: Includes eight new weapon types (e.g., Light Greatswords, Martial Arts) and over 100 new weapons to experiment with. Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree DLC Review
The Lands Between are known for their difficulty. Make sure you're prepared for tough fights and consider leveling up or gearing up before diving into the new content.
As players continue to uncover the secrets of Miquella and Messmer, Update v1.16 stands as a testament to FromSoftware's commitment to polishing their masterpiece. Whether you are a casual explorer or a hardcore Tarnished looking for the ultimate challenge, these changes provide a more stable and balanced foundation for your journey through the Erdtree's shadow.
As detailed in the official patch notes, the main focus of update 1.16 is stability. The most significant fix targets a bug that could unintentionally affect character progression:
: Players were combining weapon skill recovery frames to apply illegitimate elemental affinities or severe status ailments (such as Death Blight) to standard arrows.
Kill the Gravebirds and skeletal enemies roaming this area. They are weak to Holy damage.
These updates focused on the DLC, including nerfs to overpowered abilities like the "Rolling Sparks" Skill and "Bloodfiend's Arm," while also buffing other elements such as the Tiche spirit ash.