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Elden Ring - Race to the DLC
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Elden Ring - Race to the DLC - 01 - Map / Blaidd / Multiple Ashes / Golden Seeds / Sacred Tear

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In this video we will be grabbing or defeating:
~ Timestamps ~
00:00:00 - Race to the DLC
00:03:46 - Grace #1 - The First Step
00:05:56 - Grace #2 - Church of Elleh
00:07:39 - Grace #3 - Gatefront
00:08 37 - Map - West Limgrave
00:10:29 - Ash of War - Storm Stomp / Whetstone Knife
00:11:47 - Spectral Steed Whistle
00:12:47 - Spirit Calling Bell / Lone Wolf Ashes
00:14:33 - Golden Seed #1 / Smithing Stone [1]
00:15:10 - Grace #4 - Warmaster Shack
00:18:18 - Beast Crest Heater Shield
00:20:40 - Strength-knot Crystal Tear
00:21:20 - Invasion by Rescusant Henricus / Hammer Talisman
00:29:00 - Grace #5 - Stormhill Shack / Stonesword Key / Gesture: Sitting Sideways / Spirit Jellyfish
00:31:55 - Grace #6 - Agheel Lake North
00:32:30 - Ash of War: Determination
00:35:22 - Smithing Stone [1]
00:35:31 - Somber Smithing Stone [1]
00:39:02 - Grace #7 - Third Church of Marika / Flask of Wonderous Physick / Crimsom Crystal Tear
00:39:12 - Sacred Tear
00:41:11 - Kenneth Haight Quest
00:41:50 - Fevor Cookbook [1]
00:43:40 - Grace #8 - Mistwood Outskirts
00:44:52 - Map - East Limgrave
00:46:10 - Grace #9 - Sofia River Well Depths
00:48:05 - Ash of War - Ground Slam
00:49:00 - Grace #10 - Fort Haight West
00::51:39 - Axe Talisman
00:52:33 - Smithing Stone [2]
00:53:02 - Blaidd the Half-Wolf / NPC
01:02:48 - Bloodhouse Knight Darriwil
About Race to DLC
When news broke that Elden Ring was being blessed with a DLC, like the masses, I was ecstatic. However, when I learned that you had to defeat Radahn and Mohg, Lord of Blood before entering the realm of shadow, I was perplexed. That was until I understood the storied elements behind the decision, then it made perfect sense. It made sense, but it still sucked, because, like many, after beating the game, I stored up upgrade Mats and entered New Game Plus.
By utilizing my new game plus, getting to a starting point for Shadow of the Erd Tree was fairly simple. However, others that are attempting this feat without "New Game Plus" as springboard are struggling. One online friend even gave up outright.
Enter "Race to the DLC". This is NOT a traditional guide by any measurement. I am simply documenting a vanilla run to Shadow of the Erd Tree. I will be taking the most direct route. For example, When I reach Rykard, I will be using the shortcut to the boss fight. I will NOT be tackling the volcano manor assassinations. I will be looking for opportunities to level ASAP, being that the enemies in Shadow of the Erd Tree are NO JOKE.
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Elden Ring - Race to the DLC - 02 - Upgrade Mats / Irina Questline / Ash of War / Golden Seed

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About Race to DLC
~ Timestamps ~
00:00:00 - Race To The DLC
00:03:04 - Grace #1 - Agheel Lake South
00:09:26 - Smithing Stone [1]
00:10:45 - Grace #2 - Bridge of Sacrifice
00:11:11 - Irina Quest Begins
00:16:52 - Ash of War - Mighty Shot
00:20:11 - Hand Ballista
00:23:03 - Grace #3 - Castle Morne Rampart
00:25:00 - Map Weeping Peninsula
00:27:37 - Golden Seed #1
00:29:53 - Grace #4 - Castle Morne Lift
00:34:48 - Golden Seed #2
00:37:30 - Nomadic Warrior Cookbook [6]
00:38:25 - Ash of War - Bloody Slash
00:39:20 - Dectus Medallion (Left)
00:41:22 - ErdSteel Dagger
00:50:00 - Deathtouched Catacombs
00:59:01 - Uchigatana (sword)
01:04:00 - Black Knife Assassin / Assassin's Crimson Dagger / Deathroot
01:06:45 - Rescue Alexander
01:10:32 - Grace #5 - Summonwater Village Outskirts
01:11:06 - Tibia Mariner / Death Root / Skeletal Militiaman Ashes
01:13:32 - Green Turtle Talisman
01:17:47 - Invaded by Anastasia / Sacred Scorpion Charm
01:19:19 - Grace #6 - Smoldering Church / Trip to Round Table Hold
About Race to the DLC
When news broke that Elden Ring was being blessed with a DLC, like the masses, I was ecstatic. However, when I learned that you had to defeat Radahn and Mohg, Lord of Blood before entering the realm of shadow, I was perplexed. That was until I understood the storied elements behind the decision, then it made perfect sense. It made sense, but it still sucked, because, like many, after beating the game, I stored up upgrade Mats and entered New Game Plus.
By utilizing my new game plus, getting to a starting point for Shadow of the Erd Tree was fairly simple. However, others that are attempting this feat without "New Game Plus" as springboard are struggling. One online friend even gave up outright.
Enter "Race to the DLC". This is NOT a traditional guide by any measurement. I am simply documenting a vanilla run to Shadow of the Erd Tree. I will be taking the most direct route. For example, When I reach Rykard, I will be using the shortcut to the boss fight. I will NOT be tackling the volcano manor assassinations. I will be looking for opportunities to level ASAP, being that the enemies in Shadow of the Erd Tree are NO JOKE.
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Elden Ring - Race to the DLC - 03 - Memory Stone / 2x Sacred Tear / Ailing Village

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~ Timestamps ~
00:00:00 - Race to DLC
00:01:50 - Great Turtle Shell
00:03:38 - Hidden Turtle #1
00:04:03 - Hidden Turtle #2
00:05:08 - Hidden Turtle #3
00:05:39 - Memory Stone
00:06:46 - Starlight Shard
00:09:00 - Beside the Crater-Pocketed Glade
00:12:05 - Impaler's Catacomb's / Dem
00:25:12 - Demi-Human Ashes
00:34:35 - Grace #1 - Ailing Village Outskirts
00:35:46 - Sacred Tear -/ Flame of Frenzy
00:36:07 - Flame Crest Wooden Shield
00:44:05 - Sacred Tear
About Race to DLC
When news broke that Elden Ring was being blessed with a DLC, like the masses, I was ecstatic. However, when I learned that you had to defeat Radahn and Mohg, Lord of Blood before entering the realm of shadow, I was perplexed. That was until I understood the storied elements behind the decision, then it made perfect sense. It made sense, but it still sucked, because, like many, after beating the game, I stored up upgrade Mats and entered New Game Plus.
By utilizing my new game plus, getting to a starting point for Shadow of the Erd Tree was fairly simple. However, others that are attempting this feat without "New Game Plus" as springboard are struggling. One online friend even gave up outright.
Enter "Race to the DLC". This is NOT a traditional guide by any measurement. I am simply documenting a vanilla run to Shadow of the Erd Tree. I will be taking the most direct route. For example, When I reach Rykard, I will be using the shortcut to the boss fight. I will NOT be tackling the volcano manor assassinations. I will be looking for opportunities to level ASAP, being that the enemies in Shadow of the Erd Tree are NO JOKE.
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Elden Ring - Race to the DLC - 04 - 1x Sober 8 / 2x Somber 9 / Sacred Tear / Portals / Golden Seed

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~ Timestamp ~
00:00:00 - Race 2 DLC
00:02:55 - Faith-Knot Crystal Tear
00:10:43 - Demi-Human Queen Staff
00:10:50 - Crystal Burst
00:12:45 - Shield of the Guilty
00:17:45 - Winged Scythe
00:18:55 - Divine Fortification
00:21:10 - Grace #1 - Fourth Church of Marika
00:21:25 - Sacred Tear
00"25"19 - Grace #2 - Isolated Merchant Shack
00:25:25 - Lantern
00:32:05 - Grace #3 - Divine Bridge
00:33:35 - Blessed Dew Talisman (Gradual HP Restoration)
00:36:09 - Grace #4 - Bestial Sanctum
00:36:43 - Golden Seed
00:37:11 - Grace #5 - Farum Greatbridge
00:37:35 - Somber Smithing Stone 9
00:39:24 - Grace #6 - Lenne's Rise
00:43:50 - Memory Stone
00:46:06 - Grace #7 - Dragonbarrow Fork
00:47:05 - Somber Smithing Stone 9 / Rune Arc
00:47:50 - Somber Smithing 8
00:49:10 - Map Dragonbarrow
00:57:43 - Killing Greyoll / 75,000 Runes / 5 Dragon Hearts
00:58:10 - Grace #8 - Fort Faroth
01:04:10 - Radagon's Soreseal
01:07:16 - Grace #9 - Stormhill Shack
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Elden Ring - Race to the DLC - 05 - Castle Morne

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About Race to DLC
When news broke that Elden Ring was being blessed with a DLC, like the masses, I was ecstatic. However, when I learned that you had to defeat Radahn and Mohg, Lord of Blood before entering the realm of shadow, I was perplexed. That was until I understood the storied elements behind the decision, then it made perfect sense. It made sense, but it still sucked, because, like many, after beating the game, I stored up upgrade Mats and entered New Game Plus.
By utilizing my new game plus, getting to a starting point for Shadow of the Erd Tree was fairly simple. However, others that are attempting this feat without "New Game Plus" as springboard are struggling. One online friend even gave up outright.
Enter "Race to the DLC". This is NOT a traditional guide by any measurement. I am simply documenting a vanilla run to Shadow of the Erd Tree. I will be taking the most direct route. For example, When I reach Rykard, I will be using the shortcut to the boss fight. I will NOT be tackling the volcano manor assassinations. I will be looking for opportunities to level ASAP, being that the enemies in Shadow of the Erd Tree are NO JOKE.
~ Timestamp ~
00:00:00 - Race to the DLC
00:00:08 - Nomadic Warrior Cookbook [14]
00:00:14 - Missionary Cookbook [3]
00:01:52 - Smithing Stone [2]
00:09:16 - Claymore
00:12:11 - Steel Wire Torch
00:14:07 - Smithing Stone [1]
00:14:57 - Golden Rune [2]
00:16:57 - 2x Smithing Stone [2]
00:18:13 - Golden Rune [2]
00:18:40 - Edgar (Irina Father / Quest)
00:19:19 - Sacrificial Twig
00:20:55 - Grace #1 - Behind the Castle
00:23:00 - Pickled Turtle; Meat
00:25:29 - Twinblade Talisman
00:41:56 - Grafted Blade Greatsword
00:42:20 - Grace #2 - Morne Moangrave
00:45:11 - Irina's Death / Edgar Vows Vengeance
00:51:33 - Ash of War: No Skill
00:54:20 - Weeping Evergaol / Ancient Hero of Zamor
00:54:54 - Radagon's Searseal
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Elden Ring - Race to the DLC - 06 - Margit, The Fell Omen

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About Race to DLC
When news broke that Elden Ring was being blessed with a DLC, like the masses, I was ecstatic. However, when I learned that you had to defeat Radahn and Mohg, Lord of Blood before entering the realm of shadow, I was perplexed. That was until I understood the storied elements behind the decision, then it made perfect sense. It made sense, but it still sucked, because, like many, after beating the game, I stored up upgrade Mats and entered New Game Plus.
By utilizing my new game plus, getting to a starting point for Shadow of the Erd Tree was fairly simple. However, others that are attempting this feat without "New Game Plus" as springboard are struggling. One online friend even gave up outright.
Enter "Race to the DLC". This is NOT a traditional guide by any measurement. I am simply documenting a vanilla run to Shadow of the Erd Tree. I will be taking the most direct route. For example, When I reach Rykard, I will be using the shortcut to the boss fight. I will NOT be tackling the volcano manor assassinations. I will be looking for opportunities to level ASAP, being that the enemies in Shadow of the Erd Tree are NO JOKE.
~ Timestamps ~
00:00:00 - Race to the DLC
00:00:57 - Tombsward Catacombs
00:04:30 - Nomadic Warrior's Cookbook
00:07:45 - Ash of War: Sacred Blade
00:10:38 - Smithing Stone [2]
00:13:02 - Ghost Glovewort [1]
00:15:41 - Prattling Pate "Thank You"
00:16:24 - Gold Rune [2]
00:20:05 - Lhutel the Headless
00:24:32 - Opaline Bubbletear
00:24:37 - Crimsonburst Crystal Tear
00:32:05 - Somber Smithing Stone [1]
00:32:41 - Smithing Stone [1]
00:33:21 - Smithing Stone [1]
00:36:21 - Stanching Boluses
00:39:00 - Golden Rune [4]
00:42:51 - Rusted Anchor
00:46:35 - Smithing Stone [1]
01:03:55 - Talisman Pouch
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Elden Ring - Race to the DLC - 07 - Stormveil Castle - Part 1

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About Race to DLC
When news broke that Elden Ring was being blessed with a DLC, like the masses, I was ecstatic. However, when I learned that you had to defeat Radahn and Mohg, Lord of Blood before entering the realm of shadow, I was perplexed. That was until I understood the storied elements behind the decision, then it made perfect sense. It made sense, but it still sucked, because, like many, after beating the game, I stored up upgrade Mats and entered New Game Plus.
By utilizing my new game plus, getting to a starting point for Shadow of the Erd Tree was fairly simple. However, others that are attempting this feat without "New Game Plus" as springboard are struggling. One online friend even gave up outright.
Enter "Race to the DLC". This is NOT a traditional guide by any measurement. I am simply documenting a vanilla run to Shadow of the Erd Tree. I will be taking the most direct route. For example, When I reach Rykard, I will be using the shortcut to the boss fight. I will NOT be tackling the volcano manor assassinations. I will be looking for opportunities to level ASAP, being that the enemies in Shadow of the Erd Tree are NO JOKE.
~ Timestamps ~
00:00:00 - Race to the DLC
00:05:05 - Ash of War: Stamp (Sweep)
00:09:18 - Armorer's Cookbook [2]
00:15:00 - Tailoring Tools / Sewing Needle
00:18:08 - Grace #1 - Church of Dragon Communion
00:20:29 - Somber Smithing Stone [1]
00:24:12 - Smithing Stone [3]
00:25:28 - Grace #2 - Stormveil Cliffside
00:26:08 - Marred Leather Shield
00:28:12 - Hookclaws
00:33:06 - Curved Sword Talisman
00:38:12 - Grace #3 - Rampart Tower
00:52:00 - Brick Hammer
00:55:32 - Stonesword Key
00:57:22 - Smithing Stone [1]
00:57:51 - Claw Talisman
01:02:33 - Ash of War: Storm Assault
01:04:44 - Marred Wooden Shield
01:10:00 - Aspects of the Crucible: Horns
01:13:13 - Smithing Stone [2]
01:29:33 - Somber Smithing Stone [2]
01:30:21 - Hawk Crest Shield
01:30:27 - Misericorde
01:31:38 - Iron Whetblade
01:33:18 - Chrysalid's Memento
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Elden Ring - Race to the DLC - 08 - Stormveil Castle - Part 2

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~ TimeStamps ~
00:00:00 - Race to the DLC
00:04:01 - Fire Arrows
00:08:00 - Golden Rune [2] & [4]
00:09:23 - Wooden Greatshield
00:10:22 - Smithing Stone [1]
00:14:10 - Godslayer's Seal
00:14:15 - Godskin Prayerbook
00:22:38 - Nomadic Warrior's Cookbook
00:35:03 - Smithing Stone [2]
00:37:51 - Golden Rune [5]
00:39:10 - Golden Rune [1] & [2]
00:42:11 - Somber Smithing Stone [1] / Beast Blood / Old Fang
00:43:33 - Limgrave Tower Bridge
00:46:30 - 2x Cracked Pot
00:47:17 - Ash of War - Stormcaller
00:48:11 - Smithing Stone [2]
00:49:33 - Smithing Stone [1] & Golden Rune [2]
00:50:20 - Manor Towershield
00:51:32 - Smithing Stone [3]
00:53:24 - Golden Rune [5]
00:53:45 - Shortcut
00:57:49 - Smithing Stone [2]
01:00:10 - Rancorcall
01:03:44 - Golden Seed / Stonesword Key
01:04:29 - Prince of Death's Pustule
01:10:02 - Smithing Stone [2]
01:10:52 - Golden Seed
01:11:23 - Smithing Stone [2]
01:16:46 -5x Smithing Stone [1] & 1x Smithing Stone [2]
01:16:54 - Painting "Prophesy"
About Race to DLC
When news broke that Elden Ring was being blessed with a DLC, like the masses, I was ecstatic. However, when I learned that you had to defeat Radahn and Mohg, Lord of Blood before entering the realm of shadow, I was perplexed. That was until I understood the storied elements behind the decision, then it made perfect sense. It made sense, but it still sucked, because, like many, after beating the game, I stored up upgrade Mats and entered New Game Plus.
By utilizing my new game plus, getting to a starting point for Shadow of the Erd Tree was fairly simple. However, others that are attempting this feat without "New Game Plus" as springboard are struggling. One online friend even gave up outright.
Enter "Race to the DLC". This is NOT a traditional guide by any measurement. I am simply documenting a vanilla run to Shadow of the Erd Tree. I will be taking the most direct route. For example, When I reach Rykard, I will be using the shortcut to the boss fight. I will NOT be tackling the volcano manor assassinations. I will be looking for opportunities to level ASAP, being that the enemies in Shadow of the Erd Tree are NO JOKE.
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Elden Ring - Race to the DLC - 09 - Liurnia of the Lakes / Village of the Albinauries

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~ TimeStamps ~
00:00:00 - Race to the DLC
00:00:45 - Invasion by Bloody Finger Nerijus
00:01:45- Reduvia (reward for winning duel)
00:05:00 - Grace #01 - Murkwater Cave
00:09:27 - Patches Elden RIng Introduction
00:09:49 - Grovel For Mercy Gesture
00:20:05 - Grace #2 - Scenic Isle
00:20:48 - Missionary Cookbook [2]
00:24:47 - Volcano Manor NPC / Necklace Quest
00:27:06 - Recover the Necklace / Gesture "Spread Out"
00:42:33 - Progress Dilios's Quest
00:49:62 - Grace #3 - Folly on the Lake
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Elden Ring - Race to the DLC - 10 - Raya Lucaria

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In this video we are working on completing the steps to gain access to the Lord of Blood area early. Why? Well, there are a few upgrade mats I want from there, but to be honest, it about an area that can be used to legitimately level up pretty fast. The enemies in the DLC are touch / I would even venture to say that some are down right hard. With that in mind, we need to not only kill two demi-god's.. but we need to be leveled up enough to survive the coming challenges.
Elden Ring - Race to the DLC - 11- Calid / Upgrade Mats for Upgrade / Chaos

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This video should have been half as long, but a friend mentioned that the cave in Calid (That you arrive in via the teleporter trap) is home to Somber 5 Smithing Stones. After an hours, I am say with confidence, this is NOT the case : )
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Elden Ring - Race to the DLC - 12 - Night's Calvary / Glintstone Dragon Smarag / Key To Academy

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In this video we are getting a key item ands grabbing a few things that will make the journey forward easier. There are a few things that we will be doubling back after we gain some levels/
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Elden Ring - Race to DLC - 13 - East Ray Lucaria / Cliffbottom Catacombs / Bell Bearing Hunter

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At the end of this video I needed a few thousand runes to level up, so I went to the Lord of Blood's domain and traveled to Palace Approach Ledge Road. Between video 12 and 13 the Race to the DLC series, I used this area to farm runes to make the upcoming area more manageable. I recommend you do the same.
At this point my stats look like this:
29 - Vigor
17 - Mind
20 - Endurance
30 - Strength
30 - Dexterity
10 - Intelligence
21 - Faith*
08 - Arcane
My next goal is to get Vigor up to 40.
I am torn between a quality build and an arcane build. I love the spear we can get from the Lord of Blood's rememberance.
*Why 21 in Faith? So I can use the blasphemy sword. Health regen on hit is hard to pass up on. When we finish Rykard, we will run with Bloodhound's fang and the blas sword.
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Elden Ring - Race to the DLC - 14 - Black Knifeprint / Vyke's War Spear / 3x New Cracked Tear

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My capture card had an issue and didn't capture audio. Sorry for the hassle.. I will make sure it is working on the next video. Unfortunately, there was a ton of mini' bosses and important items we picked up. I have been adding chapters to the videos but it is time consuming while continuing to record. I will add chapters to this video so it is easier to navigate without sound. Thanks, and again, sorry for the trouble.
~ Timestamp ~
00:00:00 Race to the DLC
00:00:27 - Golden Rune [6]
00:01:00 - Grace #01 - Gate Town Bridge
00:04:30 - Greatblade Phalanx
00:06:06 - Invasion by Gregor / Shabriri Grape / Banished Knight Halberd +8
00:06:58 - Grace #2 - Revengers Shack
00:16:11 - Cerulean Crystal Tear / Ruptured Crystal Tear
00:18:52 - Memory Stone
00:32:43 - Grace #3 - Ud Palace Ruins
00:53:27 - Eclipse Great Shield
00:55:05 - Grace #5 Black Knife Catacombs
00:56:42 - Rosus Axe
01:01:54 - Assassin's Cerulean Dagger / Black KnifpPrint
01:04:22 - Rune Arc
01:07:15 - Twinmage Sorcerer Ashes
01:14:07 - Grace #6 - Bellum Church
01-14-13 - Sacred Tear
01:23:37 - Howl Of Shabriri
01:27:21 - Grace #7- Frenzied Flame Village Outskirts
01:30:15 - Shabriri Woe
01:28:26 - Frenzied Cookbook [1]
01:32:48 - Invaded By Festering Fingerprint Vyke's / Vyke's War Spear
01:40:36 - Magic Shtouding Tear / Lightning Shrouding Tear / Holy Shrouding Tear
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Elden Ring - Race to DLC - 15 - Progress Quests / Start Royal Academy / Weapon Upgrade

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In this episode we progress Rogier's quest, get some goodies and upgrade mats - Specifically we will be getting a :
Somber 5 Smithing Stone
Somber 6 Smithing Stone
Somber 7 Smithing Stone**
Somber Anient Dragon Smithing Stone / Which equates to a Somber 10
In the Godskin fight, remember, sleeping pots are your friend : )
~ Timestamps ~
00:00:00 - Race to the DLC
00:05:59 - Stonesword Key
00:14:15 - Golden Seed
00:14:50 - Assist Yura, Hunter of the Bloody Fingers
00:15:35 - Rune Arc / Furlcalling Finger Remedy
00:15:49 - Ash of War - Raptor of the Mists
00:16:14 - Smithing Stone 5
00:18:00 - Fanged Imp Ashes (will need later) / Fevor's Cookbook [2]
00:24:17 - Golden Rune [2] / Somber Smithing Stone [3]
00:27:55 - Marionette Soldier Ashes / Silver Pickled Foul Foot
00:29:30 - Ash of War - Spectral Lance
00:29:45 - Golden Rune [4]
00:30:39 - Carian Knight Helm, Armor, Gauntlets and Greaves
00:31:56 - Golden Rune [4]
00:35:57 - Gravity Well / Somber Smithing Stone [1]
00:39:16 - Avionette Soldier Ashes / Golden Rune [3]
00:39:55 - Smithing Stone [5]
00:43:15 - Longtail Cat Talisman
00:47:52- Somber Smithing Stone [6]
00:50:58 - Golden Rune [9]
00:51:28 - 2x Smithing Stone [6]
00:52:52 - Somber Smithing Stone [5]
00:59:59 - ** Godskin Stitcher / Noble Presence
01:00:09 - ** Grace - Temple of Eiglay
01:00:22 - Serpent's Amnion
01:03:05 - Golden Rune [9]
01:05:40 - Missionary Cookbook [6]
01:07:51 - Stonesword Key
01:09:14 - Man-Serpent Ashes
01:18:52 - Seedbed Curse
01:23:37 - Somber Smithing Stone [7]
01:24:32 - Grace - Volcano Manor
01:30:33 - Somber Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone (Somber Smithing Stone [10])
** I have heard people online state that if you Beat the Godskin boss in the volcano manor (after getting kidnapped) that you trigger the Festival of Radahn. THIS IS NOT THE CASE. Once the trick jump was patched I tested this out on Xbox, Steam, PS4 and on PS5. It has ZERO effects on your playthrough, The used to be one of the hardest fights because you come into the fight a little under leveled - that was until i accidentally threw a sleep post at the jerk when I was out of heals and down he went. So, now I go into the fight with 4 sleep posts and I put the guy down.
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Elden Ring - Race to the DLC - 16 - Royal Academy / Red Wolf Moongrum / Rennala / Preserving Boluses

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Elden Ring - Race to the DLC - 16 - Royal Academy / Red Wolf Moongrum / Rennala / Preserving Boluses
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Elden Ring - Race to the DLC - 17 - Siofra River Well Depths / Ancestor Spirit

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Siofra River Well Depths
This is a great area to work on your parry skills. For those that are new to this area, you have to light all of the torches in order to open the boss area.
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Elden Ring - Race to the DLC - 18 - Earthbore Cave / Carian Study Hall / Lakeside Crystal Cave

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This is a great for finding mats and if you are not careful, dying. This area is riddled with two story dogs and large birds that are equally large. Hopefully the guide will help you navigate the area without to much trouble : )
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Elden Ring - Race to the DLC - 19 - Caria Manor / Eight Night Bosses

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In this video we tackle the Caria Manor, a Catacomb and 8 night bosses.
3 Night Calvary
4 Death Birds
1 Ball Bearing Hunter
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Elden Ring - Race to the DLC - 20 - Fort Gael / Sellia, / Commander O'neil / Millecent Quest

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We are almost ready for the first of two bosses needed to launch the dlc.
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Elden Ring - Race to the DLC - 21 - Redmane Castle / Crucible Knight / Misbegotten Warrior

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Make sure to do this before triggering the festival.
Before triggering the Radahn Festival (which occurs after progressing far enough in Ranni's questline or taking the Grand Lift of Dectus), the castle is populated with enemies and accessible doors. Key loot available during this phase includes the Red-Hot Whetblade, which can be found inside the building after bypassing the Iron Virgin.
The Armorer's Cookbook can be looted from corpses within the stable room, which is accessed after climbing a ladder from the exterior and defeating commoners.
A Smithing Stone is located in a chest in front of a knight on the rooftops, and another is found on a corpse near the stable.
Additional Smithing Stones can be found on the rooftops and in the stable room.
A Golden Rune is located on the upper section of the castle, accessible via a ladder from the west side.
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Elden Ring - Race to the DLC - 22 - Magma Wyrm Makar / Starscourge Radahn

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The fight occurs at the Radahn Festival in Redmane Castle, accessible via Ranni’s questline or by possessing both halves of the Dectus Medallion. He is recommended to be fought between levels 50 and 70, with upgraded weapons (typically +6 or higher) significantly improving your chances.
Avoid using Holy during this fight because Radahn has high resistances to it.
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Elden Ring - Race to the DLC - 23 - Godskin Apostle / Volcano Manor Contracts / Nokron, Eternal City

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In this video we tackle activating the General's great rune, kill the Godskin Apostle (much harder that I anticipated for our level), tackled all of the contracts for Volcano Manor (that we have access to) and we progressed Ranni's quest and went to the Eternal City to get something for Ranni's, while selfishly picking up the best Ash in the game, the Mimic. Life will be MUCH easier after we pick this up and is very necessary in the DLC.
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Elden Ring - Race to the DLC - 24 - Mount Gelmir

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The first few minutes of the video are progressing a few quests at the roundtable. After that we tackle everthing on Mount Gelmir with the exception of the hero grave. I plan on doing the one in Limgrave and Mount Gelmir in the same episode.
In this video we have a:
- Ulcerated Tree Spirit
- An invasion by Anastasta
- Demi-human Queen
- Falling Star Beast
Have Fun : )
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Elden Ring - Race to the DLC - 25 - Volcano Manor

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In this video we tackle the whole of the volcano manor (minus the boss we took out earlier).
We also progress Zorayas the scout questline and have to make a moral choice.
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Elden RIng - Race to the DLC - 26 - West Capital Outskits

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In this video we tackle the West Capital Outskirts and all of its glory : )
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Elden Ring - Race to the DLC - 27 - Altus Plateau / Mirage Rise / Old Altus Tunnel / Eleonora

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In this video we tackle Altus Plateua, the invasion by Eleonora, Mirage Rise and Old Altus Tunnel.
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Elden Ring - Race to the DLC - 28- The Shaded Castle / Calid Death Bird / Great-Jar's Arsenal

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In this video we get Millicent an arm, we tackle the deathbird and finally get one of the talisman's that I will use for the remainder of the game, the Great-Jar's Arsenal. There is a lot of good gear that drops from bosses, so get ready for Christmas in August. Very cool.
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Elden Ring - Race to the DLC - 29 - Fringefold & Gelmir / Black Blade Kindred / Flying Dragon Greyll

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First, don't be an idiot like i was and run in and loose 80k+ runes against the Minor Erdtree. Just saying..
In this video we tackle:
- Fringefold Hero Grave
- Gelmir Hero Grave
- Black Blade Kindred
- Flying Dragon Greyll
- Minor Erdtree (Putrid)
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Elden Ring - Race to the DLC - 30 - North Eastern Capital Outskirts

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In this video we cover:
- Minor Erdtree
- Minor Erdtree Catacombs
- Hermit Shack Ball Bearing Hunter
- Deathbird
- Draconic Tree Sentinel
- Auriza Hero's Grave
- Crucible Knight / Crucible Kniight Ordovis
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Elden Ring - Race to the DLC - 31 - The Capital - Part 1 / Minor Erdtree / Tree Spirit

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In this video , we tackle the first part of the ground level of the Capital. The capital is large enough that the playthrough will have to span at least 2 if not 3 videos.
In this video, we will obtain a TON of loot. In this area, there are many knights, a good portion said knights are brandishing great shields. So take your time and familiarize yourself with the move set and be careful not to use the guard-counter to soon. You will see that I did this a bunch of time and was punished severely for it : )
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Elden Ring - Race to the DLC - 32 - The Capital - Part 2 / Godfrey, The First Lord

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In this video we tackle the second part of the capital and work our way to fight Godfrey, the First Lord.
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Elden Ring - Race to the DLC - 33 - Capital Underground / Subterranean Shunning Grounds

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About Race to DLC
When news broke that Elden Ring was being blessed with a DLC, like the masses, I was ecstatic. However, when I learned that you had to defeat Radahn and Mohg, Lord of Blood before entering the realm of shadow, I was perplexed. That was until I understood the storied elements behind the decision, then it made perfect sense. It made sense, but it still sucked, because, like many, after beating the game, I stored up upgrade Mats and entered New Game Plus.
By utilizing my new game plus, getting to a starting point for Shadow of the Erd Tree was fairly simple. However, others that are attempting this feat without "New Game Plus" as springboard are struggling. One online friend even gave up outright.
Enter "Race to the DLC". This is NOT a traditional guide by any measurement. I am simply documenting a vanilla run to Shadow of the Erd Tree. I will be taking the most direct route. For example, When I reach Rykard, I will be using the shortcut to the boss fight. I will NOT be tackling the volcano manor assassinations. I will be looking for opportunities to level ASAP, being that the enemies in Shadow of the Erd Tree are NO JOKE.
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Elden Ring - Race to the DLC - 34 - Godfrey, The First Elden Lord

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In this video we take on Godfrey, the First Elden Lord. My apologies, during the video there are a few time that I wonder into a wall and such. Turns out my controller was in the process of dying. I kept trying to do things to resolve the issue but it kept coming back. I just purchased a new controller, so the issue should be in the past.
Front his point on, the game (in my opinion) truly hits its stride. I truly hope you guys / gals are enjoying this as much as I have. Between Elden Ring and Bloodborne.. what an awesome decade from FROMSOFTWARE. Studio of the decade!!
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Elden Ring - Race to the DLC - 35 - Forbidden Lands /Black Blade Kindred

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About Race to DLC
When news broke that Elden Ring was being blessed with a DLC, like the masses, I was ecstatic. However, when I learned that you had to defeat Radahn and Mohg, Lord of Blood before entering the realm of shadow, I was perplexed. That was until I understood the storied elements behind the decision, then it made perfect sense. It made sense, but it still sucked, because, like many, after beating the game, I stored up upgrade Mats and entered New Game Plus.
By utilizing my new game plus, getting to a starting point for Shadow of the Erd Tree was fairly simple. However, others that are attempting this feat without "New Game Plus" as springboard are struggling. One online friend even gave up outright.
Enter "Race to the DLC". This is NOT a traditional guide by any measurement. I am simply documenting a vanilla run to Shadow of the Erd Tree. I will be taking the most direct route. For example, When I reach Rykard, I will be using the shortcut to the boss fight. I will NOT be tackling the volcano manor assassinations. I will be looking for opportunities to level ASAP, being that the enemies in Shadow of the Erd Tree are NO JOKE.
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Elden Ring - Race to the DLC - 36 - Perfumer's Grotto / Sealed Tunnel / Sellia Crystal Tunnel

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In this episode we grab a few Bell Bearings and my favorite strike weapon, the Great Stars
At the end of this video you will able to purchase 1-6 smithing stones and 1-2 somber smithing stones @ the round table.
About Race to DLC
When news broke that Elden Ring was being blessed with a DLC, like the masses, I was ecstatic. However, when I learned that you had to defeat Radahn and Mohg, Lord of Blood before entering the realm of shadow, I was perplexed. That was until I understood the storied elements behind the decision, then it made perfect sense. It made sense, but it still sucked, because, like many, after beating the game, I stored up upgrade Mats and entered New Game Plus.
By utilizing my new game plus, getting to a starting point for Shadow of the Erd Tree was fairly simple. However, others that are attempting this feat without "New Game Plus" as springboard are struggling. One online friend even gave up outright.
Enter "Race to the DLC". This is NOT a traditional guide by any measurement. I am simply documenting a vanilla run to Shadow of the Erd Tree. I will be taking the most direct route. For example, When I reach Rykard, I will be using the shortcut to the boss fight. I will NOT be tackling the volcano manor assassinations. I will be looking for opportunities to level ASAP, being that the enemies in Shadow of the Erd Tree are NO JOKE.
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Elden Ring - Race to the DLC - 37 - Altus Tunnel / Unsightly Catacombs / Wyndham Mariner / Sage Cave

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In this video we:
- take on a double Crystallin Boss Fight (Spear & RingBlade)
- Saw Nepheli Loux on the throne of Limgrave and received a ancient dragon smithing stone for our troubles
- Fought through the Unsightly Catacombs
- Fought the Wyndham Ruins Mariner
- Tackled the age Cav
About Race to DLC
When news broke that Elden Ring was being blessed with a DLC, like the masses, I was ecstatic. However, when I learned that you had to defeat Radahn and Mohg, Lord of Blood before entering the realm of shadow, I was perplexed. That was until I understood the storied elements behind the decision, then it made perfect sense. It made sense, but it still sucked, because, like many, after beating the game, I stored up upgrade Mats and entered New Game Plus.
By utilizing my new game plus, getting to a starting point for Shadow of the Erd Tree was fairly simple. However, others that are attempting this feat without "New Game Plus" as springboard are struggling. One online friend even gave up outright.
Enter "Race to the DLC". This is NOT a traditional guide by any measurement. I am simply documenting a vanilla run to Shadow of the Erd Tree. I will be taking the most direct route. For example, When I reach Rykard, I will be using the shortcut to the boss fight. I will NOT be tackling the volcano manor assassinations. I will be looking for opportunities to level ASAP, being that the enemies in Shadow of the Erd Tree are NO JOKE.
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Elden Ring - Race to the DLC - 38 - Siofra Aqueduct / Regal Ancestor Spirit / Valant Gargoyle Duo

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About Race to DLC
When news broke that Elden Ring was being blessed with a DLC, like the masses, I was ecstatic. However, when I learned that you had to defeat Radahn and Mohg, Lord of Blood before entering the realm of shadow, I was perplexed. That was until I understood the storied elements behind the decision, then it made perfect sense. It made sense, but it still sucked, because, like many, after beating the game, I stored up upgrade Mats and entered New Game Plus.
By utilizing my new game plus, getting to a starting point for Shadow of the Erd Tree was fairly simple. However, others that are attempting this feat without "New Game Plus" as springboard are struggling. One online friend even gave up outright.
Enter "Race to the DLC". This is NOT a traditional guide by any measurement. I am simply documenting a vanilla run to Shadow of the Erd Tree. I will be taking the most direct route. For example, When I reach Rykard, I will be using the shortcut to the boss fight. I will NOT be tackling the volcano manor assassinations. I will be looking for opportunities to level ASAP, being that the enemies in Shadow of the Erd Tree are NO JOKE.
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Elden Ring - Race to the DLC - 39 - Catacombs / Volcano Contracts / Rykard, The Lord of Blasphemy

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In this video we tackle:
- Giant Mountaintop Catacombs
- Contract: Juno Hoslow
- Contract: Vargram the Raging Wolf
- Contract: Errant Sorcerer Wilhelm
- Contract: Great Horned T ragoth
- Rykard, The Lord of Blasphemy
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Elden Ring - Race to the DLC - 40 - Mountaintop of the Giants / Borealis the Freezing Fog

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In this Video we tackle:
- The Dragon "Borealis the Freezing Fog"
- Gaol - Roundtable Knight Vyke
- Heretical Rise
- Spiritcaller Cave
- Mariner
- Death Rite Bird
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Elden Ring - Race to the DLC - 41 - Castle Sol

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In this video we fight through the castle to get the second piece of the coveted "Haligtree Medallion (Left)".
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Elden Ring - Race to the DLC - 42 - Consecrated Snowfield

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In this video we tackle the beginning part of the Consecrated Snowfields. Toward the end of this video we tackle the Yelough Anix Tunnel - which for those that don't know - has a TON of Smithing Stone [8] and some [9] and one [10]. The is defiantly a fun run, so I hope you enjoy your playthrough.
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Elden Ring - Race to the DLC - 43 - Sainted Hero's Grave / Consecrated Snowfield Catacombs

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Sorry I didn't tackle the Sainted Hero's Grave earlier, but this is one of my least favorite catacomb's in the game. The Consecrated Snowfields Catacomb can be challenging, but the loot is worth the effort. Both of these catacombs are challenging and rewarding. The Sainted Hero's is defiantly worth it even if you don't intend to finish it.. to pick up the Dragoncrest Shield Talisman +1... which gives you physical damage protection.
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Elden Ring - Race to the DLC - 44 - Mountaintop of the Giants / Giant Conquering Hero's Grave

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In this video we wrap up a bunch of small things and two larger things - mainly we take down a Minor Erdtree and we complete the Giant-Conquering Hero's Grave after defeating Ancient Hero of Zamor and are rewarded with Ancient Dragon Knight Kristoff ash.
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Elden Ring - Race to the DLC - 45 - Deeproot Depts

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In this video we will tackle the Deeproot Depts area and the final boss fight (the 3 vs 2 (if you count the mimic - which you should.. he is a beast!! ) ).
In a "secret**" room, I believe there are 4 ant queens, that when killed, drop a Numen Rune, worth 12,500 runes. The irony is the queen is by FAR the easiest of the Ants to kill.
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Elden Ring - Race to the DLC - 46 - Double Dragon

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In this video we tackle the Dragon Lichdragon Fortissax (that is in Fia's dreams) and immediately following that, we will be taking on the Ancient Dragon Lansseasx, in the Altus Plateau.
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Elden Ring - Race to the DLC - 47 - Ainsel River Main (Ronni's Quest)

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In this video, we ar working through toward the end of Ronni's questline. At t he beginning of the video, we find a doll with the likeness of Ronni.. and after talking to it multiple times, she responds. How? She is pissed and now demands we go forth and kick ass in her name. Sure thing. BTW, Ronni, the next time you want to hide, i recommend creating a miniature that looks NOTHING LIKE YOU. Sheesh.
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Elden Ring - Race to the DLC - 48 - Upper Lake of Rot Area / Dragonkin Soldier

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In this video we tackle the upper area of the lake of rot, including its boss.. the Dragonkin Soldier. My apologies, but my capture card crashed right as we had cleaned up the collectables in the area. By the time I noticed, I had already traveled to the Dragonkin Soldier and changed out of my "anit-rot" armor. So, I started recording again, but you will notice the stop of the crashed feed and the feed after it rebooted.
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Elden Ring - Race to the DLC - 49 - Rot Spirit Tree / Astel Naturalborn of the Void / Fire Giant

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In this video we will tackle one mini boss and two full on bosses. WHo?
Rot Spirit Tree
Astel Naturalborn of the Void
Fire Giant
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Elden Ring - Race to the DLC - 50 - Miquella's Haligtree

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In this video we will start Miquella's Haligtree. I think we can get through most of this two videos, so we will tackle the top in this video and the bottom half (and one of the toughest bosses) in the next video.
Elden Ring - Race to the DLC - 11- Calid / Upgrade Mats for Upgrade / Chaos
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This video should have been half as long, but a friend mentioned that the cave in Calid (That you arrive in via the teleporter trap) is home to Somber 5 Smithing Stones. After an hours, I am say with confidence, this is NOT the case : )
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