Elden Ring: How to access DLC Shadow of the Erdtree? Elden Ring guide, walkthrough
The Realm of Shadow, a new region in the Shadow of the Erdtree add-on, is hidden behind a secret dungeon from the base game Elden Ring. On this page of the guide, we described how to unlock the DLC content and reach the new area.
Last update: 21 June 2024
New region from the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion, The Land of Shadow, is hidden behind one of the secret dungeons from the base game - you must defeat the boss at the end of this dungeon to gain access to the new content. The expansion was created with end-game characters in mind, around level 150, so you need to complete most of the base game to have a chance in it. Alternatively, you can also use one of the rune farms to easily increase your experience level. On this page of the guide, we described how to unlock access to the content from the Shadow of the Erdtree.
How to enter the DLC?
After purchasing and installing the DLC, your first step should be to go to Caelid. There you must defeat the main boss of the region - Starscourge Radahn. As long as Radahn is alive, the passage to the expansion is unavailable - if you have already defeated him, you can proceed to the next step.
Then you must go to Mohgwyn Palace. The entrance to the expansion is protected by the boss of this location, Mohg, Lord of Blood - you must defeat him if you haven't done so yet.
After defeating Mohg and resting at the place of grace, a new character will appear on the arena - Leda, a follower of Miquella. She will instruct you to touch Miquella's cocoon, which Mohg was guarding. Approach the huge cocoon with a hand sticking out of it and interact with it. You will be transferred to The Land of Shadow - you can now enjoy all the content of the Shadow of the Erdtree.
DLC not working
If, despite performing all the steps described above, you still don't have access to the DLC
- check if the name Shadow of the Erdtree is displayed in the lower right corner of the start screen after installing the add-on.
- if it is not there, try installing the add-on again.
- you can verify the game files. To do this, enter the Steam application, right-click on the name of the game in the library, open the "Properties" window and in the "Local files" tab and select "Verify integrity of game files".
- We also recommend rebooting your computer and the Steam application.
Shadow of the Erdtree Starting Point
Adventure in DLC to Elden Ring you will start in a small cave in the Gravesite Plain region. Nearby there is a Site of Grace of the same name, the boss Demi-Human Queen Marigga, and the Church of Benediction location, where you will find new weapon and a talisman.
How to exit DLC?
Exiting the Realm of Shadow back to the base areas is very simple. At any time, you can simply turn on the game map and then turn on the table with all the Sites of Grace that you can teleport to (Y, Triangle or E button). Select the point you are interested in outside the DLC areas and you will be immediately transferred there. In the same way , you can also return to one of the Sites of Grace you have visited in the Realm of Shadow.
Remember that you will not be able to teleport from some caves and dungeons.