Highlights

  • Following the newest patch to Elden Ring, players realized that they could no longer use attacks when stepping inside the arena after defeating Mohg, Lord of Blood.
  • Patch 1.12 introduces new player hairstyles, quality-of-life features, balance changes, and PvP adjustments.
  • The upcoming Shadow of the Erdtree DLC has received high praise, with many critics quickly dubbing it one of the best expansions of all time.

Elden Ring players noticed that the recent patch for Shadow of the Erdtree has turned the boss arena for Mohg, Lord of Blood into a post-fight non-combat zone. With mere hours left to go before the path to the Land of Shadow is opened, fans won't have to wait much longer before the launch of the first and only expansion for FromSoftware's critically acclaimed open-world Soulslike. In preparation for the debut of Shadow of the Erdtree, FromSoftware has released a new patch for Elden Ring, which adds a variety of new player hairstyles, quality-of-life features, and balance adjustments.

Elden Ring's Patch 1.12 is live, and players have been poring over the changes introduced with the recent update. Aside from adding support for the highly anticipated Shadow of the Erdtree expansion, this patch implements helpful new options to help players manage inventory space and navigate the menu. The update also features several gameplay changes, primarily to the game's PvP modes. Patch 1.12 most notably introduces balance adjustments for various armaments, while also adding a new mechanic in which crafted consumables used during a duel in the Colosseum are automatically replenished at the end of a session.

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But some changes were far more subtle than others, as one fan quickly discovered. Reddit user OrganizedBonfire shared a clip to the r/Eldenring subreddit showing that players could no longer use attacks when stepping inside the arena after defeating Mohg, Lord of Blood. For context, there are only a few non-combat areas in the Lands Between. These locations typically contain non-playable characters that are crucial to the game's storyline, many of whom could potentially keep the player from progressing if attacked.

Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree Is Accessed Through Mohg's Arena

Fans believed this was also why Mohg's arena was turned into a no-combat zone, with several comments pointing out how the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC is accessed through the white cocoon found inside. Some users speculated the developers didn't want players to accidentally aggravate Needle Knight Leda, the critical NPC who will reportedly await the Tarnished in Mohg's arena and help transport them to the Land of Shadow.

Shadow of the Erdtree is shaping up to be one of the most successful DLC releases in recent memory. Early reviews for the Elden Ring expansion praised it as a worthy conclusion to FromSoftware's hit open-world Soulslike, cementing Shadow of the Erdtree's status as one of the highest-rated expansions of all time.