Elden Ring: New Fromsoft rpg

[theshadowcult]

You can have bestial / dragon magic up and running, and pretty OP within 2-2.5 hours of starting the game. I’d recommend following a guide to do it though. The game is massive and early on without maps it’s easy to miss quite a bit.

Some of the enemies and areas you’ll have to go through, just consider them suicide runs to get gear, but once you’re up and running you’ll wreck most of the early game.

tank yuuuuuuu

[Lazy8s]

Yeah Nioh's summoner's candle would come in handy for you right now.

I don't think Elden Ring has anything like that. Only thing I can think of is there's a mixed physick tear that will prevent rune loss on death. But of course you have to time using it correctly. Also of course the Sacrificial Twig talismans. But nothing that will help you if you already died.

Those Lyndell sewers are tricky. I spent some time down there and opened one shortcut but still got stuck and didn't figure out how to progress so I left.

I’m kind of happy they didn’t implement that, as nice as it would be to have sometimes. It would have ruined the whole “Failure is punished harshly” trope associated with these Fromsoft games.

It’s one of the things I love to hate about them

[Lazy8s]

tank yuuuuuuu

Ask away if you have any questions. Between the folks regularly chatting here we’ve covered most kinds of builds and might be able to help a bit. Have fun

[koralis]

Those Lyndell sewers are tricky. I spent some time down there and opened one shortcut but still got stuck and didn't figure out how to progress so I left.

It wasn't too bad. Managed to retrace my steps correctly and my runes were outside of the room that triggered the fight. I retreated back to camp with 67k. Crushed a few runes and levelled up so that I can do whatever I do next safely. I think I might come back to the sewers later. There's a catacomb that I ignored first time around for exactly this reason (too many help runes). This would probably be a good time for it.


Update: Wow.. the Mt Gelmir Hero's Tomb is no joke. Just the entrance is brutal. Really cool, but brutal.

[Meteor_of_War]

I’m kind of happy they didn’t implement that, as nice as it would be to have sometimes. It would have ruined the whole “Failure is punished harshly” trope associated with these Fromsoft games.

It’s one of the things I love to hate about them

Agreed. The whole risk of losing souls/runes upon a 2nd death before retrieving is worth almost all the tension in these games. They just wouldn't be the same if you could mitigate that risk with a summoner's candle like item.

Personally I just always try to avoid going into an unknown and potentially dangerous area or situation while holding a ton of runes. If I have a lot, but can't level up yet I'll just go either farm a bit until I can, or spend them somehow. I've managed to do OK in this playthrough. Don't think I've ever lost any yet. I am a super cautious player though, kind of to a fault.

It wasn't too bad. Managed to retrace my steps correctly and my runes were outside of the room that triggered the fight. I retreated back to camp with 67k. Crushed a few runes and levelled up so that I can do whatever I do next safely. I think I might come back to the sewers later. There's a catacomb that I ignored first time around for exactly this reason (too many help runes). This would probably be a good time for it.

Nice. Let me know if there's anything worth it down there if you go back to clear it out. I assume there's a boss, and potentially some decent items but I'm not sure its worth my time. I decided to just focus on bigger fish from now on until I roll the credits. I just don't have the time to keep exploring everything unfortunately.

Progress wise I did play a bit this morning. Finished most of Nokron and got the particular item Ranni requested. Really cool doppelganger boss fight there, and I got the mimic tear ashes I keep hearing about which seem really awesome. I received from Ranni the Carian Inverted Statue, and I have an idea of where to bring it (study hall bearing the same name).

But I am at a point where I don't care too much about spoilers anymore, and I really just want to know if the path I'm heading on is worth my time or not. I am not about to search around for hours figuring out where to pick up the next leg of a particular side quest, and definitely don't want to bother with it if the rewards aren't something I will be using. But I do know Ranni's quest is one of the bigger side quests in the game. So I will probably keep at it for now.

[Lazy8s]

Agreed. The whole risk of losing souls/runes upon a 2nd death before retrieving is worth almost all the tension in these games. They just wouldn't be the same if you could mitigate that risk with a summoner's candle like item.

Personally I just always try to avoid going into an unknown and potentially dangerous area or situation while holding a ton of runes. If I have a lot, but can't level up yet I'll just go either farm a bit until I can, or spend them somehow. I've managed to do OK in this playthrough. Don't think I've ever lost any yet. I am a super cautious player though, kind of to a fault.



Nice. Let me know if there's anything worth it down there if you go back to clear it out. I assume there's a boss, and potentially some decent items but I'm not sure its worth my time. I decided to just focus on bigger fish from now on until I roll the credits. I just don't have the time to keep exploring everything unfortunately.

Progress wise I did play a bit this morning. Finished most of Nokron and got the particular item Ranni requested. Really cool doppelganger boss fight there, and I got the mimic tear ashes I keep hearing about which seem really awesome. I received from Ranni the Carian Inverted Statue, and I have an idea of where to bring it (study hall bearing the same name).

But I am at a point where I don't care too much about spoilers anymore, and I really just want to know if the path I'm heading on is worth my time or not. I am not about to search around for hours figuring out where to pick up the next leg of a particular side quest, and definitely don't want to bother with it if the rewards aren't something I will be using. But I do know Ranni's quest is one of the bigger side quests in the game. So I will probably keep at it for now.

Ranni’s quest is very much worth following imo, to the point where a guide to ensure you don’t miss anything is worth it. Only because Fromsoft is intentionally vague on some things.

[Meteor_of_War]

Ranni?s quest is very much worth following imo, to the point where a guide to ensure you don?t miss anything is worth it. Only because Fromsoft is intentionally vague on some things.

Yeah I'm going to look at a guide for sure on this.

[Lazy8s]

This game just keeps on giving lol.

Shrike, are you still playing this? Have you beat the Fire Giant yet? If not, click below.


You can bypass the giant to get to the next, end game area, without hacks or a cheat, although it is somewhat of a glitch.

I did not find this - saw it detailed under a video on YT. Here’s the video…

https://youtu.be/ARXp5FKqoOw

The tip in the video didn’t work for me, the tips in the comments section did.



1. Get the Perfumer’s Grotto grace in Altus ….easy to get to.
2. Get the Four Belfries grace and rest here.
3. Go through the first portal to Crumbling Faraam Azula.
4. Warp to, but do not rest at, Perfumer’s grace.
5. Quit to menu while at the Perfumer’s grotto grace, then continue the game.
6. Game should load with you on the walkway into Crumbling Faraam.



Enjoy

[koralis]

But might explain why so many people think Radahn is insurmountable. They are going to fight him too early.

Speaking of Radahn, Volcano Pots really do a number on him. I suspect it's similar to the dragon rot breath, but faster and easier to apply (assuming you have the recipe.)
I love volcano pots! My new favorite sidearm. Good damage, scale with stats, and cheap to make.

[Meteor_of_War]

Speaking of Radahn, Volcano Pots really do a number on him. I suspect it's similar to the dragon rot breath, but faster and easier to apply (assuming you have the recipe.)
I love volcano pots! My new favorite sidearm. Good damage, scale with stats, and cheap to make.

That's good to know thanks. Did you already beat him?

[shrike126]

This game just keeps on giving lol.

Shrike, are you still playing this? Have you beat the Fire Giant yet? If not, click below.


You can bypass the giant to get to the next, end game area, without hacks or a cheat, although it is somewhat of a glitch.

I did not find this - saw it detailed under a video on YT. Here’s the video…

https://youtu.be/ARXp5FKqoOw

The tip in the video didn’t work for me, the tips in the comments section did.



1. Get the Perfumer’s Grotto grace in Altus ….easy to get to.
2. Get the Four Belfries grace and rest here.
3. Go through the first portal to Crumbling Faraam Azula.
4. Warp to, but do not rest at, Perfumer’s grace.
5. Quit to menu while at the Perfumer’s grotto grace, then continue the game.
6. Game should load with you on the walkway into Crumbling Faraam.



Enjoy

Still playing. Pretty sure this game is going to consume all of my free gaming time for the next few months even.

I did beat the Fire Giant. Had to redo my setup a little bit to make it happen but a bunch of bleed build oriented ankle whacking managed to do the job. He was a huge pain in the ass though.

Right now I'm in Consecrated Snowfield, Farum Azula (sp?), and going back to finish Lyndell Sewers and some of the Hero's Graves.

[Lazy8s]

Still playing. Pretty sure this game is going to consume all of my free gaming time for the next few months even.

I did beat the Fire Giant. Had to redo my setup a little bit to make it happen but a bunch of bleed build oriented ankle whacking managed to do the job. He was a huge pain in the ass though.

Right now I'm in Consecrated Snowfield, Farum Azula (sp?), and going back to finish Lyndell Sewers and some of the Hero's Graves.

Nice! Let me know when you get to the Liturgical Town in the snowfield. It’s SO MUCH FUN!

[Mangler]

I wish I had not broke the bloody finger yura side quest, turns out that one of the rewards is an ashes of war that lets you dodge through the chariots in those hero's grave dungeons.

[Silent-Runner]

Nice! Let me know when you get to the Liturgical Town in the snowfield. It’s SO MUCH FUN!

you're a bad person


(sometimes)

[koralis]

That's good to know thanks. Did you already beat him?

Yep. Second time out. First time got greedy and delayed a heal flask and he ended up catching me while I was looking for helpers.

[Lazy8s]

you're a bad person


(sometimes)

wut?

[Lazy8s]

I wish I had not broke the bloody finger yura side quest, turns out that one of the rewards is an ashes of war that lets you dodge through the chariots in those hero's grave dungeons.

Good to know.

[Mangler]

Still playing. Pretty sure this game is going to consume all of my free gaming time for the next few months even.

I did beat the Fire Giant. Had to redo my setup a little bit to make it happen but a bunch of bleed build oriented ankle whacking managed to do the job. He was a huge pain in the ass though.

Right now I'm in Consecrated Snowfield, Farum Azula (sp?), and going back to finish Lyndell Sewers and some of the Hero's Graves.

Buy this:

https://eldenring.wiki.fextralife.com/Sentry's+Torch

[Meteor_of_War]

Yep. Second time out. First time got greedy and delayed a heal flask and he ended up catching me while I was looking for helpers.

Cool. Sounds like the jig is up on Radahn's difficulty. More people are figuring out how to beat him easily now.

Progress:

I just beat The Baleful Shadow and got a key. Now I'm at the lake of rot. Holy hell this place looks like a ton of fun. Think I'll avoid here for now.

[shrike126]

Buy this:

https://eldenring.wiki.fextralife.com/Sentry's+Torch

Good call. I actually just picked that up this weekend from a vendor. Time to take it out for a test drive.

[Mangler]

Good call. I actually just picked that up this weekend from a vendor. Time to take it out for a test drive.

It's basically a must have item in Ordina Liturgical Town, unless you fancy fighting invisible assassins with a move that can 1-shot you.

[shrike126]

It's basically a must have item in Ordina Liturgical Town, unless you fancy fighting invisible assassins with a move that can 1-shot you.

Alrighty. Well, it would appear that I am absolutely ****ed. I don't know how to keep my torch out and use a shield. Shields are kinda my go to thing and this is going to be a ****ing nightmare if I can't have a shield and be able to see what's happening.

I just went into the town, cruised around a bit, found one of those guys with the torch, swapped to shield, he disappeared, and now I hate everything.

[koralis]

Shields are kinda my go to thing and this is going to be a ****ing nightmare if I can't have a shield and be able to see what's happening.

Well, could use the torch as your weapon instead of the offhand, but need to level it. Or I guess just skip it.

[Lazy8s]

Alrighty. Well, it would appear that I am absolutely ****ed. I don't know how to keep my torch out and use a shield. Shields are kinda my go to thing and this is going to be a ****ing nightmare if I can't have a shield and be able to see what's happening.

I just went into the town, cruised around a bit, found one of those guys with the torch, swapped to shield, he disappeared, and now I hate everything.

The statues you light stay lit even if you die. Do yourself a favor and watch a quick guide.

https://youtu.be/3Fekl3x9WSs

There’s nothing else in there worth sweating over.

[Meteor_of_War]

Alrighty. Well, it would appear that I am absolutely ****ed. I don't know how to keep my torch out and use a shield. Shields are kinda my go to thing and this is going to be a ****ing nightmare if I can't have a shield and be able to see what's happening.

I just went into the town, cruised around a bit, found one of those guys with the torch, swapped to shield, he disappeared, and now I hate everything.

I feel like you probably already know this but you can equip up to three weapons for each hand. Just swap back and forth between the torch and your sword in your right hand. That way you can always keep your shield up.

[Lazy8s]

I feel like you probably already know this but you can equip up to three weapons for each hand. Just swap back and forth between the torch and your sword in your right hand. That way you can always keep your shield up.

A shield might not be much of a help against the enemy he’s dealing with. He’s a right dirty s.o.b….probably one of the biggest troll points in the game.

[Meteor_of_War]

A shield might not be much of a help against the enemy he?s dealing with. He?s a right dirty s.o.b?.probably one of the biggest troll points in the game.

Ok i admit i have no clue where he is or what is the situation.

He just needs to light a dark area or something? What about using the lantern?

[Mangler]

Ok i admit i have no clue where he is or what is the situation.

He just needs to light a dark area or something? What about using the lantern?

Nah, there are enemies that are invisible, the sentry torch is the only thing that reveals them.

[shrike126]

Ok i admit i have no clue where he is or what is the situation.

He just needs to light a dark area or something? What about using the lantern?

Yeah it's hard to explain but basically there's a very specific torch that when you use it, you can see the baddies. But when you put the torch away (that specific one) then you can't see what you're fighting anymore. At all. And the belt lantern thing isn't the same, it doesn't light them up like the specific Sentry Torch does.

I feel like you probably already know this but you can equip up to three weapons for each hand. Just swap back and forth between the torch and your sword in your right hand. That way you can always keep your shield up.

So because you have to use the specific torch, and you only have 2 hands, you get to pick. Weapon, Shield, or Torch. Pick 2 but not all 3. Unless I use the torch as my weapon, in which case, **** for damage but at least I'll survive?

The statues you light stay lit even if you die. Do yourself a favor and watch a quick guide.

https://youtu.be/3Fekl3x9WSs

There’s nothing else in there worth sweating over.

Okay, about to give this a watch. I only did a couple runs in, but didn't notice there were torches in the area to light.

[Lazy8s]

Yeah it's hard to explain but basically there's a very specific torch that when you use it, you can see the baddies. But when you put the torch away (that specific one) then you can't see what you're fighting anymore. At all. And the belt lantern thing isn't the same, it doesn't light them up like the specific Sentry Torch does.




So because you have to use the specific torch, and you only have 2 hands, you get to pick. Weapon, Shield, or Torch. Pick 2 but not all 3. Unless I use the torch as my weapon, in which case, **** for damage but at least I'll survive?



Okay, about to give this a watch. I only did a couple runs in, but didn't notice there were torches in the area to light.

I pulled up a guide after about 3 attempts because really and truly screw that place. Turns out I wasn’t missing anything. It’s a cool concept on paper, not much fun in game as far as I’m concerned.

[shrike126]

I pulled up a guide after about 3 attempts because really and truly screw that place. Turns out I wasn’t missing anything. It’s a cool concept on paper, not much fun in game as far as I’m concerned.

So, this area isn't needed to... get to Haligtree? I just assumed, since it seems like the glowy doorway thing is in front of a path that points in Haligtree direction, that this is where you go to get over there.

[Lazy8s]

So, this area isn't needed to... get to Haligtree? I just assumed, since it seems like the glowy doorway thing is in front of a path that points in Haligtree direction, that this is where you go to get over there.

I typed “except to open a door” originally, but I was thinking of gear and armor mostly….

[shrike126]

I typed “except to open a door” originally, but I was thinking of gear and armor mostly….

Okay, so I do gotta light all the things.

I've gotten 3 of the 4. The last one is in the middle, with 2 archer bitches that just ****ing drill me when I try to get across the rooftops. I think I'm gonna watch that walkthrough now.

[Lazy8s]

Okay, so I do gotta light all the things.

I've gotten 3 of the 4. The last one is in the middle, with 2 archer bitches that just ****ing drill me when I try to get across the rooftops. I think I'm gonna watch that walkthrough now.

It makes it easy

[Meteor_of_War]

Nah, there are enemies that are invisible, the sentry torch is the only thing that reveals them.

Yeah it's hard to explain but basically there's a very specific torch that when you use it, you can see the baddies. But when you put the torch away (that specific one) then you can't see what you're fighting anymore. At all. And the belt lantern thing isn't the same, it doesn't light them up like the specific Sentry Torch does.




So because you have to use the specific torch, and you only have 2 hands, you get to pick. Weapon, Shield, or Torch. Pick 2 but not all 3. Unless I use the torch as my weapon, in which case, **** for damage but at least I'll survive?



Okay, about to give this a watch. I only did a couple runs in, but didn't notice there were torches in the area to light.

OK I get it now. Thanks for explaining.

I was going to say you will just have to fight without a shield, but looks like you need to light those torches. Sounds like a totally tons of fun area!

[Lazy8s]

So, playing through with my melee only build at level 60, I just fought Radahn again.

To say that Fromsoft nerfed him is a GROSS understatement if I ever heard one.

Now I'm a little angry that they rolled him out the way they did. That **** cost me some gray hairs

Wow.

[Meteor_of_War]

So, playing through with my melee only build at level 60, I just fought Radahn again.

To say that Fromsoft nerfed him is a GROSS understatement if I ever heard one.

Now I'm a little angry that they rolled him out the way they did. That **** cost me some gray hairs

Wow.

Haha, well to be fair you are much more experienced and knowledgeable with that fight now which I'm sure helps.

As for me I just beat Astel Naturalborn of the Void. Took me 4 tries for this one. I had to resort to all ranged attacks. There was just no way I could fight that thing up close, even using spirit ashes for help so I kept getting smashed. But from afar with sorcery it was a piece of cake.

Now I am finally at that plateau area by the lake that I could not figure out how to get to. Have to stop for now though. Will pick it up again tomorrow.

[Lazy8s]

Haha, well to be fair you are much more experienced and knowledgeable with that fight now which I'm sure helps.

As for me I just beat Astel Naturalborn of the Void. Took me 4 tries for this one. I had to resort to all ranged attacks. There was just no way I could fight that thing up close, even using spirit ashes for help so I kept getting smashed. But from afar with sorcery it was a piece of cake.

Now I am finally at that plateau area by the lake that I could not figure out how to get to. Have to stop for now though. Will pick it up again tomorrow.

So you finished Ranni’s quest? Nice surprise at the end eh? I couldn’t help but smile.

You can go get one of, if not the best summon in the game now too

[Meteor_of_War]

So you finished Ranni?s quest? Nice surprise at the end eh? I couldn?t help but smile.



You can go get one of, if not the best summon in the game now too

Yeah i guess I'm at the end of it now. I just didn't explore this last area at the top of the elevator yet so i don't have the final reward yet, but i do have an idea of what it is (staple magic weapon from previous Souls games).

After that I'll be picking up my previous progression on the mountain top of the giants.

[koralis]

Got my Mimic's Tear Ash. Nice to have something that is more appropriate to AoEs... the wolves were getting beaten up too fast in some fights. I think the wolves are probably still better against single-target-attack enemies and things that are easily interrupted/staggered just due to frequency of attacks.

Still the mimic stood it's ground with a dragon, and that's not something the wolves do.