Elden Ring DLC Prep Guide: Essential Post-Game Steps
What to Do After Beating Elden Ring's Final Boss
You've conquered the Elden Beast – congratulations! But as Doc's chaotic gameplay reveals, true victory requires preparation for the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC. This guide transforms that final boss triumph into strategic readiness.
Post-campaign confusion is universal. One player documented the struggle: "What the __ is this? I don't even know where we're at... I haven't touched it since last time." Through trial-and-error against Malenia ("I am Malenia, blade of Miquella") and Elden Beast, we've distilled six essential steps to optimize your build.
Step 1: Upgrade Mimic Tear Summon
The mimic tear isn't optional – it's your survival lifeline. This spectral duplicate mirrors your gear and stats, trivializing brutal encounters like Malenia's Waterfowl Dance.
Critical actions:
- Teleport to Consecrated Snowfield Site of Grace
- Locate Cave of the Forlorn (coordinates: [X: -12.3, Y: 89.7])
- Collect 10 Ghost Glovewort [9] from glowing corpses
- Visit Roderika at Roundtable Hold for +10 upgrade
Pro Tip: "Staying close to Elden Beast's belly prevents long-range attacks," as Doc demonstrated. Apply this tactic to future DLC bosses.
Step 2: Essential Post-Game Checklist
Don't skip these before DLC launches:
| Task | Location | Reward |
|---|---|---|
| Remembrance Conversion | Finger Reader Enia | Boss Weapons |
| Bell Bearing Collection | Merchant Kale | Unlimited Smithing Stones |
| Larval Tear Respec | Rennala | Build Optimization |
| Ancient Dragon Smithing | Crumbling Farum Azula | Max Weapon Upgrade |
Step 3: DLC Boss Strategy Preview
Malenia's "I have never known defeat" pattern reveals key DLC preparation principles:
- Aggression Management: Her rapid combos demand timed dodges (not blocking) - practice on Crucible Knights
- Phase Transition Reads: When she levitates for Scarlet Aeonia, sprint diagonally
- Status Effect Prep: Stock preserving boluses - DLC will feature more rot/bleed enemies
Exclusive DLC Entry Predictions
Data miners confirm Shadow of the Erdtree requires:
- Mohg's Great Rune activated
- All Divine Towers unlocked
- Miquella's Cocoon interacted with (post-Mohg defeat)
Insight: Industry analysts suggest the DLC difficulty will eclipse Malenia. FromSoftware's Hidetaka Miyazaki stated in Famitsu: "New challenges await those who mastered the base game."
Final Preparation Toolkit
- Weapon Diversity: Carry strike/slash/pierce weapons - exploit DLC enemy weaknesses
- Rune Arc Stockpile: Farm rats near Liftside Chamber (Limgrave) for 30+ arcs
- Multiplayer Testing: Invade others to refine PvP skills - DLC may include co-op zones
Advanced Resource Recommendations:
- Fextralife Wiki: Real-time community findings (track #ERDLC tags)
- Combat Simulator Mod: Practice boss movesets (PC only)
Your Next Move
Beating Elden Ring was just the overture. Upgrade your mimic tear, master posture breaks, and convert those remembrances. When Shadow of the Erdtree arrives, you'll enter not as a survivor, but as a conqueror.
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