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Elden Ring Wiki Guide: Walkthrough, Multiplayer, Bosses, Secrets, Riding, Skills and more for Elden Ring! The latest From Software RPG in collaboration with George. R.R. Martin!

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Nightreign Standalone Co-op Spin-off is announced!

Nightreign: What We Learned from Network Test

Observations From Nightreign Network Test

Nightfarers (Classes) Analysis

Nightfarer (Classes) DEEP DIVE

Read: Bandai Namco Unveils Elden Ring Nightreign

Shadow Lands Walkthrough

Shadow of the Erdtree Map

New DLC Builds

General Information

About Elden Ring ♦ About Neightreign ♦ Patch Notes ♦ DLC ♦ Shadow of the Erdtree ♦ Controls ♦ Combat ♦ Mount ♦ Secrets ♦ Elden Ring Tarnished Edition

Character Information

Classes ♦ Keepsakes ♦ Stats ♦ Status Effects ♦ Buffs & Debuffs ♦ Spirit Steed ♦ Build Calculator ♦ Builds

Equipment & Magic

Weapons ♦ Damage Types ♦ Magic Spells ♦ Spirits ♦ Talismans ♦ Upgrades ♦ Ashes of War ♦ Shields ♦ Armor ♦ Items

Online Information

Online & Multiplayer Guide ♦ PvP ♦ Covenants ♦ Player Trade

World Information

Locations ♦ Elden Ring Map ♦ Shadow of the Erdtree Map ♦ Maps ♦ Sites of Grace ♦ Covenants ♦ NPCs ♦ Creatures & Enemies ♦ Legacy Dungeons ♦ Bosses

Guides & Walkthroughs

Walkthrough ♦ Game Progress Route ♦ Shadow Lands Game Progress Route ♦ Shadow of the Erdtree Walkthrough ♦ Side Quests ♦ Endings Guide ♦ Secrets ♦ New Game Plus ♦ New Player Help

Tools & Calculators

Summon Range Calculator ♦ Character Planner (Build Calculator) ♦ Weapon AR Calculator ♦ Armor Optimizer

Media & Community

Elden Ring Forums ♦ Media & Art

Shadow of the Erdtree Review

DLC Beginner Guide

Elden Ring Review

Elden Ring Getting Started Guide

When did Elden Ring Release?

Elden Ring was released for all platforms on February 25th of 2022. The original release date of January 21st was announced during the Summer Game Fest 2021, and the delay was revealed via Twitter on October 18th 2021

Is there Elden Ring DLC?

Shadow of the Erdtree is the only DLC and expansion for Elden Ring. Announced via twitter by the official Elden Ring account, it was launched on June 21st 2024 and added a large amount of content.

What Platforms is Elden Ring On?

Elden Ring is available for PS4, Xbox One, PC. Elden Ring is available for Playstation 5 and Xbox One X as a FREE upgrade.

How long have they been Working on Elden Ring?

The game was in production since early 2017 soon after a the DLC, Ringed City, for Dark Souls 3 was released. Both Elden Ring and Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice were being developed simulnateiously by assigned co directors to the games. Since then, the game's release has been delayed a few times, but the first reveal Ttrailer was shown during E3 2019 without an official release date. It was then set to release in around November of 2020, but was agains delayed. After a few more delays it was finally released for all platforms on February 25th of 2022. The original release date of January 21st was announced during the Summer Game Fest 2021, and the delay was revealed via Twitter on October 18th 2021.

Elden Ring System Requirements

Minimum Requirements

• CPU: Intel Core i5-8400 / AMD FX-Ryzen 3 3300X
• RAM: 12 GB
• OS: Windows 10
• VIDEO CARD: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 3GB / AMD Radeon RX 580 4GB
• Directx: Directx 12 (Feature Level 12.0)
• Storage: 60GB
• Sound Card: Windows-Compatible Audio Device

Recommended Requirements

• CPU: Intel Core i7-8700K / AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
• RAM: 16 GB
• OS: Windows 11/10
• VIDEO CARD: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070 8GB / AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 8GB
• Directx: Directx 12 (Feature Level 12.0)
• Storage: 60GB
• Sound Card: Windows-Compatible Audio Device

Latest Elden Ring News

• NEW!!! Nightreign Standalone Co-op Spin-off is announced!
• Elden Ring DLC updates to SteamDatabase: Players speculate a DLC release data announcement soon
• Rumors of an Elden Ring Mobile Game via Tencent have appeared online, following a report by Reuters.
• See Patch Notes for the Latest Patch

Pre-Release:

10th February 2022: Classes Revealed, Character Creation, New Gameplay, Game's HUB, Location and NPCs

• All Classes and their Stats were revealed
• All starting Keepsakes, which act like Gifts of Dark Souls revealed.
• An entirely new map was revealed
• The game’s hub and many NPCs were revealed
• New Locations were revealed.

4th November 2021: Public Gameplay Revealed, Preorders Opened and Collector's Edition Annouced

• Gameplay shows off Stats and Crafting
• Gameplay shows off the Maps
• The Valkyrie Boss has been named
• The Stormveil Castle Boss is named
• Melina is introduced
• Lots of Armor and Weapons are shown

19th October 2021: Game DELAYED, Closed Network Test announced

• Closed Network Test is by invitation only
• Closed Network Test will only be on Consoles
• Players must apply via eldenring.bn-ent.net/en/

28 August 2021: Interviews and Gameplay demo confirm MANY mechanics, details on Crafting, PvP and Online, Legacy Dungeons, and a lot more.

• Character Customization
• Attributes (Stats)
• Skills
• Spirit Summons (Buddies)
• Weapons Categories (Twinblades spotted!)
• Armor Sets
• Magic Types (Pyro, Sorc & more)
• Combat Changes
• Jumping Attacks (Bows & Magic too!)
• Stances (posture / guard system)
• Stamina only for Combat
• Stealth (Sleep Arrows!)
• NPCs Met & Roles in Story
• New Waifu (Melina)
• Pot Boy / Pot People
• Spirit Steed (Mount) Mechanics
• Mounted Combat
• Crafting: Gathering Resources
• Stam Recovery via Dried Meat
• Map Revealed
• Map Functions, Setting Markers, Overview
• Labyrinth spotted! Chalice Dungeons?
• Dungeons & Legacy Dungeons
• Return of Illusory Walls
• Jump to Explore Rooftops of Dungeons
• Multiplayer & Online
• Asynch Features & "Group" Passwords
• Co-op possibilities
• PvP ONLY For COOP
• Confirmed Gestures

12 June 2021: Interviews with Hidetaka Miyazaki confirm pvp, npc summons, crafting, over 100 Skills (weapon arts) and a lot more.

10 June 2021: Announcement Trailer, Gameplay and Release date announced during Games Fest on June 10th 2021. Horseback riding, horseback combat and Multiplayer confirmed!

May / June 2021: Several journalists and known leakers claim the game will be shown one June 10th at the Summer Games Fest on June 10th 2021

March 3rd 2021: Leaked Elden Ring Trailer shows Gameplay

Gameplay reveals via a leak of an internal Bandai Namco trailer have shown several aspects of the game, such as:

• Confirmed Jump mechanic
• Confirmed Stealth Mechanic
• Confirmed Mounted Combat
• Weapon Categories: Swords, Spears / Polearms, Flails
• Magic: Magic Spear and Homing Soul Arrow
• Rolling / iframes

For a gameplay analysis see this video.

January 2021: Elden Ring unused Concept Art revealed by artist.

Elden Ring Gameplay

The Elden Ring Wiki covers Elden Ring, developed by FromSoftware and BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc, is a fantasy action-RPG adventure set within a world created by Hidetaka Miyazaki -creator of the influential DARK SOULS video game series, and George R R Martin - author of The New York Times best-selling fantasy series, A Song of Ice and Fire. Danger and discovery lurk around every corner in FromSoftware's largest game to-date.

Hidetaka Miyazaki, President and Game Director of FromSoftware Inc known for directing critically-acclaimed games in beloved franchises including Armored Core, Dark Souls, Bloodborne and Sekiro Shadows Die Twice.

George R R Martin is the On the New York Times bestselling author of many novels, including the acclaimed series A Song of Ice and One - A Game of Thrones, A Clash of Kings, A Storm of Swords, A Feast For Crows, and A Dance with Dragons. As a writer-producer, he has worked on The Twilight Zone, Beauty and the Beast, and various feature films and pilots that were never made.

Elden Ring Reveal

• Elden Ring has been in production since the end of the Dark Souls III DLC. This is in contrast to Sekiro, that begun production in 2015 after Bloodborne.
• Elden Ring will release on PC, Xbox One and Playstation 4
• Bandai Namco is publishing and has registered the Elden Ring IP
• Elden Ring Release Date – From our observations The release window for this game is unlikely to match FromSoftware’s traditional March-April, and is more likely to fall into Dark Souls’ September-October release.
• “Elden Ring is a third-person action RPG with a fantasy setting… gameplay is not so far from Dark Souls… Elden Ring belongs to the same genre.”
• Plethora of weapons, magic and builds, and a focus on RPG elements. FromSoftware expects equipment variety to be larger than Souls in this regard.
• No main fixed protagonist, players create the characteristics and personality of their character. This leads us to believe Character Creation is a given.
• The World of Elden Ring is vast and interconnected. No longer a continuity of “levels”, players see vast landscapes in between the “dungeon-esque” areas.
• The larger world scale allows for freedom, promotes exploration, and introduces new and exciting mechanics, such as Horse Riding and Mounted Combat.
• Elden Ring is a “natural evolution of Dark Souls.” New mechanics needed by this larger world. Expect FromSoftware’s trademark challenging boss battles.
• Towns won’t be full of villagers, merchants and the like. They will be ruins, dungeons and exploration hubs. As Souls there is no vast population of NPCs.
• The NPCs the player finds are expected to be the most compelling yet in the studio’s work, thanks to Martin’s involvement in the Mythos. George R. R. Martin has written the world’s mythos and Hidetaka Miyazaki has written the game story.
• Story will be revealed through “fragments of environmental storytelling” as in previous Souls games.
• Mythos and the present moment of the player are connected and exploration will lead players to understand why things are as they are.
• There is no information at time of writing about multiplayer/online/invasions.

A NEW FANTASY WORLD

Journey through the Lands Between, a new fantasy world created by Hidetaka Miyazaki, creator of the infl uential DARK SOULS video game series, and George R. R. Martin, author of The New York Times best-selling fantasy series, A Song of Ice and Fire. Unravel the mysteries of the Elden Ring’s power. Encounter adversaries with profound backgrounds, characters with their own unique motivations for helping or hindering your progress, and fearsome creatures.

WORLD EXPLORATION IN THE LANDS BETWEEN

ELDEN RING features vast fantastical landscapes and shadowy, complex dungeons that are connected seamlessly. Traverse the breathtaking world on foot or on horseback, alone or online with other players, and fully immerse yourself in the grassy plains, suffocating swamps, spiraling mountains, foreboding castles and other sites of grandeur on a scale never seen before in a FromSoftware title.

GENRE-DEFINING GAMEPLAY

Create your character in FromSoftware’s refi ned action-RPG and define your playstyle by experimenting with a wide variety of weapons, magical abilities, and skills found throughout the world. Charge into battle, pick off enemies one-by-one using stealth, or even call upon allies for aid. Many options are at your disposal as you decide how to approach exploration and combat. A free upgrade to the PlayStation 5 version will be available for players who purchase ELDEN RING on PlayStation 4, and SmartDelivery will be supported for Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S.

Elden Ring Wiki
PUBLISHER	BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc.
DEVELOPER	FromSoftware Inc.
PLAYERS	1 to 4 (from official FromSoftware site)
GENRE	Action RPG
PLATFORMS	PLAYSTATION®4, XBOX ONE, PCFREE UPGRADE: PLAYSTATION®5, XBOX SERIES X|S
RATING	RP – Rating Pending
LOCALIZATION VOICE OVER	English
SUBTITLE	English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Polish, Russian, Neutral Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Japanese, Thai, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Korean

Everything We Know About Elden Ring: Pre & Post Launch Content

Elden Ring Nightreign

What is Elden Ring Nightreign?

Nightreign for Elden Ring is FromSoftware and Bandai Namco''s new stand-alone ARPG that highlights not only a Single-player mode but also a co-op experience of up to three players. It is a game set within the universe or setting of Elden Ring that (might we say) features a "condensed" area of Limgrave where players will get to explore familiar areas and some new biomes. According to the official JP website of Nightreign, as translated:

"Nightreign is an action game in which you take on overwhelming situations together with other players. In this title, which retains some of the enemies, weapons, and other elements of "ELDEN RING" but has been reconstructed with a completely different game design, players will control characters with different personalities and take on new threats."

Nightreign Network Test Announced!

The Nightreign network test is a preliminary verification test in which the selected testers play a portion of the game prior to the full game launch. Various technical verifications of online systems will be examined by conducting large-scale network load tests.

• Registration: Starts January 10th, 2025.
• Network Test Start: February 2025, specific date yet to be confirmed.
• Available on: PS5/Xbox Series
• Playable Heroes: Yet to be confirmed if all the 8 heroes of the roster will be playable. It is highly likely that players will be able to play the four confirmed Heroes. (Wylder, Guardian, Duchess, and Recluse)

Elden Ring NIGHTREIGN Announced

A new standalone multiplayer co-op action survival game set in the ELDEN RING universe is on the horizon, inviting players to unite against the formidable Nightlord. This exciting title will immerse players in cooperative PVE battles within a brutal and relentless environment. Whether joining forces in teams of three or venturing out alone, players will need to endure a challenging three-day-and-night cycle, making quick choices about combat and exploration on a dynamic map. Their ultimate goal? To gather enough strength to confront and conquer fearsome bosses that await at the end of each day.

OFFICIAL NIGHTREIGN GAME DESCRIPTION ACCORDING TO BANDAI NAMCO

"Players take on the night together in an all-new experience from the team at FromSoftware. ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN will be a multiplayer-focused return to Roundtable Hold, set in a universe parallel to the events of ELDEN RING. Players must choose from eight unique characters, each with their own unique abilities and powerful Ultimates. Their journeys take them to Limveld, an ever-changing map, where they will have to make split-second decisions when it comes to combat and exploration in the face of a night cycle that shrinks the map with the coming Night’s Tide. At the end of each night, players will face a powerful boss and, if victorious, awaken to bigger challenges.

Each session will culminate in the third night when they must face off against the chosen Nightlord. Individuals can fight the night alone, but strength will come in numbers. Nightfarers must learn to cooperate to take down these challenges, combining their unique abilities together for an unparalleled experience in the ELDEN RING universe. All is not lost for those who fall in defeat. Unsuccessful runs will grant players relics to allow them to customize and upgrade their characters tailored to their personal play styles."

"ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN is unlike any experience created before by FromSoftware, Inc. In this condensed action RPG, players will never experience the same journey twice as enemies, rewards, and Limveld itself are ever-shifting and evolving each session. Defeating greater enemies and venturing into the more dangerous parts of the map will uncover more powerful weapons and greater Rune rewards. Find Sites of Grace to give each hero a chance to level up and gain crucial power.

With each session-based adventure being akin to playing through an open-air dungeon, every journey provides an opportunity to grow lasting stat bonuses. Successful runs against the night bring players ever closer to defeating the Nightlord and unraveling the story behind each Nightfarer in this parallel world." - BANDAI NAMCO

Nightreign Elden Ring
Network Test	February 2025
Release Date	May 30, 2025
Platforms	Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows PC, PlayStation®5, and PlayStation®4
Developer/s	FromSoftware, Inc.
Publisher/s	BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc.
Genre	ARPG (Action Role-playing)
Game Mode/s	Single-player, Multiplayer Co-op

When is the Release Date of Nightreign?

Elden Ring's Nightreign was announced during the Game Awards 2024 and will be released in 2025 for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows PC, PlayStation®5, and PlayStation®4.

Nightreign Elden Ring PC System Requirements

Recommended Requirements

• Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
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• Memory: ???
• Graphics: ???
• DirectX: Version 12
• Network: Broadband Internet connection
• Storage: ???
• Sound Card: Windows Compatible Audio Device

Minimum Requirements

• Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
• OS: Windows® 10, Windows® 11, 64bit
• Processor: ???
• Memory: ???
• Graphics: ???
• DirectX: Version 12
• Network: Broadband Internet connection
• Storage: ???
• Sound Card: Windows Compatible Audio Device

Elden Ring Nightreign Development Insights from a recent Interview

In a recent interview, game director Junya Ishizaki shared key insights into the development of Elden Ring Nightreign. The game draws from the lore and setting of Elden Ring, offering a unique spin-off that takes place in a parallel world, diverging after the Fracture War. The game introduces new gameplay elements, including a 3-day cycle, 3-player co-op, and an emphasis on challenge without an easy mode.

Key gameplay mechanics revealed in the interview include "Relics" for character progression, a randomized map with dynamic changes, and a focus on cooperative play with no PvPvE or battle royale modes. While bosses may become stronger after being defeated, small enemies won’t respawn, and players will face a dynamic world with different weapons, items, and bosses each time. The game also introduces a new currency, "Marks," which can be used to obtain powerful Relics, which are items that permanently enhance character abilities, as well as cosmetic items like gestures and skins.

The development team prioritized a balanced, condensed RPG experience, where players can explore character backstories and enjoy a multiplayer dynamic that offers fresh challenges. Junya Ishizaki also emphasized the decision to focus on 3-player co-op, ensuring a rewarding experience that deviates from traditional multiplayer RPGs. Nightreign is also being developed as a standalone, one-time purchase game, with FromSoftware confident that its fun and rewarding gameplay will resonate with players, regardless of the current trends in live-service games.

Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree

Shadow of the Erdtree DLC Trailer Breakdown

Shadow of the Erdtree DLC Trailer!

What to Expect in Shadow of the Erdtree?

The Land of Shadow. A place obscured by the Erdtree. Where the goddess Marika first set foot.

A land purged in an unsung battle. Set ablaze by Messmer’s flame.

It was to this land that Miquella departed. Divesting himself of his flesh, his strength, his lineage. Of all things Golden.

And now Miquella awaits the return of his promised Lord.

New Story

Guided by Empyrean Miquella, players are beckoned to the Land of Shadow, a place obscured by the Erdtree where the goddess Marika first set foot. In these strange new lands, players discover the dark secrets of the world as they meet others who follow in Miquella’s footsteps with ulterior motives.

New Location

Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree takes players beyond the Lands Between to explore the Land of Shadow, a completely new world from Elden Ring. Players can seamlessly travel back and forth between its vast maps interspersed with diverse situations and meticulous dungeons where menacing enemies roam.

New Content

Shadow of the Erdtree adds new Weapons, equipment, weapon skills and Magic not found in the base game ELDEN RING, along with new Enemies, Boss encounters and plotlines to further increase players' RPG freedom. Take on these threats with the new powers you can acquire.

Shadow of the Erdtree Speculations

The Erdtree featured in the cover art is bleeding Gold, which may also mean that this is a post-destruction story that happens after the Endings of the game. Zooming into the image seems to show ashes coming down from the tree branches, so it may both be a post-burning scenario, or a pre-breaking scenario when the Golden Order was first corrupted. The bleeding Erdtree seems to be strangled by another twisted tree - some speculated that this twisted tree is an extension of Godwyn's roots. The sky above the two trees is sunless - has an eclipse befallen the Lands Between?

We can also see ethereal structures on the field - could these be the ghostly tombs of the Haligtree soldiers who sacrificed themselves in a flash to guide Miquella's return?

According to Hidetaka Miyazaki in interview with several media outlets, the new DLC will be have the following content:

• A new area larger than Limgrave
• New Legacy Dungeons
• More than 10 new Boss fights to grit your teeth against
• New Weapons, Equipment and Armor
• As much as eight new Weapons categories added to the base game
• New Ashes of War
• New Locations

Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree
Release Date	June 21, 2024
Announcement Date	February 28, 2023
Platforms	Playstation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
Developers	FromSoftware Inc.
Publishers	BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc.

Shadow of the Erdtree PC Requirements

Recommended Requirements

• Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
• OS: Windows® 10, Windows® 11, 64bit
• Processor: INTEL CORE I7-8700K or AMD RYZEN 5 3600X
• Memory: 16 GB RAM
• Graphics: NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 1070 8 GB or AMD RADEON RX VEGA 56 8 GB
• DirectX: Version 12
• Network: Broadband Internet connection
• Storage: 60 GB available space
• Sound Card: Windows Compatible Audio Device

Minimum Requirements

• Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
• OS: Windows® 10, Windows® 11, 64bit
• Processor: INTEL CORE I5-8400 or AMD RYZEN 3 3300X
• Memory: 12 GB RAM
• Graphics: NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 1060 3 GB or AMD RADEON RX 580 4 GB
• DirectX: Version 12
• Network: Broadband Internet connection
• Storage: 60 GB available space
• Sound Card: Windows Compatible Audio Device

Latest News and Information About the Shadow of the Erdtree

Exciting news just arrived for Elden Ring fans: the latest updates for the upcoming DLC, Shadow of the Erdtree, have been released, confirming much of the previously speculative information. The new details are thrilling, suggesting that the DLC is shaping up to be incredibly promising. Feedback from creators who have experienced it so far has been overwhelmingly positive. They were genuinely impressed, with many stating that Shadow of the Erdtree has the potential to be one of the greatest DLCs in gaming history. Given the initial reactions, it wouldn't be surprising if this prediction holds true.

Brand New Weapons, Talismans, Ashes of War in Shadow of the Erdtree

The Shadow of the Erdtree DLC brings an exciting array of new weapon types, Ashes of War, and spells to Elden Ring. Recent trailers and interviews have confirmed that players will have access to several new weapon categories, including Great Katanas, Beast Claws, Martial Arts Weapons (also known as Hand-to-Hand weapons), Thrusting Shields, Perfume Bottles, Light Greatswords, Reverse-Hand Swords, and various throwing weapons.

Many of these new weapons have already been showcased. One example would be the Light Greatsword line, which has also caught my attention with its graceful movements and dynamic animations, especially in instance mode.

It's worth noting that the DLC will introduce an impressive 100 new weapons, opening up a plethora of build possibilities and diversity. Beyond weapons, there will also be new Ashes of War, spells, regular weapons with unique abilities, and Talismans to experiment with.

The anticipation for Shadow of the Erdtree is building, and with such a wealth of new content, there will be a huge ton of value in terms of replayability.

Build Capabilities Will Be Retained in Shadow of the Erdtree

The next confirmed detail about Shadow of the Erdtree is that there will be no character nerfs or gimping. In the past, players were concerned that their builds might become ineffective in the new DLC area. However, We are happy to confirm that this will not be the case.

Players will be able to use any builds they want to tackle the DLC content. While results will vary depending on the specific builds used, status effects and stance damage builds will continue to be highly effective. Elden Ring maintains its core identity by providing players with immense freedom, allowing them to fully express their playstyles through their builds.

Challenges in Shadow of the Erdtree

Of course, the next question is about the overall difficulty of the latest DLC. Content creators who have tested it confirm that Shadow of the Erdtree will be more challenging than the base game, and I agree based on my own experience. Looking at previous DLC expansions in old FromSoftware titles, it's clear that FromSoftware tends to increase the difficulty with tougher enemies and bosses. For Shadow of the Erdtree, we’ve confirmed there will be 10 major bosses. FromSoftware's meticulous attention to detail suggests these encounters will be more engaging and challenging than the base game's bosses.

There's a concern that players might find the content too easy, especially with optimized status effect builds. However, the Shadow Realm Blessing, as we discussed earlier, will help mitigate this. The blessing not only enhances damage and provides damage reduction but its unique mechanics are designed to ensure a balanced and challenging experience. We trust that FromSoftware has carefully considered these factors and has implemented systems to promote balance and maintain the intended difficulty. The developers are known for their meticulous attention to detail and commitment to creating engaging, challenging content.

With the inclusion of new mechanics and the thoughtful design of the Shadow Realm Blessing, players can expect a well-balanced experience that stays true to the challenging nature of Elden Ring, providing both satisfaction and a sense of accomplishment.

The Creative Design of Shadow of the Erdtree

The overall presentation of Shadow of the Erdtree looks promising in every aspect. From the newly surfaced gameplay footage, it's evident that FromSoftware has meticulously crafted and poured immense effort into this DLC. The intricate design of Legacy dungeons, the abundance of secrets to discover in the overworld, the introduction of new NPCs, and the uncovering of fascinating stories all contribute to a richly immersive experience.

Shadow of the Erdtree is shaping up to be one of the best DLCs in the history of gaming. The community shares this excitement, eagerly anticipating its release and the depth of content it promises to deliver. One more piece of information that we have confirmed is that to access the DLC, players would need to touch the hand of Miquella in Moghwyn Palace. This was a mere speculation in the past and yet, it is now confirmed and players will surely know how to start.

For new dungeons, Belurat is one of the latest additions in the DLC. Belurat is a sizable dungeon, larger than Castle Morne but smaller than a Legacy Dungeon. It offers a lengthy and intricate experience with many optional side paths that I didn't fully explore. The fortress is filled with new enemies, including small and giant scorpions, weak guards that ambush you around corners, and menacing Gravebirds. The variety of enemies and complex layout make it a challenging and engaging dungeon to explore.

Character Progression in Shadow of the Erdtree

Next up is character and level progression in the DLC. Content creators who participated in the preview event were given level 150 characters to tackle the DLC, providing a rough idea of the overall difficulty. For now, let's focus on the confirmed information about the Shadow Realm Blessing and how it can affect our builds. The Shadow Realm Blessing is a special buff that only applies within the DLC area. This buff increases damage by 5% from all sources and provides an 8% overall damage reduction.

While these numbers might change, they are confirmed for now. Interestingly, players can upgrade this buff to gain additional bonuses. This is done by collecting Scadutree Fragments scattered across the map. Similar to how Golden Seeds work, players will need a certain number of Scadutree Fragments to upgrade the Shadow Realm Blessing, which can be done at any Site of Grace. Each upgrade adds 5% more damage and 8% more damage reduction, so fully maxing out this buff could significantly strengthen your character.

However, the maximum number of upgrades for the blessing hasn't been confirmed yet. Additionally, players who use Spirit Ashes can also progress their spirits by offering an item called Revered Spirit Ash, which is scattered across the world. However, the specific bonuses for this item are still unknown.

Shadow of the Erdtree's Length

Speaking of content length and potential replayability, many sources estimate that the DLC offers between 50 to 100 hours of gameplay. Naturally, this will vary depending on each player's build and skill level.

However, for enthusiasts, 150 to 200 hours is a more realistic minimum, especially if you enjoy creating and exploring different builds. There are a lot of things to explore such as more character builds, weapon and item collections, NPC Quest, and more.

Shadow of the Erdtree New Weapon Line Summary

• Great Katanas
• Beast Claws
• Martial Arts Weapons
• Thrusting Shields
• Perfume Bottles
• Light Greatswords
• Reverse-Hand Sword
• Throwing Weapons

Elden Ring Story Overview

Elden Ring The Lands Between

The Lands Between is the world of Elden Ring, and those who live in The Lands Between were blessed by the Elden Ring and the "Erdtree". Those who were blessed by the Elden Ring are characterized by having a golden aura that can be seen in their eyes. However, at some point, some of those who were blessed lost their grace, were exiled, and labeled as the Tarnished. As time passed, for unknown reasons, the Elden Ring was shattered across the lands and its pieces were picked up by many of the 6 demigods, where they inherited different powers and have physically changed and twisted due to being corrupted by the power.

The Lands Between is broken into 6 distinct areas that are overseen by a demigod and feature a central hub that connects all these 6 areas. According to an interview with Miyazaki, players will have total freedom as to the order they want to tackle each area, and it is up to the player how they want to approach it. Apart from that the hub will not be accessible at the beginning of the game, which means you will need to progress the game until you reach the hub area.

According to Hidetaka Miyazaki: "The Lands Between is supposed to invoke this feeling of something that's very mysterious and very ethereal – and we hope that when players play the game, they're going to experience that."

The Tarnished in Elden Ring

In the official reveal trailer that was presented in E3 2021, you'll see a softly spoken, hooded woman saying "The Tarnished, will soon return." The question is, who and what is The Tarnished? Simple, The Tarnished is you, the player, you are one of the Tarnished that have been exiled upon losing their blessing that was given by the Elden Ring and the "Erdtree", a tree that hosts the source and life of The Lands Between. Very much like in previous Souls games, you are the chosen undead or the ashen one. You are then called back to The Lands Between, as well as the other Tarnished after the destruction of the Elden Ring to recover the shards of the Elden Ring, to make them whole once again, and to become the lord of The Lands Between.

According to Hidetaka Miyazaki in an interview: " I feel like one of the main themes of the game is how the player, the Tarnished, approaches or treats this new-found grace and this return to the land that they were once banished from, how they interpret this and the meaning. It's not just the player-character, of course, it's lots of characters in the game, who are all beckoned back and will have their own adventures and motives. We want the player to discover for themselves what that means and how they want to begin their adventure."

Combat in Elden Ring

What is Stealth in Elden Ring?

Stealth mechanics seem that will be present and may be useful in combination with backstab attacks, also the game may feature a night and day mechanic that may affect the stealth mechanic as well. Stealth as many are aware of, will allow the player to crouch, sneak, and hide behind tall grass to be less detected by the enemy. Stealth will play an integral mechanic in combat since you can use it to your advantage to sneak behind an enemy to instantly kill them or at least deal a large amount of damage from using a stealth attack.

Freedom in Character Build

In the trailer that was revealed in E3 2021, we see a lot of unique Skills, magical abilities, and even having a horse leaping up a cliffside, as well as attacking while riding your Mount. These are Skills that you pick up through the player's progression and exploration. There are some cases in that a player can acquire a skill by purchasing it from merchants or learning them from an NPC, but during an interview with Hidetaka Miyazaki that was featured, he stresses that in general, skills are hidden throughout the game's world, and it is the player's responsibility to discover these through exploration.

Elden Ring will have complete freedom when it comes to building up your character, you are basically free to combine your Skills with different weapons and equipment, and you'll learn magic as well. Skills are freely interchangeable between a large variety of weapons as per Hidetaka Miyazaki, and that there are around 100 Skills. With having fewer restrictions, players will have even more variations of Builds that are even richer than previous Souls games.

Elden Ring's Day & Night Cycle

Real-time changes are featured in Elden Ring in the form of the Day and Night cycle, as well as Dynamic Weather. These features also heavily affect gameplay, combat, and the world you are exploring. For example, in cases where you are roaming at night, both players and enemies will change in terms of aggression due to a decrease in visibility, and some unique enemies that only appear at night will come out.

Are there Covenants in Elden Ring?

Traditional Souls Covenants or Factions are not featured in Elden Ring. Elden Ring Covenants are instead player-chosen allegiances or pledges undertaken to specific deities or groups of NPCs. Based on previous titles, players can expect their covenant to affect their gameplay by changing their Online interactions, or by creating new situations where users can collect special items or defeat certain enemies to rank up and obtain special rewards. Rewards are usually Magic, Weapons, and Armor pieces.

New Mechanics in Elden Ring

Elden Ring will have a large scale in terms of the world and exploration, and to go hand-in-hand with this, some new mechanics are introduced such as jumping, yes players can jump now, as well as riding on horseback (Mounts). Hidetaka Miyazaki strongly suggests that you thoroughly search and explore every section of the world to find Skills that are hidden.

There are a number of choices as well that players can approach their way of combat, some may be brave and choose to go on head-to-head, while others would rather have allies such as being able to summon the spirits of deceased enemies. Our Combat page dives into the different aspects and mechanics of the new and familiar combat tactics for Elden Ring.

Summoning the Dead in Elden Ring

One of the combat aspects of Elden Ring is being able to summon Spirits that can help you in battle. These spirits are usually the fallen souls of the enemies that you defeat, and summoning them will have them assist you in combat. These are your offline summons, and it is quite different to have your friends or other players summoned to your session which is available in Online co-op play. What's interesting with multiplayer is that you can even set a password on your calling marks, so that this way you can just have your friends join your session, if you're more comfortable with that rather than having a random drop-in.

According to Miyazaki, "|These spirit summons, we feel like – as well as there being a large variety to them – they're a nice collectible hidden element within the game world to discover and to equip as you go. They offer a lot of different strategic options, but also the player might find that they just like a certain enemy tagging along with them, a certain summon pleases them aesthetically. So there's a lot of strategic and a lot of personal touch to these summons. And we hope that players will also enjoy discovering their own progression elements as well."

Elden Ring Game Difficulty

There will only be ONE difficulty in Elden Ring. The decision of FromSoftware to lean towards this feature can benefit both new and veteran players of this genre. Elden Ring features a large scale when it comes to its world and exploration, so it does make sense that it really is up to you on how you want to tackle the game, it is highly encouraged that players carefully assess the situation that lies ahead and to find different ways to deal with it. This also provides a good camaraderie within the community since everyone can share their experiences and hopefully help one another.

Elde Ring Tarnished Edition

Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition is a comprehensive release of the critically acclaimed action RPG Elden Ring, tailored specifically for the Nintendo Switch 2, with additional content also available on other platforms (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, and PC) via the Tarnished Pack DLC.

Announced during the Nintendo Direct on April 2, 2025, and further detailed at the FromSoftware Games Event Spring 2025 in Tokyo, this edition bundles the base game, the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion, and exclusive new features. With over 28 million copies sold worldwide, Elden Ring is a landmark title developed by FromSoftware and directed by Hidetaka Miyazaki, in collaboration with George R.R. Martin.

Overview of Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition

Elden Ring Tarnished Release Details

• Platform: Nintendo Switch 2 (primary release), with additional content available on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, and PC via the Tarnished Pack DLC.
• Release Date: Slated for 2025 (exact date TBD).
• Content Included:
• Elden Ring base game (released February 2022).
• Shadow of the Erdtree expansion (released June 2024).
• New armor sets, weapons, combat skills, and customization options for Torrent, the spectral steed.
• Two new starting classes: Knight of Ides and Heavy Armored Knight.

What’s New in ER Tarnished Edition?

• Four New Armor Sets: Two are tied to the new classes (Knight of Ides and Heavy Armored Knight), while the other two are obtainable in-game. One set resembles Lucatiel of Mirrah’s gear from Dark Souls II, bridging FromSoftware’s lore.
• Three Torrent Customization Options: Aesthetic modifications like saddles with red banners or white armor, enhancing the appearance of your spectral steed.
• New Weapons and Combat Skills: Includes gear inspired by past FromSoftware titles and new combat techniques to enhance the hack-and-slash experience.
• Two New Classes: Knight of Ides and Heavy Armored Knight offer fresh starting builds, potentially altering early-game strategies.
• Performance on Switch 2: Optimized for Nintendo’s next-gen console, though some X posts note that graphics may appear less impressive on larger TVs compared to handheld mode.
• Availability: The new content is exclusive to the Tarnished Edition on Switch 2 but will be available on other platforms as a low-cost Tarnished Pack DLC, ensuring accessibility for existing players.

Elden Ring Tarnished Edition
Release Date	TBC (Expected 2025)
Platforms	Nintendo Switch 2
Developer/s	FromSoftware, Inc.
Publisher/s	BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc.
Genre	ARPG (Action Role-playing)
Game Mode/s	Single-player, Multiplayer Co-op

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