Elden Ring: Unveiled NPCs in Shadow of the Erdtree Showcase Surprises

Elden Ring's Shadow of the Erdtree DLC features frightening NPCs, but a dataminer has revealed their surprisingly detailed character models beneath their armor, dispelling some of their intimidation. While some models are simple, others boast intricate details reflecting their in-game lore.

Elden Ring's rich lore, a key element alongside its challenging gameplay, is often partially revealed in-game, with dataminers uncovering the rest. Following a previous reveal of the Divine Beast Dancing Lion boss's model, this new video by YouTuber and dataminer Zullie the Witch unveils more hidden NPC details.

The video showcases these Shadow of the Erdtree NPCs unarmored, highlighting FromSoftware's meticulous character design, even for elements hidden from players. Many fans are impressed, particularly with Moore's appearance, deeming it consistent with their imagined version.

Detailed NPC Models Impress Elden Ring Fans

Redmane Freyja's model notably displays Scarlet Rot scarring, a detail consistent with her lore and unseen in-game. Interestingly, Tanith from Volcano Manor bears a resemblance to the Dancer of Ranah, fitting given Tanith's past as a dancer.

However, some unexpected aspects are present. Hornsent, for example, lacks horns, likely due to the need for a completely new character model. Fans have suggested that, given the DLC's new hairstyles, horn customization should have been included.