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Shadow Realm | Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree Walkthrough
The Lands of Shadow can be a dark place indeed... unless you have this Shadow of the Erdtree walkthrough!
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Get Lost | ER Shadow of the Erdtree Map Fragment locations
Visit all five of these map fragment locations for a full map of the Shadow Lands!
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Straight to Prison | How to beat the Blackgaol Knight in ER Shadow of the Erdtree
The Blackgaol Knight is one of the first bosses you find in Shadow of the Erdtree, so obviously he's one of the trickiest!
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Leap of Faith | Should you use the Scadu Altus Teleporter in Elden Ring?
The Teleporter in Scadu Altus in Shadow of the Erdtree requires an Imbued Sword Key to use, but is it worth it?
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Praise Be | Where to use the Prayer Room Key in Elden Ring
The Prayer Room Key unlocks an interesting secret in Shadow of the Erdtree, you just need to find where to use it first!
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Storage Secrets | Where to find and use the Storeroom Key in Elden Ring
The Storeroom next to the Small Private Altar in Shadow of the Erdtree unlocks a special secret!
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Leave the Emotes | How to speak to Dryleaf Dane in ER Shadow of the Erdtree
You need to perform a specific Emote to get Dryleaf Dane to speak to you in Elden Ring, but which one?
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Tower Power | ER Shadow of the Erdtree Belurat, Tower Settlement walkthrough
Belurat, Tower Settlement is a confusing nightmare full of ambushes, secret side paths and horrible monsters - here's how to make it out alive!
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Careful Study | ER Shadow of the Erdtree Specimen Storehouse walkthrough
The Specimen Storehouse is one of the densest and most confusing areas in Shadow of the Erdtree, but also offers the best secrets!
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Lost Map | Where to find the top left Map Fragment in Shadow of the Erdtree
Finding the northwestern map fragment for the Ancient Ruins of Rauh in Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree is hard than it looks!
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Let's Go, Bub! | Where to get Wolverine's claws in Elden Ring
Stalking the Gravesite Plain in Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree you find Logur, Beast Claw, who looks mighty familiar...
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Vital Info | How to read NPC messages, maps, notes and missives in Elden Ring
Shadow of the Erdtree gives you plenty of notes and maps as clues, but it can be unclear where to read them!
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Down the Well | What to do with the Well Depths Key in Elden Ring
There's a locked gate in Belurat sewer that can only be opened with the Well Depths Key!
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See the Light | What to do with the Iris of Grace in Elden Ring
The Iris of Grace has a number of secret uses during quests in Shadow of the Erdtree - here's where to use it!
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Light or Night? | ER Shadow of the Erdtree Fire Knight Queelign quest guide
As well as two invasions, Fire Knight Queelign has his own quest in Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree!
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Hog Wild | How to easily beat Commander Gaius in ER Shadow of the Erdtree
Commander Gaius can be a tough challenge in Elden Ring, but there are cheese strategies to beat him more easily!
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Rabbath's Rise is hiding a secret in Shadow of the Erdtree, as well as a unique weapon!
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Too Easy | What level should you be for Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree?
Here are our recommended levels in Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree for "easy mode" and "hard mode"!
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Dark as Night | What to do with the Iris of Occultation in Elden Ring
The dark Iris of Occultation has a number of secret uses in Shadow of the Erdtree - here's what it does!
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Carian Castle | ER Shadow of the Erdtree Castle Ensis walkthrough
Castle Ensis is the second major Legacy Dungeon in Shadow of the Erdtree, and it's full of tough enemies and an even harder boss!
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Full Moons | How to easily beat Rellana in ER Shadow of the Erdtree
Rellana, Twin Moon Knight is the first really difficult boss in Shadow of the Erdtree, but there is a cheese strategy to exploit her weakness!
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Shadowy Path | Where to go first in Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree
If you're feeling overwhelmed, here's where to make a start with the new Shadow of the Erdtree DLC!
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TAKING THE MIQUELLA | How to start Elden Ring's Shadow of the Erdtree DLC
Our recommended level, and the bosses you need to beat to get ready for Elden Ring's Shadow of the Erdtree DLC!
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Solve the myriad puzzles of the Grand Library in Wuthering Waves' Clashing Blades quest!
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Destroy the Offshoot Cores in the When the Forest is No Longer Dim quest in Wuthering Waves!
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Time is a circle | Wuthering Waves The Past is the Future Quest guide
Help Shixia solve the puzzles left by her sister as she climbs a mountain with her dog, Pudding!
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To take on the Scorpion's Nest in Wuthering Waves, you need to unlock the password protected door in the Donglu Research Station.
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DATA IS BEAUTIFUL | Wuthering Waves Data Bank level: How to gain EXP, rewards
Your Data Bank level in Wuthering Waves allows you to increase your Stamina, COST cap, and gain other great rewards!
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Echoes in Wuthering Waves let you wield your enemies' own power against them!
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TOP SECRET | Wuthering Waves Secret Investigation quest guide
The Secret Investigation quest in Wuthering Waves asks you to remember a huge amount of info and answer questions on your assumed identity!
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Waveplate is the resource that lets you collect rewards in Wuthering Waves, and there are only a couple of ways to replenish it without waiting!
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Solve the mystery of Qichi Village with Scar's answers for who the real culprit is!
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Cooking delicious dishes in Wuthering Waves can give your party all sorts of powerful buffs!
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This early Gulpuff side quest in Wuthering Waves has a confusing section in the middle, but is simple once you know what to do!
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