Summary
A new mod fundamentally shakes things up inElden Ring’s newShadow of the Erdtreeexpansion, replacing Spirit Ash summons with actual bosses featured in the DLC. This new mod not only seeks to make fights more chaotic but also allows players to settle the score with some ofElden Ring’s toughest enemies yet.
Shadow of the Erdtreewas released earlier this summer, delivering an incredible amount of new content for both new and returningElden Ringplayers to sink their teeth into.Shadow of the Erdtreeadds to the baseElden Ringexperience in a variety of ways, providing players with exciting new weapons, items, NPCs, and, of course, bosses.Shadow of the Erdtreepacks a significant punch in this department, challenging players with what may be considered to be the hardest fights developer FromSoftware has ever designed.Shadow of the Erdtreedoes give players several tools to help make some of these fights easier, though the spike in difficulty will surely be a sticking point for some. However, a new mod flips these boss fights on their head, turning some ofElden Ring’s scariest new bosses into friendly co-op partners.
A total of 11 bosses are included in this new mod fromFlippantTunic22 on Nexus Mods. The mod focuses onElden Ring’s Spirit Ash abilities, swapping the base game summons with bosses featured inShadow of the Erdtree. These include enemies like Messmer the Impaler as well as Divine Beast Dancing Lion, just to name a few. The mod also includes the massive Furnace Golem, making for a helpful yet hilariously large co-op partner.
Elden Ring Mod Allows Players to Summon Bosses
More bosses are reportedly on the way for this new mod as well, as is a version that features bosses in the baseElden Ringgame. FromSoftware’s action RPG titles have long been a hotbed for modders, withDark Soulsreceiving significant attention within the modding community. Mods for the originalDark Soulsrange from simple quality-of-life improvements to full-on game-changing tweaks, like transforming the action RPG into a roguelike.
Since its release in 2022,Elden Ringhas received significant attention from modders, giving players the ability to customize their experience to their liking. However,Shadow of the Erdtreeappears to be the end of the road forElden Ring. Despite the incredibly positive reception toShadow of the Erdtree, developers have stated there areno plans for futureElden Ringexpansions. FromSoftware has reiterated how pleased it is withShadow of the Erdtreeand appreciates that players continue to enjoy both it andElden Ring.
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ELDEN RING, developed by FromSoftware, Inc. and BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc., is a fantasy action-RPG adventure set within a world created by Hidetaka Miyazaki and George R.R. Martin. Danger and discovery lurk around every corner in FromSoftware’s largest game to date. Hidetaka Miyazaki - President and Game Director of FromSoftware Inc. Known for directing critically-acclaimed games in beloved franchises including Armored Core and Dark Souls.George R.R. Martin is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of many novels, including the acclaimed series A Song of Ice and Fire - A Game of Thrones, A Clash of Kings, A Storm of Swords, A Feast For Crows, and A Dance with Dragons. As a writer-producer, he has worked on The Twilight Zone, Beauty and the Beast, and various feature films and pilots that were never made. He lives with the lovely Parris in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
