Category: Guides & Tips
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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:
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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…
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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’?”
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Elden Ring Randomizer Mod: A Complete Masochist’s Guide
So you’ve conquered the Lands Between, have you? Slain every god, unraveled every mystery, and now you’re left with that hollow feeling that comes from having no worlds left to conquer? Fear not, brave Tarnished – your descent into madness has only just begun.
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The Mostly Reliable Guide: Miranda Sprout Ashes
Welcome once again to the ever-expanding compendium of dubious combat assistance that is the Lands Between. In a world where reanimating the dead is considered a perfectly reasonable hobby and summoning otherworldly entities is just Tuesday.
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A Discworld Inspired Guide to Ashes of War: Braggart’s Roar
There is a theory held by certain wizards at Unseen University that the power of words can fundamentally alter reality. This theory is frequently tested when the Archchancellor bellows at apprentices who have accidentally turned their own feet into tentacles.
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Weapon Affinities in Elden Ring – All Secrets Unleashed
As a dedicated Elden Ring player who has spent countless hours optimizing builds and testing various weapon combinations, I’ve found that weapon affinities are one of the most impactful yet often misunderstood mechanics in the game.
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The Magma Hunter Challenge: Done ✅ – A “Travel Report”
A couple of weeks ago, I introduced the Magma Hunter Challenge, where you must defeat all Magma Wyrms in the base game. Who would I be to send you into this painful joy (or joyful pain) without conquering the challenge myself? Take a seat and read my “travel report” as inspiration for your own run.
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A Guide to the Blessing and Curse of Elden Ring Guides
As a longtime Elden Ring player who has both benefited from and occasionally regretted using guides, I’ve developed a complex relationship with these resources. Curse and blessing perfectly captures this duality.

