How to access the Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree DLC

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Elden Ring’s Shadow of the Erdtree DLCis finally here, so it’s time to dust off your Tarnished in preparation and reacquaint yourself with the Lands Between. If you’ve been away from the game for a while and are planning to jump in with an existing character, I’ll explain how to get to the lands of shadow.

Alternatively, if you’re starting from scratch with a new character, I’ll explain all the steps you need to progress through in order to get to theShadow of the Erdtreearea as quickly as possible. This includes theErdtree bossesyou’ll need to kill to unlock it and a few tips on defeating them if you’re having a tough time. Either way, here’s how to start the Elden Ring DLC.

How to access the Elden Ring DLC

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Here are the steps required to access the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, and both are bosses you need to defeat. They are:

As both Radahn and Mohg are optional bosses, it’s worth checking to make sure you’ve defeated both of them on the character with which you want to play the DLC.

Once both bosses are taken care of, you can interact withMiquella’s handthat hangs out of his cocoon inMohg’s boss room.

If you’ve installed the DLC, this is how you’ll access the Shadow of the Erdtree and get transported to the lands of shadow when it launches. To be clear, that’s the boss room at theMohgwyn’s Palace,notthe one beneath Leyndell.

Erdtree map fragments: Uncover the Land of ShadowScadutree fragments: How to level up in ErdtreeErdtree bosses: A full hit list for the DLCLeda quest: Track the Erdtree main questSir Ansbach quest: Help the former servant of MohgHornsent quest: Complete the quest for vengeance

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Shadow of the Erdtree recommended level

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If you’re starting a new character and want to rush straight for the Shadow of the Erdtree, just bear in mind that therecommended level is between 120 - 150. That said, there’s nothing stopping you from entering the DLC at a lower level as there is a separate power system to make you stronger. Equally, if you’re determined to start fresh, there are a few things you can do to make it easier.

Of course, if this is your first playthrough, it’s best to take your time and explore at your own pace—this is more geared towards those who have already played through the main story but want a fresh character for the new adventure.

The fastest route is as follows:

If you’re having a tough time with Loretta at Caria Manor or Magma Wyrm Makar on the way to Altus, you can do the Varre step after you’ve spoken to Enia. This will give you access to the Dynasty Mausoleum andthebest rune-farmingspotin the game.

You’ll need to progress Ranni’s quest to the point where the Radahn Festival starts, so the Altus route is definitely quicker here.

Radahn and Mohg

As mentioned above, you need to beat two bosses to access the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, but both of them are pretty tough if you don’t know what you’re up against, so here are a few pointers to help get you get there a little faster.

How to find and defeat Radahn

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Here are a few tips to beat Radahn:

Once you’ve beaten him, rest at the site of grace, take a breather, and prepare yourself for the next hurdle.

How to find and defeat Mohg

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Additionally, you can get aPurifying Crystal Tearfor your Flask of Wondrous Physick from Eleonora, Violet Bloody Finger, an NPC invader found at the Second Church of Marika in Altus Plateau. This helps you survive Mohg’s big bleed attack. You can alsoshacklehim like you can with Margit, but the item is found beneath Leyndell in the Subterranean Shunning Grounds, in the area with the big lobsters and the entrance to the catacombs there.

Here are some general tips to beat Mohg:

Once you’ve beaten Mohg, rest at the site of grace. Assuming you’ve already dispatched Radahn, an NPC will appear. Speak to her and she’ll urge you to “touch the withered arm.” Interact with Miquella’s hand to start the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, and follow them into the realm of shadow.

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