Elden Ring players know dragons are the most formidable foes one can meet in this game. Shadow of the Erdtree is the new downloadable content (DLC), accompanied by even more challenging dragons that one can fight. This guide gives you the latest tips and strategies to defeat these mighty creatures.
From the frost-breathing Ghostflame Dragon to the other formidable dragons scattered across the game, you will learn how to prepare, what weapons and spells work best, and how to use the new DLC features to your advantage.
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Discover Dragon Weaknesses
The newest DLC for Elden Ring, "Shadow of the Erdtree," adds more challenges in the form of fierce dragons that can be defeated through focused approaches by players.
What's important is knowing what specific weaknesses these dragons have. Players should focus on exploiting vulnerabilities such as the Ghostflame Dragon's susceptibility to Holy damage. Techniques for increasing damage, like using Holy Grease on weapons, can make these encounters more manageable.
Preparation is the Key
The preparation that is done before a dragon fight can really make or break it. According to Polygon, gearing up with the right equipment and consumables that offer protection from Frostbite and holy damage-inflicting weapons is very critical.
Items like Invigorating Cured Meat and Thawfrost Boluses help manage the frostbite damage that dragons like the Ghostflame Dragon are known to cause. Furthermore, summoning Spirit Ashes during the fight distracts the dragon, providing players with crucial moments to attack or regroup.
Utilizing DLC Weapons and Spells
The new DLC enhances the Elden Ring experience and brings powerful new weapons and spells that are effective against dragons. Game Rant highlights weapons such as the Dragon-Hunter's Great Katana, known for its enhanced damage against dragon-type enemies.
Additionally, spells from the updated repertoire, including the Meteorite of Astel, provide spellcasters with options to deal significant poise damage, making these dragons easier to defeat.
Strategic Combat Moves
In combat, the key to defeating dragons lies in strategic movement and attack timing. Use the mobility offered by your spirit steed, Torrent, to avoid deadly dragon attacks.
Close-range fighters benefit from knowing when to dodge and counter-attack, especially after a dragon performs a particularly aggressive move like the Ghostflame area-of-effect attack.
Rewards and Progression
Successfully defeating these dragons provides a sense of achievement and rewards players with valuable loot like Dragon Hearts and Runes, essential for character progression and crafting.
Each dragon defeated in the Elden Ring DLC brings players one step closer to mastering the game's most challenging adversaries.
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