{"id":4311,"date":"2025-07-24T10:54:08","date_gmt":"2025-07-24T10:54:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.xmodhub.com\/info\/?p=4311"},"modified":"2025-07-24T10:54:08","modified_gmt":"2025-07-24T10:54:08","slug":"how-long-is-elden-ring-main-story-dlc-100-completion-time-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.xmodhub.com\/info\/xmod-blog\/how-long-is-elden-ring-main-story-dlc-100-completion-time-2\/","title":{"rendered":"How Long Is Elden Ring? Main Story, DLC & 100% Completion Time"},"content":{"rendered":"

Summary: <\/strong>This article explains how long is Elden Ring by breaking down the time required for the main story, side quests, DLC, and full 100% completion.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Wondering how long Elden Ring<\/a> takes to complete? <\/span><\/p>\n

This guide covers the time needed for the main story, side quests, optional bosses, and 100% completion\u2014including the <\/span>Shadow of the Erdtree<\/em> DLC. Learn what affects your playtime and how tools like Xmod<\/a> can enhance your experience. <\/span><\/p>\n

Whether you\u2019re playing casually or aiming for every achievement, this article has you covered.<\/span><\/p>\n

Table of Contents<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. How Many Hours Is Elden Ring?<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Elden Ring Hours to Complete<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. How Long Is Elden Ring DLC: Shadow of the Erdtree? <\/span><\/li>\n
  4. Factors That Affect How Long Elden Ring Takes <\/span><\/li>\n
  5. Completionist Tracker: How to Know You’ve Done Everything<\/span><\/li>\n
  6. How Can You Enhance Elden Ring Gaming with Xmod\uff1f <\/span><\/li>\n
  7. Conclusion<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    How Many Hours Is Elden Ring?\"ELDEN<\/span><\/h2>\n

    If you\u2019re focused strictly on the <\/span>main storyline<\/strong>, <\/span>Elden Ring<\/em><\/a> can be completed in about <\/span>50 to 60 hours<\/strong> for the average player. This includes progressing through the key legacy dungeons, defeating main bosses, and following the critical path to reach the ending.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Speedrunners or seasoned Soulsborne veterans may shave that number down to <\/span>30\u201340 hours<\/strong>, while newer players could take upwards of <\/span>70 hours,<\/strong> depending on their experience with the genre.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Elden Ring Hours to Complete<\/span><\/h2>\n

    The <\/span>Shadow of the Erdtree<\/em><\/a> DLC<\/a> takes most players between 25 to 32 hours to complete, depending on exploration and boss difficulty.<\/span><\/p>\n

    1. <\/span>Main Story<\/strong> \u2013 50 to 60 hours<\/span><\/div>\n

    As mentioned, completing the main objectives without too much exploration will take most players about 50\u201360 hours.<\/span><\/p>\n

    2. <\/span>Major Side Quests<\/strong> \u2013 15 to 25 hours<\/span><\/div>\n

    Elden Ring\u2019s world is full of rich NPC questlines. Characters like Ranni, Fia, and Millicent offer multi-stage stories that unfold across different areas and require exploration, patience, and decision-making.<\/span><\/p>\n

    3. <\/span>Optional Dungeons and Bosses<\/strong> \u2013 20 to 30 hours<\/span><\/div>\n

    The Lands Between is teeming with hidden catacombs, caves, and evergaols. These areas often feature powerful minibosses and loot but aren’t required for progression. Completionists will want to explore them all.<\/span><\/p>\n

    4. <\/span>Spirit Ashes, Legendary Weapons, and Endings<\/strong> \u2013 15 to 20 hours<\/span><\/div>\n

    Tracking down all <\/span>Legendary Armaments<\/strong>, <\/span>Legendary Ashes<\/strong>, <\/span>Legendary Talismans<\/strong>, and unlocking <\/span>multiple endings<\/strong> can add many hours. These items often tie into lore-rich locations and optional boss fights.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Estimated Time for 100% Completion<\/strong>: <\/span>100\u2013130+ hours<\/strong><\/div>\n

    To fully explore the world, complete every questline, collect every legendary item, and unlock all endings, you\u2019ll likely invest over 100 hours\u2014possibly even more depending on your playstyle and exploration habits.<\/span><\/p>\n

    How Long Is Elden Ring DLC: Shadow of the Erdtree?<\/span><\/h2>\n

    Shadow of the Erdtree<\/em> adds a dense new region, storylines, and bosses. On average:<\/span><\/p>\n