There are asurprising number of NPC questsinElden Ring: Shadow of Erdtree. The amount of content packed into this DLC is truly incredible. One of these NPC quests, that of Needle Knight Leda, will net the player two powerful charms, theLacerating Crossed-Treeand theRetaliatory Crossed-Tree.
If players don’t do the quest in the correct order, they will be forever locked out of these incredible talismans. However, getting them requires you to make some questionable choices, and make a mandatory boss fight that much harder on yourself.
Lacerating Crossed-Tree Talisman Effects & Tips
Handicraft depicting a golden crossed-tree. One of the items conferred to the Needle Knights. Enhances dash attacks. Long ago, the Needle Knights were in service of Miquella, but now they are no more. Save for one.
The Lacerating Crossed-Tree is a new Talisman inShadow of the Erdtreethatenhances attacks executed after a dash.The Lacerating Crossed-Tree Talisman weight is 0.3.
The Lacerating Crossed-Tree Talisman specifically gives a15% buffto any attacks performed after a dash.It’s great for people looking for a buff on their attacks, especially if you plan to dash a lot. It doesn’t work with skills, only increasing the damage of normal and strong attacks after a dash.
Retaliating Crossed-Tree Talisman Effects & Tips
Handicraft depicting a golden crossed-tree. One of the items conferred to the Needle Knights. Enhances attacks executed after rolling or backstepping. Long ago, the Needle Knights were in service of Miquella, but now they are no more. Save for one.
The Retaliating Crossed-Tree is a new Talisman inShadow of the Erdtreethatincreases the damage output of attacks after backstepping or rolling.The Retaliating Crossed-Tree Talisman weight is 0.3.
The Retaliating Crossed-Tree Talisman specifically increases the damage done byabout 15%. Players can combine this with Leda’s armor to make these attacks even more powerful. Used in tandem, this makes anew type of buildthat focuses entirely ondodge/roll attacks.
Where To Find Lacerating & Retaliating Crossed-Tree Talismans Location
Toget the Lacerating & Retaliating Crossed-Tree Talismans inShadow of the Erdtree, you must help Leda on her crusade against the other NPCs helping Miquella. If players go through the game without completing Leda’s quest, they will be locked out of these rewards.
To get the Lacerating Crossed-Tree Talisman,players need to invade Hornsentand defeat him. This can only be donebefore fighting Messmersince Leda will shift her focus to Sir Ansbach afterward. Once you’ve finished him off, return to wherever you talked to Leda, and get your reward. Similarly,players can invade Sir Ansbachafter defeating Messmer by talking to Leda about it. If successful, they will gain the Retaliatory Crossed-Tree Talisman.
