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One of the newly added items inElden RingShadow of the ErdtreeDLC is Scadutree Fragment.Elden Ringfans are wondering how the item works, so here is everything they need to know about it.
There is a stark difference between thedifficulty of the base game andElden Ring Shadow of the ErdtreeDLC, and players would find themselves struggling even if they are above the recommended level. Not only do bosses take in less damage, but initially they might easily two or even one-shot players with ease. That’s where the Scadutree Fragments come into play.
What Are Scadutree Fragments?
In order to help players with the unforgiving difficulty of theShadow of the ErdtreeDLC, FromSoftware has added a new mechanic in the form of Scadutree Fragments.Scadutree Fragments are items that players can collectin the overworld to improve both their offensive and defensive capabilities. Each Scadutree increases both the overall attack power as well as the defensive stats of a character by a specific percentage. It is totally optional to get the Scadutree Fragments in theShadow of the ErdtreeDLC, so if players want to skip it that will make navigating the Land of Shadows a bit more difficult for them.
How Many Scadutree Fragments Are Required For Each Upgrade?
The first upgrade requires one Scadutree Fragment, while the subsequent eight upgrades require two each. From level 10 onwards players will need three Scadutree Fragments for the upgrade. Additionally, the buff players get with each upgrade also varies. While initially the Scadutree Fragment upgrades were spread out evenly, after a balancing patch the Scadutree Fragments gave players more buffs in the beginning and then diminishing returns as players progressed further.
1
1.10x
0.909x
2
1.20x
0.833x
3
1.25x
0.800x
4
1.30x
0.769x
5
1.35x
0.740x
6
1.42x
0.701x
7
1.50x
0.666x
8
1.55x
0.645x
9
1.6x
0.625x
10
1.65x
0.606x
11
1.75x
0.571x
12
1.85x
0.540x
13
1.87x
0.533x
14
1.90x
0.526x
15
1.92x
0.519x
16
1.95x
0.512x
17
1.97x
0.506x
18
2.00x
0.500x
19
2.02x
0.493x
20
2.05x
0.487x
As far as finding Scadutree Fragments are concerned, there are a total of 50 of them and they can be found scattered all across the world. Unlike some of the other more crucial items in the game, Scadutree Fragments are a bit more difficult to find. They are scattered across the world in quite unusual locations which don’t stand out as such. This is in contrast to theGolden SeedsandSacred Tearswhich can be found in more pivotal locations in the Lands Between. Additionally, it is important to note that there are no redundant Scadutree Fragments. Players would recall that there are redundantGolden Seedin the base game, but that is not the case for Scadutree Fragments. Therefore, it can be a bit tricky to backtrack and find one which has been missed. A good idea is to grab all the Scadutree Fragments in a particular area before moving to the next one, as it will ensure that players don’t miss out on any.
Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree
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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.
