I love the fact that after rubbing out the map and just leaving Messmer and Bayle it resembled a snake. Definitely unintentional. But an awesome coincidence.
@anthonypedraza301721 день назад +7
There's some theories about how the God of the Hornsent was some sort of serpent. They're mostly based on the skin Marika pulls the golden threads from in the trailer looking (according to some) like a snake's head, along with the shed skin in the forest next to Bonny Village.
@HHTwice13 дней назад +6
@@anthonypedraza3017lol the entirety of the writing in this game is a “theory” 😂 this way of story telling is so f*cking lazy by now, “we’ll just let the players come up with whatever bullsh*t headcanon and call it a day” lol
@anthonypedraza301713 дней назад +5
@HHTwice A theory, huh? You do realize there's a very clear storyline and timeline of events with only a bit of vagueness for the sake of mystery, right? The story is only nonsensical because people like you refuse to use your eyes and either engage with the environmental storytelling or read.
Forget lore videos, the story of Elden Ring is simple: Long ago the Greater Will came to the world and either seeded life upon it or simply uplifted the natives by granting them intelligence. Many Outer Gods vied for control of the world but in the end the Greater Will won. It desires order, civilization and structure, regardless of its specifics.
The dragons were either it's first or one of it's earliest chosen people, followed by humanity. Marika became mankind's God after she communed with the Greater Will atop of the Bellurat Tower and then began launching holy war after holy war in an attempt to purge anyone who had wronged her, opposed her or could be a potential threat in the future.
On the now empty slate she built her own civilization where Death and Rot were outlawed, creating an odd world where living creatures adapted to eternal life. Humans who grew old or whose bodies were too damaged to function were fed to the Erdtree, the living embodiment of Marika's Golden Order whilst animals and even dung, which never rots in the Lands Between is either left where it falls or is eaten by others.
Like the Greater Will, Marika was now a God, but one suborned to the former. And like the Greater Will, she needed an agent to carry out her own will. She took Godfrey as her first husband and Elden Lord and after he killed the last of her enemies she exiled him. She'd either never trusted the Greater Will to begin with, had slowly begun to realize she was expendable or she found out that the Greater Will actually wasn't even communicating with them anymore through Metyr.
When Ranni, chafing under the stifling control of Marika and the Two Fingers enacted the Night of Black Knives and killed Godwyn the Golden, Marika snapped. Whether she did it as part of some twisted master plan to free herself of the Greater Will's control, out of grief for losing her favorite child, or both, Marika shattered the Elden Ring and began the Shattering, an apocalyptic civil war.
Whether she'd planned for her following punishment and crucifixion is unknown, but when the Game starts the player is one of Godfrey's exiled clan, (many of whom she raised from the dead) a Tarnished that Marika banished just so she could have a trump card in case she ever needed a literal army's worth of muscle. You then go through the Lands Between and eventually make your way to her, and what happens next depends on what quests you did and which ending you picked.
The story is simple AF. Everything else in it is just icing and extra detail on this game-shaped cake. It's a great and well-crafted narrative, you just don't get to see every last plot point because mystery keeps people hooked more than just telling them the answers to some of the more obscure lore.
@zachtaylor531212 дней назад +4
@@anthonypedraza3017 Exactly. Some people read way too deep into some of this stuff like it's some huge mystery full of secrets to discover. Lore isn't story
@atlantic_love6 дней назад +1
"rubbing out the map"? I've never heard that before, lol. What does it mean?
FAQs
Elden Ring's Shadow of the Erdtree expansion is currently being reviewed poorly by some players who believe that it's just too hard compared to the base game, and their high level characters keep getting 2-3 shot while they do minimal damage in response.
Why can't I enter Shadow of the Erdtree? ›
How to Fix the "Can't Access Shadow of the Erdtree" Error. The main culprit behind this error seems to be a licensing issue. It's often related to the recent version 1.12 update of Elden Ring. The game might not recognize that you own the DLC causing it to block access.
Is Shadow of the Erdtree getting nerfed? ›
Shadow of the Erdtree's difficulty has been nerfed. Bandai Namco finally agreed with all the negative reviews from players that Elden Ring DLC is way too hard and has implemented an update.
Is it worth getting Shadow of the Erdtree? ›
The Shadow of the Erdtree provides you with an opportunity to revisit the world of Elden Ring and includes more than a handful of new weapons, talismans, and, of course, bosses to discover. Despite the scale and ambition of the expansion, it might not be for everyone.
Is Shadow of the Erdtree the hardest DLC? ›
No, it's a natural escalation from the base game. No, it's not any more difficult than FromSoft's other DLC. It is *very* difficult, but it is still fair and balanced.
Is Shadow of the Erdtree harder than Sekiro? ›
Summary. Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree is harder than the base game, but offers various ways to deal with the increased difficulty. Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is FromSoftware's hardest game, with linear gameplay and story, requiring players to improve their skills to progress.
Why won't Shadow of the Erdtree work on PS5? ›
It's possible that your licenses for the game need to be restored for the platform you're playing on before you can play Shadow of the Erdtree. Otherwise, you might need to update the game to the latest version or might even need to uninstall and reinstall the game before the Elden Ring DLC works properly.
How to activate Shadow of the Erdtree? ›
How to start Elden Ring Shadow Of The Erdtree DLC. To start the Shadow Of The Erdtree DLC, you must first defeat Starscourge Radahn and Mohg, Lord Of Blood. Once you've defeated these two bosses, go to the throne at Mohgwyn's Palace and you'll see a new character standing next to the cocoon.
Is Radagon immune to black flame? ›
On the other hand, Radagon has no resistance against fire damage. Weapons like the Godslayer's Greatsword or the Blasphemous Blade are great against him. Black Flame spells work fantastically too.
How hard is tree sentinel boss? ›
The Tree Sentinel boasts both mobility and power from riding on horseback. Such a deadly combination allows him to overwhelm players effortlessly, denying them the opportunity to flee and recoup. As such, players spend a couple of hours in Limgrave, practicing and progressing before fighting the Tree Sentinel.
Elden Ring: Shadow Of The Erdtree Patch 1.12. 3 Nerfs Perfume Bottles.
Is Shadow of the Erdtree a disappointment? ›
Some have expressed frustration with the ramifications, or lack thereof, of Shadow of the Erdtree. Many expected characters from the base game to return in some way, react to the events of the expansion, or simply play a bigger role in it, especially ones who have close ties to Miquella, the DLC's central character.
How many hours is Shadow of the Erdtree? ›
When focusing on the main objectives, Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree is about 25½ Hours in length. If you're a gamer that strives to see all aspects of the game, you are likely to spend around 48½ Hours to obtain 100% completion.
What is the hardest dragon in Elden Ring? ›
The most difficult dragon is still Midir, for the simple fact that there is no summoning and if you play offline you don't even have help from another player, Midir is still the dragon king. Bayle killed him on the second try, only me and Igon. Disagree.
Why is Shadow of the Erdtree getting mixed reviews? ›
Despite an overwhelmingly strong reception with critics, Shadow Of The Erdtree is currently sitting at a 'mixed' review rating on Steam, with nay-sayers citing performance issues and overbearing enemy design.
What is the point of Shadow of the Erdtree? ›
Shadow of the Erdtree takes players to the Land of Shadow, a place that has been hidden away, where the laws of the venerated Golden Order that governs The Lands Between were written in blood, and that has been forgotten and left to fester.
Why are people quitting Elden Ring DLC? ›
The Difficulty Factor
One of the most prominent complaints about the Elden Ring DLC is its difficulty. FromSoftware games are known for their challenging gameplay, but many players feel that the DLC has taken it to an extreme. Some argue that the difficulty spikes are not only more pronounced but also feel unfair.
What level is too high for Shadow of the Erdtree? ›
Summary. Levels past 150 in Elden Ring's Shadow of the Erdtree matter less than Scadutree Blessing levels due to diminishing returns. Investing in levels can unlock new weapons and tools, but the DLC remains challenging at any level above 150.
