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DLC bosses really quite difficult.
But manageable with mimic +10 (so far for me).*

If you do not use co-op, solo and also do not use no mimic, i think it is still very difficult even if you have already upgraded with the scadutree fragments.

* I expect to face problems if i encounter a boss that relies on status effects like malenia (rot) because the mimic won't survive.
 

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DLC bosses really quite difficult.
But manageable with mimic +10 (so far for me).*

If you do not use co-op, solo and also do not use no mimic, i think it is still very difficult even if you have already upgraded with the scadutree fragments.

* I expect to face problems if i encounter a boss that relies on status effects like malenia (rot) because the mimic won't survive.
I killed all bosses except radahn consort and Bayle. Honestly these 2 are just very unfair and bosses should chill abit let us summon first before rushing to kill us. Give 5 sec window also cannot, need to nerf.

max scadutree and revered ash upgrade already
 

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The DLC ratings on Steam were mixed largely due to its Extreme Difficulty. Some even rage quit/gave up. I'm still determined to fight the bosses without the use of Spirit Ashes, Player Summons, etc. When fighting a particular main boss, the Blasphemous Blade +10 didn't really hurt that much as I would expect it to be. That's when you know they weren't fooling around.

When fighting another optional boss in a cave, I was having much difficulty until I saw someone left a very useful message of hinting fellow players to try a certain tactic and oh man, that was really a godsend.

That reminds us of the social element in Elden Ring, where players help warn each other, and also during some other playful times when players troll one another for fun by tricking or leaving humourous messages. 😅
 

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I'm enjoying the joy of discovery again, finding hidden caves/areas and slowly figuring out how to fight the bosses in my own way. Fighting more side bosses, always going off the beaten paths. I had forgotten that the map will be expanded as you discover and was pleasantly surprised when there is so much more to explore now. Calming and magnificent vistas, seemingly empty but filled with secrets and monstrosities yet to be found.

I keep getting frequent stuttering and frame rate dips (+ I already prioritised the frame rate) in this DLC. I don't have that much of it during the main game years ago. A bit disappointing. Anyone also experiencing that?
 

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I'm enjoying the joy of discovery again, finding hidden caves/areas and slowly figuring out how to fight the bosses in my own way. Fighting more side bosses, always going off the beaten paths. I had forgotten that the map will be expanded as you discover and was pleasantly surprised when there is so much more to explore now. Calming and magnificent vistas, seemingly empty but filled with secrets and monstrosities yet to be found.

I keep getting frequent stuttering and frame rate dips (+ I already prioritised the frame rate) in this DLC. I don't have that much of it during the main game years ago. A bit disappointing. Anyone also experiencing that?
Pc or console?
Pretty powerful pc over here. I don't really get that. I play at 4K max setting. Ray tracing off.
 

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Pc or console?
Pretty powerful pc over here. I don't really get that. I play at 4K max setting. Ray tracing off.
Console. On Prioritised frame rate and ray tracing off. Maybe like once/twice every 1-2 hours or so, kinda frequency. Even froze once for a good 10 seconds then resume back to normal.
 

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u guys here so pro, can do NG+, i even find it hard in normal mode.
No la… need to just go YouTube see some guides. Some spells like: flame protect me very important.

Killed all big fire golems in dlc. Killed Bayle + 9 out of 10 remembrance bosses, now left Radahn consort. ****i ytd fought until my left finger dam pain keep spamming block. Not sure why only this one I cannot win, really too unfair.
 

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Console. On Prioritised frame rate and ray tracing off. Maybe like once/twice every 1-2 hours or so, kinda frequency. Even froze once for a good 10 seconds then resume back to normal.
RTX 3090 over here with 24GB of VRAM.
I think thats what helps me.

Yesterday night, i spent some time collecting some old talismans from OG Elden Ring (which i missed) which will be helpful in the DLC.
If others are facing difficulty, i recommend doing the same.

I strongly believe that a GREAT SHIELD with a high guard rate is basically mandatory for DLC bosses now (unless you are godly at dodging and rolling). Great Shield Talisman too. And, even better to swap shields depending on the element the boss is using.
 
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Finally beaten my first main boss (Rellana) in the DLC !!!! No spirit ashes, no summons! I shouted "Yes!" twice. Her chain attacks are really relentless and that crazy sorcery that hits thrice, hard.......

The Barrier of Gold incantation is indeed a lifesaver. I kept going for jump attacks to try to stagger her. Oh man, cannot imagine the difficulty of future bosses......but that feels awesome!

 

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RTX 3090 over here with 24GB of VRAM.
I think thats what helps me.

Yesterday night, i spent some time collecting some old talismans from OG Elden Ring (which i missed) which will be helpful in the DLC.
If others are facing difficulty, i recommend doing the same.

I strongly believe that a GREAT SHIELD with a high guard rate is basically mandatory for DLC bosses now (unless you are godly at dodging and rolling). Great Shield Talisman too. And, even better to swap shields depending on the element the boss is using.

I just beat the dlc and I concur. Some of the enemies in this game are too aggressive, there is no window to attack even if you can dodge roll like a God. I suffered for a few hours with a twin blade build before I respec’d to fingerprint + sword lance build, stuck stormblade Aow on it and just steamrolled the rest of the game.

Some of the new weapons look really cool, there’s even a weapon that allow you to attack with mostly kicks, but I cant see myself playing with these things, the game is just too punishing on these builds.

btw greatshield talisman doesn’t do anything now, it only reduces stamina cost by like 4% after it was nerfed.
 

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I just beat the dlc and I concur. Some of the enemies in this game are too aggressive, there is no window to attack even if you can dodge roll like a God. I suffered for a few hours with a twin blade build before I respec’d to fingerprint + sword lance build, stuck stormblade Aow on it and just steamrolled the rest of the game.

Some of the new weapons look really cool, there’s even a weapon that allow you to attack with mostly kicks, but I cant see myself playing with these things, the game is just too punishing on these builds.

btw greatshield talisman doesn’t do anything now, it only reduces stamina cost by like 4% after it was nerfed.
just beat messmer with great shield and mimic.
Tough fight.
Last sliver of health for me and no pots left.
If no mimic, its impossible.
 

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just beat messmer with great shield and mimic.
Tough fight.
Last sliver of health for me and no pots left.
If no mimic, its impossible.

Messmer was not so bad for me, I only used mimic for last boss, that one really pissed me off, took me more than 20 tries even with greatshield and mimic. I think the difficulty is about on par with Isshin if I dun use greatshield and mimic, I couldnt even cast mimic at the start of the battle because the boss will just jump on me and delete 75% of my health, really ridiculous.
 

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Messmer was not so bad for me, I only used mimic for last boss, that one really pissed me off, took me more than 20 tries even with greatshield and mimic. I think the difficulty is about on par with Isshin if I dun use greatshield and mimic, I couldnt even cast mimic at the start of the battle because the boss will just jump on me and delete 75% of my health, really ridiculous.
Messmer is a cool boss though.
 
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