Is Shadow of the Erdtree too exhausting? I believed it could be after 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 obtained me by way of 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 robust sufficient to make your stage 100+ character really feel like a feeble child. It’d even be exhausting 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 also be scary and violent, and generally it’s actually simply telling you to fuck off.
The factor is, working away gained’t simply be extra enjoyable that dying time and again; 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 enhance 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 seek out 10 Scadutree Fragments with out preventing a single boss within the DLC, which provides you with a big enhance to your assaults and much more importantly, your protection. Leveling up the quaint approach with runes continues to be value doing, however the stat enhance from Scadutree Fragments is far bigger and extra worthwhile within the Land of Shadow.
It’s additionally value 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 provides your magic resistance an enormous enhance, however you’ll have to depart her fort area to seek out it.
Sure, the Land of Shadow is an oppressive and harmful place, however by uncovering its secrets and techniques, you possibly can overcome it. And should you nonetheless want a bit assist, you possibly can at all times take a look at our detailed boss guides!
