5. Upgrade Your Arsenal
Upgrading weapons is essential. Visit Smithing Master Hewg in Roundtable Hold or Blacksmiths in the Land of Shadow.
Use Smithing Stones (for regular weapons) and Elden Ring Items Somber Smithing Stones (for special weapons).
Don’t spread your upgrades too thin early on—focus on 1–2 main weapons.
Likewise, upgrade Spirit Ashes to boost their survivability and damage. Mimic Tear, Black Knife Tiche, and Latenna are still strong choices in Version 4.
6. New Content in Shadow of the Erdtree
If you’re exploring the DLC, the Land of Shadow offers:
Chalice Dungeons (Furnace Golems, Messmer, Divine Beasts).
New Armor Sets & Legendary Weapons (Backhand Blade, Rakshasa’s Great Katana).
Scadutree Fragments & Revered Spirit Ashes to boost stats in the DLC region.
Ultra bosses that require maxed builds and precise dodging.
Always return to the Scadutree to best site to buy elden ring items increase your power. These fragments only apply within the DLC but are crucial for surviving brutal encounters.
