The 52 Intelligence requirement is admittedly high, but for players that want to focus solely on spellcasting, it shouldn't be difficult to offset the staff's prerequisites. It'll be especially necessary given its high FP cost per cast, but its strong Intelligence scaling and natural buff to sorceries make it worth the investment for pure spellcast

Elden Ring has been released to resounding critical acclaim, and on top of the enriching open-world design and gameplay, FromSoftware's vintage brand of subtle dark-fantasy storytelling surrounding its characters has been loved by longtime f

One unanswered question is the relationship between Nepheli and Godfrey. Since Godfrey becomes chief of the warriors, the name Loux may be a clan name that Nepheli took to show which clan she came from. Another potential connection is she may be Godfrey’s mysterious Elden Ring warrior daughter born before or after his marriage to Queen Marika. Nepheli could also be distantly related to him, like a granddaughter or great-granddaughter. The relationship between Nepheli and Godfrey at this moment isn't entirely known, but perhaps the unconfirmed Barbarians of the Badlands DLC could further explain their relationship. It also could reveal more about this mysterious Badland location that lies beyond the Lands Betw

The fight ended in a stalemate, with both combatants greatly wounded. However, part of the reason she survived can be discovered in one of Elden Ring 's many Spirit Ash summons . Malenia amassed a devoted army for her and Miquella's cause, and her Cleanrot Knight named Finlay carried her across the Lands Between and back to the Haligtree to h

Caelid became a source of a number of memes, as its Mordor-like style certified it as a zone no one would want to walk into. If Limgrave is the game's version of The Sound of Music or a field of cute lambs, then the idea of a far more frightening zone is terrify

However, he did find an alternative treatment, if imperfect. Miquella crafted an unalloyed gold needle that could treat the Scarlet Rot and keep it at bay. An unalloyed gold needle is also what's given to the Tarnished by the elderly sage Gowry to, in turn, give to Millicent in Caelid to treat her

That makes it fitting that Prisoners start with the Glintstone Staff, which is regarded as one of the stronger "jack-of-all-trades" staffs in the game. The Glintstone Staff has a good scaling with Intelligence and is upgraded normally with standard Smithing Stones. On top of being a starting weapon for Prisoners, it's also able to be found as a drop from enemies in Caria Ma

Intelligence and sorcery-focused magic builds are understandably the more popular routes for players in Elden Ring. However, for those that choose to experiment with both Intelligence and Arcane -- with a focus on the latter -- the Albinauric Staff is a solid cho

For those looking to home in on magic-oriented builds, finding the right staff is a must to maximize raw damage output as well as damage over time. There are great all-around staffs like the Meteorite Staff, while others like Lusat's Glintstone Staff are immensely strong for later-game use and Intelligence investm

Fall damage quickly became a source of memes in Elden Ring , as the amount taken seemed highly inconsistent. This meme graph was a player's best way of summarizing the damage they were taking from fall

Players have two choices here. The Red-Feathered Branchsword gives a 20 percent attack buff if players are on low HP. Meanwhile, the Ritual Sword Talisman only gives 10 percent, but players have to be at full HP.

Radagon's Soreseal is very easy to obtain in Fort Faroth. It increases all the important melee stats by +5 but also increases the damage taken. Thankfully, that drawback doesn't matter on a Level 1 run because players are dead on just one hit regardless .

Fitting, given its name and where it's found, the Rotten Crystal Staff is good for its unique ability to build up Scarlet Rot on enemies. It's found Elphael, Brace of the Haligtree, which is also home to one of the most compelling bosses in Elden Ri

Elden Ring has many difficult areas , with perhaps the most notorious being the aforementioned Caelid. This area is a desolate, punishing wasteland that has gone full-on scorched earth and is filled with high-level bea

elden ring cover Ring has enjoyed widespread critical acclaim since its release, thanks in part to the myriad of ways players can approach the game. Magical abilities are just one such avenue that invites creativity. From incantations to sorceries, magic in Elden Ring is incredibly versatile both on paper and in pract

Fans of Elden Ring who have beaten the game and replayed it have been waiting with bated breath for a DLC. Based on past FromSoftware games, such as Bloodborne and Dark Souls 3, a DLC or two are expected to be released. Since Bloodborne and The Old Hunters __ DLC were released the same year, and the tragic story of Dark Souls 3 's main game and its first DLC, Ashes of Ariandel , were also released the same year, with The Ringed City DLC following a year later, it seems likely that Elden Ring DLC may not be far off. Many Elden Ring fans have hopes about what the future DLC will contain, such as more lore information that answers burning questions, and the unveiling of new and exciting locations. If the Barbarians of the Badlands __ leak is real, then this may be the first of several DLCs that reveal more about the world of Elden Ri