While levels and gear were the most important aspects of power progression in baseElden Ring, Shadow Realm Blessings take center stage in its exclaimed expansion,Shadow of the Erdtree. While this may be hard to believe, there are numerous reasons why you should be aware of this mechanic.
Should you use the Shadow Realm Blessing system inShadow of the Erdtree?
Shadow Realm Blessings provide your character with a significant amount of power and defense to help you kill your foes and survive them efficiently. Without using them, you’ll find yourself struggling massively against the denizens of the Shadow Realm. Even basic footsoldiers will prove to be incredible challenges for you. So yes, you should be making full use of the Shadow Realm Blessings. If you do not use these blessings and build them up, you’re in for a hard time and a world of frustration. For your reference, there are two types of blessings you should know about.
When you find the necessary resources to upgrade a Shadow Realm Blessing, the process can be done bysitting at any Graceand selecting theShadow Realm Blessingoption.
Doing so will allow you to choose which of the two blessings you wish to upgrade. As you level both blessings up, eventually, the cost for each will increase. Note that the upgrade materials for both Blessings are scarcely found, and you’ll need to search the Shadow Realm high and low to locate them. This is a process you’ll be constantly doing throughout your playthrough ofShadow of the Erdtree.
As for where to find more,Scadutree Fragmentsand Revered Spirit Ashes are found throughout the Realm of Shadows. Some are hidden away in catacombs or waiting after a tough boss room, while others are just tucked away in the open world. If you ever see a ghostly shade holding a pot, verify to take them out and loot the body, as some appear to be held by those enemies.
One last thing you should know about these Blessings is that theyonly take effect while you’re within the Shadow Realm. The benefits they reward you with is staggeringly high, so if you could use them elsewhere, you would effectively be trivializing baseElden Ring, in its entirety.
