Elden Ring players weren\u2019t ready for just how hard Shadow of the Erdtree would be FromSoftwareDespite the devs recommending to not go into the expansion until reaching a higher level, Elden Ring fans have found out just how unprepared they were for the difficulty of Shadow of the Erdtree. With the requirements needed to access the new DLC, it was clear that the new area and enemies were going to be pretty tough, and it wouldn\u2019t be a good time for anyone trying to get there without leveling up properly. However, it looks like it\u2019s much more difficult than the Elden Ring community was prepared for, as players have shared their pain across social media. Shadow Of The Erdtree has been a humbling experience so far\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/nSxTjNOTOu \u2014 \ud83c\udf51 (@SweetPeachGames) June 21, 2024 On the game\u2019s subreddit, after finally spending time with Shadow of the Erdtree, and fans found out just how brutal the new enemies are. As one user said: \u201cEverything hits like a bus. I guess it\u2019s to be expected since it\u2019s FROM DLC, but still.\u201d Another fan explained how their build is made for tanking and poise, meaning that they won\u2019t easily be staggered even from the base game\u2019s final boss, the Elden Beast. Now, though, they say that the normal enemies in the DLC are taking half their health with attacks. Having some tough enemies in Shadow of the Erdtree was expected, but FromSoftware really took it to another level, it seems. One fan even mentioned that one of the first enemies you encounter caused them a ton of trouble. As they explained: \u201cWhen people said the gargoyle birds were hard and I slapped one in three hits I was like, \u2018Okay, they\u2019re exaggerating.\u2019 Then I actually got hit, and it chained me to like 10% of my HP.\u201d To counter this, many people have pointed out that people need to collect some more of the DLC-specific items that will give them a boost while in the Realm of Shadow. By exploring the first area of the new map, players can find these items (called Scadutree Fragments and Revered Spirit Ash) and use them to power their character up. With these new collectibles, it would seem that this spike in difficulty for Elden Ring\u2019s expansion is intended, even though it is still giving players plenty of trouble. However, this difficulty is clearly not enough to deter anyone from playing the DLC, as Shadow of the Erdtree as already passed The Witcher 3\u2019s Blood and Wine as the highest-rated DLC ever released.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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