Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree DLC players often overlook a game-changing strategy: equipping the Blessing of Marika for their Mimic Tear summon. This item's utility has sparked debate since the DLC's release, with many players mistakenly consuming it, believing it to be a single-use item.
The Shadow of the Erdtree DLC has received mixed Steam reviews, with criticisms ranging from underwhelming loot and open-world areas to overall difficulty. For struggling players, the Blessing of Marika offers a significant advantage.
Twitch streamer ZiggyPrincess highlighted the Blessing's unexpected power. Unlike the Mimic Tear's usual Raw Meat Dumpling (which restores only 50% HP), the Blessing provides full HP restoration. This makes it a potent healing tool during challenging boss fights.
Utilizing the Blessing with the Mimic Tear:
To enable this, equip the Blessing of Marika in your Quick Items slot (where Flasks, Spectral Seeds, and Spirit Summons are equipped). Upon summoning the Mimic Tear, it will automatically utilize the Blessing as needed. Crucially, the Mimic Tear has an unlimited supply of the Blessing, making it a highly effective and sustainable healing option.
The Blessing's early discovery in the Gravesite Plains often leads to confusion, as its flask-like appearance deceives players into consuming it. Fortunately, multiple Blessings can be obtained, either by defeating a Tree Sentinel or finding one in Fort of Reprimand, compensating for accidental consumption.