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Updated August 6, 2024, by Hamza Haq: All FromSoftware games eventually turn into a tug-of-war between the developers making their bosses harder and harder and the players trying to break the game with overpowered weapons and cheese strategies. Anything truly broken is patched out of the game within a month or so, but balancing is tricky, and there is no way to completely get rid of every overengineered strategy there is. With the release of the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, a ton of new weapons , spells, ashes of war, and other items have upended the status quo into something completely fresh once again. And with that come new ways to cheese bos<br><br> <br>To get Crepus' Black-Key Crossbow, Elden Ring players must must use a Stonesword Key on the Imp Statue Roundtable Hold. Head to Hewg and look for the stairs that lead to the lower level. The Stonesword Key door is around the cor<br><br>There will be a fog gate and a Gargoyle lock that requires two Stonesword Keys, players need to unlock them and drop down to check each broken floor until they see a corpse with loot. One of those corpses has the Dagger Talisman .<br><br> <br>Runes replace the Souls and Blood Echoes FromSoftware veterans are familiar with . It works near-identically, meaning that players should invest their Runes wisely instead of getting greedy and hoarding as much of this valuable resource as possible. So, it's only a given that players who lose their hard-earned Runes will be quite peeved by this developm<br><br>The Incantation falls under the Golden Order category, and it was a gift from Miquella to Radagon. It allows the user to repeatedly fire three golden lights, dealing Holy damage . Casting it with the Dryleaf Seal from the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC boosts the Incantation’s damage.<br><br> <br>The main philosophy behind cheesing bosses in Elden Ring is to use the environment, items, and sometimes even the boss's own attack moves to the player's advantage. A lot of the time, these tactics go beyond what the developers intended, and making the Fire Giant fall to his death from a tiny height is definitely not something FromSoftware wanted players to<br><br> <br>Despite being an optional boss, most Elden Ring players will cross paths with Commander O'Neil and his archers, either by accident or while following Millicent's quest line. When encountered in early to mid-game, he can pose quite the challenge. As an overworld boss, though, he can be led away from the battle arena straight into the Scarlet Rot-ridden swampla<br><br> <br>Spirit Ash Summons Elden Ring: How To Get Mimic Tear Ashes All Legendary Ashen Remains Locations How To Get Spirit Jellyfish Ashes Where To Get The Demi-Human Ashes Raya Lucaria Soldier Ashes Location Black Knife Tiche Ashes Location How to Get Banished Knight Oleg Summon [https://eldenringportal.com/articles/my-journey-through-elden-ring-nightreign-s-small-jar-bazaar Best Murk purchases] Spirit Ashes, Ranked How to Use Spirit Ashes in Elden <br><br> <br>Players looking to upgrade Glintstone Pebble should try to find Rock Sling , a Gravity Sorcery that summons three large, homing rocks to smash into enemies. Although Rock Sling uses more FP than Glintstone Pebble, it deals more damage and has a good chance to stagger or knock enemies back. Additionally, the Rock Sling is great against enemies that are good at dodging spells, as it often causes them to dodge too ea<br><br> <br>This Elden Ring final boss cheese method is reserved for players with an Intelligence-focused character build, as the Rock Sling sorcery scales up with this attribute. The trick here is to aim at the Beast's weak spot, which is a small, glowing point located on its lower torso. Repeatedly slinging rocks at that spot is a straightforward, low-effort way to kill the last boss in Elden Ring, but one still has to remember to dodge the Beast's own attacks between each sl<br><br> <br>The secret to obtaining this greatbow is only just now beginning to get out among Elden Ring players. It involves using a bow to drop large pots on the moving chariot trap in the Tomb of Knowledge. The Erdtree Greatbow stands out among the bows by splitting its damage between physical damage (60) and Holy damage (65). As a greatbow, this weapon also has excellent ra<br><br> <br>This one is a simple, clever way to defeat the Mimic Tear optional boss. Moreover, it has nothing to do with actual combat. Players with strong menu navigation skills will have no trouble pulling off this cheesing strat<br><br> <br>This is a great crossbow to use until the Crepus' Black-Key Crossbow, Full Moon Crossbow, or Pulley Crossbow are found. The Heavy Crossbow does significantly more damage than the standard Crossbow; however, the Strength and Dexterity requirements are only slightly hig<br><br> <br>The Sorcery only takes one slot and requires 13 intelligence to use. Tarnished will be able to cast a wide arc that deals Magic damage, which is perfect for certain scenarios where players get ambushed or attacked by several enemies at o<br><br> <br>The Composite Bow is becoming a favorite among players. It doesn't do a lot of damage (65). However, it can be fired fairly quickly. This bow can be obtained early into a game from a merchant near Bellum Church in Liurnia of the Lakes. The Composite Bow can be infused with Ashes of<br>
<br>Contrary to popular belief, lightning can strike twice in the same place, and in Elden Ring , it can strike much more than that, especially if the enemy is a cheating spammer like those late-game dragons. Against such enemies who are intent on turning the Tarnished into lightning rods, it helps to prepare some countermeasures, and armor stands out as the most accessible among th<br><br> <br>This one is a simple, clever way to defeat the Mimic Tear optional boss. Moreover, it has nothing to do with actual combat. Players with strong menu navigation skills will have no trouble pulling off this cheesing strat<br><br>Elden Ring is a massive game, so chances are good that it’ll take more than one playthrough to see everything. Seeing as how starting new game plus in Elden Ring is as easy as resting at the Roundtable of Lost Grace and selecting the "Begin Journey 2" option, it can be tempting to do so without making any preparations. Don’t do that. There are certain things that can only be done with most of the map accessible and most of the stores unlocked. If one wants to start new game plus on the best possible footing, there are a few steps that should be taken first.<br><br> <br>Elden Ring 's bosses are no different. Intimidating and hard to beat, some [https://Eldenringportal.com/articles/elden-ring-s-lost-expansions-unseen-depths-and-cataclysmic-visions shadow of the Erdtree expansion] these creatures have stopped players in their tracks plenty of times. Thankfully, just like in any other Soulslike title, there are certain clever exploits, i.e. "cheeses," that can turn these formidable bosses into dust in a matter of seconds. While some of the more hardcore fans will vehemently disapprove of using these in any circumstances, they can come in handy for players who simply want to progress furt<br><br><br> Dragonclaw Shield : A striking, and fearsome visual design, the Dragonclaw Shield is another Greatshield that works just as well as a weapon as it does as a defense. Boasting a fairly low weight of 13.5, and an upgraded Guard Boost of 67, the Dragonclaw Shield offers a good amount of protection, especially with some extra Lightning negation added for good measure. But where the Dragonclaw Shield really shines is through its use as a weapon. Equipped from the offset with the Shield Bash Weapon Art, players can use the Dragonclaw Shield to ram into their opponents, often breaking their guard and staggering them temporarily. While other Greatshields have this same Weapon Art, the Dragonclaw Shield offers the best damage of the lot, even dealing a small amount of Lightning damage on top of the physical. Using a Greatshield as a weapon isn't often a recommended strategy, but it provides a fun new way to experience the game's intense fig<br><br> <br>Optional Bosses (And Named Invaders) In Elden Ring How To Beat Erdtree Burial Watchdog How To Beat Flying Dragon Agheel How To Beat Beastman Of Farum Azula How To Beat Bloodhound Knight Darriwil How To Defeat The Tree Sentinel How To Beat The Grave Warden Duelist How To Beat Runebear How To Beat Night's Cavalry Elden Ring: How to Beat Mad Tongue Alberich Elden Ring: How To Beat The Leonine Misbegotten How To Beat The Crucible Knight In Stormhill Evergaol How To Beat The Ulcerated Tree Spirit How To Beat The Erdtree Avatar How To Beat Adan, Thief Of Fire How To Beat The Fallingstar Beast How To Beat The Cleanrot Knight How To Beat Astel, Naturalborn Of The Void How To Beat Lichdragon Fortissax Elden Ring: How to Beat Mad Pumpkin Head Elden Ring: How to Beat Mad Pumpkin Head Recusant Henricus Fight Guide How to Beat Anastasia, Tarnished-Eater How To Beat The Crucible Knight<br><br> <br>Luckily for players who don't mind resorting to a little bit of trickery, the battle can be made much easier by preventing one of the opponents from reviving the other one. Either one of the Godskins is programmed to revive their fallen partner in less than a minute, but as Reddit user Karolus2001 discovered , players can prevent them from doing so by breaking the boss's poise as he starts the revival process, effectively turning the rest of the fight into a much more manageable 1v1 fight. This requires precise timing, but it's certainly easier than taking both Godskins on at the same t<br><br> <br>Updated on August 12th, 2024, by Vlad Mazanko: Lightning damage has always been one of the most dangerous damage types in Elden Ring. That's why lightning-resistant armor can be a literal life-saver, especially in late-game areas, where the game has more cruel surprises involving lightn<br><br><br> Redmane Greatshield : Boasting some of the best Fire damage resistance of any Greatshield, the Redmane Greatshield is another great option, especially for builds that aren't looking for a heavier shield due to its moderate weight of 14. With its distinctive design, the Redmane Greatshield resembles a giant fang and bears the crest of a red-maned lion. The only real issue with this great-looking shield is that it can take some time to f<br><br> <br>The Verdigris Greatshield offers 68 Holy damage negation, which, while quite decent, is not the main reason players should opt for this shield. That being said, when upgraded to +10, it boasts a whopping 90 in Guard Boost , the highest in all of Elden Ring . This means that not only will the Verdigris Greatshield block a decent chunk of Holy damage when used, it will also conserve player stamina better than any other shield, making follow-ups easy to exec<br>

Latest revision as of 19:22, 5 November 2025


Contrary to popular belief, lightning can strike twice in the same place, and in Elden Ring , it can strike much more than that, especially if the enemy is a cheating spammer like those late-game dragons. Against such enemies who are intent on turning the Tarnished into lightning rods, it helps to prepare some countermeasures, and armor stands out as the most accessible among th


This one is a simple, clever way to defeat the Mimic Tear optional boss. Moreover, it has nothing to do with actual combat. Players with strong menu navigation skills will have no trouble pulling off this cheesing strat

Elden Ring is a massive game, so chances are good that it’ll take more than one playthrough to see everything. Seeing as how starting new game plus in Elden Ring is as easy as resting at the Roundtable of Lost Grace and selecting the "Begin Journey 2" option, it can be tempting to do so without making any preparations. Don’t do that. There are certain things that can only be done with most of the map accessible and most of the stores unlocked. If one wants to start new game plus on the best possible footing, there are a few steps that should be taken first.


Elden Ring 's bosses are no different. Intimidating and hard to beat, some shadow of the Erdtree expansion these creatures have stopped players in their tracks plenty of times. Thankfully, just like in any other Soulslike title, there are certain clever exploits, i.e. "cheeses," that can turn these formidable bosses into dust in a matter of seconds. While some of the more hardcore fans will vehemently disapprove of using these in any circumstances, they can come in handy for players who simply want to progress furt


Dragonclaw Shield : A striking, and fearsome visual design, the Dragonclaw Shield is another Greatshield that works just as well as a weapon as it does as a defense. Boasting a fairly low weight of 13.5, and an upgraded Guard Boost of 67, the Dragonclaw Shield offers a good amount of protection, especially with some extra Lightning negation added for good measure. But where the Dragonclaw Shield really shines is through its use as a weapon. Equipped from the offset with the Shield Bash Weapon Art, players can use the Dragonclaw Shield to ram into their opponents, often breaking their guard and staggering them temporarily. While other Greatshields have this same Weapon Art, the Dragonclaw Shield offers the best damage of the lot, even dealing a small amount of Lightning damage on top of the physical. Using a Greatshield as a weapon isn't often a recommended strategy, but it provides a fun new way to experience the game's intense fig


Optional Bosses (And Named Invaders) In Elden Ring How To Beat Erdtree Burial Watchdog How To Beat Flying Dragon Agheel How To Beat Beastman Of Farum Azula How To Beat Bloodhound Knight Darriwil How To Defeat The Tree Sentinel How To Beat The Grave Warden Duelist How To Beat Runebear How To Beat Night's Cavalry Elden Ring: How to Beat Mad Tongue Alberich Elden Ring: How To Beat The Leonine Misbegotten How To Beat The Crucible Knight In Stormhill Evergaol How To Beat The Ulcerated Tree Spirit How To Beat The Erdtree Avatar How To Beat Adan, Thief Of Fire How To Beat The Fallingstar Beast How To Beat The Cleanrot Knight How To Beat Astel, Naturalborn Of The Void How To Beat Lichdragon Fortissax Elden Ring: How to Beat Mad Pumpkin Head Elden Ring: How to Beat Mad Pumpkin Head Recusant Henricus Fight Guide How to Beat Anastasia, Tarnished-Eater How To Beat The Crucible Knight


Luckily for players who don't mind resorting to a little bit of trickery, the battle can be made much easier by preventing one of the opponents from reviving the other one. Either one of the Godskins is programmed to revive their fallen partner in less than a minute, but as Reddit user Karolus2001 discovered , players can prevent them from doing so by breaking the boss's poise as he starts the revival process, effectively turning the rest of the fight into a much more manageable 1v1 fight. This requires precise timing, but it's certainly easier than taking both Godskins on at the same t


Updated on August 12th, 2024, by Vlad Mazanko: Lightning damage has always been one of the most dangerous damage types in Elden Ring. That's why lightning-resistant armor can be a literal life-saver, especially in late-game areas, where the game has more cruel surprises involving lightn


Redmane Greatshield : Boasting some of the best Fire damage resistance of any Greatshield, the Redmane Greatshield is another great option, especially for builds that aren't looking for a heavier shield due to its moderate weight of 14. With its distinctive design, the Redmane Greatshield resembles a giant fang and bears the crest of a red-maned lion. The only real issue with this great-looking shield is that it can take some time to f


The Verdigris Greatshield offers 68 Holy damage negation, which, while quite decent, is not the main reason players should opt for this shield. That being said, when upgraded to +10, it boasts a whopping 90 in Guard Boost , the highest in all of Elden Ring . This means that not only will the Verdigris Greatshield block a decent chunk of Holy damage when used, it will also conserve player stamina better than any other shield, making follow-ups easy to exec