Bandai Namco has issued a patch that should make the Elden Ring expansion, Shadow of the Erdtree, easier for players. The patch buffed the Scadutree Blessing effect, which increases player damage output and mitigates damage done to the player. The first half of the levels will now increase these offensive and defensive stats more, while the latter half will be more gradual. The final level of the blessing will be slightly stronger than it was previously, meaning at the maximum level, players will deal more damage and take less than before.
The Scadutree Blessing is essential for players as the DLC area is designed to scale even with end-game player builds. The DLC’s difficulty has caused many players to leave negative reviews on Steam, so this patch and Bandai Namco’s advice should help steer players in the right direction. Meanwhile, one streamer has been steadily beating the DLC bosses using just mind control. Before starting the DLC, it’s important for players to ensure they are at the right level for it, as it is designed to be an end-game addition to the base game.
The patch notes suggest that FromSoftware may have made the game a bit too hard, but not everyone thinks so. FromSoftware games are difficult by design, and it is a skill issue that decides whether the game is too hard or not. Nonetheless, Bandai Namco has tried to level the playing field with the new patch. In other news, Guy ‘Dr Disrespect’ Beahm has admitted to sending Twitch whisper messages to a minor that “sometimes leaned too much in the direction of being inappropriate.
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