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How to access Shadow of the Erdtree in Elden Ring

The much-awaited expansion to the award-winning Elden Ring is finally here. Fans eager for new challenges can now heed the call of Miquella and explore the shadow realm with the release of Shadow of the Eritrea.

How to access Shadow of the Erdtree in Elden Ring - Cocoon of the EmpyreanHow to access Shadow of the Erdtree in Elden Ring - Cocoon of the Empyrean

With the release of Shadow of the Erdtree, fans eager to delve into the shadow realm must meet certain conditions before they can access it. Below is the list of conditions that must be met to explore the shadow realm:

  1. Defeat Starscourge Radahn in Redmane Castle in Caelid while the Radahn Festival is active.
  2. Defeat Mohg, Lord of Blood, in Mohgwyn Palace.

Once these conditions are met, teleport to the Site of Grace in the Cocoon of the Empyrean in Mohgwyn Palace. There, you will find Leda standing in front of the cocoon. Speak to her to learn more about the shadow realm.

When you are ready, approach the hand hanging from the cocoon. You will be teleported to the shadow realm, starting with the Gravesite Plain. Approach the Site of Grace, and good luck on your new adventure!

Check back with us soon for our review coverage of Shadow of the Erdtree expansion for Elden Ring. Stay tuned!

Mark Fajardo

Videogame journalist for over a decade. I am a Registered Nurse as well. Love JRPGs but pretty much open to all genres.

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