Players should reach Mohgwyn Palace to prepare themselves for Shadow of the Erdtree. Read on for more tips on how to prepare for Elden Ring DLC, the recommended level, if you should make a new character, and lore recommendations.
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Make sure you have reached Mohgwyn Palace in your playthrough as this was Miquella's last known location in the base game. From popular speculation, this might be the gateway to the Land of Shadow or it may give away clues.
You will have to defeat Mohg, Lord of Blood to gain access to the final area of Mohgwyn Palace which contains Miquella's cocoon.
Mohgwyn Palace Walkthrough and Location
Do not kill White Mask Varre if you're starting a new game or new game+ as his questline provides the fastest route to reach Mohgwyn Palace.
Killing White Mask Varre early in the game will set you back and the only way you'll reach Mohgwyn Palace is at the Mountaintops of the Giants which is much farther in the game.
White Mask Varre Questline and Location
Level up and optimize your builds as Shadow of the Erdtree is endgame content. This is confirmed in the official gameplay trailer as Messmer refers to you as a lord, meaning that the events in the DLC are after the base game.
This process should include collecting your Smithing Stones to improve your weapons, and collecting Grave Gloveworts to upgrade your summons.
Elden Ring has gone over updates through the years. This includes nerfing powerful weapons in the game and balancing them to better optimize player experience.
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Hoarfrost Stomp | ・Deals lesser damage ・Has longer animation |
Seppuku | ・Self damage is increased ・Bleed buff duration is shortened |
Corpse Piler | ・Deals lesser damage ・Bleeding application is now slower |
Bloodhound's Step | ・Invincibility frames decreased ・Reduced distance when used continously |
Flame of the Redmanes | ・Poise damage reduced |
Gravity Bolt | ・Poise damage reduced |
Wave of Gold | ・Deals lower damage to farther enemies |
Swarm of Flies | ・Lesser bleed damage applied to enemies |
Terra Magica | ・Magic power increase buff is lowered |
The recommended level for Shadow of the Erdtree is somewhere between 100 and 150, roughly the same level you fight Radagon and the Elden Beast.
The events of Shadow of the Erdtree take place after your character has become the Elden Lord, meaning that the enemies in the Land of Shadow might be as tough as the endgame enemies in the base game.
It's best to stick to your progressed characters and complete any dungeons, side quests, and collectibles you have not encountered yet. We only recommend making a new character if you want a refresher in combat and the events of the base game.
With months before the release of the DLC, we recommend exploring the base game and reading item descriptions to catch up on the lore.
Reading the lore of the base game could help you understand each character's background and motive in Shadow of the Erdtree.
Shadow of the Erdtree DLC Guide
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How to Prepare for the DLC | Who is Messmer the Impaler? |
How to Prepare for the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC
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