How to become a dragon in Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree: male and female forms

In addition Shadow of the Erdtree to the game Elden Ring It is possible to get two dragon forms - male and female. To do this, you need to find two special dragon hearts and activate them in a certain way.

In this article we will look in detail at how to find the necessary items for the dragon form and how to use them.

How to get male dragon form in Shadow of the Erdtree

In order to find the Stone Heart to transform into a dragon, you need to solve the riddle with the painting and find its author in the place where this painting was painted.

Where to look for the painting

The desired point from which to start is the save point "Shadow Haven, Main Gate". The location itself is located in Shadow Altus, which can be reached through Ensis Castle by clearing it and defeating the boss. But there is another, simpler way, which is described in this article.

At the very beginning of the Shadow Haven location, you need to fight the boss - Golden hippopotamus. After a successfully completed battle you will receive a spell "Crucible Knight Attribute: Thorns", and also another blessing will appear at the battle site "The area in front of the main gate".

From this place, turn left and go into the arch. Climb all the wooden steps up until you find yourself in a room with a fireplace, where two black knights will be waiting for you.

Next, go through the eastern exit, which will lead you straight into a huge square. On the way you will see a large stone bridge over the river.

Get closer to the bridge and jump down onto the path covered with water. Move exclusively along this path and turning right you will see a waterfall. Follow further into the room hidden behind it.

Go down the stairs to the sewer basement and go to the only room in the southeast, where there will be a painting we need that needs to be activated.

How to find an artist

After this, you need to find a way out of this location. In the southwest of this room there is secret passage, which can be opened by touching an empty wall. Exit through the opened door and follow the stream of water to the left until you find a stone coffin standing directly above the cliff. Walk up to it and select "Rest in a coffin".

A short cutscene will begin where the main character lies down in a coffin. After this, he will smoothly descend down, straight into the depths of Shadow Altus. As you leave the room, you will see another point of grace "Castle watering hole".

Now you have to get to the moving point "Toothed Mountain Slope", which can be found by quest Egon the Dragon King and the Dragon Priestess.

From the Toothed Mountain Slope teleport, head up, keeping to the southwest. Reach the Spiritual Spring that leads to the path to the top of the mountain.

But to get to the Heart of Stone, you need to keep going not to the very top, but to get onto a rock located much lower, as shown in the screenshot.

Jumping onto the rock, you will be able to notice the chair and the artist sitting on it from afar. Once you reach him, he will disappear, leaving behind what you need Heart of Stone.

How to obtain a female dragon form

You can find the female form of a dragon through the quest Dragon Priestess Florissax, which is also associated with Egon. You need to talk to the Priestess, and then find and destroy the ancient dragon named Bale the Terrible.

How to find the Priestess and what decisions to make during the quest in order to get an alternative dragon look is discussed in detail here.

How to activate dragon form

Algorithm of actions

Both dragon forms are activated in the same way: you just need to remove all clothing from the character and only then will it be possible to use the dragon’s heart. It is not necessary to touch weapons and all talismans.

After taking off your clothes, find the Stone Heart or Priestess Heart in your inventory and click the "Apply" button. At the same moment, your hero will receive a unique dragon form with increased resistance to any damage.

The character will remain in dragon form until the first death, but you can use dragon hearts an infinite number of times.

After activating the form, use the heart again to gain an additional boost, but only for one minute.

Difference between skins

Besides external differences, each form has some unique features.

Male form obtained using Stone Heart, enhances the power of Dragon Communion Prayers, and also receives +50 to all resistances.

The female version of the form, obtained thanks to the Heart of the Priestess, enhances Dragon Cult Prayers And adds +70 to resistance.