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<br>Climb the stairs and defeat the enemies to use the Stonesword Key on the statue. You will immediately get ambushed by an Imp, so be careful. Approach the item and pick it up to get the Nox Mirrorhelm . It’s a helmet usually worn by those who committed high treason and is incredibly weak against Strike damage.<br> <br>Bows and other ranged weapons are generally not the best weapon in games like Elden Ring , since there is more of a focus on melee combat. Bows, crossbows, and cannons are slow, it's easy to miss, they require ammunition, their damage generally is low, and many ranged weapons are not compatible with the best Ashes of War , which upgrade equipment. That being said, these weapons have their uses, and players will come across situations where ranged tools are the most efficient weapon for dispatching enem<br><br>Deeproot Depths: hangs out near the Nameless Eternal City grace. This one is also accessed by destroying the skulls on the top rather than on the feet. Do so by dropping down onto it from the roots above or shooting them with a bow.<br><br>Inside, there will be a chest in the middle of the room that contains the Nightmaiden & Swordstress Puppets Ashes , and two Nox Monks guarding it. Defeat the enemies in Elden Ring and claim the item to obtain the Spirit Ashes that allows you to summon two NPCs at the same time, but keep in mind that it consumes a lot of FP.<br><br> <br>The chest and helmet of this set come in two variants: unaltered, with some cloth covering the metal base, and an altered variant, without any additional fabric on top. Whichever appearance fans prefer, they can be sure they're decently protected when fully equipped in this notable <br><br> <br>Obtaining this set is no easy feat, as it involves defeating Commander Gaius , a formidable boss encountered at the back entrance of Shadow Keep. Gaius charges at players almost immediately upon entering the arena, making for a menacing battle. Interestingly, after defeating Gaius, players can't purchase the full set from Finger Reader Enia. To complete the set and obtain Gaius's Greaves, players need to search the area accessible after the boss fight and defeat the lone Wolf Rider enemy, who drops the final pi<br><br>The Nagakiba Katana is a great weapon to dual-wield, especially alongside the Uchigatana. It's an absurdly long weapon overall, having more reach than most spears in the game, and it really doesn't take much effort to get. There's a reason this weapon is so popular, after all. In any case, here are the full expanded stats of this katana:<br><br> <br>Elden Ring is a difficult game. That's not too surprising considering Elden Ring is from the same people who gave the world Dark Souls , as well as Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice . Anyone who's played a game in the Souls series knows how difficult they can <br><br>It's by far the most useful and overpowered Spirit Ash in the game, as it makes a literal copy of one's character (but with lower damage and  [https://Eldenringportal.com/articles/elden-ring-s-mobile-evolution-tencent-s-ambitious-handheld-quest Https://Eldenringportal.com/articles/elden-ring-s-mobile-evolution-tencent-s-ambitious-handheld-quest] higher HP). This Spirit Ash can make the toughest of boss fights manageable without virtually any big drawback. One Stonesword Key is a small price to pay for this superweapon in Elden Ring .<br><br> <br>The Blackflame Monk Set is an underrated armor set because it's quite hard to farm. It is, however, notably stylish, especially with the hood and the flowing robes. And of course, it has good Fire defense that allows players to withstand some common flame atta<br><br>However, Yura's questline can be quite long compared to a lot of other NPC questlines and will require you to unlock/reach the Altus Plateau, which is unofficially considered a mid-game area in Elden Ring . Once you encounter Yura at the Second Church of Marika in the Altus Plateau and talk to him, the Nagakiba is yours. To complete this questline in full, you'll need to meet with and help Yura out a number of times, so let's break down exactly what's involved in this questline below:<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>The Gaius's Set is another heavy armor set added in Shadow of the Erdtree and is among the best overall from a defensive standpoint. While it isn't the heaviest set, it offers excellent protection against physical and fire damage, along with a high poise value. The only potential drawback is its specific appearance, which may not appeal to all players. Mixing parts of this set with other chest armor could be the way to go if fans are aiming for a more stylish Tarnis<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>Also, make sure to also find all the Walking Mausoleums and duplicate any Rememberances one might have on hand. In general, secret bosses Rememberances should take priority since they're more difficult to seek out, but then it's more about what one does and doesn't want to do in their next playthrough. Don't want to beat a boss again but do want all their stuff? Duplicate. Going to fight 'em again? Maybe don't duplicate. In case it's needed, here's a list of Walking Mausoleum locations, just remember that only the ones with bells are able to duplicate major boss rememberances.<br>
<br>Aside from its unforgettable looks, the Mushroom Set is also unique because its pieces are found separately in the game. Players will find the set's crown (or its pileus?) while exploring the Lake of Rot , on a corpse hanging off the top of a column. The rest of this unusual set can be found in Seethewater Cave in Mt. Gelmir, in a cavern with a Giant Poison Flower and multiple mushroom peo<br><br> <br>Another feature of the Noble's Set is that it can have headbands of different colors. The default blue Navy Hood is found with the rest of the set in East Windmill Pasture in Altus Plateau, in the fire in the middle of a circle of dancing Celebrants. For the Crimson Hood , earlier worn by Roderika, players need to complete her questline, unlocking spirit tuning in Roundtable Hold. After that, return to Stormveil Castle and search for this item atop the pile of bodies of Roderika's people, where the Chrysalids' Memento was initially fo<br><br> <br>Much like the Weeping Peninsula battleground, each death here from either side will grant the player some Runes. There are quite a lot of them fighting on the walls. Players can also join in and take out the flyers while they're busy. Profiteering off of war isn't exactly ethical but Melina needs that sugar — sorry, Ru<br><br>It will struggle to turn quickly, but the hitbox on its stomps and lava is surprisingly large, so it's important to react quickly even though the charge itself is slow. Only go for hits when necessary, roll into its sweeping attacks to take advantage of I-frames, and use these rare opportunities to get a hit or two in.<br><br> <br>The third Church of Marika is located in Western Limgrave just north of the Mistwood Ruins. It's a rather peaceful spot except for a lone troll walking around near the entrance of the ruined church . It just so happens that these trolls give 1,000 Runes per k<br><br> <br>To do that, some grinding and Rune farming are necessary to purchase some levels from Melina . Thankfully, Limgrave has plenty of farming spots that are both accessible and yield decent amounts of Runes. Head on over to these locations and follow the instructi<br><br><br> Crossed-Tree Towershield : Another shield that doesn't technically have anything wrong with it all, the Crossed-Tree Towershield is yet again Greatshield that lands in the B-tier by default, having decent stats, but being outshone by most of the other shields on this list. Nevertheless, with strong resistances against Fire and Holy damage, a decent Guard Boost, a sleek design, and easy accessibility, it's no surprise that this Greatshield has its share of dedicated f<br><br>Once inside, get to the end of the tunnel to speak with Alexander and progress his quest. Then, light the Lost Grace, and head inside the boss room to fight the Magma Wyrm. Upon defeat, this boss drops Moonveil.<br><br><br> Fingerprint Stone Shield : A shield that verges on being broken, the Fingerprint Stone Shield is infuriating to play against but incredibly satisfying to use. With a whopping guard boost of 81, a player holding this shield can keep blocking for a staggering amount of time. To make it even better, the Fingerprint Stone Shield also has some of the best elemental blocking on any shield in Elden Ring , and when used as a weapon, this shield even causes 50 points of Madness build-up. The only trade-off is that this shield is the heaviest in the game. Even after five months of updates, various nerfs, and reworks, the Fingerprint Stone Shield remains one of the most infuriating , satisfying weapons to use in the entire game. Though players have found a few workarounds to those using the Fingerprint Stone Shield, the weapon still claims victory in the vast majority of scenarios, whether it's through actual skill or just sheer dumb l<br><br> <br>Returning Mechanics – Power Stance, Parrying, Online Co-op, And More How To Power Stance Weapons Equipment Load And Rolling, Explained Every Starting Keepsake And What They Do How to Use Weapon Skills How to Gesture How To Kick How To Play With Friends How To Parry How To Two-Hand Weapons How To Backstab How To Respec And When You Should Weapon Scaling Explained What You Need To Know About New Game <br><br> <br>Builds Blasphemous Blade Build Guide Moonveil Katana Build Guide General Radahn Roleplay Build Guide Best Gear & Equipment For A Stance-Breaking Build No-Damage Pacifist Priest Build Guide Scarlet Rot Incantations Build Guide 13 Overpowered Builds Best Gear & Equipment For A Stance-Breaking Build Best Co-Op Builds For PVP [https://Eldenringportal.com/articles/elden-ring-nightreign-s-wild-ride-why-player-drops-don-t-spell-doom elden Ring Nightreign] Ring: Madness Build G<br><br> <br>Inside Castle Morne, there's a pack of Demi-Human and Misbegotten enemies celebrating their rebellion's victory in the castle grounds just after the elevator . There are several of them on a hill of rubble and there are also some rabid dogs nearby and a Pumpkin Head enemy at the far <br><br> <br>Getting it is also simple. Players can head over to the northernmost part of the Altus Plateau. They can grab the armor set near some dancing women which is also near a windmill located north of the Road of Iniquity Side Path Site of Grace (the one with the large broken bridge north of Altus Plate<br>

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Aside from its unforgettable looks, the Mushroom Set is also unique because its pieces are found separately in the game. Players will find the set's crown (or its pileus?) while exploring the Lake of Rot , on a corpse hanging off the top of a column. The rest of this unusual set can be found in Seethewater Cave in Mt. Gelmir, in a cavern with a Giant Poison Flower and multiple mushroom peo


Another feature of the Noble's Set is that it can have headbands of different colors. The default blue Navy Hood is found with the rest of the set in East Windmill Pasture in Altus Plateau, in the fire in the middle of a circle of dancing Celebrants. For the Crimson Hood , earlier worn by Roderika, players need to complete her questline, unlocking spirit tuning in Roundtable Hold. After that, return to Stormveil Castle and search for this item atop the pile of bodies of Roderika's people, where the Chrysalids' Memento was initially fo


Much like the Weeping Peninsula battleground, each death here from either side will grant the player some Runes. There are quite a lot of them fighting on the walls. Players can also join in and take out the flyers while they're busy. Profiteering off of war isn't exactly ethical but Melina needs that sugar — sorry, Ru

It will struggle to turn quickly, but the hitbox on its stomps and lava is surprisingly large, so it's important to react quickly even though the charge itself is slow. Only go for hits when necessary, roll into its sweeping attacks to take advantage of I-frames, and use these rare opportunities to get a hit or two in.


The third Church of Marika is located in Western Limgrave just north of the Mistwood Ruins. It's a rather peaceful spot except for a lone troll walking around near the entrance of the ruined church . It just so happens that these trolls give 1,000 Runes per k


To do that, some grinding and Rune farming are necessary to purchase some levels from Melina . Thankfully, Limgrave has plenty of farming spots that are both accessible and yield decent amounts of Runes. Head on over to these locations and follow the instructi


Crossed-Tree Towershield : Another shield that doesn't technically have anything wrong with it all, the Crossed-Tree Towershield is yet again Greatshield that lands in the B-tier by default, having decent stats, but being outshone by most of the other shields on this list. Nevertheless, with strong resistances against Fire and Holy damage, a decent Guard Boost, a sleek design, and easy accessibility, it's no surprise that this Greatshield has its share of dedicated f

Once inside, get to the end of the tunnel to speak with Alexander and progress his quest. Then, light the Lost Grace, and head inside the boss room to fight the Magma Wyrm. Upon defeat, this boss drops Moonveil.


Fingerprint Stone Shield : A shield that verges on being broken, the Fingerprint Stone Shield is infuriating to play against but incredibly satisfying to use. With a whopping guard boost of 81, a player holding this shield can keep blocking for a staggering amount of time. To make it even better, the Fingerprint Stone Shield also has some of the best elemental blocking on any shield in Elden Ring , and when used as a weapon, this shield even causes 50 points of Madness build-up. The only trade-off is that this shield is the heaviest in the game. Even after five months of updates, various nerfs, and reworks, the Fingerprint Stone Shield remains one of the most infuriating , satisfying weapons to use in the entire game. Though players have found a few workarounds to those using the Fingerprint Stone Shield, the weapon still claims victory in the vast majority of scenarios, whether it's through actual skill or just sheer dumb l


Returning Mechanics – Power Stance, Parrying, Online Co-op, And More How To Power Stance Weapons Equipment Load And Rolling, Explained Every Starting Keepsake And What They Do How to Use Weapon Skills How to Gesture How To Kick How To Play With Friends How To Parry How To Two-Hand Weapons How To Backstab How To Respec And When You Should Weapon Scaling Explained What You Need To Know About New Game


Builds Blasphemous Blade Build Guide Moonveil Katana Build Guide General Radahn Roleplay Build Guide Best Gear & Equipment For A Stance-Breaking Build No-Damage Pacifist Priest Build Guide Scarlet Rot Incantations Build Guide 13 Overpowered Builds Best Gear & Equipment For A Stance-Breaking Build Best Co-Op Builds For PVP elden Ring Nightreign Ring: Madness Build G


Inside Castle Morne, there's a pack of Demi-Human and Misbegotten enemies celebrating their rebellion's victory in the castle grounds just after the elevator . There are several of them on a hill of rubble and there are also some rabid dogs nearby and a Pumpkin Head enemy at the far


Getting it is also simple. Players can head over to the northernmost part of the Altus Plateau. They can grab the armor set near some dancing women which is also near a windmill located north of the Road of Iniquity Side Path Site of Grace (the one with the large broken bridge north of Altus Plate