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Elden Ring Guide

2022 · Open-world action RPG

Game guides

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GuideWhat you will find
A mounted traveler overlooks a ruined landscape beneath the golden Erdtree.Getting startedFind useful early stops, learn the resource bars and prepare for Stormveil.
A mounted traveler overlooks a ruined landscape beneath the golden Erdtree.CharactersLocate early services and distinguish quest characters from bosses.
A sword-wielding rider faces a towering creature among pale trees.Starting classesCompare the ten launch classes by opening equipment and play style.
An armored fighter strikes a soldier with a sword in front of castle walls and burning debris.Spirit AshesFix common summon restrictions and understand spirit upgrade materials.
An armored fighter strikes a soldier with a sword in front of castle walls and burning debris.Weapon upgradesRead reinforcement paths, choose an affinity and avoid mixing different upgrade materials.

At a glance

Three useful starting points
FocusWhat to know
Explore before forcing a bossLimgrave and the Weeping Peninsula offer equipment, flask upgrades and practice before Stormveil.
Upgrade the weapon you useSmithing Stones and Somber Smithing Stones serve different reinforcement paths.
Check summon conditionsA bell, an equipped ash, sufficient resources and a permitted area all matter.

Characters Character guide →

Key characters and their roles
CharacterRoleAt a glance
The TarnishedPlayer characterA returning exile pursuing the Great Runes and the title of Elden Lord.
MelinaGuideOffers an accord that enables leveling and provides access to Torrent.
Merchant KaléMerchant at Church of EllehSells the Crafting Kit and other early supplies.
Ranni / RennaWitchAn early meeting under the name Renna can supply the Spirit Calling Bell.
Smithing Master HewgRoundtable Hold blacksmithReinforces weapons beyond the limits of the Church of Elleh anvil.
RoderikaSpirit tunerHer Roundtable Hold progression unlocks Spirit Ash upgrades.

Quick answers

Unlocks, routes and useful answers
TopicGo straight to
Getting startedFollow a short opening route →
Starting classesChoose equipment you want to practice →
Spirit AshesObtain the Spirit Calling Bell →
Weapon upgradesRead the weapon’s reinforcement material →

Pictures All pictures →

A mounted traveler overlooks a ruined landscape beneath the golden Erdtree.
A mounted traveler overlooks a ruined landscape beneath the golden Erdtree.
A rider and spectral steed leap beside a rocky cliff and distant fortifications.
A rider and spectral steed leap beside a rocky cliff and distant fortifications.
An armored fighter strikes a soldier with a sword in front of castle walls and burning debris.
An armored fighter strikes a soldier with a sword in front of castle walls and burning debris.
A sword-wielding rider faces a towering creature among pale trees.
A sword-wielding rider faces a towering creature among pale trees.
References
Guide references
ReferenceWebsite
Elden Ring: game and edition overviewen.bandainamcoent.eu