The creators of Elder Scrolls Online have been adding more material to the game to maintain its standing as one of the most well-liked and sought-after MMORPGs. This time, the part of that expansion is ESO Cradle of Shadows Dungeon, which is situated in Shadowfen. It is included in the DLC for Shadows of the Hist. This one is multiplayer; hence, the Group & Activity Finder tool makes it simple for players to locate groups to complete this dungeon. The ESO Cradle of Shadows DLC also features exciting content and rewards, making going through this Dungeon worthwhile. However, this dungeon might give some players trouble due to difficult boss mechanics, but fret not, as we are here to help you with that. This guide will help you navigate through the Dungeon effortlessly.
ESO Cradle of Shadows Modes
The Elder Scrolls Online Cradle of Shadows DLC can be played in Normal mode and Veteran mode/hard mode.
ESO Cradle of Shadows Location
First and foremost, we need to find the ESO Cradle of Shadows dungeon location, and for that, you need to go to the northwestern region of Shadowfen and head slightly southwest from the Stillrise Wayshrine.
Inside the Dungeon
Once you enter the Dungeon, you’ll find some pretty gruesome and difficult enemies to fight. The mini-bosses of Cradle of Shadows enemies include:
- Silken Ring members: Silken Ring Assassin, Silken Ring Deadeye etc
- Velidreth’s Devotion
- Spiderkith: Spiderkith Broodnurse, Spiderkith Cauterizer, Spiderkith Enervator, Spiderkith Wefter.
- Spook Scorpion (passive)
- Giant Spider
- Giant Scorpion
- Ogrim
- Mephala’s Bonecleaver
- Mephala’s Shadowspinner
- Mephala’s Venomblades
The main bosses, or Veteran Cradle of Shadows bosses, are difficult to fight and hence require intricate strategies, which include:
- Dranos Velador: Dranos will turn invincible at roughly 66% and 33% health, and four Shades of Dranos will emerge to attack the group from all directions. When they are killed, the Shades will drop a Velador Essence. Touching the Essence will let it return to the boss. But once all four Essences are gathered, the boss will be temporarily stunned before becoming vulnerable once more. Try to kill it then and there.
- Khephidaen the Spiderkith: Khephidaen is more difficult. She might be challenging on Veteran if your team is unsure of how to proceed. Standing in the dark slows you down and deals damage over time, just like it does throughout the Spider Caves. To counteract these effects, remain in the light of the braziers.
- Sithera: This boss is rather simple due to her lack of special attacks and mechanics. She will occasionally call forth enormous spiders to torment you, but these are easily defeated. At the beginning of the combat, one brazier is lit. Light the remaining two braziers, then take up arms against Sithera.
- Velidreth: She will lure players with high ultimate charges into close quarters, devour their ultimate charge, and then spit out balls that roll across the arena. A resource drain occurs, and the balls explode when players approach them too closely. Green balls drain stamina, blue balls drain magicka, and red balls drain life. The colour of the balls that are created directly reflects the player’s highest resource that was used up.
- Votary of Vilidreth: This boss fight is also rather easy. But don’t underestimate the Votary – things might rapidly go wrong if you’re not paying attention. Occasionally, the boss will send Votary’s Broodlings after the group to assault them. They ought to be killed right away.
ESO Cradle of Shadows Modes Achievements
- Shadows of the Hist Explorer– Enter the Cradle of Shadows or the Ruins of Mazzatun for the first time.
- Silken Ring Style Master- Completing the Cradle of Shadows dungeon will yield benefits such as learning every chapter in the Silken Ring style book.
- Spider cult Slayer- In Veteran Cradle of Shadows, defeat 600 Silken Ring members or their Spiderkith companions.
- Velidreth’s Vengeance- After angering Velidreth by defiling her statue of Mephala, defeat her in Veteran Cradle of Shadows.
- Web Walker- In the ESO Cradle of Shadows hard mode or veteran, defeat Velidreth without letting any party members perish in the catacombs.
- Venomous Evasion- In the Cradle of Shadows, defeat Velidreth without letting any of the party members get hit by venom sacs.
- Shadow of the Hist delver- Complete Whole Veteran Ruins of Mazzatun and Veteran Cradle of Shadows.
- Fear no Darkness- Don’t ignite more than two braziers while you navigate the Veteran Cradle of Shadows’ spider caverns.
- Nothing to see here- Defeat Velidreth in Veteran Cradle of Shadows without letting her Shadow Sense, detect any of your party members.
- Heretic- Completely eradicate 50 statues of Velidreth’s Devotion in Veteran Cradle of Shadows.
- Shadowplay- In the ESO Cradle of Shadows hard mode or veteran, defeat Khephidaen the Spiderkith without igniting any more braziers.
- Exterminator- Within thirty minutes of entering Veteran Cradle of Shadows, destroy Sithera, Khephidaen the Spiderkith, the Votary of Velidreth, Dranos Velador, and Velidreth the Lady of Lace. As soon as you enter the first cavern, the timer begins.
- Cradle of Shadows vanquisher- Conquer Velidreth the Lady of Lace, Dranos Velador, the Votary of Velidreth, Sithera, and Khephidaen the Spiderkith in the Cradle of Shadows.
- Cradle of Shadows Conqueror- Defeat Sithera, the Votary of Velidreth, Dranos Velador, Velidreth the Lady of Lace, and Khephidaen the Spiderkith in Veteran Cradle of Shadows.
- Beacon of the Night- In Veteran Cradle of Shadows, defeat the Votary of Velidreth, Dranos Velador, Sithera, Khephidaen the Spiderkith, and Velidreth the Lady of Lace without losing a single member of the group.
ESO Cradle of Shadows Rewards
At the end of completing some achievements, you’ll get many rewards, some of which include a Heroic personality after gaining Shadow of the Hist Explorer, Spiderkith Skin after completing the Cradle of Shadow challenger, trophies such as Velidreth, Lady of Lace after completing Cradle of Shadows Conqueror etc.
Conclusion
The ESO Cradle of Shadows DLC is a pleasant addition to the game. The dungeon is filled with niche enemies which are difficult to fight but yield great rewards once defeated. Also, the new expansion is great for multiplayer-loving folks. So, take out your weapons and conquer this dungeon! Also, don’t forget to purchase The Elder Scrolls Online Gold (ESO Gold) from U7BUY to complete the dungeon easily.
