Players have been spending countless hours in the new Shadow of the Erdtree expansion for Elden Ring, but according to content creator VaatiVidya, many may be mispronouncing one of the most crucial components of the DLC. VaatiVidya is well known for posting lore explanations and answers to storyline-related questions from FromSoftware’s catalog of games, and now, the proper pronunciation of the Scadutree item in Elden Ring is being called into question.
Few recent titles have managed to dominate the video game industry quite like Elden Ring, which is seeing even more success following the release of the game’s new Shadow of the Erdtree expansion. This DLC introduces a massive new chunk of content for Elden Ring fans to enjoy, including several new areas, items, weapons, and enemies. Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree also adds several new bosses into the mix, some of which are considered to offer the toughest challenges in the game. Enemies like Promised Consort Radahn and Messmer have proven to be particularly difficult, and as a result, players have been looking for ways to grow stronger. Elden Ring‘s new Scadutree Fragments are some of the most sought-after items in the new DLC, allowing players to boost their damage output and decrease the damage they take.
According to a new video from VaatiVidy, players may have been saying the word “Scadutree” wrong this entire time. In their new video, VaatiVidya explains that the word “scadu” is derived from ancient English and is pronounced “sha-doe.” Under this new framework, the correct way to say Scadutree in Elden Ring may sound something more like “Sha-doe-tree.”
The Correct Way To Say Scadutree In Elden Ring: Shadow Of The Erdtree
Elden Ring introduced Scadutree Fragments as a new way for players to power up their characters in Shadow of the Erdtree. These items are quite rare, with only 50 being available in total in the new DLC, but they pack quite a punch. Fragments can be found naturally as players explore Shadow of the Erdtree, and when consumed at Sites of Grace, Scadutree Fragments allow players to increase their damage output, as well as increase their defenses against enemy attacks. This new leveling system was specifically designed to ensure players have similar experiences during their time within Shadow of the Erdtree.
The reception to Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree has been incredible, with the new piece of DLC immediately reaching the top spot on digital storefronts. Despite already offering players a daunting amount of content on release, Elden Ring has become an even deeper and more immersive experience thanks to Shadow of the Erdtree. The game’s developers have stated that this will be the final DLC released for the game, though a sequel still remains a possibility.
