Elden Ring's NPCs Unveiled: Armorless Appearances Revealed

Elden Ring's Shadow of the Erdtree DLC features some truly frightening NPCs. A dataminer has recently shed light on their surprisingly detailed character models hidden beneath their intimidating armor. While some models are relatively simple, others boast fascinating features that perfectly complement their in-game lore.

Elden Ring's intricate lore, a key element alongside its challenging gameplay, often leaves players piecing together the narrative. Dataminers play a crucial role in this process, uncovering hidden details. Following the revelation of the Divine Beast Dancing Lion boss's under-armor model, a new video by YouTuber and dataminer Zullie the Witch unveils more of the expansion's character designs.

The video showcases several Shadow of the Erdtree NPCs without their armor, highlighting FromSoftware's meticulous attention to detail, even in areas unseen by players. Fans have reacted positively to these reveals, with many praising the accuracy of the models, particularly Moore's likeness to their imagined appearance.

Elden Ring Community Reacts to Detailed NPC Models

Redmane Freyja's model, showcasing scars from Scarlet Rot, is another example of the developers' dedication to lore accuracy. This detail, hidden from players in-game, has impressed fans. The resemblance between Tanith from Volcano Manor and the Dancer of Ranah, also revealed by the datamining, has generated considerable interest, aligning perfectly with Tanith's backstory.

However, some unexpected findings emerged. Hornsent, for example, lacks horns in his model, likely due to the need for a completely unique character design to incorporate them. This has sparked discussion among fans, with many suggesting that the DLC should have included horn customization options alongside the new hairstyles.