In Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree expansive world, players can find various transformative mechanics that add to and improve the gaming experience. One of the most interesting options is becoming a dragon player. This transformation echoes Dark Souls games’ mechanics which gives players special abilities and gameplay bonuses which will suit different playing styles. This guide covers all the necessary steps you need to follow to transform into a dragon in Elden Ring; focusing on items required, locations and encounters.
How to Turn into a Dragon in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree
To become a dragon begins with traveling eastwards for the mountain within shadow lands. In this area, expect fierce enemies as well as tough bosses that will require intense fighting skills from you. You must first cross over Dragon Pit before arriving at your destination.
The way to the Dragon Communion’s Great Altar
Go up from the Dragon Pit and cross treacherous landscapes. On this road, there is a fork, which one should take the southern path that leads to the Grand Altar of Dragon Communion. At this place, you will meet Dragon Communion Priestess who plays vital role in your change.
After arriving at the Grand Altar, have an interaction with The Lady of The Dragon Communion. She will give you a choice between “Devour draconic essence”. In order to receive this, you need to accept her offer and thus get Ancient Blessing of the Dragon which helps you overcome negative effects on your damage. It resembles Baldachin’s Blessing of Fia as it provides a lot of protection for defense suit. Then seek Bayle the Dread and slay him, says Priestess.
Confronting the Fearsome Bayle
To locate Bayle, you have to go back to the fork in the road and take the eastern way this time. Pass over a bridge and activate Grace Point located there. It will require some fighting of two dragons and finding a path going up through a lightning-filled mountain.
There is a character named Igon that you may come across while moving on who can be helpful to you. Speak with him after beating the two dragons and receive Igons Wrinkly Finger from him. This ring enables you to summon Igon for help during your clash with Bayle.
Keep on climbing until you find yourself in an enormous circular area where Bayle is waiting for you. Therefore, equip yourself with powerful items plus skills since Bayle is one of the toughest bosses in Shadow of Erdtree expansion. As such, it is important that players consider having Igon as part of their team to counteract Bayles’ toughness. Having finished off bayle, go back to The Grand Altar of Dragon Communion where all started. In place of Priestess are valuable collections like Flowerstone Gavel, a new weapon and most significantly Priestess Heart.
How to Use the Heart of a Priestess
To use it, un-equip your entire armor then put the heart in action. Doing this will lead to your transformation into a dragon under the title of Priestess Dragon with improved abilities and a different look. Once transformed, you shall remain a dragon until you die. Using the heart again while being a dragon will further improve your Dragon Cult Incantations, making you the perfect dragon build.
Dragon Communion Priestess
The Dragon Communion Priestess is located in Jagged Peak area that lies on the map’s south-western part. Accessing it requires going through the Dragon’s Pit dungeon. Proceed from Grace’s Terminus Site of Dragon Pit heading southwards until you find yourself at Grand Altar of Dragon Communion. You are going to get her next to an altar here.
Finishing Igon’s quest for extra rewards
In addition to the main steps to becoming a dragon, finishing Igon’s questline offers more benefits. Commence Igon’s quest by meeting him close to Pillar Path Site Waypoint Site of Grace in Gravesite Plain southeast. At first, he will not answer you but after he will be willing to speak. In this journey, we need to fight many dragons and take messages that come from him.
Continue with your search for Igon at the Jagged Peak Site of Grace. Here, you need to make sure you don’t interfere with two battling dragons. Give them time until they start killing each other before you can assault them. This is a crucial stage in moving forward on Igon’s mission as well as acquiring his support against Bayle.
Achieving Dragon Form
In order to achieve the dragon form, make sure that you don’t meet some of the optional requirements about the Dragon Communion Priestess. Do not engage Thiollier before Moore leaves Main Gate Cross Site of Grace, speak to Moore, pick up Thiollier’s Black Syrup, or return with it. The fulfillment of these requirements will lead to receiving the Dragonbolt of Florissax and turn you into an Ash Summoner, hence preventing your own transformation. Instead, after defeating Bayle, go back to Grand Altar at Dragon Communion. This feature makes Elden Ring a game more enjoyable as one can become a powerful looking and acting dragon.
Conclusion
Becoming a dragon in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree may seem challenging but rewarding journey that is worth taking. By following this guide diligently, you will be able to unlock potent draconic state and enjoy its exclusive benefits. Therefore embrace this changeover by overpowering adversaries with fresh potency and exploits from becoming a true dragon. Don’t forget to purchase Elden Ring Runes to make your builds better.
