How to Access the Shadow Realm in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree
To access the new content in the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, players must first defeat two specific bosses in the base game: Starscourge Radahn and Mohg, Lord of Blood. This requirement applies to players who have not yet completed the base game.
Mohg, Lord of Blood, is a challenging boss located in Mohgwyn Palace. Access to Mohgwyn Palace can be gained either through a transporter in Consecrated Snowfield or by sufficiently progressing Varre's questline. Once both Starscourge Radahn and Mohg, Lord of Blood, are defeated, players can touch the withered arm to travel to the Realm of Shadow.
Some bosses within the Shadow Realm can be skipped:
| Boss | Skip |
|---|---|
| Divine Beast Dancing Lion | Not required to beat; Enir-Ilim can be unlocked through normal progression, and the upper level of the boss arena can be accessed later from Enir-Ilim. |
| Rellana, Twin Moon Knight | Can be skipped by using the Fort of Reprimand spiritspring jump to reach Scadu Altus. |
| Golden Hippopotamus | Can be skipped by entering the Shadow Keep via the Church District entrance. |