Updated June 27, 2025, by Christopher Norman Worcester:Players around the world have made their way to the Relam of Shadow in the Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree DLC. With the expansions immense success in mind, it is important that we revisit our coverage and ensure that all information remains up-to-date. This update will ensure that players looking toleave the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC,andreturn to the Lands Between, are aware of every route they may take.
Elden RIng: Shadow of the Erdtreeintroduces amassive new regionfor players to explore. The Land of Shadow, as it is known, is a densely packed mix of incredibly dangerous foes and breathtakingly-beautiful sights. When you first enter the region, it can be slightly overwhelming. So much so, that you may even ask yourself,how doIget back to the Lands Between?
Traveling to and from the Land of Shadow is actually quite simple inShadow of the Erdtree.However, the game itself does not go out of its way to show or tell youhow to exit the Land of Shadow.This guide will explain how to accomplish this feat, and verify players canreturn to the Roundtable Hold.
Can You Leave the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC?
When you first enter the Realm of Shadow, there will be so much to see and do, you likely will not think aboutreturning to the Roundtable Holdorthe Lands Between. With multiple new weapon types to acquire, and new boons likeShadow of the Erdtree’s Scadutree Blessings, you will be thoroughly occupied. However, what happens when you acquireElden Ring’s new Anvil Hammer, and you want to upgrade it at the forge? This is when you realize thatNeedle Knight Ledanever told youhow to leave the Realm of Shadow in theElden RingDLC.
Many modern DLC’s make you utilize a specific travel mechanism to switch between maps, butShadow of the Erdtreemakes it far less complicated totravel between the Lands Between and the Realm of Shadow.The simple answer is that you can simplyfast-travel back and forth between regions, as if the Realm of Shadow were simply another part of the base game. When you open the map, pressY/ Triangle to open up the list of sites of grace, and use the bumpers (LB/RB or L1/R1) to switch regions. You can also press X/Square toreturn to the Table of Lost Graceat theRoundtable Hold. There you can upgrade your weapons and spirit ashes.
Luckily, anyone asking if theycan leave the Realm of Shadowandreturn to the Roundtable Hold, will be happy to know the answer is yes. Simplyfast-travel between the Rountable Hold, the Lands Between,and theRealm of Shadow.This will work just like it is any other location.
