Here is everything you need to know to maximize your experience in Elden Ring. This guide includes strategies, builds, progression, and tips on how to make the most of your time there:
Character Build and Progression:
Starting Class: Choose based on your preferred playstyle:
•Strength: Vagabond or Hero for melee-focused builds.
•Dexterity: Samurai or Bandit for quick, agile combat.
•Magic: Astrologer or Confessor for spellcasters.
Stat Allocation:
•Vigor: Aim for at least 40-60 for health. Higher if you're focusing on melee.
•Mind: Essential for casters, aim for 20-30 for sufficient FP.
•Endurance: For stamina and equip load, especially important for heavy builds.
•Primary Damage Stat: Strength, Dexterity, Intelligence, Faith, or Arcane, depending on your build.
•Respeccing: After defeating Rennala, you can respec using Larval Tears. Experiment with builds without commitment.
Exploration and Progression
•Limgrave: Start here, focus on exploring for Smithing Stones, Talismans, and optional bosses.
•Stormveil Castle: Your first major dungeon. Learn enemy patterns and use the environment.
•Liurnia of the Lakes: Explore for more spells and gear. Consider defeating Carian Knights for valuable drops.
•Caelid: Dangerous but rewarding. The Rot can be managed with Preserving Boluses or the Flame, Cleanse Me incantation.
•Altus Plateau and Leyndell: Access after defeating two Shardbearers. Leyndell offers complex dungeons and necessary story progression.
•Mountaintops of the Giants: High-level area, prepare with cold-resistant gear or spells.
•Crumbling Farum Azula: Leads to the endgame. Focus on platforming and dragon battles.
Combat Strategies
Melee Combat:
•Dodging: Learn enemy attack patterns to dodge effectively.
•Blocking: Use shields with high block rate for tough enemies.
•Parrying: Master parry timing for critical hits, especially effective against humanoids.
Magic Users:
•Spells: Comet Azur, Glintstone Pebble for efficiency, or Moonveil's Transient Moonlight.
•Staffs: Meteorite Staff early game, Lusat’s or Carian Regal Scepter for endgame.
Faith Builds:
•Incantations: Heal, Lightning Spear, or Black Flame for damage.
•Seals: Finger Seal for versatility, Erdtree Seal for high Faith.
•Mixed Builds: Combine melee with magic or incantations for versatility.
Equipment and Upgrades
•Weapons: Upgrade with Smithing Stones. Use Ashes of War to change weapon affinities to match your build.
•Armor: Choose for balance between protection and weight. Remember resistances against status effects like Scarlet Rot or Frostbite.
Talismans:
•Great-Jar's Arsenal for increased equip load.
•Erdtree Favor for a boost in various stats.
•Radagon's Soreseal for early levels, though it increases damage taken.
Boss Strategies
•Study Patterns: Most bosses have patterns you can learn and exploit.
•Summon Help: Use NPC summons or player phantoms for tough fights.
•Spirit Ashes: Upgrade your Spirit Ashes, especially the Mimic Tear, for significant help in boss fights.
General Tips 
•Exploration: Use Torrent to reach high or distant places. Stealth can also be a powerful tool in PvE.
•Crafting: Utilize crafting for consumables like boluses for status effects or special arrows.
•NPC Quests: Engage with NPCs for unique weapons, spells, and sometimes quest-specific rewards.
Late Game and Endgame
•Optimize Build: By now, you should have a solid build. Consider maxing out your main weapon or focusing on a specialized build like a bleed or frost setup.
•Endgame Bosses: Be prepared for multiple phases and large health pools. Use every tool at your disposal.
Note: You will learn how to improve your gameplay experience through strategic progression, combat tactics, and resource management in Elden Ring in this guide. Elden Ring encourages exploration and experimentation, so do not hesitate to stray from this guide. |
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