Elden Ring DLC side-quests
Still no release date for the Elden Ring “Shadow of the Erdtree” DLC, but international gaming media is tracking side-quest guides for players prepping to dive back in [https://www.gamingdeputy.com/it/game-guides/elden-ring-shadow-of-the-erdtree-dlc-tutte-le-missioni-secondarie/]. What are some of the key side-quests to complete before the DLC drops?
The "Shadow of the Erdtree" DLC, released on June 21, 2024, takes players to the Land of Shadow, a new map separate from the Lands Between. This realm is physically disconnected and requires a warp to access. The Land of Shadow is where the goddess Marika first set foot and is obscured by the Erdtree. It's a land purged in an unsung battle, set ablaze by Messmer's flame, and where Miquella departed, shedding his flesh and lineage. To access the Shadow Realm, players must defeat Starscourge Radahn and Mohg, Lord of Blood, then touch Miquella's withered arm at the Cocoon of the Empyrean in the Mohgwyn Dynasty Mausoleum. It is recommended that players be around level 100-150 before entering the DLC. Completing side quests before key story moments is crucial; many NPC questlines can be missed or skipped by progressing too far. Burning the Sealing Tree at the Church of the Bud is a point of no return for many quests. Some key side quests involve characters like Sir Ansbach, Finger Knight Leda, Freyja, Moore, and the Hornsent. Siding with different characters in these quests can lead to different outcomes and rewards. The DLC introduces a new map with 70 new weapons, 10 new shields, 39 new talismans, 14 new sorceries, 28 new incantations, 20 new spirit ashes, 25 new ashes of war, and 30 new armor sets.
