In an exciting addition to the expansive universe of Elden Ring, the new character Scholar has made his debut as part of the Forsaken Hollows DLC. This support-oriented character is designed to enhance the abilities of allies while simultaneously weakening foes. With Scholar, players can dive deeper into the game’s rich lore through a series of remembrance quests that promise unique cosmetics and powerful relics.
To access Scholar and his companion, the Undertaker, players must first complete a brief introductory mission. Once unlocked, Scholar becomes available in the roster of playable characters, allowing for new strategic opportunities in gameplay. Switching to Scholar opens the doorway to his remembrance quests, offering players a chance to explore his narrative while earning valuable rewards.
As players embark on the remembrance quests, they will find that engaging in expeditions–specifically the «Balancers» DLC mission–will help initiate Scholar’s first remembrance quest. Surviving these challenges isn’t mandatory, but returning to Roundtable Hold after the expedition will reveal fresh entries in Scholar’s journal, enriching the player’s understanding of his backstory. For those eager to expedite their progress, defeating a Nightlord can swiftly unlock Chapter 3 of the quest.
Getting into the details of Chapter 3, players will need to revisit the Chapel and interact with an item near the entrance to receive a personal objective. This requires embarking on an expedition to find a crucial piece of information. Upon discovery, returning to Roundtable Hold is necessary to complete this part of Scholar’s progression.
Upon finishing Chapter 3, players will have access to both Chapters 4 and 5. Chapter 5 begins with a visit to the Small Jar Merchant, from whom players can teleport to a new environment where they will face off against Glintstone Sorcerers. The gameplay allows for stealthy navigation or direct combat, depending on the player’s preference. Climbing atop a chained boulder opens new pathways that provide further opportunities for exploration and progression.
Challenges await as players must combat a Marauder to unlock a previously sealed door, gaining access to significant plot developments and rewards, including a valuable item known as the Cleansing Tear. Successfully completing Chapter 5 unlocks the subsequent chapters of Scholar’s remembrance storyline, culminating in further quests that lead into the enigmatic offerings of the Undertaker.
This latest DLC enriches the Elden Ring universe, offering fans new avenues to explore, complex characters to engage with, and a deeper narrative to uncover–all while maintaining the challenging gameplay that players have come to love.
