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Sarah James

How to access the Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree DLC

How to start the Elden Ring DLC - a character is standing in the Mohgwyn's Palace area with the mausoleum in the distance behind them.

Elden Ring's Shadow of the Erdtree DLC is finally here, so it's time to dust off your Tarnished in preparation and reacquaint yourself with the Lands Between. If you've been away from the game for a while and are planning to jump in with an existing character, I'll explain how to get to the lands of shadow. 

Alternatively, if you're starting from scratch with a new character, I'll explain all the steps you need to progress through in order to get to the Shadow of the Erdtree area as quickly as possible. This includes the bosses you'll need to kill to unlock it and a few tips on defeating them if you're having a tough time. Either way, here's how to start the Elden Ring DLC.

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