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To access the content in theElden Ring DLC: Shadow of the Erdtree, players must first defeat two specific bosses in the main game. A warp gate acts as the portal between the Lands Between and the Land of Shadow, and only opens after the second boss is defeated.
Tarnished eager to dive intoShadow of the Erdtreeshould ensure their character is prepared for the DLC release. Besides meeting the prerequisites to access the new content, it’s advisable to gather all useful materials from the base game beforehand.
Updated July 03, 2025, by Hamza Haq: With the release of the Shadow of the Erdtree, players are discovering anew what it was like to discover a hand-crafted world by FromSoftware. There are new weapon types to experiment with, new armor to try out, and, most importantly, a whole new world to explore. SOTE blends Elden Ring’s open world and the looping, interconnected level design of Dark Souls 1, and it is glorious.
How to Start the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC in Elden Ring
Players can only access the content inElden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtreeafter beatingStarscourge RadahnandMohg, Lord of Bloodin the base game. Once Mohg is defeated, interact with thewithered arm hanging from the large, white cocoon in Mohg’s arena. This withered arm will serve as a warp gate between the main game map and the DLC map.
This requirement must be met to unlock the DLC, and currently, there is no way to skip the main story and jump directly into the new content.
Where to Find Starscourge Radahn
Starscourge Radahn’s boss fight inElden Ringonly unlocks after Radahn’s Festival is triggered at Redmane Castle in Caelid. There are two ways to start the Festival:
If either of these conditions are met, the Festival will start, and players will be able to visit Redmane Castle to fight Radahn.
Reaching the boss arena in Redmane Castle before the Festival will trigger theCrucible Knight & Misbegotten Warriorduo boss fight. Completing this encounter is the only way toobtain the Ruins Greatsword.
Where to Find Mohg, Lord of Blood
Mohg can be found in the Dynasty Mausoleum in Mohgwyn Palace. There are two ways to reach this place:
Mohg, Lord of BloodandMohg, the Omenare two different encounters. Mohn, the Omen is found in theCathedral of the Forsakennear the Forsaken Depths Site of Grace, whereas Mohg, Lord of Blood is found inMohgwyn Palace. Defeating Mohg, the Omen has no bearing on whether or not you can enter the DLC.
How to Prepare for the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC
Shadow of the Erdtreecontent is balanced around a late-game character, meaning anyone below level 100 may find it challenging. The new weapons' stat requirements will likely be high, necessitating a high base level. While Soulsborne veterans are free to attempt a harder run,reaching level 120is recommended for a more comfortable experience for regular players.
