as many levels:<\/strong>\u00a0Be sure to be at least level 120, but higher levels, closer to 150, will be easier for the challenges.<\/li>\n
- New Combat Skills:<\/strong>\u00a0The expansion adds 70 new weapons, 10 new shields, 39 new talismans, 14 new sorceries, and 28 new incantations to further the combat repertoire and strategy that players can utilize.<\/li>\n
- Dryleaf Dane:<\/strong>\u00a0This can be found in the Moorth Ruins Enir-Ilim; Dryleaf Dane is great at hand-to-hand combat and gives quite a fun mini-boss fight. Upon his defeat, he drops some great items, like Dane’s Footwork.<\/li>\n