Shadow of the Erdtree

Elden Ring's only expansion: how to start it, what the Realm of Shadow adds, how Scadutree Fragments work and every remembrance boss – a quick guide to the 2024 DLC.

Updated 31 October 2026Checked for patch 1.164 sources
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Shadow of the Erdtree is the only expansion for Elden Ring. It launched on June 21, 2024 for PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One, and takes you to the Realm of Shadow, following Miquella's trail. It's a full-sized adventure with its own map, legacy dungeons and some of FromSoftware's hardest bosses.

How to start the DLC

1. Defeat Starscourge RadahnThe Shardbearer at the Radahn Festival in Caelid.
2. Defeat Mohg, Lord of BloodIn Mohgwyn Palace – reachable early through White Mask Varré's quest.
3. Touch Miquella's armThe withered arm in the cocoon in Mohg's arena takes you to the Realm of Shadow.

What it adds

The Realm of ShadowA large new map with the Gravesite Plain, Scadu Altus, the Cerulean Coast, the Abyssal Woods and more.
Scadutree FragmentsFound across the map. Use them at a Site of Grace to raise your attack and defence – but only inside the DLC.
Revered Spirit AshThe same idea for Spirit Ashes and Torrent: each blessing level makes your summons tougher in the Realm of Shadow.
New weapon typesLight greatswords, great katanas, backhand blades, hand-to-hand arts, perfume bottles, thrusting shields, beast claws, throwing blades and more.
Legacy dungeonsBelurat, Castle Ensis, Shadow Keep, the Ancient Ruins of Rauh and Enir-Ilim are large hand-built dungeons like Stormveil.
Ten remembrancesTen new remembrance bosses, each trading for a unique reward at Roundtable Hold.

Remembrance bosses

Boss Where
Divine Beast Dancing Lion Belurat, Tower Settlement
Rellana, Twin Moon Knight Castle Ensis
Messmer the Impaler Shadow Keep
Putrescent Knight Stone Coffin Fissure
Commander Gaius Scaduview, behind Shadow Keep
Romina, Saint of the Bud Church of the Bud, Ancient Ruins of Rauh
Midra, Lord of Frenzied Flame Midra's Manse, Abyssal Woods
Metyr, Mother of Fingers Finger Ruins of Miyr, Cerulean Coast
Bayle the Dread Summit of the Jagged Peak
Promised Consort Radahn Enir-Ilim (final boss)

All of them are also in our boss database, filterable by type.

Tips

Collect fragments firstIf a boss feels impossible, look for Scadutree Fragments. A few blessing levels make a huge difference.
Explore off the roadThe map hides whole areas behind ruins, cliffs and caves – check every corner.
Recommended levelThe DLC is end-game content. Most guides suggest around level 120–150 and a fully upgraded weapon.

The trailers for the expansion are collected on our trailers page.

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