Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree DLC's Blessing of Marika: A Mimic Tear Game Changer
Many Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree DLC players overlook a game-changing mechanic: equipping the Blessing of Marika for their Mimic Tear summon. This item's utility has been hotly debated since the DLC's release, with many players mistakenly consuming it due to its initially unclear reusability.
The Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, while praised for certain aspects, has received mixed Steam reviews due to criticisms regarding loot quality, open-world design, and difficulty. For struggling players, the Blessing of Marika offers a significant advantage.
Twitch streamer ZiggyPrincess highlighted the Blessing's unexpected potential. Unlike the Mimic Tear's usual Raw Meat Dumpling healing (restoring only 50% HP), the Blessing provides full HP restoration. This dramatically improves the summon's survivability.
Utilizing the Blessing with your Mimic Tear is straightforward:
How to Use the Blessing of Marika with the Mimic Tear:
- Equip the Blessing of Marika to your Quick Items slot (where Flasks, Spectral Seeds, and Spirit Summons reside).
- Summon your Mimic Tear. The Mimic Tear will automatically utilize the Blessing as needed, with seemingly unlimited uses.
The Blessing's location in the Gravesite Plains early in the DLC has contributed to player confusion. Its flask-like appearance often leads to accidental consumption. Fortunately, multiple Blessings can be obtained, either by defeating a Tree Sentinel or finding one at the Fort of Reprimand, negating the impact of any initial mistakes. This seemingly simple item offers a powerful boost to players struggling with the DLC's increased difficulty.
