A Twitch streamer has used nothing but her own big brain to defeat Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree’s first major boss.
Elden Ring’sShadow of the Erdtree DLChasquickly earned a reputation for being insanely difficult. So much so thatthe expansion’s Steam rating has dropped to ‘mixed’and it has seen the likes ofAsmongold give up entirely.
Of course, difficulty is part and parcel of FromSoftware games and even Elden Ring’s base game is a challenge. One that prompts players to try out insane challenge runs like beating the game witha dance pad, their own voice, or even…a goldfish.
Twitch streamerPerrikaryalmay have taken the cake by using her unique brand of “Mind Control” to take down one of the notoriously difficult Elden Ring DLC bosses. Shadow of the Erdtree’s Divine Beast Dancing Lion never stood a chance.
WE DID ITShadow of the Erdtree, first boss, COMPLETED with mind control, and ZERO HANDSI can’t believe it. This was the hardest thing ever. We’ve come SO FAR! Let’s gooooooopic.twitter.com/INrwrgOH0Y
We first became aware of Perrikaryal’s mind control shenanigans back when she tested it out on Palworld. The streamer uses an electroencephalogram (EEG) device to read her brain activity via small sensors that pick up electrical signals produced by particular thought patterns.
Basically, Perrikaryal has specific keybinds to perform in-game actions when the EEG reads a specific signal. Ina separate clip, she explained she uses thoughts like imagining a cricket to jump, pushing a box forward to roll, and tensing with anger to heal.
Overcoming Shadow of the Erdtree’s first boss was done with the aid of a summon and using the Bloody Slash Ash of War for consistent damage. Perrikaryal has since gone on todefeat the second major bossof Elden Ring’s Shadow of the Erdtree DLC using her mind-control device.
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While her EEG controller still has limited inputs, it’s something that the streamer is continuing to perfect in the hopes of creating more accessible ways to game. If you’re still struggling with the Divine Beast Dancing Lion, check outour guide for beating it.
Ethan Dean is a Games Writer on Dexerto’s Australia team. He is a journalism graduate and specializes in Baldur’s Gate, Diablo, Elden Ring, Pokemon, Warhammer, Dungeons & Dragons, third-person games, and regularly plays newly release games. You can contact Ethan at: ethan.dean@dexerto.com
