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How summoning works in Elden Ring explained

The online component of Elden Ring is a bit tricky. If you've played any Soulsborne games before you may know what to expect already - while there is a bigger focus on multiplayer, it remains a tad enigmatic still.

There are multiple items to use, and you can access them easily from the pause menu - multiplayer.

The main Elden Ring summoning items list can be found below:

• Furlcalling Finger Remedy: This allows you to see summon signs in the world - you can then interact with said summon sign and invite a player, either to join forces or battle against you
• Finger Severer: Used to remove a summoned player from your session
• Tarnished's Furled Finger: Leaves a gold summon sign to play co-op multiplayer - other players will be able to invite you to their session by interacting with this sign on their end
• Duelist's Furled Finger: Works as the Tarnished's Furled Finger, but it's meant for competitive multiplayer - it leaves a red summon sign
• Bloody Finger: Used to invade another player's session
• Blue Cipher Ring: Puts you in a waiting state - if another player asks for help, you'll be summoned as a hunter to help during invasions
• White Cipher Ring: Does the opposite of the Blue Cipher Ring, allowing you to send a request so any available players can help you during invasions

It seems complicated, but honestly, you only need to worry about a couple of them if you're solely interested in regular multiplayer. One thing to note during summons is that there is always a certain purpose for your visits, and once that is fulfilled, you'll be back on your game. You're free to return afterwards, but that means using another item.

During regular co-op, the multiplayer session will end if you die in battle or if you defeat the boss in that area. During invasions and competitive play, as expected, it's a defeat or be defeated type of scenario.

But if your sole interest is to play Elden Ring with friends, you can jump to our next section for an easy explainer.