Elden Ring: Shadow Of The Erdtree - All Missable DLC Items & How To Get Them

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Like other FromSoft games, is known for its convoluted questlines, and the NPC quests of the DLC are no different. Many require careful, thoughtful progression to avoid skipping dialogue that leads to dead ends or failures, and several have branching paths that result in different outcomes.

While there are many secrets and hidden items to find in the Land of Shadow that may be missed by some players, there are also items that are restricted by quests, meaning they can only be claimed once per playthrough. Once a decision has been made, players will be unable to claim the opposing item until starting a New Game+. Here is a list of all missable DLC items so that you can make the best choice for your playthrough.

Ymir’s questline in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree recontextualizes one of the base game’s ostensibly happy endings into something much worse.

The below guide discusses NPC Questline Spoilers for the DLC's storyline. Please read ahead with caution.

While some Tarnished begin the DLC supporting Needle Knight Leda in her mission to save Miquella, her quest unfortunately includes several branching paths that lock players out of different rewards. Hornsent is a somewhat nefarious character that many may want to oppose, but the rewards for siding with him instead could benefit some players. During their questlines, players will reach a crossroads where they must support either Leda or Hornsent. Here are the two rewards depending on the player's choice for this questline:

Choice

Rewards

Support Leda, Fight Hornsent

Lacerating Crossed-Tree

Support Hornsent, Fight Leda

Ash of War: Swift Slash

If you choose to assist Leda against Hornsent, you will receive the Lacerating Crossed-Tree talisman, which enhances dash attacks. This can be particularly useful for players who utilize the unique dash attack styles of certain weapons by sprinting at enemies before attacking.

If you assist Hornsent instead of Leda, you will receive a new Ash of War: Swift Slash.