To access the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, you must advance through significant parts of Elden Ring’s main story.
The DLC is not accessible from the in-game menu; you need to reach a hidden area and defeat challenging bosses.
Defeat Radahn: The first requirement is to defeat the mid-game boss, Radahn.
Defeat Mohg: The second requirement is to defeat Mohg, located in Mohgwyn Palace.
Experienced players may access the DLC in 5-6 hours if they know the routes and skip additional steps.
Engage in Blaidd or Ranni's questlines to summon additional help for the Radahn fight.
Obtain the Purifying Crystal Tear from Yura’s questline and Mohg’s Shackle from the Subterranean Shunning-Grounds for key advantages in the Mohg battle.