Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree (2024): Well, I’ll Be My Brother’s Toucher
Summary
The hosts discuss the final boss of Elden Ring’s Shadow of the Erd Tree DLC, criticizing its design while praising the rest of the expansion. They also cover the Malekith and Gideon boss fights, sharing lore theories and humorous comparisons to real-life figures. The episode includes a recap of the previous show’s recording mishaps, such as a guest’s illness, before diving into detailed gameplay analysis.
Topics discussed
Intro and recap of Malekith fight
Moonvale build and mod recommendations
NPC deaths and Frenzied Flame lore
Gideon and political analogies
Godfrey and America lore jokes
Malekith phase two and Rivers of Blood
Radagon silence and Silent Ellipsis video
Elden Beast and Fortisax analysis
DLC intro and scattered tree fragments
Golem fight and Leda introduction
NPC drama and Sermor quest
Castle Ensys and Ranala fight
Mesmer Knights and boss design
Shadowkeep and hippo defense
Albinorques and Ansbach lore
Thalier quest and Commander Gaius
Mesmer fight strategy and lore
Miquella and Golden Order theories
Motherhood lore and alchemy references
America's regret and Gaius criticism
Silent Ellipsis and player character identity
Dragon fights and no-summon playthrough
Midrair Mance and Hellraiser vibes
Godfrey fight and Rorschach test lore
Morgott Shackle and Romina/Millenia
Bubble Clergy and Euphoria references
Ansbach and boss design criticism
Gimmick fights and Mikla mechanics
Radon character and final tips
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