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 feature: the Mimic Tear's ability to utilize the Blessing of Marika. Since the DLC's release, debate rages over the item's true value, with many players mistakenly consuming it, believing it single-use.

The Shadow of the Erdtree expansion has received mixed Steam reviews, with criticisms including underwhelming loot, a lackluster open world in certain areas, and challenging difficulty. For struggling players, the Blessing of Marika offers significant aid.

Twitch streamer ZiggyPrincess highlighted the Blessing's unexpected utility. Unlike the Mimic Tear's usual Raw Meat Dumpling healing (only 50% HP restoration), the Blessing offers full HP recovery.

Using the Blessing of Marika with the Mimic Tear:

Equip the Blessing of Marika in your Quick Items slot (where Flasks, Spectral Seeds, and Spirit Summons reside). Summoning the Mimic Tear will allow it to automatically use the Blessing as needed. Crucially, the Mimic Tear has unlimited access to the Blessing of Marika upon summoning.

The Blessing's early appearance in the Gravesite Plains often leads to confusion. Its flask-like appearance fools many into consuming it. Fortunately, multiple Blessings can be obtained; after accidentally using the first, acquire more by defeating a Tree Sentinel or finding it at the Fort of Reprimand.