How Eternal Sleep Works in Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree

There have been quite a few new mechanics added to Elden Ring with the release of the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC. Here’s everything you need to know about Eternal Sleep in Elden Ring.

What Is Eternal Sleep in Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree?

Eternal Sleep is a status effect that’s triggered by the weapon skill Mists of Eternal Sleep. When afflicted, enemies will fall asleep, and they won’t wake up at all even if you hit them. They’ll only wake back up if you reload the area, or hit them with a critical attack.

Do note that this will only work on common enemies. Hitting bosses and mini-bosses with Eternal Sleep may also incapacitate them, but they won’t sleep indefinitely and can definitely be woken up with attacks.

Any enemy that is immune to Eternal Sleep won’t actually fall asleep. Instead, they’ll be staggered for just a second when hit with the affliction.

How to Get Mists of Eternal Sleep

And now we get to the fun part. You can only get the Mists of Eternal Sleep weapon skill with the weapon, Velvet Sword of St. Trina. To get it, you need to head to the Stone Coffin Fissure area in Shadow of the Erdtree, and go to the Fissure Cross Site of Grace.

From there, head north from the Site of Grace until you reach a tilted platform. Go under the platform and look for a ledge you can drop down to, and you’ll find a small cave filled with enemies. Defeat them and find the Velvet Sword of St. Trina at the end.

And that’s everything you need to know about Eternal Sleep in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree. Be sure to search up The Escapist for more tips and information on the game, including how to get the Blade of Mercy Talisman and the Dryleaf Arts.

Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree is available now.