Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree guide: What are Scadutree Fragments and how to use them in Elden Ring DLC Shadow of the Erdtree

Scadutree Fragments in the new Shadow of the Erdtree DLC is similar to Golden Seeds and Sacred Tears in the game. It is distributed well throughout the Realm of Shadow and can be found in strategic areas. Exploring the map is critical for properly utilizing your Realm of Shadow Blessing and increasing your chances of successfully finishing the DLC.

For example, if you come across a knight encampment with a mini-boss, there is a good chance a Scadutree Fragment will be there. Thus, diligently exploring and stepping off the main roads will be critical to discovering these blessings and enhancing your gaming experience.

In this article, we shall discuss what Scadutree Fragments are and how one can use them in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree.

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What are Scadutree Fragments in Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree DLC

Scadutree Fragments help players level the playing field in Shadow of the Erdtree (Image via FromSoftware)

Scadutree Fragment is a new Upgrade Material in Elden Ring that appears in the DLC, Shadow of the Erdtree. Scadutree Fragments are optional consumables that can be used to improve offensive and defensive abilities at any Site of Grace. In Shadow of the Erdtree, they provide a permanent increase to your damage dealt and damage negation.

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How do the Scadutree Fragments work in Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree DLC

Shadow Realm Blessings in Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree (Image via FromSoftware/YouTube-RageGamingVideos)

As you go on your journey in the Realm of Shadow, you will come across Scadutree Fragments scattered around the map. After amassing a stockpile amount of fragments, you will be able to rest at any Sites of Grace. You will get a new option that will help you to improve the Shadow Realm Blessing, with this upgrade optionally increasing the offensive and defensive skills.

This new Shadow of the Erdtree DLC mechanic is focused on regulating the impact of dealt and absorbed damage, while other character statistics remain completely untouched. As you progress through the Realm of Shadow, the hurdles and enemies you face become more and more manageable. This is thanks to the inclusion of new mechanisms that continue to alter the game and even aid in finishing it within the Shadow of Erdtree DLC's expected completion time.

In conclusion, this Shadow Realm Blessing enables a more strategic approach to gameplay, allowing you to customize their experience based on their tastes and playstyle. By emphasizing the necessity of damage control, it offers players a dynamic experience without jeopardizing existing mechanics or character builds.

Keep in mind that the new Shadow of the Erdtree DLC Blessing's advantages only apply to the Realm of Shadows. If you choose to return to the Lands Between (the base game), these bonuses will lose their effects.

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