How to use Shadow Realm Blessing in Elden Ring Shadow Of The Erdtree

Wondering how to use a Shadow Realm Blessing in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree? The new Shadow Of The Erdtree DLC not only introduces an entire new map of over 80 bosses and new regions to explore, but it also brings with it a new levelling-up system. Shadow Realm Blessings are split into two mechanics: Scadutree Fragments and Revered Spirit Ashes.

The point of this new system is to ensure a fair progression from the start of the Elden Ring DLC through til the end. So, even if you bring a level 200 character into the DLC from the base game, you're still going to have a tough time with enemies if you don't utilise these blessings to upgrade your Tarnished.

Below we'll explain both types of Shadow Realm Blessings in Elden Ring, where to get them and how it will affect your game.

How to use Shadow Realm Blessing in Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree?

Shadow Realm Blessings are level up options accessible when you rest at a Site of Grace in the Shadow Realm and open up the menu. They're split into two different bonuses - Scadutree Blessings and Revered Spirit Ash Blessings. In order to get these blessings, you'll need to obtain the requisite items:

• Scadutree Fragments: These increase your Tarnished's attack power and damage negation. Keep in mind that this bonus will only apply when you're in the Shadow Realm, not the Lands Between. Scadutree Fragments can often be found near Miquella's Crosses and Sites of Grace, and there are 50 in total to collect. You can max out at 20 Scadutree Fragment blessings. For more info, check out our Scadutree Fragment locations guide.
• Revered Spirit Ashes: These increase the attack power and damage negation of your Spirit Ashes and Torrent. If you find yourself using Spirit Ashes regularly to tackle Shadow of The Erdtree's 80 new bosses, then you're going to want to prioritise hunting down Revered Spirit Ashes. Like Scadutree Fragments, Revered Spirit Ashes only work in the Shadow Realm, and are hidden in various places. If you need some assistance upon starting out in Gravesite Plain, try looking for a Revered Spirit Ash on a corpse lying on the cliffs east of the Scorched Ruins Site of Grace.

Shadow Realm Blessings work in a similar fashion as leveling up via runes. The more Scadutree Fragments and Revered Spirit Ashes you collect and use for blessings, the more you'll need to collect the next time you want to level up.

That's a wrap on the basics behind Shadow Realm Blessings in Elden Ring: Shadow Of The Erdtree. For more on navigating the complex challenges of From Software's latest DLC, try starting with our comprehensive look at all 103 new weapons in Shadow Of The Erdtree. If you're more concerned about how to go about fighting bosses, check out our guide to the best early weapons in Shadow Of The Erdtree to get you started. Or, if you're further along in the DLC, see our best weapons guide that goes through the best of the bunch. We've also got guides on the Leda, Ymir, Thiollier and Moore questlines plus a big hub of all NPC questlines.