EXPLORING THE WORLD OF ELDEN RING… AND BEYOND

Category: Guides & Tips

  • The Mostly Reliable Guide: Man-Fly Ashes – Be(e) Alert

    The Mostly Reliable Guide: Man-Fly Ashes – Be(e) Alert

    There is a theory which states that if anyone ever discovers exactly why someone would willingly transform into a disease-ridden insectoid human, the Lands Between will instantly disappear and be replaced by something even more bizarre and inexplicable.

  • The Mostly Reliable Guide: Depraved Perfumer Carmaan

    The Mostly Reliable Guide: Depraved Perfumer Carmaan

    In the Lands Between, where the definition of “reliable ally” ranges somewhere between “occasionally helpful” and “marginally less likely to kill you than the actual enemies,” discerning Tarnished often find themselves wondering: “Should I really invest my hard-earned runes in Depraved Perfumer Carmaan today?”

  • Full Guide to Ancient Dragon Smithing Stones in Elden Ring

    Full Guide to Ancient Dragon Smithing Stones in Elden Ring

    So you want to max out your weapons in Elden Ring? You’ve come to the right place, Tarnished. Let me tell you about the most precious resources in the Lands Between – Ancient Dragon Smithing Stones that strengthen regular armaments to +25 and Somber Ancient Dragon Smithing Stones that strengthen special armaments to +10.

  • The Ultimate Somber Smithing Stone Highway to +9 Power

    The Ultimate Somber Smithing Stone Highway to +9 Power

    Fellow Tarnished, tired of your special weapons feeling more “special needs” than “special forces”? Don’t worry—we’ve all been there. This guide will get your favorite boss weapon hitting like it’s supposed to, and faster than you think.

  • The Mostly Reliable Guide: Gravebird Ashes – Just a Flyby

    The Mostly Reliable Guide: Gravebird Ashes – Just a Flyby

    In the grand tradition of things that sound significantly more impressive than they actually are—much like “artisanal water” or “premium air”—we present the Gravebird Ashes, a spirit summon that raises the eternal question: “What happens when you cross a bird with death and remove all the useful bits?”

  • Elden Ring: Get Multiple Copies of Weapons – Complete Guide

    Elden Ring: Get Multiple Copies of Weapons – Complete Guide

    Listen up, fellow Tarnished. You’ve found the perfect weapon for your build, but there’s just one problem: you cannot duplicate weapons in Elden Ring through any direct means.

  • The Mostly Reliable Guide: Claymen Ashes – Why?

    The Mostly Reliable Guide: Claymen Ashes – Why?

    In the endlessly bewildering realm of the Lands Between, where the line between brilliant tactical decision and complete catastrophe is thinner than a Cleanrot Knight’s patience, many Tarnished find themselves faced with the age-old conundrum:

  • The Crouch Attack: Your Secret Weapon in Elden Ring

    The Crouch Attack: Your Secret Weapon in Elden Ring

    Listen up, Tarnished. We need to talk about one of the most polarizing mechanics in all of Elden Ring: the crouch attack. Whether you’re sneaking through the tall grass of Limgrave or facing off against another player in the Colosseum, this unassuming move has evolved from a simple stealth mechanic into one of the most…

  • The Mostly Reliable Guide: Land Squirt Ashes

    The Mostly Reliable Guide: Land Squirt Ashes

    In the continuing saga of “Things That Probably Shouldn’t Fight But Do Anyway,” the discerning Tarnished often finds themselves staring at their collection of spirit ashes and wondering, “At what point did someone look at a squishy, tube-shaped mollusk and think ‘combat potential’?”

  • Player Messages in Elden Ring That Actually Helped

    Player Messages in Elden Ring That Actually Helped

    Picture this: you’re standing before a massive, ornate door in Elden Ring, clearly meant for something important. Your heart’s racing because you know FromSoftware doesn’t build impressive architecture without hiding something terrifying behind it. Then you see it—a glowing message on the ground that simply reads: “Try finger, but hole.”