Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree’s NPCs Look Like This Without Their Armor

Elden Ring's Shadow of the Erdtree DLC: Unveiling the Faces Behind the Fear

Elden Ring's Shadow of the Erdtree DLC features some truly terrifying NPCs. A recent datamine, however, has shed light on the surprisingly detailed character models hidden beneath their intimidating armor. While some models are relatively simple, others boast fascinating characteristics that deeply resonate with their established lore.

The intricate lore of Elden Ring, a hallmark of the Soulsborne series, is a major draw for players. Much of the story is revealed through subtle in-game clues, leaving dataminers to piece together the rest. Following the unveiling of the Divine Beast Dancing Lion boss's underlying model, another dataminer has expanded this exploration.

YouTuber and dataminer Zullie the Witch has released a video showcasing Elden Ring's Shadow of the Erdtree NPCs without their armor. The level of detail FromSoftware has incorporated into these models, even in aspects unseen in-game, is truly impressive. Fans have been captivated by the raw appearances, with many praising the accuracy of Moore's model to their own conceptions.

Detailed Character Models Impress Elden Ring Community

Redmane Freyja's model is particularly noteworthy, displaying facial scarring consistent with Scarlet Rot—a detail unseen in-game but perfectly aligned with her lore. Similarly, Tanith from Volcano Manor bears a striking resemblance to the Dancer of Ranah, a fitting detail given Tanith's past as a dancer.

However, some unexpected findings emerged. Hornsent, despite the name, lacks horns in the model. The dataminer suggests this omission is likely due to the need for a completely unique character model to incorporate them. Fans have countered that the DLC should have included horn customization options alongside the new hairstyles.