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<br>Crystal Knife : While it can boast impressive base stats, the Crystal Knife has relatively poor scaling that sets it back. However, it is one of the few options for a dagger player looking to explore an Intelligence-based bu<br><br> <br>While the basic Dagger can be used as an excellent weapon for a challenge run through Elden Ring , the unique daggers found throughout the game can be exceptionally powerful. In general, like swords, katanas, and other blades, daggers often apply a Bleed status to enemies—an extremely strong status effect in Elden Ring . This means that despite their limitations, daggers tend to be a high-damage, high-mobility choice that rewards players' skills even more than other opti<br><br>Investing in Arcane is not recommended for this build as it will not increase your ability to deal Bleed buildup. Moonveil has a relatively low 50 Bleed damage with each hit, but it does not scale with Arcane and cannot be infused to have Arcane scaling, so increasing this stat will not affect Moonveil's Bleed.<br><br> <br>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> Glintstone Kris : The Glintstone Kris grants players an interesting ability called "Glintstone Dart," but as far as a Sorcery spell in Elden Ring , it's fairly underwhelming. It may be useful in the early game, but any player building Intelligence will quickly find a better alternat<br><br>The confrontation with Yura (as well as Nerijust) will be a tough fight, especially if you're under-leveled, but thankfully like most NPC encounters in Elden Ring , both of these fighters can be easily stun-locked or staggered. You'll also probably want to touch the Grace inside Murkwater Cave before starting this fight (which houses the Patches questline ) for an easy respawn area in case Yura wipes the floor with you.<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>This particular strategy was discovered by a popular Souls- focused YouTuber, Iron Pineapple . It can be seen [https://Eldenringportal.com/articles/fromsoftware-s-ambitious-2025-nightreign-expansion-and-beyond Going in Eldenringportal.com] action here . All one has to do to kill the Draconic Sentinel is to stealthily position oneself behind the boss, and continuously cast Poison Mist at him . This spell will not aggravate the Sentinel, all the while dealing steady poison damage. The only drawback of this approach is that it can take as long as 15 minutes to kill him, due to Poison Mist's low damage st<br><br> <br>For a faster clearing operation, summon some Spirits and charge at these heathens. Players don't even need to fight the Pumpkin Head as he's too far away to join. Killing those Misbegotten enemies over and over again in an epic AI battle is always a fun spectacle and an enjoyable Rune farming met<br><br> <br> Bloodstained Dagger : A great no-nonsense choice. Since it's a basic weapon, it can be upgraded to +25 with regular Smithing Stones , but unlike the basic Dagger, it passively applies Bleed. Not only that, but when combined with another Ash of War, the Bloodstained Dagger can apply multiple status effe<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>Elden Ring stands out from many modern RPGs for its utter embrace of player freedom. Its open world is dense, vast, and unexplained, which gives players a real sense of adventure and progression as they learn the language of the game. One aspect of player freedom Elden Ring excels at is build variety.<br><br> <br>Speaking of more trolls, Stormhill is a lovely area full of those walking behemoths. One area, specifically south of Warmaster's Shack, has five of these trolls standing near a cliff . They're also evenly spaced out so players don't need to fight multiple trolls all at the same time — though doing that is faster but risk<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>Obtaining the Verdigris Set is closely tied to an NPC named Moore , who wears this armor. Players encounter Moore once they reach Belurat, the Tower Settlement. The set can be acquired by either killing Moore (he can invade if players kill a Forager Brood Pest) or by progressing through his questline, which ultimately results in Moore's death. Players can then retrieve the armor from his cor<br><br><br> Briar Greatshield : The Briar Greatshield is a similar story, but a little worse than the Spiked Palisade Shield, only blocking 93% of oncoming physical damage while causing 70 points of blood loss per hit. Its overall stats fall short compared to nearly any Greatshield, and its particular weakness to Fire, one of the most common damage types used by elite and boss enemies, further limits its viability. It's quite disappointing, especially considering its gorgeously brutal appearance and how late in the game players can obtain <br><br> <br>Funny enough, his armor is also one of the best when it comes to resisting Fire damage. That makes sense as Draconic Tree Sentinels are knights who specialize in fighting dragons. The added Fire defense makes good insurance for when their enemies decide to switch<br><br><br> Ant's Skull Plate : The Ant's Skull Plate is a striking and memorable Greatshield, fashioned from a beheaded creature. 100% physical damage negation, and some decent elemental reduction, the Ant's Skull Plate is a good piece of defensive gear, but it truly shines as a weapon. While also boosting the player's immunity by 50 points, this shield inflicts 90 points of poison build-up per hit, making it a rare and lethal poisonous weapon in Elden Ri<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 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>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>The Solitude Set , introduced in Shadow of the Erdtree , ranks among the top-tier armor in all of Elden Ring , providing excellent Poise, physical damage negation, elemental resistances, and very high Magic damage negation. These perks, however, come at the cost of the armor's heavy weight, which can be mitigated by using talismans like the Arsenal Charm, Great-Jar's Arsenal, or Erdtree's Favor. Another advantage of the Solitude Set is its appealing design, making it a popular choice for many melee bui<br>As players progress through Elden Ring , they'll come up against some truly challenging bosses in the form of Demi-Gods. These storyline ( and optional in some cases ) big bads will test players' skills and reward them by dropping Great Runes, specialized items that can then be activated to use alongside Rune Arcs for a powerful boost to a variety of things.<br><br><br> Haligtree Crest Greatshield : Offering the best Holy damage negation of any Greatshield, the Haligtree Crest Greatshield is a good piece of defensive gear, also boasting good Fire resistance. In addition, it is arguably the prettiest Greatshield in the game, thanks to its unique shape and elegant design. However, the amount of effort required to farm the item won't be worth it for many players. Given that it only drops from a single enemy, players who don't invest heavily in boosting their Discovery may find this rare item frustratingly elus<br><br>Getting to Mohg is a bit more convoluted than getting to Morgott as players will need to enter and get through Mohgwyn Palace, which is a notoriously punishing zone that's relatively hidden. Players can either progress White-Faced Varre's quest and use the Pureblood Knight's Medal to instantly teleport there, or use a Waygate in the Consecrated Snowfield , located Northwest of Yelough Anix Ruins.<br><br> <br>Other Key Items And Essentials [https://eldenringportal.com/articles/elden-ring-nightreign-s-vanishing-players-my-rollercoaster-journey Elden Ring Nightreign player decline] Ring: All Tools and How to Get Them Elden Ring: How to Get Cursemark of Death and What It's for Elden Ring: Where To Use The Sewer-Gaol Key Elden Ring: Haligtree Secret Medallion Locations (Left and Right) Larval Tear Locations Elden Ring: Deathroot Locations All Memory Stone Locations Where to Get Talisman Pouches All Imbued Sword Key Locations How To Get The Bloody Finger How to Get Tonic of Forgetfulness How to Get Celestial Dew What to Do With Dragon Hearts Where To Get The Hello Prattling Pate Where To Get The Please Help Prattling Pate Where to Find Deathroot How To Get Tailoring Tools Every Bell Bearing, Where To Find Them & What They Give You How to Get Weathered Map and What It's for How to Get Weathered Map and What It's for How to Get the Dark Moon Ring and What It Does Elden Ring: Where to Get Maiden Blood Elden Ring: All Prattling Pate Locations Elden Ring: How to Get Boiled<br>

Latest revision as of 14:08, 6 November 2025


Obtaining the Verdigris Set is closely tied to an NPC named Moore , who wears this armor. Players encounter Moore once they reach Belurat, the Tower Settlement. The set can be acquired by either killing Moore (he can invade if players kill a Forager Brood Pest) or by progressing through his questline, which ultimately results in Moore's death. Players can then retrieve the armor from his cor


Briar Greatshield : The Briar Greatshield is a similar story, but a little worse than the Spiked Palisade Shield, only blocking 93% of oncoming physical damage while causing 70 points of blood loss per hit. Its overall stats fall short compared to nearly any Greatshield, and its particular weakness to Fire, one of the most common damage types used by elite and boss enemies, further limits its viability. It's quite disappointing, especially considering its gorgeously brutal appearance and how late in the game players can obtain


Funny enough, his armor is also one of the best when it comes to resisting Fire damage. That makes sense as Draconic Tree Sentinels are knights who specialize in fighting dragons. The added Fire defense makes good insurance for when their enemies decide to switch


Ant's Skull Plate : The Ant's Skull Plate is a striking and memorable Greatshield, fashioned from a beheaded creature. 100% physical damage negation, and some decent elemental reduction, the Ant's Skull Plate is a good piece of defensive gear, but it truly shines as a weapon. While also boosting the player's immunity by 50 points, this shield inflicts 90 points of poison build-up per hit, making it a rare and lethal poisonous weapon in Elden Ri


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

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


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

The Solitude Set , introduced in Shadow of the Erdtree , ranks among the top-tier armor in all of Elden Ring , providing excellent Poise, physical damage negation, elemental resistances, and very high Magic damage negation. These perks, however, come at the cost of the armor's heavy weight, which can be mitigated by using talismans like the Arsenal Charm, Great-Jar's Arsenal, or Erdtree's Favor. Another advantage of the Solitude Set is its appealing design, making it a popular choice for many melee bui
As players progress through Elden Ring , they'll come up against some truly challenging bosses in the form of Demi-Gods. These storyline ( and optional in some cases ) big bads will test players' skills and reward them by dropping Great Runes, specialized items that can then be activated to use alongside Rune Arcs for a powerful boost to a variety of things.


Haligtree Crest Greatshield : Offering the best Holy damage negation of any Greatshield, the Haligtree Crest Greatshield is a good piece of defensive gear, also boasting good Fire resistance. In addition, it is arguably the prettiest Greatshield in the game, thanks to its unique shape and elegant design. However, the amount of effort required to farm the item won't be worth it for many players. Given that it only drops from a single enemy, players who don't invest heavily in boosting their Discovery may find this rare item frustratingly elus

Getting to Mohg is a bit more convoluted than getting to Morgott as players will need to enter and get through Mohgwyn Palace, which is a notoriously punishing zone that's relatively hidden. Players can either progress White-Faced Varre's quest and use the Pureblood Knight's Medal to instantly teleport there, or use a Waygate in the Consecrated Snowfield , located Northwest of Yelough Anix Ruins.


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