With Shadow of the Erdtree finally out, there’s quiet but radiating chaos in the gaming community. People cannot stop talking about the DLC, but at the same time, many things are being kept hush-hush. Everyone’s too busy trying to explore or stay away from spoilers, and much is left unsaid.
There’s one thing everyone can agree on, however, and no one feels the need to be silent about it. If you were feeling over-leveled or overconfident going into the Land of Shadow, one of the earlier bosses is sure to give you a nice reality check.
Shadow of the Erdtree’s Blackgaol Knight Is Getting Everyone Good
The new DLC brings a fresh wave of challenges to even the most seasoned players. Players anticipated the game’s difficulty to turn up a notch or two, but what they faced was beyond anything they had expected.
The very first boss…
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Almost everyone’s biggest issue so far seems to be the early boss tucked away in the Gravesite Plains: the Blackgaol Knight. He perfectly sets the tone for the rest of the DLC and is a harsh reminder of what Elden Ring is known for—unforgiving difficulty.
This knight is no ‘warm-up,’ he’s the whole deal. He wields a massive sword and a repeating crossbow that might remind you of Guts from Berserk (which wouldn’t be the first time Miyazaki paid homage to it).
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The crossbow can inflict significant damage from a distance, and if that wasn’t bad enough, the Blackgaol Knight can heal himself, prolonging what could’ve been a short battle while testing players’ endurance and strategy.
The Community Embraces the Challenge, but Not Without Some Sass
Before Shadow of the Erdtree‘s release, one of the biggest concerns among the community was about being over-leveled for the new content. Many players were spending more time building their characters than touching grass, optimizing builds, and stockpiling resources in anticipation of the DLC.
It got to the point that many were concerned they would be overleved. Miyazaki thought of everything ahead of time though, ensuring people will face tough challenges no matter their level.
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The Blackgaol Knight is a painful but humbling experience, especially for those who dared to ask this question even once. It’s not just one, or two, or three people struggling with him, but many.
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There’s a silver lining among all of this, however. A community that suffers together, and pushes through adversity together. There are already people helping their fellow Tarnished with tips on taking the Knight done.
If all of this hubbub is just for one of the earlier bosses of the Elden Ring DLC, none of us can imagine the commotion when most of the community reaches some of the tougher bosses.
Where are you at in your Shadow of the Erdtree journey? Feel free to tell us all about it in the comments below!
