Over two years after its initial launch, Elden Ring is set to see a massive content overhaul with the release of the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC later this year. While many Elden Ring fans are excited to see how this expansion builds upon the world and mechanics of the base game, there are some obvious design choices that deserve to be repeated in Shadow of the Erdtree. One way Shadow of the Erdtree could mirror Elden Ring's base game is by including a series of mini-bosses like the Erdtree Avatars, building off their design to challenge players in new ways.