Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree - 9 Things We Wish We Knew Before Starting

One of the great joys of From Software games, Elden Ring included, is the sense of discovery. But sometimes, you just need a little help with where things are or what they might be. Here are 9 things we wish we knew before starting Shadow of the Erdtree.

Between new weapon types, new armor sets, shadow realm blessings, secret areas, new armor sets, and new gameplay elements such as Miquella’s crosses, there is a lot of new content Elden Ring’s first and only DLC. Here are all of our tips broken out by timecodes.

Timecodes:

Intro - 00:00
Maps to Miquella’s Crosses - 00:29
Unlocking New Spiritsprings - 01:02
Sparkling Pot Enemies Are Hiding Important Resources - 01:42
You Should Improve and Use Multiple Weapons - 2:31
Don’t Neglect Throwing Weapons - 3:15
You Can Change the World State - 4:15
Summoning Gives Bosses More Health - 4:40
You Can Get Very Strong Armor Immediately - 5:07

Secret Locations
Scaduview - 5:50
Cerulean Coast - 9:24
Abyssal Woods - 10:33
Jagged Peak - 12:56
Outro - 14:22

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[IGN]

Since Shadow of the Erdtree went into full release, the arc on the Smithscript Cirque throw attack has been altered. They now curve through the air and don't travel nearly as far. They can still be a great weapon, but they're not quite as strong as they were before release.

[justanodddud]

I'm just now fighting radagon on my first playthrough, the timing couldn't be better

[clemonsjovan]

Blasphemous blade is still broken strong, bubbles however were nerfed into the dirt

[dcmanuel]

Pro Tip: The Land of Shadow Larval Tears are at set locations BUT only glow and are obtainable at night.

[eddiethomas]

you can break the locks on the spirit springs with Morgott's/Mohg's shackle from long range, takes some of the effort out of finding them

[soapyillusions]

This was so helpful in getting to certain areas, thank you so much!

[sabsrule]

son confused about that throwing weapon he wields, its not the same you find in the mine - any idea where to get that?

[redmister]

HYPE
ITS DOWNLOADING RN
HYPE
HYPE
im excited to get incredible frustrated

[lilshake]

Anyone know the Song that starts at 5:56

[cloudsin]

Does it change anything about the main game?

[jslol]

Never got the cross map 🤷🏼‍♂️ Will that mess up story for me later?

[kratos]

any suggestions for some movies that give the feel of an elden ring environment design like? watching lord of the rings and hobbit so far.

[crispy_lol]

How is everyone getting the DLC???? Doesnt it come out the 21st?

[AM-ukjv]

Are larval tears still a limited resource?

[StoneColdSteveAustin.]

This brings Essential Nourishment to my tarnished Soul
OH HELLL

[whiplash]

What are the chances of this getting trophies/achievements?

For ppl not aware this does not have any trophies or achievements.

[mattmarrin]

I've done everything beat Radahn, Mohg, have the dlc.

Tried to just access agter 5pm.

Uploaded the new patch yesterday, 20th.

Have space on hardrives. Have site of grace at palace, miquella hand.

Still cant fricken get into dlc?!?

So just restart game, or xbox a few times?

Or uninstall, reinstall and retry to access?

Lame!

[jude]

Commander gaius is the stupidest fight in history

[Oldskoolraver-OG]

Relanna was easy solo and I'm now enjoying her twin blades on my Intel mage. Anyone who still just plays blasphemous weapon is just bad at game and know it's broken. Streamers mostly use it then say games easy lol

[jonathancherry]

Blasphemous blade made ER for me but it also kind of ruined it. So hard not to play with it