The month of March has barely begun, but we already know that Elden Ring It will be one of the games of the year. The new From Software has dazzled the critics and the public and is breaking all the records of the Japanese company. Hidetaka Miyazaki himself, its creator, has said that Elden Ring is somewhat more accessible than its predecessors, but it is still a challenging experience. That is why entering it can be somewhat scary if you have not played other games by this developer. In that sense, today we give you 5 tips from a Souls rookie for newbies interested in the Elden Ring. Because yes, we can all enjoy this new video game.
To start I will say that my soulslike experience It boils down to a couple of half-finished games in Bloodborne and a few hours of gameplay in Demon’s Souls, though I’ve seen the Dark Souls trilogy complete on several occasions. So, let’s see how you can enjoy Elden Ring even despite a possible fear of its difficulty and without having experience in similar games.
5 tips from a Souls rookie for newbies interested in the Elden Ring
- Slowly and good lyrics. The best thing about Elden Ring is that it plunges us into an open world in which we have many possible fronts. If you get stuck with a particular area or enemy, turn around, explore other locations, and keep accumulating experience, leveling up, and upgrading your weapons to be more prepared for the locations that initially resisted. Don’t get obsessed, don’t get frustrated. Don’t be afraid to run away from combat and reassess the situation, return to a place of grace, retrieve your vials, and maybe level up a few more.
- Don’t risk your runes too much. Runes are the “experience” that enemies give us when we kill them. Thanks to them we can raise levels in the places of grace and enhance the power of our character. Getting runes costs a lot, especially in the early hours, so my advice is not to play them too much. If you think there is a chance of losing them imminently, turn around, kill a couple of accessible enemies to get the ones you are missing until you can level up another level and do it to increase your power.
- Summon. Some of the most challenging moments in every From Software game are the boss fights. Going it alone can be challenging for some players, but Elden Ring offers alternatives. Some boss battles allow us to summon an NPC to fight by our side, but if that’s not enough, feel free to summon a human ally to lend you a cable. The more, the better. The important thing is that you don’t get frustrated. If you see that a boss is resisting you, the best thing is to ask for help and defeat him among several, which will allow you to attack him from behind, not always being his target and being able to recover your resistance or calmly heal yourself while our companions take care of him.
- Always read the messages. Elden Ring and other soulslike games are much more enjoyable when you share the experience with others, thanks to the online features. Players leave messages around the world as warnings, tips, or jokes. My advice is to read as many as you can. And it is that doing so will give you clues as to what you are going to find ahead, if an ambush awaits you or if there is a hidden enemy that is going to try to surprise you. Reading messages, especially in situations where we are short on vials and health, is essential to anticipate the next step of the enemy and be cautious with the next step we are going to take. If you see that what is to come is going to surpass you, recover what was exposed in tips 1 and 2.
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- The shield, your ally. There are many ways to play Elden Ring: swords, bows, spears, maces, hammers, magic. For noobs like us, a very valid initial option is to equip ourselves with a good shield. In the early stages of the game, taking cover behind the shield is a great idea. You will be able to parry enemy attacks and counterattack with force to weaken him or even finish him off. Getting a bow and arrows is also a good idea, as it will allow you to attack some enemies from a distance that could be annoying if we approach their area of influence. Elden Ring also includes the ability to use stealth to move, so don’t rule out this mechanic, which will help you take a lot of life from some powerful enemies.