In the captivating world of Elden Ring's Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, secrets abound, with some hidden treasures demanding extensive exploration. Among these is the elusive and game-changing Lamenter's Mask, a unique item that introduces an unprecedented full-body transformation into an Omen. This article delves into the acquisition, effects, and strategic applications of the Lamenter's Mask, providing players with a detailed guide on harnessing its power.
While the Half-Dragon form was a highly anticipated addition in the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, the introduction of the Omen transformation through the Lamenter's Mask took players by surprise. This guide will walk you through the process of obtaining this transformative item and understanding its unique properties.
The Quest for the Lamenter's Mask
Finding the Lamenter's Gaol: To begin your journey towards acquiring the Lamenter's Mask, head to the Lamenter's Gaol located in the northwest of Charo's Hidden Grave. This secret area requires navigating to the Suppression Pillar in the central-west Gravesite Plain and locating the Pillar Path Waypoint, where you will encounter the NPC Igon. From there, proceed south until you are invaded by an Ancient Dragon-Man. Defeat this invader and continue south to discover the Dragon's Pit side dungeon.
Navigating the Dragon's Pit: Make your way through this treacherous dungeon to reach the Dragon's Pit itself. Trust the messages on the ground directing you to jump into the pit to enter the boss room. After defeating the Ancient Dragon-Man once more, proceed through the boss room to enter the Foot of the Jagged Peak zone, leading you to the Grand Altar of Dragon Communion at the base of a massive, deceased Ancient Dragon.
Reaching Charo's Hidden Grave: Ride over the dragon's body towards its foot, following a path leading northwest through a field of red flowers. This path will guide you to Charo's Hidden Grave. The Lamenter's Gaol is situated in the deep northwest of this secret area, marked by wrecked cages forming a path to its entrance.
Defeating the Lamenter: The Lamenter's Gaol is a challenging dungeon requiring extensive exploration. At the end of this gaol, you will face the Lamenter boss, a formidable opponent that can create multiple mirror versions of itself. Equip a weapon effective against single enemies and an area-of-effect (AoE) damage source to deal with the mirrors. Upon defeating the Lamenter, you will be rewarded with the Lamenter's Mask and a significant number of Runes.
Embracing the Omen Transformation
Using the Lamenter's Mask: Once obtained, the Lamenter's Mask can be equipped in your Quick Select pouch like other reusable consumables. However, to activate its transformation, you must unequip all armor. The transformation process involves your character raising the mask to their face, after which a black mist engulfs them, resulting in a complete metamorphosis into a horn-ridden, sore-covered Lamenter Omen.
Stat Changes and Effects: Transforming into an Omen comes with several significant changes to your base stats:
- Defense: A flat 8.0 base defense boost across all Physical and Magical defenses compensates for the inability to wear armor.
- Arcane: Increased by +8.
- Holy Damage Negation: Increased by +20%.
- Status Effect Resistance: Boosted by +30 for all Status Effect Resistance stats.
- Focus: Reduced by a flat -50.
- Healing Flask Effectiveness: Reduced by -9%.
Unique Attack: The Lamenter Mask grants a unique active ability post-transformation. By reusing the Lamenter Mask, your character can perform a powerful head-enlarging attack, dealing significant damage and knocking back nearby enemies. This attack does not consume FP, making it a valuable addition to your combat repertoire.
Strategic Considerations
Combat and Builds: The Omen transformation favors a Light Equip Load build. Equip the Blue Dancer Talisman to maximize the potential of the transformation, allowing for greater agility and effectiveness in combat. The inability to wear armor makes the defense boost and strategic use of Talismans crucial for survival.
Duration and Reversal: The Lamenter Omen transformation persists until death. If you wish to revert to your original form, the only option is to die. Utilize the Memory of Grace item to respawn at the nearest Site of Grace, or deliberately engage in fatal encounters to end the transformation.
Conclusion
The Lamenter's Mask in the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC offers a unique and transformative experience for Elden Ring players. By following this guide, you can unlock the secrets of this powerful item, enhance your gameplay, and explore the depths of this mysterious transformation. Stay tuned for further discoveries and hidden features as the community continues to unravel the mysteries of the Lamenter Mask and its potential uses in the world of Elden Ring.
