Recording summary · June 2024
Elden Ring - FIRST HOUR Shadow of the Erdtree： Is The Elden Ring DLC As Good As We HOPED？
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Overview
Daniel introduces Elden Ring's Shadow of the Erdtree expansion, highlighting visual design, map layout, new gear, and enemies.
Entering the Shadow Realm requires defeating Radahn and Mohg, accessing it through Mohgwyn Dynasty Mausoleum, and using Scadutree Fragments to boost damage inside the realm.
Initial exploration covers the starting plains, the Church of Consolation, obtaining the Black Steel Great Hammer, fighting in the Western Nameless Mausoleum, and exploring a castle dungeon containing a locked sewer, smithing stones, and Revered Spirit Ash Blessings.
Themes
Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree visual style, map layout, and expansion overview.
Requirements and access mechanics for entering the Shadow Realm via Mohgwyn Dynasty Mausoleum.
Role of Scadutree Fragments in boosting damage output inside the Shadow Realm.
Exploration of the initial plains, Church of Consolation, and acquiring the Black Steel Great Hammer.
Combat encounter with the Western Nameless Mausoleum boss.
Exploration of the large castle dungeon, enemy encounters, items found, and the locked sewer.
Developments
An enemy attacks Daniel while inventory is being inspected.
The Western Nameless Mausoleum boss one-shots Daniel with an arrow attack.
Daniel encounters a large scorpion enemy in the castle dungeon.
Uncertainties & gaps
Whether the DLC released today or yesterday depends on player location.
What is situated up above the gravesite plain starting hole is undetermined.
A reliable tactic to defeat the boss in the Western Nameless Mausoleum remains unclear.
Whether the large scorpion encountered was a boss or a regular enemy until fought was uncertain.
Where the well discovered in the dungeon area leads is unknown.