Elden Ring’s Lands Between is home to a myriad of strange and dangerous creatures, but nothing can prepare players for the massive hippopotamuses in the Realm of Shadow. These colossal beasts are typically found near small water bodies, and killing them drops the coveted Scadutree Fragments.
Scadutree Fragments are crucial items in the expansion that enhance your character’s strength. There are a total of 50 Scadutree Fragments to find in Shadow of the Erdtree, and six of them are dropped by these massive hippos. There are four standard hippopotamuses and one Golden Hippopotamus main boss in the expansion, and here are their corresponding locations.
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Standard Hippopotamus In Charo’s Hidden Grave
You can find a hippopotamus west of Charo’s Hidden Grave Site of Grace. The hippopotamus can be found patrolling the water body and, luckily, there aren’t other enemies nearby, allowing you to safely focus on the beast. Defeating this hippopotamus drops one Scadutree Fragment.
You can reach Charo’s Hidden Grave by first progressing through the Dragon Pit and defeating the Ancient Dragon Man. Exiting the Dragon Pit, you’ll need to ride south of the Jagged Peak to discover the Grand Altar of Dragon Communion, and ride west across the fallen, colossal dragon to reach Charo’s Hidden Grave.
Golden Hippopotamus Boss In Shadow Keep
There’s only one Golden Hippopotamus in Shadow of the Erdtree, and it’s the first enemy guarding your entry into the Shadow Keep. Unlike the standard variants of hippopotamuses, the Golden Hippopotamus is larger and possess Crucible powers. Defeating the Golden Hippopotamus rewards you with two Scadutree Fragments and the Aspect of the Crucible: Thorns .
To reach the Shadow Keep, you must clear Castle Ensis or discover a spirit spring skip that takes you to Scadu Altus. Begin your journey from the Highway Cross Site of Grace and ride north until you reach the Shadow Keep main entrance proper. Mount the elevator to discover the Shadow Keep Main Gate Site of Grace and traverse the fog wall to challenge the beast.
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Two Standard Hippopotamus Near Recluses’ River
You can find two more standard hippopotamuses near the Recluses’ River Downstream Site of Grace. Both of these hippopotamuses can be found patrolling the large water body at the base of the waterfall. Defeating both hippopotamuses rewards you with one Scadutree Fragment each.
To find the two hippopotamuses, you must progress through the Shadow Keep and discover the hidden ladder leading you to the Castle Watering Hole Site of Grace. From there, ride south along the river until you discover the Recluses’ River Downstream Site of Grace, and then carefully make your way down to the bottom of the waterfall using the tombstones jutting out of the hill. Once you’re at the bottom, ride southeast to find the two hippopotamuses patrolling the water body. You can sneak up on one of the hippopotamuses to single it out and avoid fighting both of them at once.
Standard Hippopotamus In Ancient Ruins Of Rauh
The final hippopotamus can be found northwest of the Viaduct Minor Tower Site of Grace in the Ancient Ruins of Rauh. The hippo can be found near a small water body and when defeated, it drops a Scadutree Fragment.
You can arrive at the Viaduct Minor Tower Site of Grace by progressing through the Shadow Keep and discovering the West Rampart Site of Grace. Ride west from Grace and over the long bridge until you find the elevator that takes you to the Viaduct Minor Tower Site of Grace. Reaching the Ancient Ruins of Rauh does not require defeating Messmer the Impaler , but he is a mandatory boss that must be defeated to progress the story.
Released
June 21, 2024
Developer(s)
FromSoftware
Multiplayer
Online Co-Op , Online Multiplayer
ESRB
M For Mature 17+ Due To Blood and Gore, Language, Suggestive Themes, Violence
Soon after leaving the Nord Mines, players will return to the Grand Trad, waiting for the royal funeral. After the story cutscenes, the party will have to explore the Regalith Grand Cathedral Dungeon, the first main dungeon, which is quite long. After defeating the first Mausoleum boss, the party will be forced to retreat and return later.
On the second visit, players will come across locked gates on both sides shortly after they enter. Even after fully exploring the dungeon, these gates do not seem to budge, which might frustrate some players. For players confused, this guide offers information on how to open the Mausoleum locked gates in Metaphor ReFantazio.
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Players will be disappointed to hear that there is no possible way to open those locked gates when exploring the dungeon the first time around. Defeat the major bosses in this dungeon and proceed through the story until you reach the second town, Martira. After completing a few bounties in July, you can talk to the Recruiter Dispatcher, who will mention a noble in Sunlemo Street. This noble requests that you retrieve an item from the Regalith Grand Cathedral Dungeon. This marks your second visit to the Mausoleum.
At the dungeon’s entrance, you can also grab the Skullduggery
quest from the Nervous Soldier
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Upon entering the dungeon, you will find the straight path ahead blocked by soldiers telling you that the Cathedral is undergoing repairs. You will also notice that the previously locked gates are now open, allowing you to loot the items and proceed left to where the new area begins for the quest that you took. The closest items you can pick up are Holy Ossuary and Rusted Accessory. Don’t worry about another locked gate on your right; you can explore and circle around to reach that part of the dungeon.
Introduction of Kick Currency could attract new viewers and incentivize existing ones, potentially challenging Twitch.
Kick is allegedly working on a program that could pay viewers for watching streams. The news comes courtesy of a major streamer on the platform.
Amid Twitch still not being profitable, other streaming platforms are trying to take the platform’s place as the biggest streaming service. While Twitch is still extremely popular, some streamers have branched out to services like Kick and YouTube. Some streamers depart Twitch due to being banned, while others have received lucrative contract deals for leaving their usual streaming services. In any case, it seems Kick isn’t done yet trying to make its service the most appealing for streamers and viewers alike.
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According to Adin Ross, Kick is working on a new currency that will be given to viewers who spend time watching streams. During a stream, Ross said that the Kick Currency will work similar to Twitch’s Bits, but viewers will be able to benefit, not just who they’re viewing. It’s an interesting difference, since users have to spend money to get Bits on Twitch, and they’re used to further boost streamers, not the other way around. Ross notes that he would be able to “give a Kick” that users could then “cash out.” However, he goes on to note that “not everyone” will be paid to watch, so it’s not clear what would net a viewer this currency.
Kick’s New Currency
While this sounds promising in theory, a lot of questions remain unanswered about it at this time. For example, there’s no information on how much the Kick Currency would be worth, how often a viewer could earn it, what the threshold would be to cash out, and so on. Aside from encouraging viewers to tune into channels, though, it could also help Kick to complete with things like Twitch Drops, which can reward viewers with in-game items for watching for a set amount of time.
Kick continues to seek out content creators for its platform, but it remains to be seen if Twitch will lose its top spot as a streaming service. Google is also continuing to host major content creators on its own service while also trying to compete with the likes of TikTok with YouTube’s Shorts vertical video content. It will be interesting to see if Kick Currency draws more viewers to watch streams on its service. For those who already watch their favorite streamers on Kick, it’s something that will likely keep them tuning in once it’s implemented, which is good for the streamers there. Whether it’s enough to draw viewers in who don’t usually use Kick, however, remains to be seen.
Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero has a seemingly endless amount of content to pour through, and it can certainly become intimidating to new players. Developers recognized this concern, and have included a dedicated feature to make up for this. Dragon Wishes not only make use of the series’ namesake but are a core feature of progression in Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero.
It would almost be strange if Dragon Ball‘s iconic MacGuffins didn’t find their way into Sparking Zero. Likewise, it’s certainly natural for their wish-granting abilities to lend any number of rewards. Dragon Wishes have a surprising amount of detail to unpack, and understanding the differences will help players get ahead in their journey to become the world’s strongest.
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Dragon Wishes Are a Limited Resource with Massive Potential
Dragon Wishes come in three different varieties, and this is perhaps the most important detail to delve into. After all, each host of the Dragon Wishes provides different rewards and demands different requirements. Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero is not an easy game to complete, and though Dragon Wishes can take time to obtain as well, they’re more than worth the wait.
While Shenron is undoubtedly the most iconic of the Eternal Dragons, he’s not the only one to be featured in the game. Shenron is flanked by Porunga and Super Shenron, with each of them serving a different purpose. The three dragons do share a few wishes, but players should still think carefully each time they collect the Dragon Balls.
Shenron, Porunga, and Super Shenron Dragon Wishes in Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero
For starters, it’s important to recognize the general Dragon Wishes that are shared among Shenron, Porunga, and Super Shenron. Although they may all grant a certain wish, the extent of the reward may vary wildly. As a rule of thumb, Super Shenron represents the maximum reward that players can obtain, though this naturally makes him the most difficult to reach.
Dragon Wishes shared by Shenron, Porunga, and Super Shenron:
I want more Zeni (Rewards players with a varying amount of in-game currency to spend in shops)
I want you to raise my Player Level (Rewards players with a sizable amount of experience)
I want more titles (Rewards players with cosmetic titles to use on their Player Cards)
Dragon Wishes available only to Shenron and Super Shenron:
I want new outfits (Rewards players with unique outfits exclusive to each dragon)
Dragon wishes available only to Porunga and Super Shenron:
I want ability items (Rewards players with a small selection of ability items to use in combat)
Increasing one’s Player Level is a universally positive wish, while the others mostly help to obtain exclusive cosmetics. Still, “I want more Zeni” perfectly illustrates the difference in rarity. Shenron offers 300,000 Zeni, Porunga only offers 120,000 Zeni, while Super Shenron rewards the player with a whopping 1,000,000 Zeni. However, this is only the tip of the iceberg, as exclusive wishes are by far the most enticing rewards in Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero.
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True to lore, Shenron might be considered the least powerful of the wish-granting dragons. Shenron’s unique wish, “I want to complete an Episode Battle,” rewards players with a Dragon Orb. Dragon Orbs can be spent to more easily beat a battle in the game’s story mode, but many players may not necessarily need to skip even Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero‘s most difficult battles.
Eagle-eyed fans may have noticed that Porunga’s Wishes are actually somewhat less potent than Shenron’s best wishes. This is meant to offset Porunga’s unique feature, which is the ability to grant three wishes at once. This is a straightforward mechanic, and it is more than rewarding enough for players who manage to track down Porunga’s Dragon Balls.
Players may have a hard time tracking him down, but Super Shenron’s Wishes are more than worth the effort. Aside from being the most potent in general, his exclusive wish is even more exciting. Super Shenron provides a wish called “I want more characters,” in which players can obtain either Goku Black or Fused Zamasu. This is not only a fun reference to Dragon Ball Super‘s Goku Black Arc but also one of the few ways to unlock these immensely powerful fighters.
Where to Find the Dragon Balls in Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero
Shenron, Porunga, and Super Shenron are all accessed through a different set of Dragon Balls. Just as their wishes are different, the requirements to obtain these Dragon Balls vary as well. Players who purchased the Digital Deluxe Edition will receive Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero‘s Season Pass, as well as one free Shenron Summon. Meanwhile, players who purchased the Digital Ultimate Edition will receive both the Shenron Summon and a free Super Shenron Summon.
Past that point, players will need to work hard if they want to collect any given set of Dragon Balls. Dragon Balls will occasionally be obtained as rewards for completing battles, but these drop rates are hardly reliable. Thankfully, players who had early access to Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero have already managed to map out most of the best ways to meet this challenge.
Shenron will likely be the first Dragon Wishes players can access, as his Dragon Balls can be easily obtained by completing missions through Whis’ Stamp Book and Zen-Oh’s Orders. Porunga isn’t so easy, as battles seem to be the only way to unlock his set of Dragon Balls. That said, grinding through offline tournaments does help to fast-track this process. Super Shenron’s Super Dragon Balls can be obtained by completing a full playthrough of Goku’s Episode Battles, ironically making them the most reliable to obtain.
It’s important to remember that Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero will receive DLC, and is therefore still an ongoing game. It’s more likely than not that more ways to obtain Dragon Balls will be released or discovered in the near future. Until then, players should continue to weigh their options and ensure they’re getting the best use out of the game’s best road for player progression.
Released
October 11, 2024
Publisher(s)
Namco Bandai
Multiplayer
Online Multiplayer
Engine
proprietary engine
ESRB
T For Teen Due To Mild Language, Mild Suggestive Themes, Violence
Messmer the Impaler
