Though it’s often cited as the trilogy’s black sheep by some hardcore fanbases, Dark Souls II was still widely acclaimed in its own right. The change in creative direction regarding level design and combat mechanics was admittedly seen as jarring to some, but praises went to its grander overworld scope and the creativity in customizing character classes/bui
Unless she appears in content from DLC or an Elden Ring sequel , whether the Gloam-Eyed Queen is alive or not will remain unknown along with her true identity. However, there’s potential for the Godskins to reclaim the power they once had depending upon which ending is chosen by players, or by FromSoftware in the event of future story content. In endings that restore the Elden Ring, then Destined Death is also restored, since it is only one Rune that joins many in the composition of the titular artifact. Even in endings without the ring being restored, it’s likely that Destined Death still returns to the Lands Between to rid the realm of the madness that accompanies immortality, such as with Ranni’s Age of Stars Elden Ring ending , where she creates a new order that is far away from the people over which it will r
Underrated weapons in Elden Ring can be very powerful, especially with the different affinity types and Ashes of War. This gives many players, regardless of their build, the ability to use the same weapons. However, there are underrated weapons with specific skills and bonuses that will benefit only one or two types of bui
Received with emphatic critical acclaim as one of the best modern fantasy RPGs , CD Projekt Red’s The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt might be the best fit for fans coming from House of the Dragon and Game of Throne . Not because the two franchises are similar in narrative structure, as Geralt’s journeys are more intimate in scale, but because the massive, deeply layered dark fantasy open world and rich storytelling are so easy to get immersed
Some fans think their difficulty isn’t enough, however, and desire an even greater challenge from these games. Yet the games contain plenty of weird, funny, impractical, or just plain weird weapons that can make a playthrough tougher. For players seeking a true challenge, using these weapons is a great way to increase the difficu
One outlier hasn’t been fully explained, as her origin is still shrouded in mystery. Melina, the woman who acts as the player’s Finger Maiden and guide throughout the game, says that her purpose had been given to her by her mother inside the Erdtree. This is an apparent reference to Queen Marika, but further detail isn’t provided. Perhaps any future **Elden Ring ** DLC could clear up this myst
Great Stars is a great hammer in Elden Ring that scales in Strength and Dexterity. While it is a bludgeoning weapon, the sharp spikes cause 55 blood loss. And, unlike other weapons in Elden Ring , successful attacks slightly restore a player’s HP, which also works with multi-hit weapon a
There are other stamina-boosting items this can be paired with, but the Greenspill Crystal Tear is a good mix with its 15 percent boost to the player’s max stamina. Aside from continually smashing at enemies to break their poise and open them up for a critical strike, this stamina-enhancing cocktail is also great for shield users looking to absorb as many hits as possi
The union of the Carian Queen Rennala and Radagon of the Golden Order also produced three children: Rykard, Lord of Blasphemy , Starscourge Radahn , and Multiplayer action Ranni the Witch . All three were born with the stark red hair of Radagon. However, this is difficult to tell with Ranni because her actual physical body is burned. Ranni’s birth is one of Elden Ring’s biggest mysteries because of her status as an Empyrean. Empyreans are beings born from a single god and are chosen by the Two Fingers to take Marika’s place as the new god of the coming age. This could mean a few things, but popular theories point toward Ranni being the product of the Great Rune of the Unb
**Elden Ring ** features multiple factions working towards their goals in the Lands Between, whether that goal ranges from chaos to control, and this is shown through the variety of paths and endings that the player can take. The Godskins have lost a great deal of their power before the events of the game begin, but they persist even with the source of their power sealed away. With connections to the Gloam-Eyed Queen and a very literal name, the Godskins have a history that’s worth explor
The Grave Scythe is a reaping weapon and one of the most underrated in Elden Ring . The standard build has high attack power – the highest among Reaper weapons in the game – and scales in Strength and Dexterity. While it is a bit slow, it has a wide range and can stagger some enemies and bosses while inflicting bleed damage. The Grave Scythe also raises vitality by 35, which increases the player’s resistance to instant de
