Elden Ring journeys and experiences

[Redglyph]

Here's a great calculator for weapons. You can set your build attributes, select the weapons and parameters you want to see, and it generates a table that you can sort however you wish.

Elden Ring Weapon AR Calculator

Calculate the best weapons that match your Elden Ring build. Compare weapon AR (attack rating).

www.tarnished.dev

I saw that the Bandit's Curved Sword was the best option for my sorcerer since I acquired the Glintstone Whetblade to apply Magic (or Cold) affinity. Before that, I was right to use the Carian Knight's Sword, apparently. I miss the Bloodhound's Fang and its deadly combo, though.

It's funny how some enemies are easier (and others more difficult) with a blade / sorcerer type than with a samurai. For example, the banished knights are much easier if you can keep some distance from them.

 

[Redglyph]

@booboo For what it's worth, I've just defeated Rennala with a sorcerer / sword build (prisoner starting class, added a lot of INT and some DEX) at level 40-something. I found it much harder than the first time when I had a melee build, even during the first phase. So I see what you meant.

I saw she's 80% resistant to magic, so sorceries aren't very effective and a sword is necessary to avoid complications. She gets tougher in the 2nd phase to other damages like fire, holy, etc.

On the other hand, the Ancestor Spirit (that I did just before Rennala) was a piece of cake in comparison to a melee build.

 

[booboo]

Thanks @Redglyph - I'm still not feeling much in a gaming mood, so I haven't played anything for 2+ weeks now. Work is just too hectic and it's probably just as well that I have no distractions. I actually managed to damage her with my sorcery in phase 2 - but only with the big hitting spells, and they take so long to cast, and you're locked in the animation so she can just blast you (and seems to take a lot for me to stagger her - unlike my character who seems to get interrupted if a feather touches them). I had some ideas, but I have 0 enthusiasm to redo the ultra tedious phase 1 again.

 

[Redglyph]

Yes, it's understandable. It was mostly just to tell I sympathized.

 

[JDR13]

Shadow of the Erdtree is going to introduce difficulty modifiers. Not sure how I feel about that.

Elden Ring’s Shadow of the Erdtree DLC Adding New Difficulty Options

Elden Ring developer FromSoftware announces that its Shadow of the Erdtree DLC will introduce a plethora of difficulty options.

gamerant.com

 

[danutz_plusplus]

Shadow of the Erdtree is going to introduce difficulty modifiers. Not sure how I feel about that.

Elden Ring’s Shadow of the Erdtree DLC Adding New Difficulty Options

Elden Ring developer FromSoftware announces that its Shadow of the Erdtree DLC will introduce a plethora of difficulty options.

gamerant.com

I gave a glance over the article and didn't see any actual source. Then I looked at the calendar. I hate April 1st.

 

[JDR13]

I gave a glance over the article and didn't see any actual source. Then I looked at the calendar. I hate April 1st.

It's one of the better ones I've seen today. The first few paragraphs read like it's legit. I didn't realize what it was until I got down to the descriptions of the new difficulties.

 

[Redglyph]

Nice one.

 

[danutz_plusplus]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1774837913869570131

View: https://twitter.com/BandaiNamcoUS/status/1774837913869570131


That's an impressive expansion

 

[Redglyph]

Not sure if this was posted before. The Collector Edition of the DLC with a figurine of Messmer the Impaler and other goodies. Expensive, though: 250 €.

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-SEObICg3b0

(The link in the video description will probably redirect you to your local website)

ELDEN RING Physical Full Game [PC] - SHADOW OF THE ERDTREE COLLECTOR EDITION EU

Order ELDEN RING - SHADOW OF THE ERDTREE COLLECTOR'S EDITION [PC Download] from the Bandai Namco Official Store. Secure payment.

store.bandainamcoent.eu

• Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree (base game not included)
• Figurine of Mesmer the Impaler (46cm)
• Exclusive Hardcover artbook (English)
• Digital Soundtrack

 

[JDR13]

Geez... For that price, they could have at least included the base game too.

 

[sakichop]

I only buy collectors editions with the intention of never opening them and hoping they’re worth a good chunk of change in 50 years. Ok. Maybe a bit before that since I’d be 102 then.

 

[Redglyph]

I only buy collectors editions with the intention of never opening them and hoping they’re worth a good chunk of change in 50 years. Ok. Maybe a bit before that since I’d be 102 then.

With the current inflation rate, perhaps it's better than savings or investment funds.