Summary
Elden Ringfans have discovered why Torrent is so afraid of coming out in the Abyssal Woods in theShadow of the ErdtreeDLC, and apparently, it is due to fear of his death. While many believed that it was due to the horrifying enemies present in the area, it seems like there is much deeper lore connected to the strange mechanic inElden Ring.
Elden Ring’s Shadow of the Erdtreehas a plethora of new stuff that was added, ranging from weapons to spells, incantations, and a lot more. There were some interesting mechanics as well, such as the addition ofScadutree Fragments inElden Ringwhich gave players an extra attack and defense boost exclusive to the Land of Shadows. One aspect that has drawn a lot of flak is the unavailability of Torrent in a certain area, but there seems to be a big reason for that.
In a new tweet, user SirJohnSekiro highlights an interesting piece of lore that explains the anomaly in Torrent’s behavior in Abyssal Woods. Players who have reached the area might be well aware of the fact that awarning is displayed in theShadow of the ErdtreeDLC which prevents them from summoning Torrent, which basically states that the Spectral Seed is scared. Many believed that it was due to the Winter Lanterns-like Elden Ring enemies haunting the area, also known as the Untouchables. However, it seems like it is due to the fact that Frenzied Flame can melt them, as stated in the Surging Frenzied Flame item description.
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While many fans were quite surprised to learn this, they were quick to note that it does make a lot of sense. In fact, something similar can be witnessed if players take theFrenzied Flame ending inElden Ring. Toward the end, players can see the Spectral Seed disappearing and even Torrent wailing, which aligns with the new piece of lore added in theShadow of the ErdtreeDLC.
TheAbyssal Woods has been a controversial area inElden Ring’s Shadow of the ErdtreeDLC. While it adds a completely new dynamic to the genre by implementing stealth-based gameplay, fans have been quite critical of it. Apart from the fact that the Aging Untouchables are an absolute menace and extremely frustrating to deal with, many found the area to be extremely empty. With just a boss fight towards the end of Abyssal Woods, there aren’t many items available in the vicinity, which makes it not at all rewarding considering how difficult it is to navigate the area.
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.
