Summary
Elden Ringfans are quite unhappy with the sheer number of crafting books present in theShadow of the ErdtreeDLC, as well as the number of recipes they offer. The crafting mechanic has been a point of contention inElden Ring, with many considering it to be practically useless considering that players can easily complete the game without ever using the feature.
The hype aroundElden Ring’s highly anticipatedShadow of the ErdtreeDLC was quite staggering, but the release has received a slightly mixed reception so far. While From Software has once again surpassed expectations with the scale and immersion of the world, some fans are particularlyunhappy withElden Ring Shadow of ErdtreeDLC’s difficulty level. Amid that, a few players have raised some more concerns over the game, focused on the loot this time around.
In a new post on theElden Ringsubreddit, user Grunhir takes a funny dig atElden Ring Shadow of ErdtreeDLC’s crafting books. The user uses the iconic lembas bread meme fromLord of the Ringsto highlight the abundance of crafting books in the game. Several other players echoed their frustration with crafting books by further adding that the books containing only one recipe is something that is quite counterproductive. This has also brought back the age-old debate of the utility of the crafting mechanic in general, with many asking what item is even worth crafting, to begin with.
Elden Ring Fans Are Unhappy With Shadow of Erdtree DLC’s Subpar Loot
The reservations of players aren’t just limited to crafting books, as they are unhappy with loot in general. Considering that the Land of Shadow is an extremely unforgiving area that is already giving players a tough time, the fact that most of theloot comprises low-level Smithing Stonesis something that some fans aren’t happy with.
In all likelihood, most players who have completed the game and reached this far will have easy access to Smithing Stones. This is because players can get Bell Bearings and unlimited access to Smithing Stones via the Twin Maiden Husks at the Roundtable Hold. Of course, that doesn’t include theAncient Dragon Smithing Stone, which is required for the final upgrade.
If there were more Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone drops, players would have instead been more receptive about it, considering they are extremely limited in the base game, and the only way to get more is bystarting New Game+ inElden Ring. With how difficult the DLC is, players were expecting more items to make their journey easier, but are quickly being met with disappointment when they think they have found a strong new item yet instead pick up another crafting book in the Land of Shadow.
Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree
WHERE TO PLAY
Shadow of the Erdtree is the first and only DLC expansion for FromSoftware’s groundbreaking Elden Ring. It takes players to a whole new region, the Land of Shadow, where a new story awaits the Tarnished.
