One Rare Elden Ring Shadow Of The Erdtree Item Makes Bosses Much Easier

’s DLC,, contains many difficult bosses, but also introduces new items to make them easier. It should come as no surprise: the newbosses are a major part of 'sDLC, perhaps its greatest selling point. Because both are so expansive, it's impossible to say definitively whether is more difficult than the base game. But it certainly presents an equivalent challenge, with a handful of mandatory and countless optional bosses for players to challenge.

But the DLC also gives the player a few new options for character progression. They don't exactly make the bosses trivial, but, if sought out and used correctly, they can give the Tarnished an extra edge. Here are two of the most important items in, what they do, how to find them, and how to use them.

Screen Rant's Chris Teuton reviews Elden Ring's highly-anticipated Shadow of the Erdtree DLC ahead of its launch on June 21, 2024.

’s DLC introduces a new type of item called a Scadutree Fragment, which gives the player semi-permanent buffs to various stats. Scadutree Fragment Blessings increase the Tarnished's attack power and defense, regardless of their other attributes. Once activated, Scadutree Fragment Blessings apply throughout the DLC: in the field, in dungeons, against regular enemies, during boss fights, et cetera. These blessings stack, and multiple levels can apply at once. They're not a substitute for a properly leveled character in the DLC, but they can be a big help.

Scadutree Fragments are found throughout the Land of Shadow, but there are a few reliable places players can look if they're in need. First, abandoned churches tend to have them at their altars — just be prepared to take on a few members of Messmer's army before claiming them. They're also occasionally found near Miquella's crosses, the subject of the DLC's biggest collect-a-thon, and important sites in its plot.

Scadutree Fragments are also occasionally dropped by minibosses and other rare enemy types. In particular, Shadow Undead who carry pots