Previous versions of Elden Ring had already revolutionized co-op gameplay mechanics first introduced in FromSoftware's earlier Demon's Souls and Dark Souls RPGs . Easily accessed items such as the Furlcalling Finger Remedy and the Tarnished's Furled Finger let players quickly lay down and access summon signs right from the start of an Elden Ring playthrough, while the Small Golden Effigy item lets players send their summon signs to Stakes of Marika located outside nearby boss arenas. The 1.06 patch for Elden Ring expanded the utility of the Small Golden Effigy, adding a new menu where players can choose between sending their summon signs to Stakes in their current region or to distant regions entirely; this new quality-of-life feature will make it easier for players of elden Ring cover Ring to seamlessly summon co-op partners outside of peak playtimes while letting other players avoid spoilers by being summoned into places they haven't visited

Roderika can be encountered very early on in Elden Ring , as she's found hiding out in an abandoned shack near the entrance to Stormveil Castle. While she implies that she once commanded some sort of army, her forces have since been grafted by Godrick the Grafted, leaving her totally bereft. Speaking with her will grant the player the Spirit Jellyfish Ashes, easily one of the best spirit ashes in the game. Plus, should the player find the Chrysalids' Memento in Stormveil Castle and deliver it to her, she will appear in the Roundtable Hold. At that point, selecting certain dialogue options when meeting with Roderika and Smithing Master Hewg results in her unlocking a latent spirit tuning ability. At that point, she'll be able to upgrade the player's spirit as

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The recent 1.06 update has increased the distance Elden Ring players can roll if lightly equipped or possessed of a high Endurance attribute score. Besides making "naked speedruns" more viable, the "light" encumbrance status also increases the travel distance of players using "Bloodhound Step" or "Quickstep," partially canceling out the nerf FromSoftware applied to these weapon ski

Kenneth Haight can be found in easter Limgrave preaching atop a ruin about how he, not Godrick, is the rightful ruler of Limgrave. Much like the player, Kenneth has a very low opinion of Godrick and refers to him as a "jumped up country bumpk

A young woman afflicted by Scarlet Rot, Millicent can first be encountered in the Church of the Plague in Caelid. After reviving her by finding the Unalloyed Gold Needle and speaking with Gowry, she will embark on a journey that requires the use of Valkyrie's Prosthesis, an item that can be found in the Shaded Cas

Though it is never actually encountered in-game, The Greater Will is perhaps the most important character in Elden Ring . Of course, calling it a "character" is a bit of a stretch, as The Greater Will is more accurately described as a force of nature. An outer god at the center of all of the game's events, it's hard to tell what The Greater Will's goals may be, and it's hinted several times throughout Elden Ring that it may not be as benevolent as it seems. From Software are known for including Lovecraftian concepts in their games, and The Greater Will is a perfect example of cosmicism adding an incredible amount of depth to a game's l

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Other characters and even armor sets have captivated Elden Ring players, and one of those is the Bloody Wolf set. During the Elden Ring network tests, the Bloody Wolf armor was one of the main sets that was shown off to players. However, it wasn't until the game actually launched that players realized just how hard it was to obtain it, but that's what makes it one of the best outfits to wear; in addition to the looks, it's one of the most well-rounded armor sets in the game for both quick maneuvering and defense. One cosplayer, Majed Alkanderi , showed off their appreciation for the Bloody Wolf through an Elden Ring cosplay video released on Twitter, which detailed a two-month period of work. Majed's cosplay is still one of the best Elden Ring costumes to d

There is an abundance of Elden Ring cosplay designs, but some of the best imitate Malenia, iconic player character Let Me Solo Her, and the Bloody Wolf - among others. What makes these so fascinating is how well they bring the fantastic characters to life. They also display a sense of appreciation for FromSoftware's unique world, the Lands Betw

The boss fight against Starscourge Radahn , the culmination of a festival of war organized by the Witcher Hunter Jerren NPC, takes the NPC summoning mechanic of Soulslike games up to 11 in Elden Ring . The game lets players repeatedly summon unfamiliar and familiar allies like Blaidd to battle the red-maned, gravity-controlling Demigod. Besides player-friendly NPCs such as Iron Fist Alexander or mute NPCs such as Great Horned Tragoth, players can also summon Patches (NPC) , the cowardly, fast-talking, and hairless FromSoftware NPC that has been backstabbing players and kicking them off ledges since Demon's Sou