Elden Ring: New Fromsoft rpg

[KAC]

OK. More I watch, it seems it is not for me. Thanks for answers.

[eNforcer]

I remember before I bought this, a reviewer said it would take 100 hours to 100% the game. Well, I'm at 100 hours, and even though I have a **** load of grace points all over the damn place, there's still a lot more to explore and I have 4 more main boss's to go. I am level 125.

[Lazy8s]

I remember before I bought this, a reviewer said it would take 100 hours to 100% the game. Well, I'm at 100 hours, and even though I have a **** load of grace points all over the damn place, there's still a lot more to explore and I have 4 more main boss's to go. I am level 125.

We’re at about the same place level and progression wise, time in too. I read 30 hours for the main story, and I just don’t see how unless every single thing that can be skipped is skipped.

[Thr0tt]

Do areas respawn every time you visit grace? I am not sure I am able to tell from walkthrough videos.

Yes, its how you rune mine, level 40 for me still can't kill sh!t and keep getting owned by every boss, will keep grinding until I can figure it out.

[Silent-Runner]

I remember before I bought this, a reviewer said it would take 100 hours to 100% the game. Well, I'm at 100 hours, and even though I have a **** load of grace points all over the damn place, there's still a lot more to explore and I have 4 more main boss's to go. I am level 125.

it highly depends on when you started playing, will all that "guides" now a lot of players will try to get as op as possible and of course needing a LOT less time to burn through it. However if you played without all that you'll have a hard time getting 100% in that amount of time.

On a sidenote, i never really understood people who felt the need to rush through everything, i mean, they're ruining their own game, right? Well, whatever.

[Lazy8s]

Downed another 3-4 bosses today. With the amount of bosses there are, I once again wish we had a log so I could see who I've killed.

Here’s an exhaustive, spoiler free list of all bosses in the game - didn’t want to reply until I found it again, but I have it saved to a text file, just haven’t kept it updated lol.

https://twinfinite.net/2022/03/elden-ring-bosses-list-every-boss-what-area-find-them/

[Lazy8s]

Yes, its how you rune mine, level 40 for me still can't kill sh!t and keep getting owned by every boss, will keep grinding until I can figure it out.

FYI weapons upgrades and items > level. I mean stats are obviously important, but once I focused on finding and beefing up better weapons and armor, the game got easier.

[Lazy8s]

I found a talisman in Caelid that boosts runes collected by about 20%.

https://eldenring.wiki.fextralife.com/Golden+Scarab

[koralis]

Regarding the loss of runes on death... seems like when you pick up your runes you loose some every time. So if you chain-die, your pool keeps getting smaller and smaller.


Regarding the question of whether Int/Faith boost incantations and sorceries, have read two articles stating that they do. It's probably negligible bumps like increasing a a point of Str or Dex on a weapon, but sounds like you can get a little more oomph out of it.



Man, I need to advance the storyline and figure out how to respec. My build is all over the place as I keep changing my mind on how I want things to go down.

On the positive side, I'm having a somewhat easier run of bosses now, so it's not quite as daunting and will make it easier to acquire items, etc.

[Cyko]

Here’s an exhaustive, spoiler free list of all bosses in the game - didn’t want to reply until I found it again, but I have it saved to a text file, just haven’t kept it updated lol.

https://twinfinite.net/2022/03/elden...rea-find-them/

Holy sheeeaaat…so many…so…so many. I’m never gonna finish

[Silent-Runner]

I found a talisman in Caelid that boosts runes collected by about 20%.

https://eldenring.wiki.fextralife.com/Golden+Scarab

what, you really have found it just yet? wow.

[Lazy8s]

what, you really have found it just yet? wow.

I humbly apologize for not scouring the game per your schedule.

/slits_wrists

[Lazy8s]

Holy sheeeaaat…so many…so…so many. I’m never gonna finish

I’m close enough to being dust as it is. I may never finish

[Silent-Runner]

I humbly apologize for not scouring the game per your schedule.

/slits_wrists

you may keep on doing whatever pleases you

[Meteor_of_War]

Regarding the loss of runes on death... seems like when you pick up your runes you loose some every time. So if you chain-die, your pool keeps getting smaller and smaller.


Regarding the question of whether Int/Faith boost incantations and sorceries, have read two articles stating that they do. It's probably negligible bumps like increasing a a point of Str or Dex on a weapon, but sounds like you can get a little more oomph out of it.



Man, I need to advance the storyline and figure out how to respec. My build is all over the place as I keep changing my mind on how I want things to go down.

On the positive side, I'm having a somewhat easier run of bosses now, so it's not quite as daunting and will make it easier to acquire items, etc.

I noticed that loss of runes mechanic as well. Not really sure if it always happens the same way, or depends on certain things. Next time I'm dying a lot to a tough boss I need to pay attention to it.

As for Int/Faith boosting incantation and sorcery damage, I think its probably better to seek out better glintstone staffs and sacred seals since I know their quality can effect how potent spells are. Same idea as upgrading weapons over leveling STR/DEX. Seems to be a better bet to just focus on upgrading your weapons.

As for respeccing, wont spoil the location exactly but will just say head north from Stormveil castle and follow the yellow grace arrows that lead towards a marsh area. That's the path that will get you to respec ability.

[Lazy8s]

you may keep on doing whatever pleases you

[Lazy8s]

I noticed that loss of runes mechanic as well. Not really sure if it always happens the same way, or depends on certain things. Next time I'm dying a lot to a tough boss I need to pay attention to it.

As for Int/Faith boosting incantation and sorcery damage, I think its probably better to seek out better glintstone staffs and sacred seals since I know their quality can effect how potent spells are. Same idea as upgrading weapons over leveling STR/DEX. Seems to be a better bet to just focus on upgrading your weapons.

As for respeccing, wont spoil the location exactly but will just say head north from Stormveil castle and follow the yellow grace arrows that lead towards a marsh area. That's the path that will get you to respec ability.

The runes loss is due to the Gatekeeper. He’s a scumbag little thief

https://eldenring.wiki.fextralife.com/Gatekeeper+Gostoc

[Meteor_of_War]

Holy sheeeaaat…so many…so…so many. I’m never gonna finish

At least some of those optional bosses I know for a fact are reused in different locations, so there is not that many bosses total.

And about 100%'ing this game, I think its insane to consider it. At the start I did explore as much as I could in the starting areas but now seeing how huge the world is its just not practical. Also a lot of that exploring was just about learning how the game works.

I'm now just following the path of the graces and going off the beaten path a little bit here and there to grab some goodies where they are obvious, or when I feel like I want to gain some runes for leveling.

Also of course when I hit an area that seems too tough at the moment, I will venture in a different direction to find an easier path. So far so good with that though. At my current level and weapons I feel pretty good about the area I'm in.

[Meteor_of_War]

The runes loss is due to the Gatekeeper. He’s a scumbag little thief

https://eldenring.wiki.fextralife.com/Gatekeeper+Gostoc

Ahh, I was not aware of that. So the mechanic only applies within Stormveil castle then? Makes sense why I was not noticing it all the time. Come to think of it, I only noticed it while fighting the bosses there.

Hmm, looks like it might be best to kill the bastard.

[Lazy8s]

Ahh, I was not aware of that. So the mechanic only applies within Stormveil castle then? Makes sense why I was not noticing it all the time. Come to think of it, I only noticed it while fighting the bosses there.

Hmm, looks like it might be best to kill the bastard.

Yep dead is better. I haven’t seen any loss of runes for a long time now.

[shrike126]

So I found a relatively easy to get to place to get 100k runes and 5 dragon hearts.

Go to Fort Faroth in Caelid. You can get there from pretty early in the game if you go to the Third Church of Marika in the Mistwoods, there's a teleporter against the cliff to the north, and then when you get teleported, ride south a while until you get to Fort Faroth.

Then, go find the leg of the giant dragon and just wail on him a while until he dies. I don't know if this ****s up any questlines later. But hey, free Runes and dragon hearts!

[Lazy8s]

So I found a relatively easy to get to place to get 100k runes and 5 dragon hearts.

Go to Fort Faroth in Caelid. You can get there from pretty early in the game if you go to the Third Church of Marika in the Mistwoods, there's a teleporter against the cliff to the north, and then when you get teleported, ride south a while until you get to Fort Faroth.

Then, go find the leg of the giant dragon and just wail on him a while until he dies. I don't know if this ****s up any questlines later. But hey, free Runes and dragon hearts!

I did the same thing and haven’t noticed any ill effects from it

Did you kill whatshisface?

[Thr0tt]

FYI weapons upgrades and items > level. I mean stats are obviously important, but once I focused on finding and beefing up better weapons and armor, the game got easier.

Thanks, will focus on those now.

[Silent-Runner]

So I found a relatively easy to get to place to get 100k runes and 5 dragon hearts.

Go to Fort Faroth in Caelid. You can get there from pretty early in the game if you go to the Third Church of Marika in the Mistwoods, there's a teleporter against the cliff to the north, and then when you get teleported, ride south a while until you get to Fort Faroth.

Then, go find the leg of the giant dragon and just wail on him a while until he dies. I don't know if this ****s up any questlines later. But hey, free Runes and dragon hearts!

if i remember right he's part of a quest. But nothing uber substantial.

[Jet Black]

At least some of those optional bosses I know for a fact are reused in different locations, so there is not that many bosses total.

And about 100%'ing this game, I think its insane to consider it. At the start I did explore as much as I could in the starting areas but now seeing how huge the world is its just not practical. Also a lot of that exploring was just about learning how the game works.

I'm now just following the path of the graces and going off the beaten path a little bit here and there to grab some goodies where they are obvious, or when I feel like I want to gain some runes for leveling.

Also of course when I hit an area that seems too tough at the moment, I will venture in a different direction to find an easier path. So far so good with that though. At my current level and weapons I feel pretty good about the area I'm in.

Oh man, I want to explore every inch of this place. I'm still finding new locations in Limgrave from time-to-time and some neat tunnels between it and Caelid that I didn't know existed. A couple dungeons that are utterly impossible to deal with (for various reasons) and slowly collecting more ashes than I could ever use lol.

The Giant Bombcast was talking about this game last week and how modern "open world" games put markers everywhere which actually removes the player's will to look around randomly because things only exist where markers exist. I think I agree. I almost 100%'d Horizon Zero Dawn except for the hunter lodge quests, and I basically just ran from icon to icon. In Elden Ring, I'm really seeing the whole world. Looking in corners, jumping around and on top of things to see what exists. It's such a rewarding experience to just explore.

I'm certain completing this game will be well over 100 hours for me. I'm just approaching 60 hours and I think I'm about level 73. Only two main bosses down (not counting Margit), but so many other bosses dead and at least three I can't even come close to defeating yet. Like an MMO for me. All other games have been put in the background while I play this forever.

[Meteor_of_War]

So I found a relatively easy to get to place to get 100k runes and 5 dragon hearts.

Go to Fort Faroth in Caelid. You can get there from pretty early in the game if you go to the Third Church of Marika in the Mistwoods, there's a teleporter against the cliff to the north, and then when you get teleported, ride south a while until you get to Fort Faroth.

Then, go find the leg of the giant dragon and just wail on him a while until he dies. I don't know if this ****s up any questlines later. But hey, free Runes and dragon hearts!

You murderer!

[Lazy8s]

Thanks, will focus on those now.

Np man, enjoy. Don’t get me wrong though. There are still plenty of evil, AOE spamming, baby eating bloodthirsty, never had a good father figure in their lives murderers….but the gear does make it easier.

[Lazy8s]

You murderer!

Oh yes

[eNforcer]

I'm still rocking some low-stat armor for my mage because it looks cool

[Lazy8s]

I'm still rocking some low-stat armor for my mage because it looks cool

Using the Royal Remains set for the HP regen. The more the better

[shrike126]

I did the same thing and haven’t noticed any ill effects from it

Did you kill whatshisface?

I have not yet. Was saving him for today when I'd be able to sit down and focus for a bit. I do think I have my setup for him though. 1 hit you say? I left my Faith at 10 so that I could hit 15 with an Arc buff.

if i remember right he's part of a quest. But nothing uber substantial.

Well ****. That explains it but I guess I'll just pick that up on NG+ in 3 years when I finish exploring all of this game.

You murderer!

[Lazy8s]

I have not yet. Was saving him for today when I'd be able to sit down and focus for a bit. I do think I have my setup for him though. 1 hit you say? I left my Faith at 10 so that I could hit 15 with an Arc buff.



Well ****. That explains it but I guess I'll just pick that up on NG+ in 3 years when I finish exploring all of this game.

Iirc because frantic as hell dodge arrows while summoning- you can summon from horseback btw - watch the summons. When they reach a certain point he quits shooting. Approach and if possible, cast rotten at him as long as possible, then run away / refill your FP.

Rinse repeat for second phase It didn’t take too long.

Good luck man. Kick him in the teeth once for me lol.

[shrike126]

Iirc because frantic as hell dodge arrows while summoning- you can summon from horseback btw - watch the summons. When they reach a certain point he quits shooting. Approach and if possible, cast rotten at him as long as possible, then run away / refill your FP.

Rinse repeat for second phase It didn’t take too long.

Good luck man. Kick him in the teeth once for me lol.

Okay, just gave this a go and I must not be doing it right.

Hit him in the face with my Dragon Rot Breath from horseback, twice. But after a few moments I didn't notice his health ticking down anymore at all.

[Lazy8s]

Okay, just gave this a go and I must not be doing it right.

Hit him in the face with my Dragon Rot Breath from horseback, twice. But after a few moments I didn't notice his health ticking down anymore at all.

Are you emptying your FP? That’s kind of a 2 part cast, about midway through it doubles down and shoots again. I was also very close when I cast it.

Edit: Oh Wait!! You have 10 faith? Check the spell - I think it needs 15ish faith and 13 arcane….

Double edit: Yep

https://eldenring.wiki.fextralife.com/Rotten+Breath

Here you go. This guy used it more than I did, but….

https://youtu.be/8VLNqmeWiKQ

[YellowBeard]

Man, there's no greater feeling than watching a Crucible Knight majestically unfurl his wings, then yeet himself off a cliff.

[Silent-Runner]

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https://youtu.be/mX1mvGa7I74

Well put!

[shrike126]

Are you emptying your FP? That’s kind of a 2 part cast, about midway through it doubles down and shoots again. I was also very close when I cast it.

Edit: Oh Wait!! You have 10 faith? Check the spell - I think it needs 15ish faith and 13 arcane….

Double edit: Yep

https://eldenring.wiki.fextralife.com/Rotten+Breath

Here you go. This guy used it more than I did, but….

https://youtu.be/8VLNqmeWiKQ

Well, I have enough FAITH to use the spell as long as I consume an Arc before I jump in (gives me +5 to all stats including Faith). So, I can use the spell. I see it going off. I just don't understand how to use it effectively I guess. I didn't realize I needed to really let it build up like that by just plowing through my whole FP bar.

****ing work being all needy today wanting me to do work stuff.

I'll try again later this afternoon. That video makes the strat look pretty easy. And I was definitely trying to get way closer to the boss than in the video. I didn't realize that spell reached that far.

[Lazy8s]

Well, I have enough FAITH to use the spell as long as I consume an Arc before I jump in (gives me +5 to all stats including Faith). So, I can use the spell. I see it going off. I just don't understand how to use it effectively I guess. I didn't realize I needed to really let it build up like that by just plowing through my whole FP bar.

****ing work being all needy today wanting me to do work stuff.

I'll try again later this afternoon. That video makes the strat look pretty easy. And I was definitely trying to get way closer to the boss than in the video. I didn't realize that spell reached that far.

Yeah I forgot about the rune arcs tbh I didn’t realize how far it reached either. I’ve been getting up close and personal lol.

Well, I just fought a reskinned version of an old boss fight from waaaay back in the dark souls 1 days. It was actually a bit of fun because fromsoft tossed something unexpected in there, but I got it first try, and because I know I’m in the endgame I peeked at a list and I have (pretty sure) 2 main story bosses left to go.

I think enforcer is at the same location - these guys hit like trucks, and then back up and run you over again

I think I’m going to look for spoilers just to make sure there’s no point of no return I might pass. I want to go back and clean stuff up.

[YellowBeard]

[yt]mX1mvGa7I74[/yt]

https://youtu.be/mX1mvGa7I74

Well put!

Yeah I never minded that bit. Quests in Souls games have always been... weird.

Only gripes I have about some of them is I have no way to reference what one quest giver told me. She told me the location of something like a zone before you can even maybe look for it and there's no way to talk to her again.

There's also a nice lady that I helped, that I found something that I'm assuming you have to give to her, but because the world is massive, I have no idea where I'm going to find her next or if I'm going to advance the world state at some point and kill the chain. I have quest items and know who needs them, but no idea when I'm going to see those people again.

Lady in question is the one you save from the Scarlet Rot. I found her a nice prosthetic arm in a castle. (I'm assuming it's for her cause it the logic fits.) Just don't know where I'll ever see her again. Also, just remembered the lady I gave the "grapes" to. Don't know where and when I'll see her again as I have more.




On another note. Was getting pissed at the stupid poison fields that the twin gargoyles spew because they are so hard to see and do a ton of damage. Ugh, I had never fought one properly, let alone two. Also sucked that I had a slash weapon, then I remembered I picked up a weapon art that turns whatever your using into a club and switched to that. Crag something or another. Went from doing meh damage to reasonable damage.



Also, on the Starscourge bit, I never used Rotten Breath on him. Heck, I don't even have it. I have like 5 hearts, but the one dude was all "OOOooOOOooo beware communing with dragons lest you become one!" and I noped off from using any of my hearts. Probably doesn't actually do anything bad and just scary Darksouls wordslore. Basically I ran around like a mad man summoning things and doing a drive by slashing every once in a while. I mainly concerned myself with summoning and not dying.

[Meteor_of_War]

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https://youtu.be/mX1mvGa7I74

Well put!

Yep, that guy gets it. There's nothing rewarding to finding things in other games that hold your hand by literally pointing you in the direction where to go. Its a big part of why games like Skyrim and Horizon Zero Dawn bore me to tears.

Souls games get exploration right. They give subtle hints, but let the player do most of the work. Of course yeah this can at times lead to situations where things are a bit too obscure and obtuse, but in that case we can always resort to looking it up online to get that small bit of info we missed or forgot. Because of this though, the feeling of finding an important item, or finishing a quest line is so much more satisfying.

Fact is once you learn to appreciate how From Soft respects the player in this regard, it becomes really REALLY hard to play other games that don't.