Toytown Assassin
Member
Jumping attacks work. Especially the power stance L1 jump attack. Breaks them quite quickly even using 2 katanas. Of course taking on 3 of them in a tiny room isn't a great idea in the 1st place
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ELDEN RING |OT| One Ring To Rule Them All
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Mephisto40
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Just switch to any blunt weapon, even the weakest blunt weapons completely destroy them
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Cyborg
Member
Hahah.. I lure them out but still..Jumping attacks work. Especially the power stance L1 jump attack. Breaks them quite quickly even using 2 katanas. Of course taking on 3 of them in a tiny room isn't a great idea in the 1st place
Cyborg
Member
What is a good blunt weapon? I used a mace and flail but wasn't able to break their armor.
YeulEmeralda
Linux User
Does this game have clunky movement and tedious backtracking? Oh Jesus the cheap deaths in Dark Souls...
NeoIkaruGAF
Gold Member
I’d argue that all of Elphael is nonsense. As a mage, those three were at least easy to take on one by one from a distance.
Cyborg
Member
Do I even need to kill them? Do they drop anything special?
Mephisto40
Member
I switched to a huge club weapon every time I came accross them, and it completely bypassed their armour
NeoIkaruGAF
Gold Member
There’s s a sword in the chest they’re guarding. Nothing too hot.
DavidGzz
Member
Playing the Ascended mod and it's a blast all over again. All items have a magical property, armors have buffs, cerrtain later game weapons can be found much earlier in dungeons, exploring is more rewarding, bosses that were pushovers are challenging, crafting items are much more numerous, etc. I recommend it if you're on PC! Wolves build frost debuff and it's nasty now, pumpkin heads build up madness with their attacks, etc. All enemies cause a certain status ailment so even easy enemies can't be face tanked like normal. I'm level 120 in Limgrave still and you need every level.
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Soodanim
Gold Member
They have a defensive layer that once broken, reduces their defence by a huge amount. They're hard but brittle, so use a weapon that does strike damage if you want to smash these walking windows quickly.
Also, make sure you keep Bone Darts in your item slots. It's so quick and easy to craft them, and they are perfect for luring one away at a time. It's necessary with those janky things, especially that hopping spear one.
My first playthrough was with a mace and shield, so guard counters were the way I went through them.
Zimmy68
Member
I have tried every blunt weapon I have, all the ones that usually work on them elsewhere. But here, they do a sliver of damage. It blows my mind. They probably have the highest HP in the entire game.
I was able to find a rock incantation that stunned them but as soon as I lost stamina, they jumped back up and destroyed me.
And a question to the other guy, how do you get the mimic in that area?
gow3isben
Member
You guys are all using guides to finishing the side quests right? Because some of the things you have to do to progress them are too damn specific and random that ain't nobody can figure out on their own. I typically hate "cheating" but 0 chance I would be able to finish a fraction of the sidequests without them.
Kssio_Aug
Member
This goes for every Souls game... you either don't care about the quests, or seek guides. Otherwise they're almost impossible to figure out alone. One of the aspects that I actually think it's pretty silly from the devs... they should at least provide some quest info in the menu.
Tomeru
Member
What? Why would you want an official guide? For collection purposes?
protonion
Member
Yup!
Kamina
Golden Boy
The graces (bonfires) are plentiful and you have a horse, so its quite okay.
ClosBSAS
Member
Lol ya, halig tree was brutal...I loved it just cause I did mountaintop of the Giants first and that shit was so whackkk....still, game of the year for me. Such a great feeling finishing it
I_D
Member
On my first playthrough, I went totally blind and explored as much as I could. I ended up finding about 85% of the stuff on my own.
After the first playthrough, I now use the wiki to make questing easier. I'm also a huge nerd, so I'm making a spreadsheet with all of the quests, and in which order to complete them most efficiently.
I agree that it would be exceptionally difficult to complete everything without some assistance from an outside source; especially since many of the sidequests are time-sensitive.
Bartski
Gold Member
Same, I did most endings related sidequests almost all blind on my first run. I did fail a number of smaller NPC questlines on my first NG tho (Yura, Rya, Varre...) and that's ok, it's part of the course. The whole narrative that FROM games are impossible without a guide is just ridiculous. Just takes some time, patience and very thorough exploring, but it's just so satisfying to find that stuff on your own. Also, most NPC side quests don't fail just by progressing through the main quest (except volcano manor) so in this regard, the game is also very lenient as compared to previous FROM titles.
This is not to say I didn't use the wiki, of course I did, after the credits. Mainly to seek out hidden dungeons I missed and I missed a ton.
Speaking of spreadsheets,
I_D
Member
I like it. I shall steal its data, and claim it as my own.
Mine is just a literal spreadsheet. This graph gives lots of different options on how to proceed, whereas mine is simply a 'Do X, then do Y' type of list. Mine is set up to get as close to 100% as possible, whereas this one is more about following specific quests, while also allowing for 100%ing.
I'm almost finished with mine. I need to tweak the order a bit here and there, and then I need to do a total-redo of all the proper-nouns, but it currently looks like this:
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LaughingStock
Member
I can't believe I'm still playing this game. I'm on my fourth playthrough. This time only doing the essential though.
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YeulEmeralda
Linux User
Yeah I think I'll pass, don't get a sense of accomplishment from videogames so I'll just end up annoyed.
V4skunk
Banned
Or just use a great sword with the stock upwards cut ash and launch them in the air shattering them. They die in a few hits when smashed.
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Magic Carpet
Gold Member
How do I Unignore a thread in Neogaf?
I unignore individual threads or all threads but they never show back up When logged in.
I ask because I bought this game and want to read the thread now.
I have no idea what I’m doing or what I’m supposed to be doing In Eldon Ring I assume I just murder everything in the game.
I played all weekend and as I figured out stuff I decided to abandon my character and start a brand new character from beginning and picked the starting seed that gave me 5 flasks. Took me less than an hour to get back to where I was before. Game mechanics are starting to click and I’m surprised to know I might actually give this a real try.
I unignore individual threads or all threads but they never show back up When logged in.
I ask because I bought this game and want to read the thread now.
I have no idea what I’m doing or what I’m supposed to be doing In Eldon Ring I assume I just murder everything in the game.
I played all weekend and as I figured out stuff I decided to abandon my character and start a brand new character from beginning and picked the starting seed that gave me 5 flasks. Took me less than an hour to get back to where I was before. Game mechanics are starting to click and I’m surprised to know I might actually give this a real try.
ÆMNE22A!C
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I should use more Google
BotW all.over again
There's this elevator with a contraption that doenst work in that freaky volcano esque village (with all those long neck salamanders) church where you fight the bulky white monk.. No clue.. Killed the boss tho. Alao searching for that weird daughter that first appeared as lizard
BotW all.over again
There's this elevator with a contraption that doenst work in that freaky volcano esque village (with all those long neck salamanders) church where you fight the bulky white monk.. No clue.. Killed the boss tho. Alao searching for that weird daughter that first appeared as lizard
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Fess
Member
Makes me think I’ve already messed up quests by doing things in the wrong order. Things are surprisingly open and vague, I forget what I’m supposed to do and then I explore and notice that something happened when I talk to someone.
Are you serious? You have 257 hours into the game and are only that far and only level 100? I mean the game is hard, but this is just saddism, keep up the push though. I hope it gets easier for you somehow, what kind of build do you have? It doesn't look like it's working.I should use more Google
BotW all.over again
There's this elevator with a contraption that doenst work in that freaky volcano esque village (with all those long neck salamanders) church where you fight the bulky white monk.. No clue.. Killed the boss tho. Alao searching for that weird daughter that first appeared as lizard
ÆMNE22A!C
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Not hard. But I'm tired so hope it's okay to give a better understanding about the situation tomorrow. Playing wrong build I'm thinking. Btw cleared radahn and the latter double semi bosses.
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Sorry I didn't mean to come off as a dick, it's just time for an intervention with that many hours and that little progress the game can't be very fun, the game should be fun though.
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ÆMNE22A!C
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You didn't came off negative. No worries. Just a combination of stuff I feel (my lack of progression)
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No need to explain at all, I hope sharing your build here when you have time lets some people steer you in a better direction possibly making the game more fun for you.
ÆMNE22A!C
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JohannCK
Member
Elden Ring survey results (visual)
The results to a survey on Elden Ring players show the most popular weapons, spells, bosses, areas, NPCs, and more.
www.frontlinejp.net
DelireMan7
Member
Interesting. Not surprised by the "Favorite weapons/ash of war/spells/Spirit" categories results xDElden Ring survey results (visual)
The results to a survey on Elden Ring players show the most popular weapons, spells, bosses, areas, NPCs, and more.
"Top 15 enemies", how is Godfrey (AKA the best Soulsborne boss ever) so low. I get why people say Radahn but man this fight is a chore for me.
And Elden beast is so high... I give it a point for the design but all the rest is pure pain and annoyance for me xD
Surprised to see Caelid as a Top area.
Fess
Member
I’ve been using the Lordsworn’s Blood Greatsword since almost the start. +13 now, gets blood loss buildup to 87, 110 on critical. It can often take off a big chuck of health on an enemy, like in the third slash in a combo. Is this because of blood loss or critical stat or because it’s a greatsword?
I have the Regalia of Eochaid as a secondary weapon, or left hand choice when it’s no point to use a shield, I never get that big hit with that sword. (Still good though)
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G-DannY
Member
bleed status buildup is obscenely powerful and unbalanced in the game as a whole
"easy mode" in pve, cheesy in pvp
expect heavy nerf
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Crownttano
Member
Trust in Spark Aromatic
Level 18
DEX 25
Level 18
DEX 25
Bojji
Member
Malenia is dead... now I have the best looking armor in the game 
I think i beat her on my 3rd try, she has more health but overall is easier than Maliketh. Mimic tear with rennala full moon and me using gravity slingshot and she was dead in few minutes. The worst boss so far for me is fire giant, so fucking long to drain his health bar...
I think i beat her on my 3rd try, she has more health but overall is easier than Maliketh. Mimic tear with rennala full moon and me using gravity slingshot and she was dead in few minutes. The worst boss so far for me is fire giant, so fucking long to drain his health bar...
The artful mincer
Member
OK another update did a bit west limgrave and finished stormville Castle.
Two main points
This game is huge.
It feels more like a super wide wide wide linear game than an open world game and that's a good thing.
Really enjoyed Stormville Castle I spent about 5 hours there lol. I did a bit of jolly co-op to level up but tried to explore everywhere and I know I haven't found everything lol. I didn't die much was just exploring...
Finally getting to walk on the bridge with the stone gollums was a real magical moment.
I went to explore West limgrave for a bit got to this round building with a lift. Went down expecting another dungeon then holy christ there a whole other world down here
I knew there was an underground map going in but experiencing it was something else I was overwhelmed!
The Siofra River was visually amazing took a while on the boss there but got him. I took the other lift to the land of rot region and thought I would come back later!
This is what I mean by super wide linear. There was clear difficulty progression from limegrave, Siofra river and Rotting place. I think the game clearly wants you to throughly explore each region level up then progress to the next. Skilled players can obviously exploit this but the average player will get stomped if they stray too far without preparing/ leveling.
Two main points
This game is huge.
It feels more like a super wide wide wide linear game than an open world game and that's a good thing.
Really enjoyed Stormville Castle I spent about 5 hours there lol. I did a bit of jolly co-op to level up but tried to explore everywhere and I know I haven't found everything lol. I didn't die much was just exploring...
Finally getting to walk on the bridge with the stone gollums was a real magical moment.
I went to explore West limgrave for a bit got to this round building with a lift. Went down expecting another dungeon then holy christ there a whole other world down here
I knew there was an underground map going in but experiencing it was something else I was overwhelmed!
The Siofra River was visually amazing took a while on the boss there but got him. I took the other lift to the land of rot region and thought I would come back later!
This is what I mean by super wide linear. There was clear difficulty progression from limegrave, Siofra river and Rotting place. I think the game clearly wants you to throughly explore each region level up then progress to the next. Skilled players can obviously exploit this but the average player will get stomped if they stray too far without preparing/ leveling.
DelireMan7
Member
This moment blew my mind. I didn't know anything about it. I took this lift. Then I thought "It a really long ride, I am going very deep" then I saw the purple "night sky" and my brain went crazy.I went to explore West limgrave for a bit got to this round building with a lift. Went down expecting another dungeon then holy christ there a whole other world down here
I knew there was an underground map going in but experiencing it was something else I was overwhelmed!
Yes and no I would say. Exploring Limgrave and then moving to the west seems the natural progression the games wants you to do.
But Caelid (the rot region) is weird in term on scaling (in my opinion). It remains a nightmare for quite a bit of the game. Especially a specific region of it.
Bojji
Member
OK another update did a bit west limgrave and finished stormville Castle.
Two main points
This game is huge.
It feels more like a super wide wide wide linear game than an open world game and that's a good thing.
Really enjoyed Stormville Castle I spent about 5 hours there lol. I did a bit of jolly co-op to level up but tried to explore everywhere and I know I haven't found everything lol. I didn't die much was just exploring...
Finally getting to walk on the bridge with the stone gollums was a real magical moment.
I went to explore West limgrave for a bit got to this round building with a lift. Went down expecting another dungeon then holy christ there a whole other world down here
I knew there was an underground map going in but experiencing it was something else I was overwhelmed!
The Siofra River was visually amazing took a while on the boss there but got him. I took the other lift to the land of rot region and thought I would come back later!
This is what I mean by super wide linear. There was clear difficulty progression from limegrave, Siofra river and Rotting place. I think the game clearly wants you to throughly explore each region level up then progress to the next. Skilled players can obviously exploit this but the average player will get stomped if they stray too far without preparing/ leveling.
And there are many more areas as big as this castle or even bigger, most of them have top notch design and art too. From really outdid themselves, game is massive but nothing feels copy paste like in AC games for example (outside of dungeons and mines). Game is technicall mess on most platforms but from pure gameplay and game design point of view now I think 10\10 reviews were correct.
DelireMan7
Member
Agreed. The level design on the "legacy dungeons" are amazing for most of them. Lot of verticality exploiting the jump and lot of hidden areas in them.
ÆMNE22A!C
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I guess my time played and relative low lvl. Come down to
#1 Blindy exploring
#2 Mostly under influence
#3 Thua having a forgetful and disjointed experience
Sure, I met some walls but nothing to severe.
My initial character was a prisoner because spell sword sounded dope. I've always played melee builds so I wanted something else... I quickly found the Meteorite Staff (one of the few times I googled for a decent staff because my magic damage output was abysmal) and choose to go 80% Mage 20% Melee.
I heard magic got better later on so I stuck with it but my playstyle is more aggressive and like to hack and slash with magic for support (flying assholes, etc) And magic solely even with that talisman does shit damage)
I've been eyeing ultra swords, hammers and bleed weapons
These are some pics I took (I also have pics of map progression if needed) (and all my weapons, mats, etc lol I went all out)
Btw I've never grinded
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