Elden Ring boasts a whole host of quests, many of which have their own key items that are required to advance them, and discover the secrets at the end. If you’ve ventured east into Caelid, you’ve probably encountered Gurranq the Bestial Clergyman in his Bestial Sanctum, and heard him hunger for Deathroot. If you want … Read more
Minibosses are all over the place in the world of Elden Ring. Some hold onto treasure, while others guard a convenient pass, slaying any who would try to slip by. The Magma Wyrm is one of these minibosses, holding both noteworthy treasure and guarding important routes to interesting locations. What’s more, there are four dotted … Read more
If you’ve been exploring Liurnia of the Lakes, you’ve probably stumbled across the Four Belfries on the area’s western side. From a distance, they look like another one of Elden Ring’s awe-inspiring aesthetic structures, towering over the landscape almost as much as the cliff they stand on. Upon closer inspection, you’ll find that they aren’t … Read more
NPC storylines are one of the cornerstones of the SoulsBorne games, and it’s just as true for Elden Ring. There’s a load of NPCs with an almost equally numerous amount of quests, some related to the main progression of the story, and others offering background lore. For the trigger-happy, discovering these stories can be a … Read more
Elden Ring is full of characters whose stories intertwine with the would-be Elden Lord’s. Some have grandiose ambitions, aiming to fundamentally alter the Lands Between, sweeping away the old order and ushering in a new age. Others have more humble ambitions, wishing only to follow in the footsteps of someone close to them. Boc the … Read more
Rose Church is one of many locations relevant to quests in Elden Ring. You’ll need to make it here to get your hands on some decent loot and recipes, in addition to progressing White-Mask Varre’s questline. This can be well worth doing, as working with Varre will give you access to a somewhat secret area, … Read more
Once you’ve beaten the first Shardbearer, Godrick the Grafted, the next phase of your journey will take you to Liurnia of the Lakes. This area is home to the Raya Lucaria Academy, an optional location, but certainly one worth visiting. A second Shardbearer, Rennala, resides at the top of the Academy, and can reward visitors … Read more
Elden Ring has a host of NPC questlines sprinkled throughout the Lands Between. While certainly interesting side stories, it’s often difficult to figure out exactly how to work through them. Some, like Blaidd, like to abscond at some point during their story, being pretty tough to find thereafter. Others pose a dilemma, with the consequences … Read more
NPC questlines are a pretty important part of FromSoft games, and Elden Ring is no different. You’ll get an insight into the lore, “enjoy” a good little sidestory, and often impact the game’s ending. Problem is, FromSoft has a grandiose, if difficult to navigate, world design. It’s easy to lose an NPC, especially after a … Read more
To say there are a lot of items in Elden Ring would be an understatement. There’s an enormous number, with many being quite useful, but others not so much. Preserving Boluses are a part of the former category, especially once you start venturing into Caelid. These boluses will cure you of Scarlet Rot, a status … Read more
