Elden Ring - FIRST HOUR Shadow of the Erdtree： Is The Elden Ring DLC As Good As We HOPED？

Praises Shadow of the Erdtree’s stunning, oil-painting-like map, vertical exploration, new enemies, bosses, weapons, Ashes of War, and challenges. Explains access requirements: defeat Radahn and Mohg, then touch the arm at Mohgwyn Dynasty Mausoleum to enter the Shadow Realm. Early exploration finds churches, Skadou Tree Fragments, Revered Spirit Ash Blessings, a Black Steel Great Hammer, a legacy dungeon, and upgrade materials.

Initial enthusiasm centers on beauty and abundance, tempered by repeated deaths, intimidating bosses, and disliked sewer exploration.