Embarking on your journey through the Lands Between in Elden Ring? This expansive open-world RPG from FromSoftware is a colossal adventure, and for those aiming to conquer every achievement and uncover its secrets, prepare for a journey exceeding 100 hours. This Elden Ring Guide is crafted to assist players of all skill levels, especially those who might find the genre challenging, offering tips and strategies to navigate the game more efficiently and enjoyably.
While experiencing Elden Ring organically is highly recommended for a first playthrough, this guide focuses on efficiency for achievement hunters. We’ll prioritize essential content, steering clear of unnecessary detours unless they offer significant advantages. Think of this as your streamlined roadmap to 100% completion, highlighting key objectives and valuable resources.
In Elden Ring, you assume the role of a Tarnished, an exile summoned back to the Lands Between to seek the shattered Elden Ring. The game’s lore is rich and intricate, typical of FromSoftware titles, and while we won’t delve deeply into every nuance, understanding the basic premise is sufficient to begin. For those interested in a deeper dive, the community is sure to produce comprehensive lore analyses. Elden Ring boasts multiple endings, with three being crucial for achievement completion.
This guide is designed to facilitate a single playthrough for all achievements. We’ll employ a clever tactic near the game’s conclusion to unlock all three ending-related achievements without the need for multiple playthroughs. Beyond endings, achievements are tied to story progression, defeating optional bosses, and collecting legendary items.
The structure of this Elden Ring guide is organized geographically by map areas. While the Lands Between is vast, this area-based approach provides a natural and intuitive way to navigate the walkthrough. While we’ll generally focus on one area at a time, there might be instances where we briefly venture into adjacent regions. Feel free to deviate from the guide to explore, challenge optional bosses, and farm runes to bolster your strength – exploration is a core part of the Elden Ring experience.
However, a word of caution regarding the Forsaken Depths. Should you discover this area during your explorations, be mindful after defeating the boss within. It’s crucial to leave the area immediately after. Lingering in the Forsaken Depths can inadvertently lock you into a specific ending, potentially necessitating another playthrough or requiring steps to reverse this outcome.
Before venturing further, it’s vital to accept that death is an inherent part of the Elden Ring experience. Frustration is inevitable, even for seasoned players. However, the beauty of Elden Ring’s open world lies in its flexibility. If you encounter a particularly challenging obstacle, you’re not confined to endlessly repeating attempts. Instead, you can explore other areas, strengthen your character, acquire better gear, and return later to conquer challenges that once seemed insurmountable. This guide will point you towards optional areas and bosses that offer substantial rune rewards or valuable items to ease your journey.
This overview serves as your starting point. With this Elden Ring guide, you should now have a clearer understanding of what to expect on your path to mastering the Lands Between and achieving 100% completion. Let’s begin your adventure!
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