Is Shadow of the Erdtree too arduous? I assumed it is perhaps once I first began. The Blackgaol Knight kicked my ass instantly, and I couldn’t even go strolling within the forest with no beastman ripping me to shreds. Then I remembered the technique that received me via a lot of the Lands Between: simply run away.
You’re not imagining issues. Shadow of the Erdtree’s problem is a step above Elden Ring, with enemies sturdy sufficient to make your stage 100+ character really feel like a feeble child. It’d even be arduous to recollect feeling this weak, however that’s undoubtedly the way it was the primary time you performed Elden Ring! Identical to the Lands Between, the Land of Shadow can be scary and violent, and generally it’s actually simply telling you to fuck off.
The factor is, working away received’t simply be extra enjoyable that dying over and over; it’s additionally the way you get stronger! Particularly, by exploring the Realm of Shadow and discovering Scadutree Fragments and Revered Sacred Ashes. These boons, which increase your stats and the stats of your Ashes respectively, are key to overcoming your inherent weak point within the shadow realm. Critically, you will discover tons of those boosts just by exploring.
It’s potential to search out 10 Scadutree Fragments with out preventing a single boss within the DLC, which provides you with a major increase to your assaults and much more importantly, your protection. Leveling up the quaint method with runes remains to be price doing, however the stat increase from Scadutree Fragments is way bigger and extra worthwhile within the Land of Shadow.
It’s additionally price remembering how helpful exploration is for merely discovering new weapons, talismans, and armor units. Rellana’s devastating Twin Moon assault could be extra simply overcome by discovering a talisman that offers your magic resistance an enormous increase, however you’ll have to depart her fort area to search out it.
Sure, the Land of Shadow is an oppressive and harmful place, however by uncovering its secrets and techniques, you’ll be able to overcome it. And for those who nonetheless want just a little assist, you’ll be able to at all times try our detailed boss guides!
