If you are new to Elden Ring, you may be wondering if you have to beat the main game to start the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion. Look no further as this guide has everything you need to know about starting the DLC including how to access it and the best starting time.Should you complete Elden Ring before starting Shadow of the Erdtree?Simply put, you don’t need to beat Elden Ring to start Shadow of the Erdtree as it is not a prerequisite and isn’t necessary to understand the story of the expansion. Shadow of the Erdtree has its own storyline that takes place during the events of the main game, before you complete your journey of becoming Elden Lord. In that case, story-wise it makes most sense to tackle the DLC during your adventure through the base game.The only requirement you need to complete to start Shadow of the Erdtree is to defeat Radahn in Caelid and Mohg, Lord of Blood in Mohgwyn Palace.Best time to start Shadow of the ErdtreeImage: FromSoftw…