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Elden Ring Comprehensive Guide
Elden Ring, brought to you by the creators of the Dark Souls series, is an expansive open-world game that blends From Software’s signature challenging combat with the narrative depth and world-building expertise of author George R. Martin. In this fragmented realm, where the Elden Ring has been destroyed and its pieces scattered among divine beings, the Tarnished are called upon to reclaim its power.
Navigating the vast expanse of The Lands Between is a formidable challenge that requires uncovering hidden secrets and battling formidable foes throughout the diverse environments of Elden Ring to achieve the esteemed title of Elden Lord. Explore key sections of our guide:
Introduction to the Game – Basics, Tips, and Strategies
It can be tough to figure out what to do when first stepping out of the tutorial dungeon and into the Lands Between. Fear not, as we have a comprehensive Beginner’s Guide, Things You Should Know, and information on all the Starting Classes – covering all the basics and major features of Elden Ring, as well as Things to Do First to give some direction to your opening hours in the game. For those looking for more direction and details, see these other important sections:
Walkthroughs and Region Guides
There’s much to explore and conquer in Elden Ring, and we’ve compiled in-depth Walkthroughs for each of its imposing Legacy Dungeons, as well as everything you can see and do in each of the major regions.
Bosses Guide
As is typical in a From Software game, Elden Ring features some of the most formidable and challenging boss enemies—ranging from roaming adversaries across the Lands Between to guardians stationed at the ends of various mini dungeons, as well as daunting foes within Legacy Dungeons and subterranean areas. If you’re finding these bosses difficult, we have the best tips, strategies, and guides to help you defeat them.
- Boss Guides
- Main Bosses
- Dungeon Bosses
- World Bosses
Dungeon Guides and Walkthroughs
As you venture through the expansive open world, Elden Ring offers numerous optional encounters and conceals countless hidden mini dungeons and formidable enemies. We have created detailed walkthroughs to guide you on where to locate these challenges and how to conquer them, ensuring you discover every item along your journey.
- Dungeons
- Limgrave Dungeons
- Liurnia Dungeons
- Caelid Dungeons
- Dragonbarrow Dungeons
- Altus Plateau Dungeons
- Mt. Gelmir Dungeons
- Mountaintops of the Giants Dungeons
Character Side Quests
Elden Ring is filled with numerous rewarding side quests that are easy to overlook without proper guidance. Consult our guide for an in-depth look at these NPC questlines, revealing where to find them and highlighting some intriguing secrets worth uncovering:
- List of Character Side Quests and How to Complete Them
- Painting Locations and Solutions
Weapons and Armor
In Elden Ring, enhancing your combat skills largely involves acquiring superior weapons and armor to boost your stats. We have put together comprehensive lists of all available weapons and armor sets to help you find them swiftly and enhance your performance in battle.
- All Weapons in Elden Ring
- Legendary Weapons
- Weapon Skills
- All Armor Sets in Elden Ring
- Magic Spells in Elden Ring
Spirit Ash Summons
To assist you on your journeys, you can learn to summon various spirit ashes of former foes to help in combat. Unlike summoning other players, these spirits can support you in numerous locations without making the boss or encounter more difficult. Each spirit offers unique advantages and disadvantages, providing strategic depth to your battles.
- How to Summon Spirits
- List of Summonable Spirit Ashes
- How to Upgrade Spirit Summons
- Legendary Spirit Ashes
- Where to Get Grave Glovewort and Ghost Glovewort
Upgrades and Key Items
Elden Ring is a vast game filled with countless hidden treasures and intricate details. If you’re on the hunt for essential bolstering materials or key items to aid in your survival, our detailed location guides have all the information you need to help you discover them:
- Where to Find Smithing Stones
- Scarab Locations and Rewards
- Stonesword Key Locations
- Imp Statue Seal Locations
- Sacred Tear Locations
- Golden Seed Locations
- Deathroot Locations