Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree DLC's Blessing of Marika: A Mimic Tear Game Changer
Many Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree DLC players overlook a game-changing mechanic: the Mimic Tear's ability to utilize the Blessing of Marika. Since the DLC's release, the Blessing of Marika's usefulness has been debated, with many players mistakenly consuming it, believing it to be a single-use item.
The Shadow of the Erdtree DLC has received mixed Steam reviews, with criticism focused on loot quality, open-world design, and difficulty. For struggling players, the Blessing of Marika offers a significant advantage.
As highlighted by Twitch streamer ZiggyPrincess, the Blessing of Marika provides full HP restoration for the Mimic Tear, unlike the Raw Meat Dumpling's 50% restoration.
Using the Blessing of Marika with the Mimic Tear:
To activate this, equip the Blessing of Marika in your Quick Items slot (where Flasks, Spectral Seeds, and Spirit Summons are located). Summoning the Mimic Tear will enable it to use the Blessing of Marika as needed. Crucially, the Mimic Tear has an unlimited supply of the Blessing, unlike the player.
The Blessing of Marika's early appearance in the Gravesite Plains has caused confusion; its flask-like appearance leads to accidental consumption. Fortunately, multiple Blessings can be obtained, either by defeating a Tree Sentinel or finding one at the Fort of Reprimand.
