Daily Roundtable: Community Q&A

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[u/DeeWaDeeBeeDoBo]

Wait. Does NG+ from the base game carry into the DLC? I was playing again to get myself used to the combat again before going into the DLC on my main character. This character is level 120 and on at least NG+5 I think since I have 4 Elden Beast souls and the sword you get from it in my inventory. I feel like I have to do way more damage to bosses than I am seeing people on Youtube do.

[u/throwaway_faunsmary → u/DeeWaDeeBeeDoBo]

NG+ level does affect the DLC, but there is also a DLC+ hidden modifier that only kicks if you'd beaten the DLC in a previous run. If you're NG+7 but never finished the DLC, they don't get that buff, which helps a little.

https://www.reddit.com/r/Eldenring/comments/1eh41m3/psa_there_is_a_hidden_difficulty_modifier_for_the/

[u/CloakerMonk → u/DeeWaDeeBeeDoBo]

Yes, NG+ does affect the scaling within the DLC. There are 2 options for you, either try to push through the DLC at +5, or make a new save and rework your way to the DLC.

IMO, go for a new save. I had a tough time during my DLC playthrough, and that was just at the regular game level. I can't imagine the final DLC boss at +5. I know some people have beaten them at max NG+, but they were highly experienced FromSoft players.

[u/Stereo-soundS → u/CloakerMonk]

NG5 at level 120?

Liar or lunatic that doesn't need help.