The Epic Saga of Elden Ring: Unveiling the Ultimate Realm of Erdtree's Godlike Nobility

Highlights

Expanding upon the vastness of the open world action-RPG, the highly anticipated Shadow of the Erdtree expansion for Elden Ring introduces captivating NPC storylines, thrilling battles, and immersive exploration. This remarkable expansion further enhances the already monumental hour count, making for an even more unforgettable gaming experience.

Fans are eagerly anticipating the DLC to offer additional lore and address unanswered questions from the main game, especially concerning the enigmatic Godskin cult that players encounter in their adventure. Anticipated additions in Shadow of the Erdtree include the introduction of a new boss affiliated with the Godskin cult, as well as a deeper exploration of the cult's history, connection with the Rune of Death, and the mysterious Gloam-Eyed Queen.

Shadow of the Erdtree, an upcoming expansion to the award-winning open world action-RPG Elden Ring, is set to provide players with more of what made the game unique. With new NPC storylines, battles, and exploration in new lands, it promises to further extend the already substantial gameplay hours. Even without a release date, anticipation for Shadow of the Erdtree remains high and is only expected to grow as more is revealed.

In the meantime, the Elden Ring community continues to engage with the game, even after FromSoftware, the developer, released Armored Core 6. Fans are dedicated to analyzing and playing Elden Ring, constantly uncovering hidden details in its dialogue, item descriptions, and environments. Many are hopeful that Shadow of the Erdtree will offer more lore, filling in gaps left by the original game. One area of interest is the mysterious Godskin cult that haunts the Tarnished throughout their journey. Exploring these antagonists in greater depth would greatly enhance the expansion.

Godskins Are A Subtle But Important Part Of Elden Ring

In Elden Ring, players will encounter the Godskin Noble and Godskin Apostle multiple times. These representatives of the secretive Godskin cult pose a challenge for players throughout the game. Individually, they are formidable bosses, and when faced together, they create a surprising test in the Spiritcaller Cave on the Mountaintops of the Giants, known as Faram Azula's terrifying Godskin Duo. This encounter is mandatory, so even players who choose a direct path in Elden Ring will become familiar with the threat posed by the Godskins.

Despite their significant power and influence in the Lands Between, little is known about the Godskins. It is believed that their cult worshipped the Gloam-Eyed Queen and used Destined Death to kill gods and collect their skin. However, apart from this, not much information is available. Maliketh weakened them when he sealed away Destined Death, and the identity of the Gloam-Eyed Queen remains a mystery. The upcoming Shadow of the Erdtree expansion may shed more light on this villainous group and introduce new and memorable adversaries.

Shadow of the Erdtree Can Give The Godskins An Explicit Role

The impact of the Godskin Duo has been substantial, making it a clear choice for Shadow of the Erdtree to introduce another variant. This variant could have a more specialized senior role within the cult, possibly even a leadership position. The unique features of the Godskin Apostles and Nobles, such as stretching and inflating their skin cloaks respectively, could inspire this new variant to explore different themes like folding or stitching, or to further emphasize the use of the Black Flame that all members employ.

Introducing this new Godskin variant would provide an opportunity to delve deeper into the cult as a whole. There is still much to discover about the cult's former prominence, their connection to the Rune of Death, and the mysterious Gloam-Eyed Queen. If Shadow of the Erdtree involves Godwyn, the Prince of Death, it would make complete sense for the cult to attempt harnessing his flesh, touched by death, in their practices. Players might encounter Godskin Initiates as regular enemies within a central base, leading up to a climactic battle with the new Godskin boss. Whether FromSoftware chooses to explore alternate directions for the Godskins in Shadow of the Erdtree, players will undoubtedly be both thrilled and terrified to witness more of these cultists in action.

Elden Ring is available now on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.