This Shadow Of The Erdtree Item Proves Just How Deep Elden Ring Goes (& You Probably Never Noticed)

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Ever since DLCwas released this year, more and more hidden surprises that many people probably never noticed have been surfacing, revealing just how deep developer FromSoftware goes with the lore in this game. Whether it's through new items, equipment, NPCs, or brand-new intricately designed areas, is packed with details that add to the expansive lore that the Soulsbourne epic is famous for. One particular item from the DLC exemplifies just how much thought and attention to detail is put into this universe.

The Golden Braid talisman is a new item in the expansion that can be found in the Shaman Village in Scaduview, and it gives the player a significant Holy damage negation boost. While it may seem like just another very useful talisman to use against the final boss in 's DLC, the lore and foreshadowing behind this item have been in the works since the game's launch. Here's how the Golden Braid talisman proves the game's depth, which goes with its interconnected and sprawling lore.

With a keen eye, it's possible players noticed an important yet small detail regarding the Golden Braid from the beginning of. Of all the symbology scattered across the Lands Between, the Statues of Marika are some of the most eye-catching and among the very first Tarnished will encounter. At the beginning of each journey, Tarnished will find themselves on the Precipice of Anticipation, the starting area where a Grafted Scion is meant to jump out and kill them. As players descend into the area, they will notice a large Statue of Marika that the Scion is hiding behind.

Acquire the Ornamental Straight Sword and Great Beast Crest Shield in Elden Ring by killing the tutorial boss the first time or revisiting it later.

If players manage to get a good look at the statue before getting killed by the powerful enemy, they will notice that Marika's left braid is cut down to her midsection. This braid is actually the very one that Tarnished will be able to equip as the Golden Braid talisman in the