Summary
As theElden Ringcommunity grapples withShadow of the Erdtree’s intense difficulty,FromSoftware is offering some respite with the game’s latest patch. One of the more controversial aspects of the expansion is the introduction of the Shadow Realm Blessing mechanic which functions as another measure of one’s strength. When properly leveled, it grants The Tarnished more attack power and better defensive capabilities but the introduction of the system has left many players sour given that the early rewards don’tjustify the effort spent on engaging with the mechanic.
Per a post on theBandai Namcowebsite,FromSoftware confirmed that it has revised the Shadow Realm Blessing feature by making it more impactful during the early stagesofShadow of the Erdtree.For the first half of the total Blessing enhancements meter,attack and damage negation have been increasedwhile anything gained after that point is more gradual. Additionally, the final level of Blessing enhancement now also yields a slightly bigger boost to attack and defense, meaning those who actively use the system will be able to make even the most brutal boss fights slightly easier.
Is Elden Ring: Shadow Of The Erdtree Harder Than The Base Game?
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What Else Does Shadow Of The Erdtree’s First Patch Fix?
PC Players Are In For A (Very Minor) Improvement
While the biggest aspect of the latestElden Ringpatch is undoubtedly the update to the Shadow Realm Blessing mechanic,players on PC can also enjoy a slight performance tweak. The only other major change included in Update 1.12.2 is a fix that will prevent ray-tracing from automatically activating if any saved data from a previous version is detected. It’s an incredibly small adjustment that likely won’t have a major impact on the game’s woeful PC performance but there is some light at the end of the tunnel.
Within the same patch notes,FromSoftware does state that it’s looking into additional balance adjustments and bug fixes in a future update. No specifics were provided but it seems safe to bet that the studio is aiming to improvethe game’s performance which has proven so divisivethatShadow of the Erdtreestill sits with a “Mixed” review score on Steam. When such a patch could drop is unknown but one has to imagine that it’ll be sooner rather than later.
Given the first patch’s change to the Shadow Realm Blessing mechanic inElden Ring,players will hopefully be able to overcome the especially punishing bosses featured inShadow of the Erdtree.The DLC has already earned a reputationas some of FromSoftware’s most brutal content, so fans should take any advantage they can get. Perseverance and patience are the keys to success.
