To access the content in the Elden 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 into Shadow of the Erdtree should 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 June 21, 2024, 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.
Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree - All Editions & Preorder Bonuses
Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree will feature multiple editions and pre-order bonuses. See them all here.
How to Start the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC in Elden Ring
Players can only access the content in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree after beating 
Starscourge Radahn and 
Mohg, Lord of Blood in the base game. Once Mohg is defeated, interact with the withered 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 in Elden Ring only unlocks after Radahn's Festival is triggered at Redmane Castle in Caelid. There are two ways to start the Festival:
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Use the
Grand Lift of Dectus
to reach the
Altus Plateau.
-
Hear about the Festival from
Preceptor Seluvis
during
Ranni the Witch
's quest chain.
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 the 
Crucible Knight & Misbegotten Warrior duo boss fight. Completing this encounter is the only way to obtain 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:
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Consecrated Snowfield Teleporter: Players will first need to gather two parts of the Haligtree Secret Medallion from
Liurnia of the Lakes
and the
Mountaintops of the Giants. Then, use the Medallion at the Grand Lift of Rold to take them to the Consecrated Snowfield. Once here, find the teleporter along the western edge of the field to reach
Mohgwyn Palace.
- White Mask Varre's Questline: By progressing through Varre's questline, players will naturally obtain the Pureblood Knight's Medal, which will directly teleport them to Mohg's boss arena in Mohgwyn Palace.
Mohg, Lord of Blood and 
Mohg, the Omen are two different encounters. Mohn, the Omen is found in the 
Cathedral of the Forsaken near the Forsaken Depths Site of Grace, whereas Mohg, Lord of Blood is found in Mohgwyn 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 Erdtree content 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 120 is recommended for a more comfortable experience for regular players.
To prepare for Shadow of the Erdtree, here are some recommendations:
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Defeat
Starscourge Radahn
(Required).
-
Defeat
Mohg, Lord of Blood
(Required).
- Reach level 120-150.
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Gather as many
Larval Tear
s as possible.
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Upgrade Flasks using
Sacred Tear
s and
Golden Seed
s.
- Gather all Ball Bearings.
Elden Ring
- Released
- February 25, 2022
WHERE TO PLAY
- Developer(s)
- From Software
- Publisher(s)
- Bandai Namco Entertainment, From Software
- Platform(s)
- PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X
