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In theElden Ring DLC,Shadow of the Erdtree,the tarnished get to explore the realm of shadows. With stunning visuals,an incredible amount of added content, and even more lore to uncover, the DLC has exceeded the expectations of most of the player base.
Secret quests are a staple of the game, and it’s not a surprise that there are plenty of those inElden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtreeas well. One such secret is the hidden function of theDivine Beast Head.
Updated July 01, 2025, by Huzaifa Haq:The Divine Beast Head is a useful quest item, but it’s an interesting and unique armor piece in its own right. It has an intriguing stat spread and some powerful buffs that can potentially give rise to a build focused on storm-type incantations. Knowing these effects can help the players decide whether the downsides of this piece are worth the buffs they gain in return. The DLC has many such items that change the meta of the game, giving players the opportunity to experiment with new builds that wouldn’t be possible otherwise.
Getting the Divine Beast Head is simple enough. All players need to do is beat thefirst boss of the game, the Divine Beast Lion Dancer. This boss can be found in Belurat, the Tower Settlement. He is a particularly tough opponent for melee players because of his fast-paced combat style and constant movement.
Once players finish the fight, they will obtain the Divine Beast Head as loot without further instructions on its hidden function. However, there are hints if you know where to look.
Ritual headwear in the form of a divine beast’s head, used to perform the lion dance. Worn by the very finest of the sculpted keepers. Alas, it no longer responds to the old woman’s earnest prayer.
Divine invocation heightens intensity of the storm alongside strength and dexterity, but reduces the restorative effect of drinking from a flask of sacred tears. Focus is also troubled by wearing this headwear.
The Divine Beast Head is a giant headpiece that isn’t part of an armor set. It increases thedamage of storm incantations, such as Death Lightning by almost10%, making it a very powerful buff when combined with the talisman that players can get fromthe remembrance of the dancing lion.
The piece increases theStrength and Dexterityof the player by4 each, but itreduces the restorative effectsof the flask of sacred tears and has0 Focus.
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The main function of the Divine Beast Head is, of course, as headgear. It can be worn by the tarnished, which certainly adds bling to your character.It looks absolutely ridiculousdue to its size, but it can be used to get some extra lore and a few goodies. Here’s what you need to do:
If players visit Hornsent Grandam before beating the Divine Beast, she will have a few choice words for them. There is a Divine Beast Head sitting on a table to the Grandam’s left, hinting at a connection between the Beast and the Grandam.
Rewards for Talking to Hornsent Grandam in Shadow of the Erdtree
If the player isn’t wearing the right gear, Hornsent Grandam will only make grunting noises. However, when the player tries to talk to her with the Divine Beast Head equipped, she will talk to the player for a little bit and give the player some rewards.
The first time, players will be givenWatchful Spirit, a new incantationthat needs28 FAIto use and consumes12 FPper cast. She also gives the player some stew if you visit her after reloading the area.
