With Elden Ring’s DLC as huge as it’s, utilizing a Shadow of the Erdtree walkthrough may also help level you in the best route of these eager to progress the story.
Earlier than launch, it was mentioned to be about the identical dimension as Elden Ring’s Limgrave, however the Realm of Shadow is certainly a lot greater. It’s simple to lose monitor of your authentic plan as you discover, so allow us to assist remind you the place to go subsequent.
Learn on to study the best way to progress the Elden Ring DLC’s major story, and what to do as soon as the story wraps.
What this Shadow of the Erdtree walkthrough will cowl
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Because you’ve performed Elden Ring previous to beginning the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, you’ll know the way simple it’s to get misplaced in your journey. You see a citadel within the distance, you go to the citadel within the distance. A blue witch sends you on a quest, you full that quest.
Shadow of the Erdtree will probably be no totally different (apart from that there aren’t any blue witches). and this walkthrough will show you how to in your journey by telling you the best way to full the principle path of the DLC — no aspect quests, no exploration, and no elective bosses.
You’re greater than welcome to get sidetracked and discover, however if you happen to’re ever questioning what you need to do subsequent, you’ll have this walkthrough that will help you get again on monitor.
Elden Ring DLC walkthrough steps
![A map of the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC marked with routes that show the path for the main story.](https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/RQ1pfdkrwGdBsZ7fk7xVqslz_Hg=/0x0:3316x3893/1200x0/filters:focal(0x0:3316x3893):no_upscale()/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/25504246/ProgressRoute_SotE.jpg)
Briefly, right here’s the steps of the best way to full the principle story in Shadow of the Erdtree:
- Attain the Three-Path Cross Website of Grace
- Proceed via Belurat, Tower Settlement (elective)
- Defeat the boss at Fort Ensis (elective)
- Attain the Shadow Maintain and defeat the boss
- Burn the sealing tree within the Rauh Ruins
- Face Miquella’s followers in Enir-Ilim
- Defeat the ultimate boss of Shadow of the Erdtree
As famous, Belurat and Fort Ensis are technically elective, regardless of the sport pointing you of their route. We are going to cowl the best way to attain them on this walkthrough, as they characteristic helpful story beats and provide a extra pure transition into the wilder map — however know you possibly can skip them solely if you want (which this walkthrough can even clarify).
And, earlier than you possibly can start any of the above, it’s good to entry the DLC — a tall order in itself — earlier than you can begin exploring the Realm of Shadow.
Beginning Shadow of the Erdtree
Congratulations, you’ve made it to the Realm of Shadow! As a good warning, it is a very unforgiving land. Plenty of enemies will two-shot you no matter their stature, so watch out on the market!
We strongly advocate to discover as a lot as potential and decide up as many Scadutree Fragments and Revered Spirit Ashes as you possibly can as a result of they will buff your character within the DLC. With that every one mentioned and achieved, let’s make our manner via the beginning space, the Gravesite Plains.
![Character riding Torrent to a willow tree in a field of tombstones in Elden Ring’s DLC, Shadow of the Erdtree.](https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/t7GbrSyFqsblCeMMhFV9rpQD8co=/0x0:1600x900/1200x0/filters:focal(0x0:1600x900):no_upscale()/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/25501360/Three_PathCrossSOG_SotE.jpg)
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Stroll out into the Gravesite Plains to be greeted with a whole bunch of tombstones and castles looming within the distance. Work together with the positioning of grace forward of you then go northeast in the direction of the ruins to search out the Gravesite Plains Map Fragment. Hop onto your trusty steed, Torrent, and head north to the Three-Path Cross Website of Grace the place you’ll discover your first Miquella’s Cross and a few Miquella’s Followers, Redmane Freyja and Hornsent.
![Miquella’s cross on a cloudy rainy day in a field of blue flowers in Elden Ring’s DLC Shadow of the Erdtree.](https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/r5_xXt50gOlDLHHskTgHWEWrY-M=/0x0:1600x900/1200x0/filters:focal(0x0:1600x900):no_upscale()/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/25504156/MiquellasCross_SotE.jpg)
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Miquella’s Crosses are used as markers that point out the place Miquella has let go of a facet of himself that bind him to the Golden Order. They’re clues that can level you in the best route of the place Miquella has gone, and Hornsent simply occurs to provide you a map of mentioned clues.
![Character standing in front of huge archway in Elden Ring’s DLC, Shadow of the Erdtree.](https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/rlzfWOutOwbRed5n6ElbbUSWW74=/0x0:1600x900/1200x0/filters:focal(0x0:1600x900):no_upscale()/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/25501399/ArchwayGSP_SotE.jpg)
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After you’ve activated the grace and spoken to the NPCs, head west via the large archway to search out the Important Gate Cross Website of Grace, the place you’ll discover a Miquella’s Cross and two extra of Miquella’s Followers, Sir Ansbach and Moore.
Earlier than you head up the steps, you need to know that there are two routes you possibly can take from right here — via Belurat and Fort Ensis, or skip them each. It’s solely elective to undergo Belurat and Fort Ensis, as you possibly can nonetheless attain the ending of the DLC with out them, however we advocate that you simply undergo Belurat and Fort Ensis to get a greater really feel for the DLC’s issue, gather some Scadutree Fragments, and have a greater understanding of the story.
With that in thoughts:
- For these heading up the steps into Belurat, please transfer onto the Belurat part.
- For individuals who need to skip Belurat and Fort Ensis, please transfer onto the “Tips on how to skip Belurat and Fort Ensis” part.
Tips on how to skip Belurat and Fort Ensis
Return to the Three-Path Cross Website of Grace and head northeast throughout the bridge. Seize the Fort Entrance Website of Grace, then run southeast to discover a large rock archway on the backside of the hill.
Observe the trail to the east till you attain a sealed spiritspring. To make use of it, you’ll must proceed east to discover a ghostly pile of rocks and hit them with a melee assault. Climb up the cliff utilizing the 2 spiritsprings, however be certain that to persist with the best to land outdoors of the citadel. Go across the citadel to search out the Moorth Freeway, South Website of Grace.
![The character going through a hole in a rock formation and towards a dark castle in Elden Ring’s DLC, Shadow of the Erdtree.](https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/mpkTXtvBIBEAkxGuZeT53u1MuXc=/0x0:1600x900/1200x0/filters:focal(0x0:1600x900):no_upscale()/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/25501422/SkipToShadowKeep_SotE.jpg)
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Undergo the rock formation to the northeast to come across a Ghostflame Dragon, which we’ll be skipping for now, and run north to search out the Moorth Ruins Website of Grace on the jap aspect of the trail. Observe the trail to choose up the Scadu Atlus Map Fragment and encounter one other sturdy enemy, the Furnace Golem, which we’ll additionally skip!
Run previous them to enter the Shadow Maintain, which is able to result in a immediate telling you that “Someplace a fantastic rune has damaged…”, however we’ll maintain that at the back of our heads for now.
You’ve made it to the Shadow Maintain, so please proceed to the “Shadow Maintain” part of the walkthrough.
Till then, right here’s what to do in Belurat and Fort Ensis for individuals who need to tick them off first.
What to do in Belurat, Tower Settlement (elective)
For these not keen on bugs, I’ll warn you now since you are about to come across some terrifying Spider Scorpions. Head up the steps into Belarut to immediately meet a HUGE Spider Scorpion and proceed up the steps to discover a golden statue of an omen, which could have two Revered Spirit Ashes. Proceed up the scorpion-ridden stairs till you attain the Belurat, Tower Settlement Website of Grace on the prime.
![A character traversing through the narrow alleys and dangerous streets of Belarut, a legacy dungeon in Elden Ring’s DLC Shadow of the Erdtree.](https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/p-SeqJjuN0hrV7UlhjiKXeShMdY=/0x0:1600x900/1200x0/filters:focal(0x0:1600x900):no_upscale()/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/25501430/Belurat1_SotE.jpg)
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Head northeast via the small passage between the constructing and head up the steps by the water fountain. Flip to the left to search out two shadow undeads slinging golden spirals at you from atop the draped arch. Shortly run beneath the arch and into the doorway in your left. Go up the steps to search out the Small Non-public Altar Website of Grace.
![Character traversing Belurat in Elden Ring’s DLC, Shadow of the Erdtree.](https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/fuGcU9eVErsvI_lG7xqmm7MnV8U=/0x0:1600x900/1200x0/filters:focal(0x0:1600x900):no_upscale()/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/25501448/Belurat2_SotE.jpg)
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Observe the trail up the steps and proceed via the slender hall filled with shadow undeads till you attain a room with a ladder. Climb the ladder and head up the steps in your proper. Proceed alongside this path, the place you’ll traverse rooftops with Gravebirds, a bridge with a harmful foe, and a spiral staircase with a spinning Curseblade, till you attain the Stagefront Website of Grace.
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By the doorways, you’ll face off towards Divine Beast Dancing Lion, the primary main boss of Shadow of the Erdtree. As the primary main boss, the Dancing Lion might be extraordinarily tough, so we advocate to seek for some Scadutree Fragments to enhance how a lot injury you deal and negate.
When you’ve crushed the Dancing Lion, experience the elevator and head up the steps to search out that the trail is blocked, which is why we’ll have to search out one other manner — and that’s via Fort Ensis.
The place to go after Dancing Lion and Belarut (elective)
![A map of Castle Ensis from Elden Ring’s DLC, Shadow of the Erdtree, marked with a route of the main story progression.](https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/gn8bGYpFZ7tHKEmbLBOC_pOQku0=/0x0:1600x900/1200x0/filters:focal(0x0:1600x900):no_upscale()/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/25504319/CastleEnsisRoute_SotE.jpg)
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With Belarut accomplished, let’s return to the Three-Path Cross Website of Grace and make our manner throughout the bridge to Fort Ensis, which you’ll be able to nonetheless skip if you happen to like (see the earlier part on this information for specifics on how).
Observe the trail forward till you attain the Fort Ensis Checkpoint Website of Grace the place you’ll discover a locked gate.
![Character progressing through Castle Ensis in Elden Ring’s DLC, Shadow of the Erdtree.](https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/YmZ01KyMD5GP2DWtflUywq5zFG0=/0x0:1600x900/1200x0/filters:focal(0x0:1600x900):no_upscale()/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/25501449/CELadder_SotE.jpg)
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You’ll must drop down into the opening to the south and climb up the ladder by the waterfall. This may put you on the opposite aspect of the gate the place you’ll comply with the trail till you attain an elevator that takes you to the Fort-Lord’s Chamber Website of Grace. On the prime of the steps, you’ll discover the fog door that’ll take you to Rellana, Twin Moon Knight.
![Rellana Twin Moon Knight stands in an Elden Ring DLC boss fight arena in Shadow of the Erdtree.](https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/dx7X56u0UbrlBsaqEXdQ8pNN7EY=/0x0:1920x1080/1200x0/filters:focal(0x0:1920x1080):no_upscale()/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/25500309/Rellana.png)
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When you’ve defeated them, exit from the northern aspect to search out the Highroad Cross Website of Grace and some acquainted faces. From right here, comply with the trail north to the Shadow Maintain, however don’t overlook to gather the map fragment and the Scadutree Fragment alongside the best way.
The place to go after Rennala and Fort Ensis
![A map of the Shadow Keep from Elden Ring’s DLC, Shadow of the Erdtree, marked with a route of the main story progression.](https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/ZVWbo_Iwt2jTM54ordwB0Sfj0J8=/0x0:1600x900/1200x0/filters:focal(0x0:1600x900):no_upscale()/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/25504322/ShadowKeep_SotE.jpg)
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As you close to the Shadow Maintain, you’ll get a immediate saying, “Someplace a fantastic rune has damaged…” and “and so too has a strong attraction,” however we’ll ignore these for now.
Head up the elevator to be immediately greeted by a fog door, which holds the Golden Hippopotamus. When you’re struggling, now could be an excellent time to seek for the damaged nice rune and collect some extra Scadutree Fragments.
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As soon as defeated, undergo the door on the left and comply with the trail till you experience an elevator to the Specimen Storehouse. Head as much as the second ground to search out a big omen statue with its toes beside the railing. Get on prime of the omen statue and leap from its head to the fourth ground to search out the Storehouse, Fourth Ground Website of Grace.
![A lever that causes the statues to move in the Specimen Storehouse in the Shadow Keep of Elden Ring’s DLC, Shadow of the Erdtree.](https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/IRIDouyN5oOfaNkzzdl6ryiEaDc=/0x0:1600x900/1200x0/filters:focal(0x0:1600x900):no_upscale()/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/25501461/LeverJump_SotE.jpg)
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Proceed as much as the seventh ground the place you’ll discover the Storehouse, Seventh Ground Website of Grace, and activate it so that you don’t must run via all of these enemies once more. Drop all the way down to the sixth ground and activate the lever alongside the southern wall that can transfer the statues within the middle. Hop alongside the statues to the following ground and progress alongside the trail to discover a Hearth Knight blocking a big black door, which results in Messmer the Impaler.
The place do you go after Messmer and Shadow Maintain
When you’ve defeated them and obtained Messmer’s Kindling, return to the Storehouse, First Ground Website of Grace. Enter the room to the northwest and experience the elevator down. Progress via the citadel and cross the bridge with raining fireplace to achieve the Rauh Ruins.
![Path leading to the Rauh Ancient Ruins, East Site of Grace in Elden Ring’s DLC, Shadow of the Erdtree.](https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/d9E2t6joh0CiSo99fASIEQyoo5w=/0x0:1600x900/1200x0/filters:focal(0x0:1600x900):no_upscale()/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/25501466/RauhRuins1_SotE.jpg)
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Hop onto Torrent and comply with the trail to the best to enter the ruins. You’ll undergo rooms filled with shadow undeads, Spider Scorpions, extra shadow undeads, and lastly some snails to achieve a spiritspring resulting in a decrease ground. Head northwest and comply with the trail till you discover the Rauh Historical Ruins, East Website of Grace.
![Character riding on Torrent in the Rauh Ruins with arrows depicting the route to go in Elden Ring’s DLC, Shadow of the Erdtree.](https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/Bh_Cn5YiJDQ72EQHca5loVDZGRY=/0x0:1600x900/1200x0/filters:focal(0x0:1600x900):no_upscale()/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/25504401/RauhRuinsPath3_SotE.jpg)
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Cross the damaged bridge and go beneath the hidden rock archway to the south to unlock the Rauh Historical Ruins, West Website of Grace. Head southwest to search out an entrance to extra ruins and persist with the left to search out an elevator. Trip the elevator up then go northwest via the gazebo to search out one other wreck web site filled with scarlet rot. Head up the ramp to achieve the Church of the Bud, the place you’ll face Romina, Saint of the Bud. After you’ve defeated Romina, you’re able to burn the sealing tree, which is able to mechanically take you to Enir-Ilim.
The place do you go after Romina and Rauh Ruins
![A map of Enir-Ilim from Elden Ring’s DLC, Shadow of the Erdtree, marked with a route of the main story progression.](https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/cuITXXVYt1Nz0KpXI817aTLNVk0=/0x0:1600x900/1200x0/filters:focal(0x0:1600x900):no_upscale()/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/25504331/EnirIlim_SotE.jpg)
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Nicely, you don’t actually have a selection as to the place you go as you’re mechanically despatched to Enir-Ilim after burning the sealing tree. Enir-Ilim follows a fairly linear strategy as following the principle path will take you straight to the following boss. Be at liberty to discover the branching paths to seize Scadutree Fragments and Revered Spirit Ashes as that is the ultimate space.
![The character reaching the cleansing room antechamber where they’ll face off against Miquella’s followers in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree.](https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/PfVsncLdwu0s9U-WvkhZSDdJDJI=/0x0:1600x900/1200x0/filters:focal(0x0:1600x900):no_upscale()/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/25501476/CleansingRoomAntechamber_SotE.jpg)
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Progress till you attain a big round room the place Leda will cease you in your tracks and confront you for going towards Miquella. Right here, you’ll must defeat Leda and her allies, which can differ relying on the way you interacted with Miquella’s followers.
![Young Lion Radahn standing in front of a glowing background in Elden Ring DLC, Shadow of the Erdtree.](https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/8HuFtvxusvgeJo_BpL2Ck3KsYM0=/0x0:1600x900/1200x0/filters:focal(0x0:1600x900):no_upscale()/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/25501479/Radahn_SotE.jpg)
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As soon as they’ve been handled, proceed forth to search out the fog door to the ultimate boss — Radahn and kinda Miquella. If there was ever a time to discover the remainder of the map, it might be now. When you thought Radahn from the bottom sport was unhealthy, wait till you see this man. You’ll need to enhance your Scadutree Blessing as a lot as you possibly can earlier than taking him on.
When you’ve defeated them, you’ll be capable to entry one in every of Miquella’s reminiscences — offering somewhat extra backstory to their relationship.
What to do after the ultimate boss in Shadow of the Erdtree
After you’ve watched the reminiscence, you could be questioning, “is it over?” The reply is sure — properly, not less than for the crucial path. When you’re searching for somewhat extra perception into the plot, we advocate to take a look at the Stone Coffin Fissure in its entirety. Apart from that, there aren’t any finish credit for the DLC, so that you’re free to discover the realm of shadow!
With all of Miquella’s followers useless, you’re considerably restricted in what you are able to do with regards to quests, however right here’s some inspiration of different issues you are able to do within the Realm of Shadow if you happen to haven’t already