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Read on to learn how to start theElden Ring: Shadow of the ErdtreeDLC campaign.

Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree boss Messmer the Impaler seen in the expansion�s first trailer.

Defeat Starscourge Radahn

Defeating General Radahn is usually not required to make it completeElden Ringsbase game.

But you will need to topple the towering terror to start theShadow of the ErdtreeDLC.

The activation of the festival is what allows us to challenge Starscourge Radahn in the first place.

Elden Ring Starscourge Radahn

His massive twin swords hit hard, and his gravity-based spells can catch you off guard at range.

These can be summoned so you can aid you in battle and distract the boss too.

Should they fall, they can also be re-summoned, unlike summons in any other boss fight.

Elden Ring Mohg Lord of Blood boss fight

With Radahn defeated, youre now ready to progress the game further and make your way to Mohg.

Defeat Mohg, Lord of Blood

Starscourge Radahn is a decently hard fight forElden Ringsmid-game.

To kill Mohg, youll first need to know how to get to him.

Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree DLC entrance

He resides inMohgwyn Palace, an elusive underground location.

The easiest way to get here is tocomplete White Mask Varres questline.

Youll encounter him again, later,outside the Rose Church in Liurnia of the Lakes.

Here, hell give you an item known as the Lord of Bloods Favor.

Return to Varre with the bloodied Favor and hell then give you the Pureblood Knights Vessel.

Firstly,you’ve got the option to complete Yuras questline to earn the Purifying Crystal Tear.

When applied to your Flask of Wondrous Physick, itll protect you against Mohgs most damaging attack.

This item will bind Mohg in place for a few seconds.

Youll see that a new NPC, Needle Knight Leda, has spawned in.

As mentioned, its recommended that you enter the DLC with a decently built character in that100-150 level range.

FAQs

What stats should I have for Shadow of the Erdtree?

That said, we highly recommend entering the DLC with at least 50-60 Vigor.

Enemies hit significantly harder in the DLC areas, so youre going to need a lot of health.

What other preparations should I make for Shadow of the Erdtree?

As mentioned above, we recommend entering the DLC with fully upgraded weapons for your build.