So you want to play Elden Ring’s new Shadow of the Erdtree DLC expansion, but you’re struggling to actually play through the main game? I understand your frustration perfectly, and in this guide, we’re going to solve those frustrations. Elden Ring can be an easy game – if you’re playing with the right build and strategy. It’s a game with dozens, if not hundreds of options to choose to build your character, so of course a few of those would end up trivializing much of the challenge. But if you just want to make progress, no matter what, then equip yourself with a strong Spirit Ash (we recommend to the Mimic Tear) and follow this guide to craft a strong build that will tear through Elden Ring’s base game, and even the DLC. Once you have the build you need, make sure to play through all of Elden Ring's bosses in order. Once you've beat them all, you can access the DLC immediately. The Greatsword can be earned very early from Caelid’s Dragonbarrow, simply hidden inside a chest on the back of a broken down carri