Summary
Based on the game’s achievement stats across PC, PlayStation, and Xbox, it seems as though over half ofElden Ringplayers are currently missing the requirement to play theShadow of the ErdtreeDLC.Elden Ring’s long-awaited expansion is set to drop on June 21, giving players the chance to explore a brand-new area and fight a variety of tough-as-nails bosses. But like with other FromSoftware games, accessing theElden RingDLC is easier said than done.
In many other games, accessing an expansion is as simple as downloading the content and booting it up, but FromSoftware likes to make things tricky. There are often major prerequisites that must be met for players to access DLC in FromSoftware games, andElden Ringis no exception to the rule. It’s long been known thatElden Ringplayers must have the optional bossMohg, Lord of Blooddefeated on their current playthrough if they want to play the DLC. Unfortunately, data indicates that the majority ofElden Ringfans simply have not defeated Mohg and, therefore, will be unable to accessShadow of the Erdtreewhen it launches on June 21unless they take the boss down.
On Xbox, only 22.99% of players have earned the achievement Shardbearer Mohg, which is awarded to anyone whomanages to defeat Mohg. Around 37% of Steam users have the achievement, while roughly 35% of PlayStation gamers have unlocked it. This means that over half ofElden Ring’s player base currently has not met the requirements for accessing theShadow of the ErdtreeDLC. There is still plenty of time between now and June 21 for players to hunt down Mohg and take him down, so it will be interesting to see how many moreElden Ringfans manage to unlock this particular achievement/trophy.
How to Get to Mohgwyn Palace in Elden Ring
One of the reasons why manyElden Ringplayers have not defeated Mohg is that he’s an optional boss that’s tricky to find.Mohg can be found in Mohgwyn Palace, and there are a couple of different ways of getting there. The fastest way is to complete the PvP quest tied to White-Faced Varre, which requires players to meet the NPC at Rose Church and invade three other players using theFestering Bloody Fingeritem.
Players then have to soak theLord of Blood’s Favorin the blood of a dead maiden. Speaking with Varre after the task is complete will award players with the Pureblood Knight’s Medal, which can be used to teleport directly to Mohgwyn’s Palace. Mohg is an extremely difficult boss to fight early on, though, so it’s recommended players hold off on fighting him until late in their playthrough. Instead of doing Varre’s quest, late-game players also have the option of using the portal in the Consecrated Snowfields to reach Mohg.
It should be noted that even those that already have the Shardbearer Mohg achievement may not necessarily be able to access theShadow of the ErdtreeDLC.Elden Ringencourages New Game+ runs, so it’s entirely possible that someone who has defeated Mohg already has since started a New Game and will have to beat him all over again to gain access to the new content coming inShadow of the Erdtree. Needless to say, it’s definitely important forElden Ringfans to check their savesbetween now and whenShadow of the Erdtreecomes out so they can make the necessary preparations to jump into the DLC right away.
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ELDEN RING, developed by FromSoftware, Inc. and BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc., is a fantasy action-RPG adventure set within a world created by Hidetaka Miyazaki and George R.R. Martin. Danger and discovery lurk around every corner in FromSoftware’s largest game to date. Hidetaka Miyazaki - President and Game Director of FromSoftware Inc. Known for directing critically-acclaimed games in beloved franchises including Armored Core and Dark Souls.George R.R. Martin is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of many novels, including the acclaimed series A Song of Ice and Fire - A Game of Thrones, A Clash of Kings, A Storm of Swords, A Feast For Crows, and A Dance with Dragons. As a writer-producer, he has worked on The Twilight Zone, Beauty and the Beast, and various feature films and pilots that were never made. He lives with the lovely Parris in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
