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It does have some virtues, though, as it swings low to the ground, which can be used to hit smaller enemies like spiders easily. It's also only a one-handed weapon and can change into a scythe. While all these boons are impressive, it still pales in comparison to other trick weapons in the g

These swords are two of the most elusive armaments in the game, as they sport a drop rate of just 0.5%. Although they are not necessarily in contention for the best weapons in Elden Ring , they have a particularly unique look, as both are fully coated in gold. The Noble's Slender Sword is a variant of the Straight Sword and possesses the same characteristics. However, unlike the Noble's Estoc , which is almost always outclassed by the regular Estoc, the Noble's Slender Sword has a slight edge over its competition. It sports the longest range out of all other Straight Swords, which can be very useful to catch opponents in PvP or keep enemies at bay in

In contrast for players looking for a more expansive experience, Elden Ring will almost certainly take first-time players anywhere from 50-70 hours, depending on their pacing and how much they want to uncover in the game's wo

Dark Souls features a lot of everyday objects being used as weapons. These include items one would expect to find in a generic medieval fantasy setting, like the Four-Pronged Plow, which, in Dark Souls 3 , is actually a pretty good wea

Ten years later, Dark Souls is still important as one of the most groundbreaking and influential video games in history. Soul Arts featured some of the best concept artworks focused on the unseen lands mentioned, but never visited within the lore and gameplay of Dark Souls . Artist Brent Lecluyse’s two conceptual artworks of the land of Carim, a land praying for the end of the Undead Curse, as undeath is treated quite harshly in the city. Throughout the gameplay of Dark Souls , one can encounter quite a few characters of Carim, yet never visit nor learn much more about the land for themselves. Brent Lecluyse’s imaginative rendering of what Carim could have been within Dark Souls is a powerful reminder of all the lore and secrets still kept within the three Dark Souls ga

The Cerulean Tears' counterpart, the Flask of Crimson Tears, is the outright required potion type to use throughout Elden Ring . Players of FromSoftware's past Souls-like games will be more than familiar with how it functions, as it's the equivalent of the Dark Souls series' Estus Fl

It's not without its faults, as its Charge weapon art results in the player falling flat on their face. Despite looking like a simple farming tool, it can be infused to boost its attack rating to high levels, which makes it a powerful tool for high damage. It's more of a joke weapon in how hilariously strong it can be, but it still takes time to get it th

The first of Elden Ring 's most obvious -- and practically necessary -- potion types is the Flask of Cerulean Tears . Aside from HP, players will likely need to manage their FP for things like Magic and Skills. That makes the Flask of Cerulean Tears important to pure physically offensive builds as well as Magic us

The latest of many soulslike games popularized by FromSoftware, those who have been enjoying this title might also like some others from the genre that have already been released. And with its alternative history, mechanical beings, and detailed steampunk levels to maneuver, there are plenty of games from other genres worth checking out that have been able to use these elements effectively to create gorgeous and detailed wor

The many bosses of Elden Ring strategy Ring __ are one of the most unique features of Elden Ring , though their notorious difficulty levels is a classic FromSoftware __ approach. Initially revealed in 2019, the astounding silence that followed for any news of Elden Ring left many FromSoftware __ fans in a worried frenzy that the game might never come. Awaiting further news and updates for Elden Ring ’s release, VaatiVidya hosted an art competition encouraging artists to conceptualize what different bosses and boss encounters might look like within the game. Many of the subsequent artworks would have fit beautifully within Elden Ring , while others could create a world of their own. The curated Elden Ring conceptual artworks in Soul Arts reveal the deep depths of imagination, creativity, and passion of FromSoftware __ fans across the gl

When used, the dung pies inflict the Toxic status on the enemy, but also on the player. This makes using them a dangerous double-edged sword. While it's tough, it is possible to beat the game while using the Dung Pies almost exclusively. This is one stinky weapon that cannot be taken seriously in and out of the ga

Meanwhile, Elden Ring might go down as one of the highest-tier open-world gaming experiences . Its open world is rich with something and somewhere meaningful to discover in every direction, detailed dungeons, and an exhilarating sense of verticality thanks to its above and underground loca