The DLC of Elden Ring has been released and is thrilling the players. At the same time, it teaches them to fear, no matter how well they were prepared for the adventure in the shadowlands.
How difficult is the DLC? The short answer is: very difficult. Those who had problems with the bosses in the endgame of the main game will suffer in the expansion. Because in terms of challenge, FromSoftware really raises the bar.
A character at level 130 to 150 is recommended, but even then, the DLC is a real challenge. Many players likely thought they were well-prepared due to their highly leveled weapons and gear.
A look into the Reddit forum shows: After just a few hours in the expansion, many users realize that bosses, and sometimes even regular enemies, show no mercy. Even experienced players rack up deaths quickly.
The launch trailer of the DLC shows more of the game – and makes some players ready to cry.
The DLC pulls no punches
What are the players saying? While the DLC itself is already receiving very good initial reviews from users, players are discussing the difficulty of Shadow of the Erdtree on Reddit.
The user Xiaomugus asks the crowd how things have been so far. He receives numerous responses from disillusioned players.
Unlucky-Mud-8115 shares: “I’ve played about 1.5 hours so far, mainly exploring and fighting an optional boss. For all casual players like me who think they’re prepared: You are not prepared.”
His character is at level 165, yet larger opponents took him out immediately. In his eyes, the enemies in the DLC are even faster and more aggressive than in the main game. Additionally, the damage dealt is noticeably higher.
Other users report similar things:
- “I thought I was ready until I encountered the first main boss,” writes Oneboywithnoname.
- “I started at level 102. I don’t feel safe here anymore…”, says paladinLight.
- “My first death was a fall, so pretty normal so far,” admits loverboyv.
- The first underground mini-boss killed me with a one-shot after 5 minutes of playtime,” recounts TheDoorDoesntWork.
Particular mention is made of the first main bosses, including a certain lion that causes frustration with its wild attacks. It reminds players like scubapig567 of Margit, the first major boss from the main game. The difference is that the lion can send you to the afterlife with just two hits.
The difficulty is a reason for laughter for many – others also criticize the difficulty level and find it unfair. You can find an overview of the current mood on Steam in an article dedicated to the DLC on MeinMMO.
