The Shadow of the Erdtree DLC for Elden Ring surprised players with its difficulty, but many know no secret to making the game more bearable. Scadutree Fragments are located throughout the Shadow Realm to balance the game thanks to the level scaling system, or more accurately, the Scadutree Fragments scaling system.
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Players have discovered the effects and benefits of using Scadutree Fragments, taking to the Elden Ring subreddit to discuss their findings. Using Scadutree Fragments gives players a permanent boost to their stats while in the Shadow Realm, and Shadow of the Erdtree was designed with players who use these fragments in mind. So while there is no level scaling in the game, the DLC is based around scaling enemies against your Scadutree Fragment total, especially with damage mitigation.
Players will find 50 Scadutree Fragments in Elden Ring's Shadow Realm, and I know I always seek them out to prepare myself for the next boss that will inevitably stomp me 10 times before I even get close to defeating them. While using Scadutree Fragments is optional, it makes them harder to avoid. There's no shame in using the fragments, as that's what the game expects you to do.
The Shadow of the Erdtree has tons of secrets to discover, the Scadutree Fragments being just one of them. The community is a great place to learn these secrets and get tips for beating the DLC. If you’re having a hard time with the DLC, use the Scadutree Fragments and browse the subreddit for further help.
