In "Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree," aside from the bosses, you'll encounter a variety of enemies:
Other Enemies in Shadow of the Erdtree
•Black Knights - These are formidable enemies, reminiscent of those in the base game but with new variations. They come equipped with different weapon sets, making each encounter unique.
•Messmer Soldiers - Likely regular soldiers serving under Messmer the Impaler, these enemies can be found around areas associated with Messmer, like the Shadow Keep. They're equipped with various weapons, including spears and crossbows.
•Shadow Commoners - Similar to the common enemies in the base game but with a darker, more spectral aesthetic fitting the Shadow Realm.
•Furnace Golems - These are large, imposing constructs that have been noted in various accounts as difficult foes. They're not just bosses but can appear as regular enemies in certain areas, requiring strategy or avoidance.
•Divine Beast Warriors - Enemies with a more mystical or divine connection, often found in or near sacred or significant locations within the DLC.
•Horned Warriors - Warriors with distinctive horned helmets or features, indicating a possible connection to bestial or cursed elements.
•Fat Inquisitors - Likely similar to the inquisitors found elsewhere in Elden Ring but with unique attributes or armaments tailored to the Shadow Realm.
•Bloodfiends - Creatures or enemies that have an affinity or connection to blood, possibly with abilities related to bleeding or blood magic.
•Candle Inquisitors - Their name suggests they might use fire or light-based attacks, akin to the Fingercreepers but with a different theme.
•Giant Spider Scorpions - Large arachnid or scorpion-like creatures that could pose a significant threat due to their size and potential poisons or stings.
•Lamprey and Spirit Eels - These could be more environmental hazards or enemies found in water or swampy areas, utilizing their unique biology for attacks.
•Living Magma - Enemies or creatures composed of or controlling magma, posing a direct threat with their fiery nature.
•Undead Enemies - Various types of undead, from knights to common soldiers, filling the Shadow Realm with reanimated corpses or spectral beings.
•Hippopotamus - An unusual enemy for a fantasy game, likely imbued with some form of magical or cursed properties making it much more dangerous than a mundane hippo.
•Small Enemies like Shadow Dogs and Shadowpot - Smaller creatures that might serve as persistent nuisances or provide minor threats in groups.
•Spectral or Shadow Variants of Existing Enemies - Like Shadow Militiamen or other shadow-themed enemies that are variations on enemies from the base game but adapted to the darker theme of the Shadow Realm.
Conclusion
These enemies enrich the exploration and combat experience in the DLC, each offering different challenges or requiring unique strategies to defeat, much like the diverse fauna and foes of the Lands Between in the main game.
