Like in other previous FromSoftware RPGs, it's not quite clear which factions in Elden Ring ** ** are "good" or "evil"; the Golden Order may have been a beacon of civilization destroyed by treachery or a conquering imperial power, while the grim assassins of the Volcano Manor faction might be blasphemous killers or heroic rebels against the Erdtree's tyranny. The Volcano Manor area of Elden Ring, noble intention of its inhabitants aside, is certainly a sinister-looking place, surrounded by lava and infested with serpentine creatures. The more players investigate the secret passageways and twisted quest-lines of the Volcano Manor, the more dark secrets they learn regarding the blasphemy of Lord Rykard and his long-term pl
It may not be fair to outright state that Elden Ring is a better game than Skyrim . After all, Skyrim was released over ten years before FromSoftware's 2022 opus, and it offers a much more casual, relaxed experience with countless strengths. However, when examining the maps of each game, the size, diversity, and opportunities for meaningful exploration in Skyrim _ are dwarfed by Elden Ring
Elden Ring 's Fia the Deathbed Companion's questline is one that is wrapped in secrecy from the start. The NPC who grants the player a blessing with each of her embraces asks the player if she could return a weathered dagger to its owner, and this small, seemingly innocent act feels like an easy way to repay her. However, the handing of this dagger to D then catapults Fia, Rogier, and D into a series of situations that results in all of their dea
Traversal in both games is worth mentioning as well. Elden Ring 's Torrent might not have enough lore , but the spectral steed plays a vital role in exploration, as players will have to use him for various platforming challenges in the open world, challenges that give way to valuable exploration opportunities. This can be contrasted with the many horses players can obtain in Skyrim , which primarily serve as a way to cross broad, empty stretches of land quic
The mythos of Elden Ring counts with amazing depth, complex characters, and genius elements that evidently forge the whole game's narrative and visuals. It is impossible to imagine Elden Ring without the mysticism that characterizes every aspect of the story, locations, environments, enemies, Gaming community memorials weapons, creatures, or the Erdt
Affectionately dubbed "Turtle Pope" by the fan base, the Pastor of Vows Miriel is arguably one of the best NPCs in Elden Ring . He's as compassionate as he is knowledgable, and is happy to teach and learn along with the Tarnished upon meeting them. However, for gameplay purposes since even NPCs drop loot or incite interesting storylines, one Redditor indulged a dark and morbid curios
Stormveil Castle is (unjustly) home to the Demigod Godrick the Grafted, a cruel and petty Lord pretending to fall into the footsteps of the likes of Godwyn and Godfrey before him. When exploring the sprawling castle, players noticed that not all of their Runes were recovered after picking them back up from de
Initially believed to be an Easter egg, the texture for the Dark Souls chests was removed from most of the Elden Ring chests that had it. This means the textures were most likely placeholders that were missed before the game's rele
Given the size of Elden Ring , it's no surprise that the developers need to patch the game to fix glitches players come across as they play. The majority of changes implemented in a patch are listed in the patch notes. However, there are generally fixes added in patches that aren't detailed in the notes for various reasons, such as the change being too small to bother mentioning, or for adding nerfs without players realizing it at first. The YouTube channel illusory wall posted a video detailing some of the hidden changes in Elden Ring patches 1.03 and 1
They detailed what happens when the player kills Miriel, and it's exactly as soul-crushing as it sounds. He refuses to fight back, still shows the Tarnished compassion, and if the player tries to repent their sins in the Church of Vows it will say there's no need for absolution -- implying that, even after being murdered, Miriel has already forgiven the player. This lowly Tarnished did the dark deed so no one else feels the need
The developers made two changes in patch 1.03 of Elden Ring to help players find Boc, who can be easy to miss. First, they placed an Arteria Leaf to bring players closer to Boc's range. Second, developers increased Boc's range at which he calls out to the player. The range for Boc to call out to the player has also increased for players approaching him from the opposite direct