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Dr Disrespect praises Elden Ring but claims key gripes stop it from being perfect YouTube: DrDisrespect / FromSoftwareWhile Dr Disrespect has since come around on Elden Ring following his early criticism, the two-time still believes a few major issues hold the FromSoftware title back from perfection. Dr Disrespect has been one of many venturing into The Lands Between since the highly anticipated Elden Ring finally launched to record-breaking hype. Although the YouTube star was left fuming after his initial run, Doc has continued coming back for more with each passing stream. Now claiming he’s the “best Elden Ring player” out there, he’s clearly taken to Elden Ring’s punishing gameplay loop. Yet while he’s far more positive towards it a few dozen hours deep, it’s still not quite meeting his expectations after near-unanimous critical acclaim. Despite his praise for the overall direction, a few critical issues prevent Elden Ring from being a truly flawless experience in Doc’s eyes. Originally handing out a 6/10 rating for the game during its first week, Doc was critical of not just the overall grind, but of Elden Ring’s “terrible” camera as well. When asked if his initial score had changed, however, the two-time had far more to say. Doc had nothing but praise for the game’s design in terms of both specific enemies and the overall world. Moreover, he was stoked with Elden Ring’s highly customizable combat. “I haven’t even begun to explore other possibilities with my character yet,” he said. Having mainly stuck to a melee-focused build, he has far more left to explore “in terms of abilities.” Now bringing his rating up to an “8.8” or an “8.9,” his outlook is far most positive. Though even with this higher score, Doc still struggles to understand the near-unanimous praise due to a handful of glaring issues hindering his experience. “There’s a lot of third-person camera stuff going on that I don’t like,” he explained. “I don’t want my camera to go through the bodies of creatures. It seems like we spend a lot of time seeing that stuff when we’re fighting bosses. “How can they fix that? I don’t know, I’ve heard third-person camera design is tough.” Beyond that, Doc also believes Elden Ring’s menus can be clunky at times, along with the game’s overall control scheme. Claiming it’s “something you have to get used to,” he continuously finds himself “irritated” by both systems. Doc’s latest Elden Ring comments begin at the 6:10 mark below. Given Doc’s Elden Ring rating has only gone up the more he’s played, there’s still every chance he goes higher in the days and weeks to come. With no signs of completely ditching the title anytime soon, we could see the YouTube streamer completing his first full single-player game in quite some time.

Dr Disrespect slams Elden Ring’s “terrible” camera as the real challenge FromSoftware / YouTube: DrDisrespectDr Disrespect hasn’t exactly been heaping praise on FromSoftware’s critical darling Elden Ring, and now, the YouTube star may have reached his breaking point due to the game’s “horrific” camera. While Elden Ring’s launch is among the biggest of the year, eclipsing every Soulslike game before it, not everyone has had a pleasant ride through The Lands Between. Certain streamers like xQc have praised the expansive open-world title, others like HasanAbi have bounced off fairly quickly, but Dr Disrespect remains on the fence. Now three sessions deep, Doc has gone from raging at “sluggish controls” to claiming the game just isn’t “interesting enough,” yet he still keeps playing despite his criticisms. Clearly, some part of the experience has hooked him in, as the two-time is no stranger to quickly uninstalling games he’s not clicking with. But his time with the new release could now be drawing to an end as Doc may have reached his breaking point for one key reason: Elden Ring’s “horrific” camera. Grinding for over nine hours on March 2, his longest stint with the game yet, Doc tore through his fair share of boss fights, cleared out multiple areas on the map, and leveled his character up a great deal. Yet one nagging point of frustration continued to hinder his experience. Throughout multiple fights, some with regular foes and others with chunky bosses, he couldn’t overcome the “heavy and sluggish camera.” Calling it an “unathletic game,” he ripped into Elden Ring’s supposedly unreliable camera. “What am I running into?” Doc yelled. “The collision of the camera in this game… it’s horrific. It’s gotta be the worst I’ve played out of any third-person game. Why is the camera getting glitched? Makes me want to break something.” Rather than typically challenging FromSoftware game design, he believes Elden Ring’s real challenge stems from the camera itself. “The difficulty of this game, doesn’t bother me,” he argued. “The design of the monsters, It doesn’t bother me. It’s this camera… it’s terrible.” Even calling one particular boss “easy,” Doc struggled to overcome it due to the camera. “I hate it,” he continued after multiple deaths. “The thing that’s f**king me up is the camera sh*t. It’s bouncing back, in-between, then inside the wall. It’s jacking me up.” One part of Doc’s camera rant begins at the 9:49:26 mark below. With well over a dozen hours in Elden Ring now, the experience “really falls apart” due to its camera, according to Doc. Although he’s continuing to push through, for now, the “terrible” system could be what drives him away. While we can’t help if you’re struggling with the camera like Dr Disrespect, we’ve got plenty of Elden Ring tips to help you on your journey. Be sure to get ahead of the curve with our numerous weapon, location, and boss guides.

Dr Disrespect pitches bold idea for new Elden Ring speedrunning tournament YouTube: Dr Disrespect / From SoftwareDr Disrespect pitched a bold idea for a new Elden Ring speedrunning tournament for streamers, and it could be exactly what the game needs to drive its player count back up again. Elden Ring burst onto the scene with critical acclaim and immense popularity back in February 2022. However, it’s player-count has fallen since, which is to be expected given the fact it’s a single-player game. The speedrunning community is still going strong though, and it gave Dr Disrespect an intriguing idea to create an Elden Ring speedrunning tournament for streamers like himself — which he thinks would be “sick.” At first, the two-time was skeptical about it. “An Elden Ring tournament? I don’t know. It’s kind of hard to do an Elden Ring ring tournament, right?” he said. “Unless you had full customization. Like, being able to customize particular settings.” However, after pondering about how competitive Elden Ring speedrunning has become, he changed his tune. “You’ve seen these speedrunners,” he said. “I guess I could see an Elden Ring tournament working.” The two-time brainstormed how it would work, explaining that players would need to race against each other to take down a specific set of bosses, dungeons, and challenges rather than finish the whole game in one sitting. “You won’t know what it is,” he added, stressing its importance. “No one will know what the route is until the day of the tournament and then boom. That would be kind of sick. It’s about who can get the farthest.” As for how the “ultimate winner” would be determined, he wasn’t sure himself. However, he said it would have to be a metric that cannot be cheesed, which rules out leveling since some people “know all the tricks.” The relevant part of the video begins at 5:05:20. Doc admitted the idea isn’t perfect. “The problem is I have a feeling you’re going to get a lot of people who could finish on the same guy or something in the tournament,” he said. However, it’s something that can be ironed out. He also revealed he isn’t too keen on including PvP combat. “I’m not really into the PvP stuff. I can’t even watch people just PvP either. It’s just it’s kind of boring to a certain degree unless the characters are really leveled up.”

Does Elden Ring support ray tracing? FromSoftwareElden Ring is a visually impressive game with mind-blowing vistas, but does FromSoftware’s magnificent RPG support ray tracing? Since its release back in February of 2022, Elden Ring has received an overwhelming amount of praise thanks to its magnificent world, incredible bosses, and an array of interesting weapons to equip. While fans now are keeping their fingers crossed for a DLC in the near future, they’re also desperate to see a graphical feature added to the game. We’re of course talking about ray tracing, an enhancement that would take Elden Ring from looking brilliant, to unbelievable. Although some FromSoftware fans were disappointed it didn’t come at launch, they’re still holding out hope it’s coming soon, but has it been confirmed? When is ray tracing coming to Elden Ring? Elden Ring’s patch 1.07 introduced a variety of PvP balance changes and spell adjustments, but a dataminer discovered a far more interesting piece of information under the surface of the update. After trawling through the files, Twitter user sennoutantei uncovered ray-tracing strings that had recently been added to the backend. This is hugely exciting news for Elden Ring players who have been desperate to explore the Lands Between with the best possible visuals. Ray tracing support would definitely take the gameplay experience to the next level, especially when taking on one of the game’s impressive bosses. Raytracing strings are now in the game files, so RT support is definitely worked on & coming. pic.twitter.com/M3qnmYiBbU — 洗脳探偵翡翠💮🚑🏴☠️ (@sennoutantei) October 13, 2022 It’s worth noting that there is no indication of when the graphical feature will arrive in-game. Although it’s now in the backend files, that doesn’t mean it’ll be added in the near future. Despite this, it does confirm that the heavily requested graphical upgrade is coming and FromSoftware has listened to the fans. Let’s hope the devs can deliver ray tracing as soon as possible as well as a DLC to continue the story of the Lands Between. For more on Elden Ring, be sure to check out our guide content. Elden Ring Stonedigger Troll | Elden Ring Margit the Fell Omen | Elden Ring Tree Sentinel | Elden Ring Grave Warden | Elden Ring Pumpkin Head | Elden Ring Soldier of Godrick | Elden Ring Godrick the Grafted | Elden Ring Red Wolf of Redagon | Elden Ring Rennala | Elden Ring Flying Dragon Agheel | Elden Ring horse guide | How to beat Radahn | How to Beat Godfrey

Does Elden Ring have New Game Plus? From SoftwareOnce you complete the main story of Elden Ring you’ll be able to replay the whole game with all your gear and upgrades. Here’s how New Game Plus works in Elden Ring. All previous Souls games have given players the option to enter New Game Plus (or NG+) upon completing the main story. Games like Demon’s Souls, Dark Souls, and Bloodborne thrust players into New Game Plus automatically after the credits rolled. However, Dark Souls 2 and 3 let the player move on to ‘Journey 2’ once they were ready. Elden Ring also has a New Game Plus option once the game’s main campaign is finished. Here’s what happens once you become Elden Lord – or should you decide to opt for a different ending. Contents How Does New Game Plus work in Elden Ring? Elden Ring resembles Dark Souls 2 and 3, allowing players to enter New Game Plus when they are ready, rather than being thrust into it automatically like in Demon’s Souls (both versions), Dark Souls, and Bloodborne. Players will be given the chance to enter New Game Plus once the credits roll if they choose but will be able to say no and return to their game world if they’re not ready. This way, players can continue to explore the world and enter their second journey at their leisure. Basically, Elden Ring will let you travel to New Game Plus when you’re ready to do so. Should you refuse the first option to progress to ‘Journey 2’, you’ll find yourself back at the Roundtable Hold after the credits roll. From here, you’re free to finish off side quests, hunt for rare items, and slay any bosses you’ve not killed yet. There’s a whole lot of content in Elden Ring even after you’ve completed the main story. When should you enter NG+ in Elden Ring? Being able to enter New Game Plus when you choose allows you to complete any side quests that remain unfinished. Elden Ring is a big game, with lots of places to explore and items to find. Just because you complete the main story in Elden Ring doesn’t mean you should immediately enter New Game Plus. Do so when you’re ready and feel like you have achieved everything you wanted to Entering NG+ too early means that you’ll then need to play through the whole game again before you can get back any late-game content you missed the first time around. This means it will become much more difficult to travel around the map, seek out unexplored areas, and gather any items you may have missed. New Game Plus in Elden Ring also increases the difficulty, so it’s advised that players find all the items and skills they want in their first playthrough. This will make subsequent playthroughs much easier and give players more freedom in their second journey. So that’s all we know about New Game Plus in Elden Ring. Be sure to check our Elden Ring page and brush up on all the latest guides below: How to respec your character | Academy Glintstone Key | Smithing Stones | Elden Ring Stonedigger Troll | Elden Ring Margit the Fell Omen | Elden Ring Tree Sentinel | Elden Ring Grave Warden | Elden Ring Pumpkin Head | Elden Ring Soldier of Godrick | Elden Ring Godrick the Grafted | Elden Ring Red Wolf of Redagon | Elden Ring Rennala | Best Elden Ring settings | Elden Ring Flying Dragon Agheel | Elden Ring horse guide

Disguised Toast saved by Sykkuno in Elden Ring Moonveil Katana invasion Disguised Toast/SykkunoDisguised Toast has been playing Elden Ring co-op with Sykkuno and kkatamina, but things quickly took a turn when a random player invaded their world. Elden Ring multiplayer is one of the best things about the game. Not only does it enable you to team up with your friends for some jolly cooperation, but it also allows Tarnished to invade other players’ worlds. This can result in some incredibly tense fights, especially if you’re in a dangerous area of The Lands Between. While Disguised Toast’s solo Elden Ring campaign has gone very well, his co-op playthrough with fellow OTV members Sykkuno and kkatamina has been filled with hilarity. This was especially highlighted when a random player invaded their world and attempted to obliterate them live on stream. Sykkuno saves Disguised Toast from Elden Ring invasion During their journey through Stormveil Castle, Disguised Toast and kkatamina quickly found themselves at the mercy of an enemy player. To make matters even worse, the invader was wielding the meta Moonveil Katana, which is one of the most powerful weapons in Elden Ring. Read More: How to get the Moonveil Katana in Elden Ring – As both streamers desperately tried to summon Sykkuno, the invader began to make their move. “He’s definitely got a Moonveil Katana, he’s cringe. He follows the meta, watch out Miyoung, he’s a meta follower,” shouted Toast. After a few brief clashes, the enemy player began to guard the Sykkuno’s summon sign. However, Toast bravely rushed him down and forced him away from the position, which enabled kkatamina to call in their friend. This obviously took a few seconds and Toast quickly found himself dodging both the invader’s sword swings and attacks from the Bladed Talon Eagles that inhabit the area. Fortunately, Toast had the perfect plan to counter the invader’s advances. He quickly ran back towards kkatamina and led his foe into an ambush, where Sykkuno managed to land a lethal blow. The deadly trio then chased their enemy around the castle walls until they cornered them, eventually taking the invader down with a flurry of sword swings. Sometimes all it takes to beat your enemies in Elden Ring is the power of friendship and a little help from some pesky birds. Make sure you check out our Elden Ring page for all the latest news and guides. Elden Ring Uchigatana | Elden Ring Moonveil Katana | How to change your appearance in Elden Ring | How to respec your character | Academy Glintstone Key | Smithing Stones | Elden Ring Stonedigger Troll | Elden Ring Margit the Fell Omen | Elden Ring Tree Sentinel | Elden Ring Grave Warden | Elden Ring Pumpkin Head | Elden Ring Soldier of Godrick | Elden Ring Godrick the Grafted | Elden Ring Red Wolf of Redagon | Best Elden Ring settings

Disguised Toast devastated after wasting 4 hours in Elden Ring for unusable reward Disguised Toast/FromSoftwareJeremy ‘Disguised Toast’ Wang has been playing through Elden Ring, showcasing his skills at FromSoftware’s latest title. However, after finally beating the game’s Tree Sentinel boss fight, the popular streamer’s happiness was quickly crushed. Disguised Toast is known for his comical Twitch streams and his recent Elden Ring playthrough is proving to be incredibly entertaining. After picking the Samurai class, Toast has been busy venturing through the Lands Between. Like most Souls games, Elden Ring is known for its difficulty, particularly when it comes to brutal boss fights. While the Tree Sentinel may be one of the first optional boss encounters in the game, it can quickly put an end to even the most skilled players. However, Disguised Toast wasn’t willing to let this mounted unit run him down – instead, he got good and eventually claimed a victory over his foe. Unfortunately, this win was short-lived. Disguised Toast Elden Ring Tree Sentinel boss fight ends in disappointment After spending a total of four hours playing through Elden Ring, the highlight of Disguised Toast’s stream was when he faced off against the Tree Sentinel. This well-armored knight is found trotting around the open world in the starting zone. As one of the game’s optional bosses, players can either choose to face the Tree Sentinel or come back and defeat him later. Unlike other early-game enemies, this boss rides atop a magnificent horse, which he uses to run rings around his opponents, taking jabs at them with his halberd. Despite the Tree Sentinel’s intimidating appearance, Disguised Toast decided to try and defeat this boss. After several attempts and a number of frustrating defeats, the streamer narrowly dodged a lethal attack and dealt the killing blow to the Tree Sentinel. “I did it, we can start playing Elden Ring,” shouted Toast. The streamer quickly rested at the nearby Site of Grace before hurriedly checking his inventory for his newfound prize. “What did I get? A Golden Halberd that I can’t use.” Read More: Elden Ring Tree Sentinel boss guide – Unfortunately, Toast discovered that his current Samurai build didn’t have enough Strength to use the Tree Sentinels Golden Halberd. This ultimately soured his victory over this boss, but luckily, Disguised Toast can always farm more Runes and level up his character. Make sure you check out our Elden Ring page for all the latest news and guides. Best Elden Ring PC settings | Elden Ring patch notes | Elden Ring Stonedigger Troll | Elden Ring Flying Dragon Agheel | Elden Ring Tree Sentinel | Elden Ring Grave Warden | Elden Ring Pumpkin Head | Elden Ring Soldier of Godrick | Elden Ring Godrick the Grafted

Devastating Elden Ring DLC bug ‘robs’ players of final boss encounter FromSoftware/Bandai NamcoAn Elden Ring player has seen an unceremonious end to their Shadow of the Erdtree journey as a bug killed the final boss instantly. Elden Ring’s Shadow of the Erdtree DLC brought a whole host of new bosses to the game and they’ve certainly ramped up the challenge with players debating whether the difficulty of the DLC impacts its fun. Of course, some players live for the struggle and the appeal of FromSoftware games is overcoming the odds after honing themselves through countless attempts. For one player though, they’ve had the opportunity to test their mettle against Shadow of the Erdtree’s penultimate showdown stolen from under them. Reddit user Gneurshk__ (first spotted by GamesRadar) was gutted to have finally reached the DLC’s punishing final boss, only to have the triumph snatched away from them. A major bug has cut the fight short leading to an anticlimactic end to one of gaming’s most difficult journeys. In the clip they shared on Reddit, they player expressed frustration that they were “robbed of the fight” against kindly Miquella and his promised consort Radahn. Ordinarily, this would be a grueling battle of determination, unless you use a Duelling Shield or an insane build that lets you face-tank a literal god. Even a saxophone will do in a pinch. Reviewing the clip, it looks like an ill-timed bug has caused Radahn and his piggybacker to get stuck in a wall. After a few seconds of confusion, they just die. No attack or spell felled them, they just ceased to exist. According to Gneurshk__, this only happened on their fifth attempt meaning they never even got the chance to learn the encounter. On the other end of the spectrum, there are probably players on their 100th attempt taking careful notes on how to lure Radahn and Miquella into that particular wall. Interestingly, there have been a few instances of bugs cutting a boss fight short in Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree. Some players have reported the DLC’s poster child Messmer the Impaler killing himself in certain conditions.

Dark Souls players are underestimating the true power of Demon’s Souls best poison swamp Picking the best poison swamp in the Dark Souls series is like choosing whether to jump out of a burning building into a dumpster, choosing between medical or general waste. Either way, it will cause pain and smell bad, but there is a preferable choice. Any fan can tell you their war stories of playing FromSoftware games. Be it Dark Souls, Bloodborne or Elden Ring, playing these games changes a person, and some of the most memorable points in these games are often the infamous poison swamp areas that occur in every title. In a recent survey on the FromSoftware subreddit, fans voted on the best parts of the games, prompting votes on very specific points of the FromSoftware series. Thus, the best parts of Dark Souls, Bloodborne, and Elden Ring all get their day in the sun. However, their pick for “Best Poison Swamp” leaves much to be desired. While fans generally agree with these results, I disagree with the pick for “Best Poison Swamp,” as the fans have voted Blightown from the first Dark Souls game as the winner. My personal vote would go to the Valley of Defilement from Demon’s Souls. Blightown is accessible through The Depths, a sewer system that acts as the basin for all waste from the kingdom above. Blightown itself isn’t much to write home about, with the most memorable part being the large open poison swamp you need to slog through instead of the treacherous descent into it. The Valley of Defilement is a massive area you can get lost in; descending into a tight makeshift road full of deadly creatures and wading through the enormous bog gives us a genuine sense of progress and dread. It’s a large area that forces you to go through it slowly or pay the price of a “YOU DIED” screen. At the centre of it all is the graceful Maiden Astraea, a light in the darkness who doesn’t even try to fight you, trying her best to soothe those suffering from the valley’s inflictions. It is a poison swamp, so its length can work against it, but it certainly wins points for the environmental storytelling of plague and negligence. One can argue that, like most of Demon’s Souls’ worlds, Blightown is extremely linear compared to the more open area to explore. However, I’d stand on the fact that most veterans purposely avoid taking the long way through Blightown, opting for the Master Key starting gift, which significantly cuts the trek through the swamp down to an elevator ride. Here, you haven’t got a choice but to go straight through the pain. At the end of the day, it’s a poisonous swamp where everything is trying to kill you, and you’re often forced to walk at a snail’s pace despite wanting to rush through it, so it’s not everyone’s favourite point of the game. Players usually dread the inevitable poisonous swamp, but it’s a FromSoftware signature area at this point. Only time will tell whether or not the Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree DLC will contain another poison swamp. My money is on it will but it’s a wonder if it’ll top any of the several Rotting Lakes in the base game.

“Crazed” Elden Ring superfan spends 600 hours drawing their entire playthrough YouTube: Artyz ArtifactsA “crazed” Elden Ring fan has spent 600 hours meticulously journaling their entire playthrough with some insanely intricate artwork. No playthrough of Elden Ring is ever the same, which is what makes 2022’s Game of The Year so excellent. With its profound lore tucked away under a difficult yet addicting gameplay loop, there’s much to discover in the Lands Between. This is why we have iconic players like Let Me Solo Her, as the game allows you to experience the world however you so choose. And one Elden Ring fan took it to the next level, with what might be one of the most impressive journals of a playthrough you’ll ever see. Artyz Artifacts created a detailed sketchbook of his entire playthrough of Elden Ring, sketching out every single monster, major area, and character he came across in his journey. His video, titled “Crazed Lunatic illustrates the entire Elden Ring playthrough in 600-page sketchbook,” showcases all 600 pages filled to the brim with drawings of his travels, complete with a gold leaf cover as a cherry on top. In the sketchbook, we see detailed descriptions of his character’s journey, his first encounters with monsters, getting “jumped” by the Grafted Scion, and even a sketch of when the White Mask Varre calls you “maidenless”. “This sketchbook was inspired by Arthur Morgan’s journal in Red Dead Redemption 2,” Artyz wrote in the description of the video. “So I decided to fill up an entire book with my Elden Ring playthrough.” Artyz was also open about basing several of his artworks, with map layouts and character drawings, on existing drawings. However, much of it is “a labor of love” by Artyz. Even more insane is that the 46-minute flip-through of the 600-page sketchbook is just part one of his journey through Limgrave, with other major areas to be shown in future videos.

Broken Elden Ring exploit gives players massive amount of Runes instantly FromSoftwareA new Elden Ring exploit has been discovered that allows players to gain thousands of Runes with little effort. The boss bug will increase your levels quickly. In FromSoftware’s Elden Ring, players are thrown into the fractured Lands Between. Throughout the vast open-world title, the map is littered with dangerous enemies that can cut you down with a single hit. Players have discovered a new exploit to defeat a boss early in the game almost instantly. The trick is allowing users to farm thousands of Runes and boost their character’s levels. Elden Ring boss exploit rewards huge amount of Runes early in the game The exploit was first discovered by gaming YouTuber ‘Mida Life Crisis‘. In a video titled “42000 Runes In Less Than A Minute – Without Fighting Anything”, the content creator showed how players could level up quickly in Elden Ring. Read More: Best Elden Ring PC settings for FPS – Those who have obtained their horse Torrent at the very start of the game can head East of Limgrave to the red territory known Caelid. Making your way up north east of the location is a mini-boss called the Night’s Cavalry next to Lenne’s Rise. Unlike other boss encounters, however, the YouTuber reveals that you can defeat the NPC without actually fighting it. In the video, the account shows their character riding across a bridge and past the Black Knight. After the enemy gives chase through a poisoned pathway, the Night’s Cavalry dies within seconds, rewarding the player 42,000 Runes instantly. How to do the Night’s Calvary exploit in Elden Ring After obtaining your horse Torrent, travel East of Limgrave to Caelid. – Make your way to the very north of the map until you reach Lenn’s Rise which is against the eastern wall next to the ocean. – Touch the Site of Grace next to Lenne’s Rise and save. While at the safe point, select “wait until night time.” – Head north and cross the bridge nearby. You should see the mini-boss Night’s Cavalry patrolling the end of the bridge. – Use your house to ride past him to initiate the battle but do not engage him. Continue to ride past him instead and follow the pathway that winds up the hillside leading to the Bestial Sanctum. – You will be poisoned and the enemy will also receive damage as well. Keep riding until you go up the hill. You will then get a message saying the mini-boss has been defeated. – You should now have 42,000 runes without having to lift a finger. – Players may have to attempt this a few times as you have to ride at a certain pace so that the boss doesn’t turn around. Also make sure to not get hit at all as a single blow will kill you. – It’s unclear whether FromSoftware will patch this out so players looking to level up quickly early in the game should act now before any future updates. Based on reports, it appears that the mini-boss isn’t dying from the poison, rather the game is accidentally re-spawning him off the side of a cliff.

All boss locations in Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree FromSoftwareElden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree introduces lots of new bosses, here’s a breakdown of all the new bosses you’ll face in the story and beyond. Just like the base game, the Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree expansion of stuffed full of dangerous bosses for players to face. While the story will bring players into contact with most of them, there are also a bunch of hidden bosses stashed away in the world that can be hunted down. There are also lots of bosses stalking the wilds who can be found simply by riding around the open world. Then there’s some immensely powerful endgame bosses who are even tougher than the DLC’s final story boss. Below, we’ve included every boss we’ve found in Shadow of the Erdtree so far. Story bosses in Shadow of the Erdtree Here’s a list of every main story boss you need to fight to progress in the story in Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree. We’ve also added a difficulty rating from 1-5, based on our experience fighting these bosses. The number 1 represents relatively easy while 5 represents incredibly difficult. Hidden bosses in Shadow of the Erdtree The bosses below are all hidden off the beaten track and not part of the main story quest of Shadow the Erdtree. Some of these are mighty endgame bosses while others are guardians of a particular dungeon. Each one is optional but offers its own unique rewards and lore. Field bosses in Shadow of the Erdtree Field bosses in Shadow of the Erdtree work a lot like they did in the base game of Elden Ring. These are usually colossal beasts that patrol the world map and can be fought anytime. However, in some instances, they’re better avoided until you’re capable of taking them down. Some of these bosses are reskins or the same as others, but don’t take any lightly, as some may look the same but have more health and power than the previous version you faced. Want to know what we thought of the expansion? Check out our review of Shadow of the Erdtree.

Bill Clinton modded into Elden Ring after bizarre Game Awards mention Arestame_Arkeid | TwitterA short time after someone stormed the Game Awards stage and gave a bewildering mention to Bill Clinton as Elden Ring received the Game of the Year Award, the 42nd US President has been modded into the game. The Game Awards had many highlight moments, only some of which were intentional. Elden Ring received the coveted Game of the Year award, and, following the acceptance speech from director Hidetaka Miyazaki, a stage stormer grabbed the mic and gave a bizarre statement about Bill Clinton. This was one of the more memorable moments from the event, to the point where Bill Clinton has been trending all over the place. Now, an Elden Ring modder has put the former US President in the game. Bill Clinton modded into Elden Ring following Game Awards Elden Ring allows players to build their own character to enter The Lands Between and explore the trials that have felled many a player on the path to completing the Game of the Year winning journey. Fans of both Elden Ring and the Game Awards have really clung onto this moment, however, making Bill Clinton trend on Twitter for hours after the event concluded. According to Geoff Keighley, the individual who stormed the stage was arrested following the event’s interruption. But his short spiel about Bill Clinton combined with Elden Ring being awarded Game of the Year has spawned a wave of memes poking fun at the absurdity of the situation. An Elden Ring modder has taken things to the next level by putting Bill Clinton in the game, suit and all. Just hours after the Game Awards wrapped, the former US President was playable in-game. It wasn’t just his face, either. This version of Bill Clinton comes with a full suit and has him dressed for success in Elden Ring’s hostile world.

Big-brained Twitch streamer topples Elden Ring DLC boss with mind control Twitch: Perrikaryal/FromSoftwareA Twitch streamer has used nothing but her own big brain to defeat Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree’s first major boss. Elden Ring’s Shadow of the Erdtree DLC has quickly earned a reputation for being insanely difficult. So much so that the expansion’s Steam rating has dropped to ‘mixed’ and it has seen the likes of Asmongold give up entirely. Of course, difficulty is part and parcel of FromSoftware games and even Elden Ring’s base game is a challenge. One that prompts players to try out insane challenge runs like beating the game with a dance pad, their own voice, or even… a goldfish. Twitch streamer Perrikaryal may have taken the cake by using her unique brand of “Mind Control” to take down one of the notoriously difficult Elden Ring DLC bosses. Shadow of the Erdtree’s Divine Beast Dancing Lion never stood a chance. We first became aware of Perrikaryal’s mind control shenanigans back when she tested it out on Palworld. The streamer uses an electroencephalogram (EEG) device to read her brain activity via small sensors that pick up electrical signals produced by particular thought patterns. Basically, Perrikaryal has specific keybinds to perform in-game actions when the EEG reads a specific signal. In a separate clip, she explained she uses thoughts like imagining a cricket to jump, pushing a box forward to roll, and tensing with anger to heal. Overcoming Shadow of the Erdtree’s first boss was done with the aid of a summon and using the Bloody Slash Ash of War for consistent damage. Perrikaryal has since gone on to defeat the second major boss of Elden Ring’s Shadow of the Erdtree DLC using her mind-control device. While her EEG controller still has limited inputs, it’s something that the streamer is continuing to perfect in the hopes of creating more accessible ways to game. If you’re still struggling with the Divine Beast Dancing Lion, check out our guide for beating it.

Best weapons in Elden Ring for every build: Katanas, greatswords, staffs, seals From SoftwareElden Ring features dozens of armaments to slay your enemies in the Lands Between. Here are 10 of the best weapons in Elden Ring. The best weapons in Elden Ring largely depends on the build you’re using. If you’re a Dexterity build, then katanas and bows are a reliable choice. If you’re playing Lands Between as a tanky Strength build, then a greatsword or large axe may be more suitable. Magic users can equip a variety of weapons, but staffs and wands will be their weapons of choice. As for Faith builds, they will need to seek out powerful Seals to buff their incantations. Of course, many weapons can be adjusted to suit your build, but others are locked and may not be right for you. Below, we’ve compiled a list of 10 of the best weapons in Elden Ring and have made sure every major built type is catered for. So if you’re a Samurai, a Knight, or a spell-slinging Wizard, there’s an ideal weapon for you. Best Weapons in Elden Ring Here’s a list of some of the best weapons in Elden Ring, where to find them, and why they made the list: Blasphemous Blade This mid-weight greatsword can be unlocked after defeating Rykard in the Volcano Manor, and then cashing in his Remembrance with Enia at the Roundtable Hold. The sword stacks mostly with Faith but also with Strength and Dexterity, making it a great all-around sword for various builds. Its Taker’s Flame ability spews fire damage toward enemies at a short distance. It also heals the player upon killing enemies which makes it a very valuable sword to explore a new area with. However, this feature is less helpful when battling bosses. Sword of Night and Flame Referred to as ‘Elden Ring’s easy mode’, this sword was incredibly OP before it was nerfed in the first major update. It’s still very powerful but is no longer completely broken. The sword stacks with Intelligence and Faith, making it a superb weapon for battle mage builds. It can be found in a chest in Caria Manor by jumping off the ramparts to a lower section, then down an open trapdoor. Rivers of Blood Rivers of Blood is the ultimate bleed weapon in Elden Ring and is deadly in the hands of a powerful Dexterity build. The sword can be found by defeating the invading Okina at the Church of Repose near the Forge of the Giants. It’s incredibly useful against Fire Giant and Malenia as well as other bosses that are weak to hemorrhage damage. Meteorite Staff The Meteorite Staff is an excellent weapon for anyone playing with an Intelligence build, it has an S rank in that stat so is therefore deadly in the hands of a wizard. It can be found in Caelid, in the swamp near Sellia Crystal Tunnel. A good time to retrieve this staff is when you emerge from the tunnel after being sent there by a booby-trapped chest. Frenzied Flame Seal A powerful Faith weapon, this Seal lets you cast incredibly OP Frenzied Flame incantations. However, you’ll need to lock yourself into that ending to obtain it – although it’s worth it. To obtain this item, you’ll need to become the Lord of Chaos and complete Hyetta’s quest. Once you’ve obtained the power of the Three Fingers, return to Hyetta to receive the Seal. This will increase the damage of flame spells by 20%. The Lion Greatbow Anyone who’s faced Radahn will be instantly familiar with this greatbow. It’s the one he uses to pepper you with arrows at the start of the fight. Once the Starscourge falls, you’ll be able to trade his Remembrance for his bow with Enia. It stacks with Strength and Dexterity and is a contender for the most powerful bow in Elden Ring. Dark Moon Greatsword Souls veterans will be instantly familiar with this sword, as variants of it have featured in all three Dark Souls games, Demon’s Souls, and Bloodborne. It was bound to show up in Elden Ring and doesn’t disappoint. The sword can only be unlocked by completing Ranni’s quest and becoming her consort. You don’t need to opt for her ending, but the choice to select it at the end will need to be possible. It mostly scales with Intelligence but is also a good choice for Strength and Dexterity builds who want to take advantage of its built-in Frost damage Moonveil Katana A controversial sword in the Elden Ring community, the Moonveil Katana stacks with Intelligence and Dexterity (mostly) and inflicts bleed damage. The fact that it can be found relatively early in the game makes this a rather OP weapon for the right build. It drops after defeating the Magma Wyrm in the Gael Tunnel in Caelid. Hand of Malenia The katana that Malenia wields has ruined many a day, but it can also be yours once you defeat her and trade her Remembrance with Enia. This weapon has ridiculous reach and inflicts passive bleed build-up on its victims too. It should be used by Dexterity builds for the best results. Grafted Blade Greatsword The legendary sword of Castle Morne and the one Edgar is trying to keep out of the wrong hands. It also looks a little bit like the Iron Throne from Game of Thrones which may be a nod to George R.R. Martin. This is a powerful and heavy greatsword and is one of the best in the game for those pursuing a Strength build. You can obtain it by defeating the Leonine Misbegotten boss on the beach of Castle Morne. Scorpion’s Stinger The Scorpion’s Stinger is an under-appreciated weapon in Elden Ring, but one that can give players a dangerous edge in PVP and PVE. The dagger inflicts scarlet rot and is most useful as a light sidearm alongside your main weapon. This means it can be used to quickly jab other players and bosses, and inflict them with rot, before being switched out for your main weapon. This strategy can really throw invaders and cause a boss’s health to deteriorate passively. This deadly little dagger can be found on a ledge near the Grand Cloister temple in the Lake of Rot. Sword of Milos It seems most swords that inflict bleed damage in Elden Ring are for Dexterity builds. However, the Sword of Milos is a mid-weight greatsword that also causes passive hemorrhage damage to enemies. The sword can be obtained after defeating Dung Eater at the Outer Moat during his quest. It also contains a scream that lowers the enemy’s defense. Not bad at all. If you’re looking for more ways to overcome the many difficult challenges in Elden Ring, we’ve got plenty of other guides to help. You can find them by clicking here or clicking the individual links below. 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Best Strength weapons in Elden Ring and where to find them From SoftwareLooking to build a tanky warrior in the Lands Between? Then here are 8 of the best Strength weapons in Elden Ring. The idea behind a Strength build in Elden Ring is simple, you wear the heaviest armor and wield the biggest, most powerful weapons you can find. Not only that, but you also make yourself strong enough to use such armaments without being slowed down. That is the mark of a true warrior in Elden Ring. However, you’ll also need to consider which weapons in the game scale with Strength and what other perks they offer. While you’re likely to be using huge swords and great axes, there are also bows and incantation Seals that work well with a Strength build in Elden Ring. Best Strength weapons in Elden Ring Here are 8 of the best Strength Weapons in Elden Ring and where each one can be found: Ordovis’s Greatsword To unlock Ordovis’s Greatsword you’ll have to defeat Ordovis and his Crucible Knight companion in a tough battle. One which we’d strongly advise you to bring Spirit Ash back-up, ideally the Mimic Tear. The boss can be found in the Auriza Hero’s Grave at the Capital Outskirts, near where you fight Draconic Tree Sentinel. When fully upgraded, the sword ranks an A in Strength, making it one of the best weapons in the game for Strength builds. Ghiza’s Wheel Ghiza’s Wheel is essentially Elden Ring’s version of the Whirligig Saw from Bloodborne. Now, back by popular demand, this weapon is essentially a chainsaw-like tool that can be revved up to slice enemies to ribbons. It stacks with Strength and Dexterity equally, so it can do massive damage if you’ve leveled both stats. However, it’s also incredibly heavy so those who’ve boosted Strength and Endurance will be able to make the most of it. To obtain it, go to the upper floor of the Volcano Manor and defeat Inquisitor Ghiza when he invades. It also does heavy passive bleed damage making it an excellent weapon against some bosses. The Lion Greatbow Anyone who’s faced Radahn will be instantly familiar with this greatbow. It’s the one he uses to pepper you with arrows at the start of the fight. Once the Starscourge falls, you’ll be able to trade his Remembrance for his bow with Enia. It stacks with Strength and Dexterity and is a contender for the most powerful bow in Elden Ring. Butchering Knife The Butchering Knife is a returning weapon from the Dark Souls games. It’s a heavy-strength weapon that slightly heals the player with each slice. It also causes knock-back so is great for breaking poise. It can be unlocked by defeating Anastasia, Tarnished Eater on the road to Volcano Manor. When you get to the Corpse-Stench shack, you’ll be removed from Torrent and this mad cannibal will invade. Take her down and take her weapon. Rotten Battle Hammer The Rotten Battle Hammer is under-appreciated as far as Strength weapons go in Elden Ring. However, if you smith this Hammer under the ‘Heavy’ upgrade path it becomes an A rank in Strength scaling. This, plus its Braggart’s Roar Art and passive scarlet rot build-up make it very dangerous in the right hands. It can be obtained by defeating the Rotten Dualist enemy near the Consecrated Snowfield Site of Grace in Mountaintops of Giants. This makes it a late-game weapon, but it’ll really shine in NG+. Grafted Greatsword The legendary sword of Castle Morne and the one Edgar is trying to keep out of the wrong hands. So, make his life easier and keep it for yourself. It also looks a little bit like the Iron Throne from Game of Thrones which may be a nod to George R.R. Martin. This is a powerful and heavy greatsword and is one of the best in the game for those pursuing a Strength build. You can obtain it by defeating the Leonine Misbegotten boss on the beach of Castle Morne. Prelate’s Inferno Crozier This massive axe can be taken from an enemy in Fort Laiedd near the Seethewater Terminus Site of Grace. We include it because the sword’s Heavy’ upgrade path reaches +25 and has an A in Strength scaling. This means it can do massive damage once fully upgraded and is one of the most powerful Strength weapons in Elden Ring. It also looks awesome and features a devastating Ash of War known as Prelate’s Charge. Clawmark Seal The Clawmark Seal is a Faith weapon so may look like an odd choice for this list, but it also scales with Strength making it the ideal choice for a Strength/Faith combo build. If you’re a tanky warrior but also want to make use of Incantations, then this is the Seal for you. You can obtain it by feeding a Deathroot to the Gurranq at the Bestial Sanctum in Caelid. Just make sure you do so before fighting him towards the end of the game. If you’re looking for more ways to overcome the many difficult challenges in Elden Ring, we’ve got plenty of other guides to help. You can find them by clicking here or clicking the individual links below. How to respec your character | Academy Glintstone Key | Smithing Stones | Elden Ring Stonedigger Troll | Elden Ring Margit the Fell Omen | Elden Ring Tree Sentinel | Elden Ring Grave Warden | Elden Ring Pumpkin Head | Elden Ring Soldier of Godrick | Elden Ring Godrick the Grafted | Elden Ring Red Wolf of Redagon | Elden Ring Rennala | Best Elden Ring settings | Elden Ring Flying Dragon Agheel | Elden Ring horse guide

Best Staffs in Elden Ring and where to find them From SoftwareLooking to blast your enemies into dust with magic in Elden Ring? Then you’ll need the right weapon. Here are 6 of the best staffs in Elden Ring. Staffs in Elden Ring are typically for magic users and wizard builds – those who prefer to destroy their opponents from a distance with a range of elemental spells. Most wizard builds in Elden Ring require the Intelligence stat to be leveled up, as this is the attribute most associated with magic in Souls games. However, magic can be used by a variety of builds in Elden Ring. All you need is the right staff. You see, staffs in this game are the key to casting magic, but some of them scale with other attributes as well as (or instead of) intelligence. Best Staffs in Elden Ring Here are some of the best staffs in Elden Ring to suit a variety of builds: Albinauric Staff A highly unique staff that not only scales with Intelligence and Strength, but is also the only staff in Elden Ring that scales with Arcane. When fully upgraded, it reaches an S rank in Arcane scaling. This makes it supremely useful to any build aiming to level that stat. The staff can be found in the Volcano Manor near the Guest Hall site of Grace. While the Albinauric Staff doesn’t scale with Dexterity, it’s still incredibly useful to those who’ve created a katana-wielding bleed build. Such characters usually level Arcane to increase their bleed damage, so having this staff in your inventory can be an excellent choice when you need to sling a few spells. Gelmir Glintstone Staff The Gelmir Glintstone Staff scales with Faith and Intelligence but also gets a small boost from Strength. This makes it a brilliant choice for those who are crafting a dual magic and incantations build. It also boosts lava sorcery, making it extra hot in the right hands. The staff is a rare drop from the wizard serpent men in the throne room above the Volcano Manor. It may take some farming to find, but it’s worth it for those with the right build. Carian Regal Scepter The staff of Queen Rennala, and one that boosts Full Moon Sorceries, meaning it’s a great weapon to use if you’re a Snow Witch build. Equipping Ranni’s hat will boost the damage you do even more. It mostly scales with Intelligence, but gets a small boost from Strength and Dexterity when fully upgraded. The only caveat is it needs 60 Intelligence to wield, so it’s only likely to be useful to pure magic builds. It can be unlocked by cashing in Rennala’s remembrance with Enia at the Roundtable Hold. Staff of the Guilty Not pumped any points into intelligence but still want to use sorcery? No problem. This staff levels with Faith and Strength, so it’s excellent for those who’ve created an incantation casting tank. It also boosts Thorn spells and causes bleed which makes it extra fun. So, if you’re a greatsword-wielding warrior who also uses Faith spells to cast buffs, make sure you have this staff equipped. That way, you’re covered if you need to blast enemies from afar with traditional magic. The Staff of the Guilty can be found by farming the red-robed cultists at Fort Laiedd. Carian Glintstone Staff An awesome staff for traditional wizards and battlemages. This versatile weapon scales nicely with Strength and Dexterity, making it a good choice for any warrior builds that want to add some spells to their arsenal. However, when fully upgraded it has an S rank in Intelligence, meaning it’s deadly in the hands of any magic-user. It also boosts Glintstone Sorcery damage by 15%, making it even more useful. It can be taken from a corpse in the Carian Study Hall. Meteorite Staff This staff is monstrously powerful in the hands of a pure Intelligence build, but also helpful to Strength builds looking for a magical backup option. It has an S rank for scaling in Intelligence, which alone makes it one of the best in the game. Then if you consider the staff also boosts Gravity sorceries by a whopping 30%, this weapon becomes insanely OP. The staff can be found in the swamp in Caelid near Sellia Crystal Tunnel. If you’re looking for more ways to overcome the many difficult challenges in Elden Ring, we’ve got plenty of other guides to help. You can find them by clicking here or clicking the individual links below. How to respec your character | Academy Glintstone Key | Smithing Stones | Elden Ring Stonedigger Troll | Elden Ring Margit the Fell Omen | Elden Ring Tree Sentinel | Elden Ring Grave Warden | Elden Ring Pumpkin Head | Elden Ring Soldier of Godrick | Elden Ring Godrick the Grafted | Elden Ring Red Wolf of Redagon | Elden Ring Rennala | Best Elden Ring settings | Elden Ring Flying Dragon Agheel | Elden Ring horse guide

11 Best Elden Ring Spirit Ashes ranked: From Lone Wolves to Mimic Tear From SoftwareElden Ring offers players over 60 Spirit Ashes, so it can be very overwhelming to pick the most suitable ones. To help you out, here are the best ones you can summon to overcome the challenges you’ll face on your travels through The Lands Between. Traversing the dangerous landscapes of The Lands Between alone can be intimidating, that’s why Elden Ring offers a range of companions to lend you a hand when combats get tough. Spirit Summon Ashes helps differentiate Elden Ring from previous Souls games and adds more depth to the combat. It also means the game is easier to play solo, as you can rely on your AI allies if other players aren’t around. Now that the Elden Ring DLC is out, let’s look at the best Spirit Summons you can call on for aid in The Lands Between. Best Spirit Ashes to summon in Elden Ring Here are the 11 best Spirit Summon Ashes in Elden Ring you can call upon, ranked in order of usefulness: 11. Lone Wolves FP Cost – 55 The Lone Wolves are given to you by ‘Renna’ towards the start of the game, but even though they’re your first Spirit Summon, they’ll continue to be useful for the duration. However, they’ll need to be upgraded to keep up with the game’s increasingly tough enemies. Even when fully upgraded, powerful AOE attacks from bosses are likely to wipe them out, but before that, they can cause havoc and give you time to get your attacks in. As there are three wolves all moving quickly, it can be hard for a boss to know who to target. Their attacks are also fast as the wolves work as a pack to support you. 10. Skeletal Militiamen FP Cost – 44 The Skeletal Militiamen Spirit Summons would be average at best, but their ability to resurrect makes them a thorn in the side of most Elden Ring bosses. Once killed, undead in Elden Ring tend to come back to life with full health. It’s annoying, but rather useful when they’re on your side. After killing one of your skeletons, a boss will turn its attention back to you or the other two, this gives your summons the chance to come back from the dead and cause more trouble for the boss. Imagine this happening with 3 different skeletons. Of course, attacking the skeleton in the middle of its resurrection will kill them permanently, but this won’t happen every time. This Spirit Summon Ash can be found early on after defeating the first Tibia Mariner boss at the Summonwater Village. 9. Rotten Stray FP Cost – 35 The Rotten Stray Ash can be extremely useful against tough bosses as it’s the only Spirit Summon that can inflict Scarlet Rot against powerful opponents. Your enemy will be on borrowed time after being bitten by this disgusting doggo – unless they get lucky, and the rot wears off. It means some bosses can be defeated by simply waiting for their health to run down. However, this takes a while and some bosses will recover from the Scarlet Rot before this happens, while others are immune. The Rotten Stray isn’t much use in a fight after that, but they could be the difference between victory and defeat in the early hours of the game. You can find the Rotten Stray Ash on a corpse near the Sellia Under-Stair Site of Grace in Caelid. It’s a good one to find after you escape the Sellia Tunnel trap. 8. Latenna the Albinauric FP Cost – 74 You’ll be sent to find Latenna by Gideon Ofnir and by a survivor of the Albinauric village. You can find her by going through the Lakeside Crystal Cave dungeon located under the southern ridge of Liurnia. She’ll be sitting by her sleeping wolf and will initially be rude to you before learning your intentions. She’ll then willingly become a Spirit Summon Ash if you agree to take her to the base of the Haligtree, however, she’ll stay with you even after you complete her quest. Latenna is a powerful archer and can pelt enemies with rapid arrow attacks from a distance. She’s deadly at range but is vulnerable if attacked. She’s also a turret and cannot move, so place her somewhere safe but with a full view of the enemy for best results. 7. Nepheli Loux (puppet) FP Cost – 90 Getting Nepheli Loux as a Spirit Summon requires you to walk a dark path. Rather than completing her quest, you’ll need to feed her the potion given to you by Seluvis. This will turn her into a puppet, and you’ll then be able to buy this from the nasty wizard. You can also give the potion to Gideon Ofnir who’ll dispose of it for you. Nepheli is an effective fighter but doesn’t have much health. Her quick attacks will make short work of some bosses, but she can be killed just as quickly. She’s worth acquiring if you’re planning multiple playthroughs, but the question is, do you have the stomach to turn a valued ally into a mindless puppet? 6. Dung Eater (puppet) FP Cost – 118 If you decide not to give Seluvis’ potion to Nepheli Loux, you can turn Dung Eater into a puppet instead. This is providing Seluvis is still alive, and you’ve not yet completed Ranni’s quest. Follow Dung Eater’s quest until he willingly returns to his cell and ties himself to a chair. He’ll then ask you to bring him 5 Seabed Curses and feed them to him. Instead, give him the potion from Seluvis. Later you can visit the secret lab and buy Dung Eater as a puppet Spirit Summon Ash. This may be a better use of the violent serial killer’s talents than simply dying of his own curse, especially if you’ve opted for a different ending. Dung Eater is a powerful tank, and his sword inflicts bleed damage on enemies which is very useful against bosses like Fire Giant and Malenia. 5. Finger Maiden Therolina (puppet) FP Cost – 82 You may decide you’d like to solo most bosses in Elden Ring and therefore don’t want a Spirit Summon to aid you in battle, but did you know that this Spirit Ash mostly buffs you instead of fighting the boss herself? Therolina will mostly follow you around and heal you in battle, rather than engage the enemy herself. This could make her the perfect companion to those who want to do all the damage themselves. The character first appears as an NPC summon during the Radahn boss fight, healing you and other warriors, but she soon falls victim to Seluvis sometime after this. You can purchase her as a Spirit Ash puppet from Seluvis in his secret lab – even after his demise. 4. Banished Knight Oleg FP Cost – 100 Oleg is an incredibly powerful knight and can be found at the very start of the game in the Fringefolk Hero’s Grave. However, to unlock him you’ll need to use a Sword Stone Key on the gargoyle, dodge the blade traps, and then beat a powerful Tree Spirit boss. The good news is Oleg is worth it and is one of the best tank Spirit Summons you can find in Elden Ring. His spinning gust attack can stagger enemies and leave them vulnerable to attacks by you. When fully upgraded, Oleg can hold his own against most bosses. 3. Black Knife Tiche FP Cost – 132 Black Knife Tiche is a formidable choice among the Spirit Summons in Elden Ring, standing out for its unique assassination skills and the lore-rich background it brings to the game. In battle, Black Knife Tiche is a force to be reckoned with. Her swift, deadly strikes are not only effective against regular foes but also make her an invaluable ally in boss fights. In addition, she’s immune against most status effects and launches devastating Death-Imbued Flame projectiles that deplete HP bars. What truly sets her apart is her ability to unleash quick and lethal attacks, often catching enemies off guard. Her high FP cost is a small price for the significant advantage she offers in combat situations. Obtained by defeating Alecto, Black Knife Ringleader at Ringleader’s Evergaol in southwestern Liurnia, Black Knife Tiche is not just another Spirit Summon; she is a tactical asset that can significantly alter the course of a battle. 2. Lhutel the Headless FP Cost – 104 Lhutel is more balanced than Oleg, providing a nice mix of ranged and melee attacks. She can also inflict Death Blight on enemies which can end some boss fights quickly. Her great shield means she can block attacks and tends to survive longer than most other Spirit Summons. She can teleport across the battlefield too, helping her close the gap between herself and her enemies while avoiding their counterattacks. There’s definitely an argument for Lhutel being the best Spirit Summon in the game. You can unlock her by defeating the Cemetery Shade in the Tombsword Catacombs. 1. Mimic Tear HP Cost – 660 Despite being nerfed by Elden Ring’s first major patch, the Mimic Tear remains the most powerful and useful Spirit Summon in our view. That’s because it’s an exact copy of the player, with access to any weapons, skills, and spells they have (providing these are equipped at the point of summoning). By equipping certain items, you can essentially tailor the Mimic Tear Summon to be anything you want it to be, then switch back to your preferred loadout. While FromSoftware has made this Spirit Ash less OP, the principle remains the same, therefore the Mimic Tear is still an insanely powerful ally in any fight. You can unlock this summon by first beating it as a boss in the Eternal City of Nokron, then traveling across the rooftops to the Night’s Sacred Grounds. The Ashes are in a chest behind a Spirit Sword gargoyle. Be warned though, summoning the Mimic Tear costs health rather than MP. Those are the best Spirit Ashes in Elden Ring. Don’t forget to check our guides with all the character classes explained, as well as how stats work and how to level up to get ready for the challenges you’ll face in The Lands Between.

Best Faith weapons in Elden Ring and where to find them From SoftwareFaith weapons in Elden Ring are best for players who prefer ranged and melee options in combat. Here are 8 of the best Faith weapons in Elden Ring. Faith is a magic type in Elden Ring that is different from traditional sorcery. It allows players to cast incantations, a form of miracle spell that can damage enemies and buff allies. What’s great about the Faith stat in the game is it can be comfortably leveled alongside any melee stat or with more traditional magic. Most weapons stack with Intelligence, Strength, and Dexterity but some also stack with Faith. Many weapons allow players to double their damage by stacking with one of the above attributes and faith at the same time. This is why Faith weapons in Elden Ring are the game’s best-kept secret. Best Faith weapons in Elden Ring Here are 8 of the best Faith weapons in Elden Ring to match a variety of builds and combat strategies: Sword of Night and Flame Referred to as ‘Elden Ring’s easy mode’, this sword was incredibly overpowered before it was nerfed in the first major update. It’s still very powerful and is ideal for those rocking a Faith build as it stacks with every offensive attribute. It can be found in a chest in Caria Manor by jumping off the ramparts to a lower section, then down an open trapdoor. Coded Sword The Coded Sword scales with Faith and eventually reaches an A rank in the attribute. This makes it a superb choice for Faith builds who use it as their primary offensive stat. It actually doesn’t scale with any other attributes so it’s mostly for those who want to double down on Faith damage. It can be found in the Capital City (before it gets turned to ash) in the real and abandoned Round Table Hold – not the one you use as a hub. Erdtree Greatbow The Erdtree Bow is a bow that stacks with Faith more than Dexterity. This makes it ideal for Faith users who want some ranged support. It gets a boost from Strength and Dexterity stats, but at an E rating, it’s primarily a Faith weapon. It can be found in a chest on the second floor of the Erdtree Sanctuary in the Capital Dragon Communion Seal Those leveling Faith and using Dragon Communion incantations will want to acquire this Seal as soon as possible. The good news is that it can be found at the very start of the game in the Fringefolk Hero’s Grave. To obtain it, follow the path upwards when you’re able and defeat the Banished Knight who’ll drop it upon death. This Seal gives a massive damage boost to Dragon Communion spells, so it’s incredibly valuable to those using such incantations. You’ll need to use a Sword Stone Key to enter the dungeon though. Cipher Pata Another weapon purely designed for Faith builds, the Cipher Pata can be found in the area of the Round Table Hold where Mad Tongue Alberich invades. However, it’s not the hub area, but the real and abandoned version of this location found in the Capital City you’ll need to search. The weapon deals holy damage and can break most enemy’s block attempts and poise. It also comes with a unique Ash of War called the Unlockable Blade. Frenzied Flame Seal A powerful Faith weapon, this Seal lets you cast incredibly overpowered Frenzied Flame incantations. However, you’ll need to lock yourself into that ending to unlock it. To obtain this item, you’ll need to become the Lord of Chaos and complete Hyetta’s quest. Once you’ve obtained the power of the Three Fingers, return to Hyetta to receive the Seal. This will increase the damage of flame spells by 20%. Staff of the Guilty A staff that scales with Faith rather than intelligence, the Staff of the Guilty is ideal for Strength builds who are also making use of Incantations and Thorn sorceries. It also causes passive bleed build-up which makes it extra deadly. To find it, farm the red cultists at Ford Laiedd, one will drop it sooner or later. It’s especially useful when worn with the Briar set dropped by the boss at the Shaded Castle. Blasphemous Blade This mid-weight greatsword can be unlocked after defeating Rykard in the Volcano Manor, and then cashing in his Remembrance with Enia at the Roundtable Hold. The sword stacks mostly with Faith but also with Strength and Dexterity, making it a great all-round sword for various builds. The Faith stat moves up to A as you upgrade the weapon, making it deadly in the hands of a leveled Faith user. Its Taker’s Flame ability spews fire damage toward enemies at a short distance. It also heals the player upon killing enemies which makes it a very valuable sword to explore a new area with. However, this feature is less helpful when battling bosses. If you’re looking for more ways to overcome the many difficult challenges in Elden Ring, we’ve got plenty of other guides to help. You can find them by clicking here or clicking the individual links below. How to respec your character | Academy Glintstone Key | Smithing Stones | Elden Ring Stonedigger Troll | Elden Ring Margit the Fell Omen | Elden Ring Tree Sentinel | Elden Ring Grave Warden | Elden Ring Pumpkin Head | Elden Ring Soldier of Godrick | Elden Ring Godrick the Grafted | Elden Ring Red Wolf of Redagon | Elden Ring Rennala | Best Elden Ring settings | Elden Ring Flying Dragon Agheel | Elden Ring horse guide

Elden Ring best spells: From Sorceries to Incantations From SoftwareThe Lands Between offer many sorceries and incantations to dazzle and blast your enemies from a distance, but which spells are the best in Elden Ring? Here’s all you need to know to properly build your character’s wizarding ways and become the ultimate mage in FromSoftware’s RPG. Like previous Souls games, Elden Ring features two distinct types of magic spells for caster builds to use. The first is known as sorcery and is a lot like traditional magic from other RPGs. It features some standard elemental spells, some interesting moon-themed magic, and the traditional Souls spells from Dark and Demon’s Souls. However, in Elden Ring, this has been repackaged and is now known as Glintstone Sorcery. The second magic type in the game is the Faith-based incantations. These are very similar to miracles from earlier Souls games, but they work differently from standard sorceries. They can also be used to cast passive buffs to players who opt for a more melee-focused build. Contents Spells in Elden Ring explained The best spells in Elden Ring largely depend on the build you’re using. If you’re an Intelligence build or are incorporating it into your build, then sorceries are spells to prioritize. If you’re playing the game as a Faith build, then incantations will serve as your main offensive method. Magic-users (be it sorceries or incantations) can also equip a variety of weapons. A staff will be needed to cast sorceries and incantation users will need to equip Seals to cast their spells. Some magic users may choose a mixture of both sorceries and incantations, while others may focus on just one. It’s also possible to create a custom battle mage who fights with a melee weapon in one hand and a staff/seal in the other. Strength/Faith builds are popular in Elden Ring, as are Intelligence/Dexterity builds, but you can mix and match to suit your own playstyle. With the above in mind, we’ll split our collection of best spells in Elden Ring into two lists, one for sorceries and the other with a focus on incantations. There are also sub-categories of spells within each school of magic, so we’ll make this clear in each entry. Best sorcery spells in Elden Ring Here are some of the best sorceries in Elden Ring: Glintstone Pebble Dark/Demon’s Souls fans will recognize this spell straight away, it’s essentially Soul Arrow but with a different name. This is the earliest Glintstone sorcery that can be learned and even if you’re using a melee-focused build, it’s worth learning. While not very powerful, it provides a ranged option whenever you need one and can be used to lure enemies into attacking or to finish off weak foes from a distance. Those leveling Intelligence will soon outgrow it, but it only requires 10 Intelligence stat points to use, so it can be equipped by most builds. Thopps and Sellen are NPCs who both sell the spell, but some character classes begin with it already. Glintstone Arc Glintstone Arc works a lot like Glintstone Pebble, but rather than firing one tiny arrow, it throws a long horizontal Glintblade at enemies and is great for crowd control. It’s ideal for those looking to take out multiple enemies or as an upgrade to weaker Glintstone spells like Pebble or Shard. Those going for a full Intelligence build will find it useful throughout the game as the spell is fast and versatile, but it’s not suited for major destruction. Loretta’s Greatbow This is one of our favorite spells and one that’s useful throughout the entire game. The spell allows you to quickly and accurately fire a powerful bolt that damages enemies from a distance. The more you wind up, the more powerful the blast. It’s a superb alternative to bows for characters who want to switch between magic and melee fighting styles. However, it takes a couple of seconds who prep, so isn’t ideal for close-quarters combat. It can be obtained by defeating Royal Knight Loretta at the Carian Manor. The spell also has a more powerful version called Loretta’s Mastery, but this takes longer to wind up and isn’t as accurate. Ranni’s Dark Moon This spell can be found in a chest at the top of Chelona’s Rise once you solve the puzzle. This is a powerful spell and can be boosted by a variety of items, including Ranni’s set. So if you’re creating an Ice/Moon witch/wizard, this is one of the best spells to seek out. It hits hard, but be careful, it needs distance and time to wind up. The same can be said for a similar spell, Rennala’s Full Moon. This is weaker than Ranni’s but does cold damage instead. Rock Sling While it’s a tough spell to get, Rock Sling can be found in a chest in the underground cellar just north of the Street of Sages Ruins. Excellent for Intelligence builds, and extra powerful when buffed by gear, Rock Sling is one of the best spells in Elden Ring. It’s still effective in endgame due to its nice mix of power and speed. It only requires Intelligence to be 18 to be equipped too, so can be used for the duration of the game. Comet Azur Acquired from the Hermit Village in Mt. Gelmir after speaking to Primeval Sorcerer Azur who’s sitting near the cliffs in the northeast. You’ll also need to take down a Demi-Human Queen boss to get close. However, it’s worth it, Comet Azur is the most powerful spell in Elden Ring, and is devastating when used with the right gear and build. It requires your Intelligence to be 60 though, so it’s an endgame spell and designed for those who have either committed to an intelligence build or who have leveled the stat through repeated NG+ cycles. It takes some time to wind up, but this is a spell that can floor most enemies in Elden Ring. Best incantations in Elden Ring Here are some of the best incantations in Elden Ring: Ekzykes’s Decay Not only does Ekzykes’s Decay do major damage when cast by Faith builds, it can also infect an enemy with the Scarlet Rot. The spell is a more powerful version of Rotton Breath which also causes Rot build-up. Scarlet Rot can be an excellent way to take down an annoying boss, once infected, it will chip away at their health until they either recover or die. It’s surpassed by the spell Scarlet Aeonia, but you’ll need to have killed Melania to unlock that one. So, use this until that difficult day arrives. The spell can be purchased at the Dragon Communion Altar at the Cathedral of Dragon Communion for 2 Dragon Hearts. You’ll need to have killed Ekzykes first, he’s hanging out in Caelid. Law of Regression There are lots of incantations that cure health or status ailments, but none are as good as Law of Regression. Unlike most incantations, this spell is Intelligence-based instead of Faith, so it can be used by a variety of builds. The spell is also important to the story of Elden Ring, as using it in the right place reveals one of the game’s big twists. It can also be used to unlock Goldmask’s ending. You can purchase it from Brother Corhyn or Turtle Pope after giving them the Golden Order Principia spellbook. Swarm of Flies This useful spell can be found on a corpse along the east wall of the Mohgwyn Palace blood marsh and is ideal for those creating Dexterity/Faith/Arcane bleed builds. Hurling this spell at an enemy before charging them with Rivers of Blood drawn is an excellent way to increase the likelihood of inflicting hemorrhage on them. In case you didn’t know, bleed builds are insanely overpowered in Elden Ring, even after the patches that nerfed them. Swarm of Flies is just another helpful tool in this already dangerous arsenal. Inescapable Frenzy Inescapable Frenzi is an incantation that gives you the edge in PvP. However, it requires the user to walk a dark path to unlock. You’ll need to head down into the Subterranean Shunning-Grounds, defeat Mohg, The Omen, attack the altar at the front of the boss room, then descend the platforms to the bottom – while trying not to fall to your death. You will see a corpse that you can then loot the spell from when you reach the bottom. Not only does this path unlock the Frenzied Flame ending (should you continue the quest), but the spell allows you to use the Chaos Flame to drive other players into frenzied madness. Greyoll’s Roar Greyoll is the gigantic elder dragon that sits in Caelid and is protected by smaller, powerful dragons. You can purchase the spell from the Cathedral of Dragon Communion, but you’ll need to murder the helpless Greyoll to do so. You monster. The incantation emits a loud roar that not only buffs you, it debuffs nearby enemies, making it a brilliant spell to cast when facing difficult bosses. Gurranq’s Beast Claw A supremely powerful spell for those using pure Faith builds. Beast Claw can be unlocked after giving Gurranq eight death roots (and surviving his attack halfway through handing them over). It can be used alongside the Clawmark Seal for best results. Remember, these are just the spells we found most helpful in our playthrough. Other players, using different builds, may favor different spells that are available – and there are many, many more. If you’re looking for more ways to overcome the many difficult challenges in Elden Ring, we’ve got plenty of other guides to help. You can find them by clicking here or clicking the individual links below. 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Best Elden Ring PC settings: High FPS, performance, stability & more FromSoftwareWhen playing on consoles, there are a few things players can do to improve a game’s performance, however, PC owners can toggle plenty of options to fully customize their experience. Here are the best settings you can use in Elden Ring for high FPS, stability, crisp graphics, and more. Using the best Elden Ring graphics settings will enable you to maximize your FPS, which is incredibly important during boss fights and the game’s multiplayer. After all, any sudden stutters or input lag can lead to an incredibly frustrating death. This is especially true when facing particularly tough foes. While the Elden Ring day one patch eliminated a number of FPS issues for PC and console players on its release, there are plenty of settings that can alleviate performance problems even further. Whether you wish to reach the 60 FPS sweet spot or want to have the best gameplay experience possible, then our best Elden Ring PC settings guide has you covered. Contents Best PC settings for high FPS & performance in Elden Ring – Graphics settings for Elden Ring – Advanced Graphic settings for Elden Ring – Best PC settings for high FPS & performance in Elden Ring The best Elden Ring graphics settings for PC are those that boost the game’s FPS settings, while also maintaining decent visuals. If you’re having issues with sudden frame rate drops in Elden Ring, then lowering texture quality, shadows, lighting effects, and overall game details can greatly improve your performance. There are a lot more options to adjust in the PC version of Elden Ring, so be sure to tweak these options and tailor them to your own preferences. Once you’ve used these settings for Elden Ring on PC, you should see an instant improvement in your FPS. Graphics settings for Elden Ring Screen Mode: Fullscreen – Resolution: Same as monitor – Auto-Detect Best Rendering Settings: On – Quality Settings: Medium – Advanced Graphics settings for Elden Ring Texture Quality: Medium – Antialiasing Quality: Low – SSAO: Medium – Depth of Field: Off – Motion Blur: Off – Shadow Quality: Medium – Lighting Quality: Medium – Effects Quality: Medium – Volumetric Quality: Low – Reflection Quality: Low – Water Surface Quality: Low – Shader Quality: Low – Global Illumination Quality: Low – Grass Quality: Medium – While changing these options won’t work for everyone, they should make for a noticeable FPS improvement. Additionally, don’t forget to check the PC system requirements to make sure you’re in condition to run Elden Ring on your machine. For more Elden Ring content, check some of our guides below: How to respec your character | Academy Glintstone Key | Smithing Stones | Elden Ring Stonedigger Troll | Elden Ring Margit the Fell Omen | Elden Ring Tree Sentinel | Elden Ring Grave Warden | Elden Ring Pumpkin Head | Elden Ring Soldier of Godrick | Elden Ring Godrick the Grafted | Elden Ring Red Wolf of Redagon | Elden Ring Rennala | Best Elden Ring settings | Elden Ring Flying Dragon Agheel | Elden Ring horse guide

Elden Ring: Best starting class to pick for your first run From SoftwareWith the arrival of the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, players are diving back into Elden Ring to sharpen their skills. However, if you’re a newcomer to The Lands Between, here are the best classes you can pick for your first run in FromSoftware’s game. Elden Ring offers a selection of classes reminiscent of those found in Souls games, ranging from magic-wielding wizards to resilient knights, spell-casting clerics, and even options for those seeking FromSoftware’s trademark difficulty in its purest form. Even though the class you choose doesn’t lock you into a specific playstyle, it will dictate your early hours. So, make sure you choose a class that suits your preferred combat style, as well as one that benefits your additional skills in the game. While we covered how stats work in another guide, we also have some recommended custom builds you can try. However, when it comes to your first run, this guidance should help you choose the right one for your first trip into The Lands Between. Best Elden Ring starting class for beginners: Vagabond Vagabond Starting Equipment: Longsword, Halberd, Heater Shield. If Elden Ring is your first Souls game, you may want to try a tough character who can hold their own in combat and help you learn the basics. The Vagabond is Elden Ring’s knight character and comes already equipped with heavy armor, a sword, and a shield. The Vagabond starting class is essential for Strength, Vigor, and Endurance build, but you can tailor them to your liking, adding a few points spells to your arsenal or anything else you fancy. You could turn the Vagabond into a competent battle-mage, or stay on the strength and heavy weapons route. However, we’d recommend pumping your Faith stat a bit to take advantage of incantations in combat to buff yourself and de-buff enemies. This starting class begins at Level 9 with stats spread evenly across the board. Best Elden Ring melee starting class: Samurai Samurai Starting Equipment: Uchigatana sword, Long Bow, Bone Arrow, Firebone Arrow, Red Thorn Roundshield. The Samurai is primarily a melee fighter, but they’re also skilled with bows, shields, and a range of different weapons. Dual-wielding katanas is also an option and something you’ll see many Samurai do in Elden Ring PVP. It’s also the ideal class to create the oh-so-deadly bleed build. This is a good starting class for those who have experience with Souls games and want to create a powerful Dexterity build that has a lot of flexibility and customizable options. It can also be mixed with Faith and Intelligence magic for a well-rounded build. All in all, we feel like the Samurai is the best starting class for skilled melee fighters. Their combat style is more complicated and risky than the Vagabond, but deadly in the right hands. Best Elden Ring magic build class: Astrologer Astrologer Starting Equipment: Astrologer’s Staff, Short Sword, Small Shield, Glintstone Pebble, Glintstone Arc. If you enjoy taking fights from a safe distance and relying on a range of spells while Spirits Summons do your bidding, Astrologer may be the right starting class for you. This is the ideal starting class for magic users. Although it begins at a low level of 6 with relatively low health, the Astrologer is strongest when it comes to spell-casting. With Mind, Dexterity, and Intelligence stats all leading the way, your abilities will be dealing as much damage as possible in the early game. The idea with this starting class is to build a classic wizard character who’s dangerous from a distance, but weaker up close. However, once you reach your magic stat level caps, you can start building up your other attributes to make your Astrologer tougher in close combat. Elden Ring classes Elden Ring features 10 different classes, each with its own set of stats and attributes. However, there’s a lot of flexibility when it comes to starting classes, so just because you’re a magic user, it doesn’t mean you can’t swing a katana. Or that if you’re a knight you can’t dabble with incantations. There’s even more freedom to get creative in the latest FromSoftware installment, as the game also features the standard Dexterity builds such as bandits and rogue characters, but this time it also includes a samurai class for those who like playing in medium armor and swinging katanas. So there’s basically something for everyone. Those are the best classes to pick during your first Elden Ring run. Check our guides with all the character classes explained, as well as how stats work and how to level up.

Elden Ring: 11 Best early weapons for all builds & where to find them SteamAs soon as you step into Elden Ring, you’ll come across plenty of brutal enemies trying to kill you. So here are the 11 best weapons available early in the game, as well as their locations, to arm yourself and secure your survival in the dangerous Lands Between. Every Elden Ring weapon listed below caters to distinct builds and playstyles, ensuring that by the journey’s end, you’ll have a thorough grasp of which weapons suit your Tarnished character best. However, in the early hours of the game, it can be tough to know which weapons are best or most suited to you and how you approach various combat scenarios. Whether you’re a Samurai, a Knight, a Wizard, or something in between, there will be an early Elden Ring weapon that suits your build for almost any occasion. Now that the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC is out, there’s no better time to jump back into the game. So we’ve selected what we feel are the 11 best early weapons you can obtain in Elden Ring. Best early weapons in Elden Ring From katanas, greatswords, and daggers to staffs, axes, and seals, here are 11 of the best early weapons to find scattered around the Lands Between in Elden Ring. Bloodhound Fang The Bloodhound’s Fang is one of the best early Dexterity weapons you can find in Elden Ring. This curved Greatsword inflicts passive bleeding and can be obtained by defeating Bloodhound Knight Darriwil at the Forlorn Hound Evergaol. This is a tough fight, even though it occurs early in the game. What makes it hard is that you can’t summon co-op partners or Spirit Summons for Evergaol fights. However, you can summon Blaidd to help you take down Darriwil. When you meet Blaidd at the Mistwood Ruins, he’ll tell you he’s hunting Darriwil. Once this exchange has taken place, you can summon his NPC for backup in the fight. Having Blaidd by your side makes this boss battle much easier and will help you secure the Bloodhound Fang in Elden Ring. Demi-Human Queen’s Staff During the first part of the game, players will want to exploit every bit of magic they can, as it is easier to handle while still learning how to properly dodge, roll, and parry. This Demi-Human Queen’s Staff is a basic Glintstone Staff that can be found in the Weeping Peninsula, which is not too far out from where you begin your quest in The Lands Between. To acquire it, you’ll need to go to the Demi-Human Forest Ruins located on the north side of the Weeping Peninsula and fight the demi-humans and their queen to make her drop the weapon. To be able to use it, you’ll need to take your Intelligence stat up to 10. The Grafted Blade Greatsword The Grafted Blade Greatsword can be found in Castle Morne in Elden Ring’s Weeping Peninsula. The sword looks a lot like the Iron Throne from Game of Thrones and is remarkably strong for such an early-game weapon. When fully upgraded, it can even carry you through NG+ if your build suits the sword. It’s part of Edgar’s quest and can be obtained by killing the Leonine Misbegotten boss at Castle Morne. This is an excellent and powerful greatsword suited for strength builds. The Sword of Night and Flame This is one of the best swords in the game for magic users. You’ll need to have progressed in Elden Ring somewhat to obtain it though, as the sword is located in the Caria Manor. You’ll need to jump off the ramparts into a lower section, then go through an open trapdoor to find it. The sword was nerfed in an update for the game but still remains one of the strongest items for Intelligence builds. While it’s still an early-game weapon, you’ll need to have defeated Rennala. The sword can’t be found at the very start of the game, but it’ll still be useful even by the end of your time with Elden Ring. Reduvia Don’t overlook this little dagger in Elden Ring as the Reduvia can be a very useful sidearm or main weapon. The dagger will be dropped by the invading NPC Bloody Finger Nerijus upon being killed. Luckily, the Samurai Yura will show up to help you battle Nerijus so the dagger will be relatively simple to obtain. Nerijus will invade as you travel upriver, north of Agheel Lake, and after you’ve met Yura. Don’t rush to fight him right away, let Yura arrive to help you, then take him down together – unless you’re feeling brave. It’s useful because it causes passive bleed damage to enemies. This can really shorten difficult boss battles. You can even just equip it as a secondary weapon, cause some bleed build-up, and then switch back to your main weapon if you like. Uchigatana Elden Ring’s Uchigatana is the starting item for Samurai characters but should be picked up by those who chose a different class. The katana sword can be found inside the Deathtouched Catacombs in Stormhil very early in the game. It’s especially useful to Dexterity and Intelligence builds who are creating a battle-mage character or a dedicated bleed build. In fact, the sword when upgraded to focus on bleed damage can make an excellent companion sword to the Rivers of Blood weapon found later in the game. That is if you want to maximize bleed damage by dual-wielding two katanas. The Uchigatana is arguably better than Rivers of Blood, however, the latter has a sword art that makes them the perfect pairing for bleed builds. Therefore, as far as the best early weapons in Elden Ring go, the Uchi is royalty – just like it was in Dark Souls. Twinblade If you want to channel your inner Darth Maul then the Twinblade is an excellent choice. It’s a dexterity-based weapon, but one that can last you the whole game when upgraded with various Ashes of War scattered around Elden Ring’s terrain. It can be found in a chest in the Dragon-Burnt Ruins, just watch out for the Flying Dragon Agheel who guards the area. Claymore As any Souls veteran will tell you, the Claymore is one of the most balanced and reliable mid-weight greatswords in any FromSoftware game. You’ll likely swap it for something more powerful eventually, but the Claymore will serve you well for a good portion of Elden Ring if you’re the right build. The sword stacks with Strength and Dexterity and can be found in the Castle Morne courtyard near the pile of burning corpses. It can also be infused with a variety of Ashes of War. Greataxe The Greataxe is a supremely powerful strength weapon that can be found very early in Elden Ring. The axe is located in the chest of the first carriage you’ll see being pulled by giants near the gateway to Stormveil Castle. To stop the caravan, attack the giants to distract them, then go around the back and open the chest. You can kill the giants and the other guards, but be warned, you’ll be massively outnumbered. Quick players will be able to snag the axe without getting into much of a battle. Just be careful that the giants don’t smash the carriage carrying the axe. If they do, rest at the Grace to make the whole caravan respawn. The Meteorite Staff You’ll need to make it to Caelid to find this insanely powerful staff, but that’s still relatively early in the game. Even if you just grab it and get out of there. The weapon can be found in the swamp near the Sellia Crystal Tunnel and inflicts massive meteor damage when upgraded. It’s an absolute must for caster builds and can even be useful in NG+. While you’re in the area, also grab the Rotten Stray Ashes. Dragon Communion Seal Those rocking a Faith build and using Dragon Communion incantations will want this Seal as soon as possible. The good news is that it can be found at the start of the game in the Fringefolk Hero’s Grave. You’ll need to do a bit of platforming to obtain it, but it’s worth it once you do. This Seal gives a massive damage boost to Dragon Communion spells, so it’s incredibly valuable to those using such incantations. You’ll need to use a Sword Stone Key to enter the dungeon though. While the Fringefolk hero’s grave can be accessed from the start of the game, it’s a tough area for beginners, however, you can always run in, nab the Seal, and make a hasty retreat. Those are the best early weapons for Elden Ring. Check our guides with all the character classes explained, as well as how stats work and how to level up, so you’re ready for anything the game throws your way.

Best armor sets in Elden Ring and where to find them From SoftwareElden Ring features some of the best armor sets in the entire Souls series, as many of them offer special effects like resistance, poise, damage mitigation, and more. Here are some of the best armor sets in Elden Ring. The best armor in Elden Ring isn’t always the set that provides the most defense, it also needs to be a set that works for your build in the game and offers additional benefits such as buffing certain stats. Some Elden Ring armor will be too bulky for your sorcerer, while pointy wizard hats will do little to protect your ranged archer build. Therefore, the best armor in Elden Ring is subjective and changes from player to player. However, some sets excel for a particular purpose or a particular build. Also, some players wear certain sets just because they look cool. After all, fashion souls is important if you’re going for that drip factor. However, below, we’ll examine some of the best armor in Elden Ring for a range of established builds. Best Armor in Elden Ring Below we’ve compiled a list of 10 of the best armor sets in Elden Ring and where to find each one: Omen set Dung Eater’s armor offers superb protection but is on the rather heavy side. It’s one of the best sets in the game but will only be useful to those with high and tanky stats. It’ll keep those with high Strength and Endurance safer than most other armor. It’ll also make your enemies worry that the most ruthless serial killer in the Lands Between is coming for them! You can unlock it once his quest ends, either by feeding him 5 Seabed Curses, turning him into a puppet, or, simply killing him in his cell. Essentially, you take Dung Eater’s armor off his corpse. Blaidd’s set Blaidd’s set is one of the coolest in all of Elden Ring. Who doesn’t want to walk around dressed as a warrior in a wolf’s mask? It also offers reasonable protection for most builds without being too heavy. His mask can be found just lying around on the wall by Seluvis Rise, while the rest of his set can be found once you complete Ranni’s quest and return to her tower. The only issue is, you’ll need to take it from a crazed Blaidd first. Banished Knight set The Banished Knight set comes in two forms and each piece will need to be farmed individually from either Castle Sol or Stormveil Castle. One set looks like Banished Knight Oleg while another looks more like a Sith Lord. Both versions of this set offer superior protection but are also one of the heaviest sets in the game. Only powerful strength builds will be able to use this set effectively. Radahn’s set Radahn’s gear, while heavy, offers excellent and well-balanced protection that will serve you well into NG+. It’s also a great all-round set, allowing high-level characters to equip while playing with builds that aren’t necessarily fixated on being tanky. As your battle-mage or Dexterity builds grow to higher levels, this is a great armor to use for added protection. You can unlock Radahn’s set by defeating him, then returning to Enia and buying the armor from her. It also looks awesome and communicates to all that the Starscourge fell to your blade. Royal remains set Also known as the ‘Edge Lord set,’ this armor is worn by Ensha before they invade and attack you at the Round Table Hold. You can then take it from their body. Before this, Ensha will guard Gideon Ofnir’s room and ignore you. While it looks creepy and cool, the armor is light and doesn’t provide a huge amount of protection. However, each piece contains a buff that will restore your health once it falls below a certain point. This also stacks depending on how many pieces you wear. It’s a great way to negate poison or other things that chip away at your health. Black Knife set This is an awesome set for stealthy builds as it negates all sound when moving, allowing for more critical hits. It doesn’t offer especially good protection, but it’s not bad as far as light armor goes. It also looks pretty slick The hood can also be worn over other sets if you decide to just equip that. The whole set can be found on a corpse under an archway in Ordina, Liturgical Town in the Consecrated Grounds. Queen of the Full Moon set This is Rennala’s set which provides a boost to focus and resistances. The crown also boosts intelligence which is useful to spellcaster builds. To acquire the set, beat Rennala in battle, this will force her to hand over her Great Rune. Then take this to Enia in the Round Table Hold to purchase Rennala’s set. You can also return to the now pacified Rennala for a stat respec. Spellblade set The Spellblade set is the gear worn by wizard Rogier and can be very useful in the right hands. Both Frost and Magic weapon skill damage is increased by 2% per piece, which stacks when multiple pieces are worn. To get your hands on the set you can follow Rogier’s quest to its conclusion. Or you can simply murder him in Stormveil Castle and take it. Be warned though, he’s involved in both Fia’s and Ranni’s quests. He’s also a helpful ally against Margit. Lionel’s set Lionel’s set is the heaviest armor in the game and is therefore only useful for those rocking a tank build. It also has the best defense but will slow down those who don’t have super-high endurance and strength. The whole set can be found on Lionel’s dead body after he falls victim to Fia. His corpse is lying on a bed in the building near the Lower Capital Church Grace in Leyndell, Royal Capital. Carian Knight set The Carian Knight set may be the most well-known armor in Elden Ring and was used in many of the promotional materials. It was previously known as the Enchanted Knight set and is still useful for those utilizing battle-mage builds. It offers mid-level protection and is a good choice for those who want to strike a balance between getting up close and personal or slinging spells from a distance. The armor can be found by a group of zombies near the Church of the Cuckoo at the Raya Lucaria Academy. If you’re looking for more ways to overcome the many difficult challenges in Elden Ring, we’ve got plenty of other guides to help. You can find them by clicking here or clicking the individual links below. Elden Ring Stonedigger Troll | Elden Ring Margit the Fell Omen | Elden Ring Tree Sentinel | Elden Ring Grave Warden | Elden Ring Pumpkin Head | Elden Ring Soldier of Godrick | Elden Ring Godrick the Grafted | Elden Ring Red Wolf of Redagon | Elden Ring Rennala | Elden Ring Flying Dragon Agheel | Elden Ring horse guide | How to beat Radahn | How to Beat Godfrey

Where to find Bell Bearings in Elden Ring FromSoftwareBell Bearings are key items in Elden Ring that can be turned in to NPCs at Roundtable Hold to let you buy endless supplies of Smithing Stones and other items. Here’s where to find them. Upgrading armaments in Elden Ring can be difficult and time-consuming. The reason is that Smithing Stones and Somber Smithing Stones, which are the base materials needed in abundance to do it, can be hard to find. Fortunately, there’s a way to make the process easier: finding Bell Bearings and offering them to the Twin Maiden Husks to make them available for purchase. If you want to find them all, we’ve got you covered. How to use Bell Bearings in Elden Ring Using Bell Bearings is the easy part. All you need to do is take them to the Twin Maiden Husks in Roundtable Hold and offer it to them. This will grant you access to the items related to that specific Bell Bearing. After that, you’ll be able to buy as many of them as you want. This includes Smithing Stones, meaning you’ll no longer need to traverse the lands hunting for them since they’ll now be available in unlimited supply. Where to find Bell Bearings in Elden Ring Since Bell Bearings are game-changing items, they’re not easy to come by. You’ll find from in chests and on corpses at various locations and by defeating mini-bosses in certain dungeons — some of which can be challenging. So, to make things easier for you, we’ve compiled a list of all the different places you can find them. We’ve also included a summary of what items each Bell Bearing adds to the Twin Maiden Husks stock list. So, there you have it – everything you need to know to find all the Bell Bearings in Elden Ring. They’re game-changing items in the sense they make upgrading armaments significantly easier, so they’re worth the time. If you’re looking for other tips and pointers, you can find them all on our Elden Ring page. Alternatively, you can find links to individual guides below. Elden Ring Uchigatana | Elden Ring Moonveil Katana | How to change your appearance in Elden Ring | How to respec your character | Academy Glintstone Key | Smithing Stones | Elden Ring Stonedigger Troll | Elden Ring Margit the Fell Omen | Elden Ring Tree Sentinel | Elden Ring Grave Warden | Elden Ring Pumpkin Head | Elden Ring Soldier of Godrick | Elden Ring Godrick the Grafted | Elden Ring Red Wolf of Redagon | Best Elden Ring settings

Asmongold walks back Elden Ring DLC criticisms upon completion: “It’s a 10” Twitch: zackrawrr/FromSoftware/Bandai NamcoAsmongold has reconsidered his take on Elden Ring’s DLC after finally conquering it, labeling the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion as one of the “best DLC’s” he’s ever played. Elden Ring’s Shadow of the Erdtree DLC certainly isn’t a cakewalk but its difficulty has been a sore point for some. Players even dropped the expansion to a mixed rating on Steam over frustrations with the extreme challenge. Prolific streamer Asmongold who’s no stranger to FromSoftware titles even took a brief hiatus from Shadow of the Erdtree after criticising it for being “too hard to be fun”. He didn’t shrink from the challenge for long however and has since changed his tune. Coming back stronger with a new build that focuses on damage mitigation and Guard Countering, Asmongold managed to beat Shadow of the Erdtree. In a clip of the aftermath titled ‘I Was Wrong’, the streamer gave the DLC a perfect score, mirroring our own review. “I think that is probably the greatest and best DLC that I have ever played,” Asmongold asserted confidently. Despite his initial misgivings about the enemy scaling, he recanted them saying “The damage and the health of the mobs is totally fine.” He touted multiple boss fights as standouts but the clear favourite was Bayle the Dread. “I think Bayle is probably the new best dragon fight in all of FromSoftware’s games,” he explained. “I think it clears even Midir… I don’t even think that it’s close.” It wasn’t all praise however and Asmogold did admit that the final boss was a bit of a letdown. “I was hoping that it would be something way cooler than what it was,” he allowed, stopping short of spoiling it for others. Despite that single criticism, he still gave Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree a perfect score. “It’s a 10,” Asmongold announced with no room for argument. It seems like Shadow of the Erdtree is certainly worth pushing through, at least in the streamer’s opinion. Fortunately, that just got a little easier thanks to a new patch that buffs Scadutree Blessings further.

Asmongold somehow humiliated by a dragonfly in Elden Ring From Software, Twitch: AsmongoldIt’s no secret that Twitch sensation Asmongold is excited to dive into Elden Ring, but it turns out that his journey has already taken a rather hilarious turn for the worst. Despite only having been out for less than 24 hours, From Software’s macabre adventure, Elden Ring, has already shot to the top of Twitch, almost knocking rival title, Lost Ark, off of the top spot. One man that everyone has been watching take a shot at the notoriously difficult game is Asmongold, self-professed professional neckbeard and the One True King of the Twitch MMORPG scene. Having already given it rave reviews, Asmon is back and determined to tear the demons that plague the Lands Between asunder – but it isn’t quite going according to plan. Asmongold gets killed in Elden Ring by a… dragonfly? From the creepy Pumpkin Head to the warped and twisted Margit, there are a lot of creatures out there that are hungry for blood, but Asmongold happens to have fallen victim to one of the game’s most overlooked terrors – the humble dragonfly. Yes, you read that right. Despite channelling all of all things holy (even although he’s definitely not playing a Paladin) and slashing at the buzzing menace with his polearm, the damn creature simply refuses to die. “No!” he cries as the creature follows him around. “Come here, come here! Jesus! What are you kidding me!? Look at this! This is unbelievable! This is – I’m running away, I actually can’t beat that guy,” he laments, before fleeing the scene tail between his legs. But it continued to get worse. Clipping the incident and sharing it on the One True King Twitter, Asmon’s awkward encounter with nature’s finest has amused players far and wide. dude lost a fight to a dragonfly 😭 @Asmongold pic.twitter.com/eZOM6Vd0yT — OTK (@OTKnetwork) February 24, 2022 “Biased media coverage again showing this clip and not the one of me beating every boss one shot,” Asmon replied, with OTK shooting straight back with a GIF of an adorable wide-eyed dragonfly simply captioned ‘BOO.’ While Asmon has, indeed, been one shotting bosses and taking down foes in style, this moment will forever be one of his most memorable. Hopefully they don’t have dragonflies like this in Texas, though, as the hordes may descend now that they have found his weakness.

Asmongold blasts Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree DLC for being “too hard to be fun” FromSoftware/AsmongoldTVElden Ring’s Shadow of the Erdtree DLC has already established a reputation for exceptional difficulty, even by FromSoftware standards, and streamer Asmongold has already thrown in the towel. When asked during his stream on June 22 if he was done with the game, the Twitch and YouTube content creator stated: “I might give it another day but I don’t know. I think I’m pretty much done.” Elaborating on his choice, Asmongold added: “I think the DLC is too hard for it to be fun. When every single attack combo stuns you and then you’re locked into an animation and then you’re insta-killed… I could beat it, but I just don’t really want to.” Unsurprisingly, the comments have led to users on Reddit roasting the streamer for tapping out. “Remember last week when Elden Ring was his cozy game?”, came one response. “Let me guess, he used the same strat he always does and refused to change his tactics?”, read another. One reaction pointed out the hypocrisy on display: “This is the same guy who made fun of gaming journalists being bad at games and complained about Elden Ring DLC being too hard. Oh, the irony.” Others suggested that Asmongold has pivoted more into reaction-style content because “He knows his days of actually being good at games is well behind him.” As is often the case with FromSoftware games, a good night’s sleep could make a world of difference. Don’t be surprised if Asmongold ultimately decides to continue his journey in the Shadow Realm and defeat all the bosses that call it home.

Asmongold explains why some players are giving Elden Ring bad reviews FromSoftware / Twitch: AsmongoldPrior to release, Elden Ring got plenty of praise, but once it hit the shelves, this changed. As a result, many bad reviews have come out of the woodwork, ones that popular Twitch streamer Asmongold explains. Even when it’s known that FromSoftware titles are tough and require a lot of concentration, the continuous moments of stress never fail to get the best of us. This is seen by popular streamers Summit1g and Dr Disrespect both rage quitting. But it’s not all doom and gloom for Elden Ring fans, as sometimes the reward of beating difficult bosses—even when you spend seven hours on just one —is well worth it. However, in that same vein, the difficulties of such a game tend to garner negative reviews, some that Asmongold doesn’t agree with, but instead, attributes them to something else. Asmongold explains Elden Ring’s bad reviews In a late-February stream, Asmongold used those criticisms to explain why some players have given the game bad reviews, stating that they “are not even really about gameplay, it’s just about the game not running well.” He further elaborated by understanding where the critiques are coming from, adding, “That’s really what it is, the game’s just not running well for a lot of people which I understand that, that f**king sucks.” Ever since its release, some players have had a number of issues with Elden Ring. From performance issues to bugs, there have been many problems that Asmongold himself laid out. “A lot of the problems with the game are just structural,” he said. “The game doesn’t run well, the game is f**ked up in one way or another and that’s just generally the way it goes, man.” He then replied to a comment in his Twitch chat that mentioned several other criticisms such as rewards for minibosses and the state of dungeons, to which the streamer replied, “I’m not saying there isn’t any criticism, all I’m saying is that the majority of criticism is built around the fact that the game is not really playable.” Even though performance issues on launch day soured gameplay for some, Elden Ring players can still find some solace in the fact that FromSoftware is actively working on ironing them out.

Asmongold explains why Elden Ring is one of the “greatest games” he’s ever played Twitch: Asmongold / FromSoftwareStreamer Asmongold was floored after finally defeating Elden Ring. The Twitch star gave his final review of the RPG and explained why he believes FromSoftware’s open-world title is one of the “greatest” games he’s ever played. After years of anticipation, FromSoftware’s collaboration with Game of Thrones creator George R.R. Martin finally made its debut in February. The project was met with praise by both critics and Dark Souls fans. According to Twitch streamer Asmongold, Elden Ring not only lived up to the hype but is also one of the greatest games ever made. The OTK creator explained to viewers how the 2022 RPG has forever changed how he views open-world titles. Asmongold reviews Elden Ring The Twitch streamer finally reached the end of Elden Ring during his March livestream after spending hundreds of hours diving into the Lands Between. As the credit sequence rolled, Asmongold explained to viewers why the RPG was a rare occurrence in the games industry. “Oh my God. Very rarely does a game with as much hype as Elden Ring truly live up to the hype. VERY, very rarely,” he gushed. “But there are those exceptions where despite the highest praise, the highest expectations, the highest quality expected – those expectations are not only met but exceeded.” Still overwhelmed with emotion, the OTK creator further praised the FromSoftware release and said, “This is probably one of the greatest games I’ve ever played in my whole life. It’s not even remotely close. It makes it where like, I don’t even know if I can go back and play Dark Souls and not think about the fact that it’s not Elden Ring.” (Topic starts at 11:33) The Twitch star didn’t stop there either, as he also added that it will be hard not to compare any open-world title from now on to Elden Ring. Given that Asmongold has been an authority on MMOs and fantasy-based games for years, this is high praise for FromSoftware’s latest project.

Asmongold explains why Elden Ring isn’t as popular as Lost Ark on Twitch FromSoftware / YouTube: AsmongoldAsmongold explained why Elden Ring isn’t as popular as Lost Ark in terms of Twitch viewership, claiming it’s less watchable due to all the downtime, as evidenced by his own numbers. Lost Ark has dominated Twitch viewership since releasing on February 11. According to SullyGnome, it’s been watched for approximately 150 million hours with an average of 211,000 viewers, which is impressive. Elden Ring is rising up the ranks too despite launching two weeks later on February 25. It’s averaged more watch time and viewers than Lost Ark in that time, although it’s still quite a way off from surpassing it. However, Asmon believes it will fall short of the mark. The reason is that he thinks it’s less appealing for viewers to watch on stream because it has a lot of downtime, which he believes is the “worst thing” when steaming. “I think Elden Ring is definitely a very watchable game, but you have to know how to stream it,” said Asmon. “Elden Ring only becomes a great stream game when you don’t care about the quality of the stream.” He explained that Elden Ring has a lot of downtime, which isn’t ideal for streaming. “Downtime in streams is the worst thing that you can have. Elden Ring just has a lot of downtime. I feel like this is an objective fact, right?” Asmon’s viewership numbers support his claim. In the last 14 days, Asmongold has played 53 hours of Lost Ark to an average of 69,185 viewers; compared to 28 hours of Elden Ring at 58,872. “I feel like my viewers have gone down whenever I’ve gone from Lost Ark to Elden Ring. I don’t care because the game’s just so good, but these are what the numbers say,” he added. He also believes Elden Ring is “less watchable” than other FromSoftware titles like Dark Souls 3. “They are more watchable because they have open-ended gameplay while simultaneously having directed gameplay.” Either way, Elden Ring has been performing well on Twitch. However, it’s still relatively new, so there’s a good chance those numbers will decline in the coming weeks — especially when more streamers finish it.

Asmongold explains how Elden Ring mods will keep game “alive” for years FromSoftware / Twitch: AsmongoldAsmongold doesn’t believe Elden Ring will stick around forever, but mods will go a long way to helping keep the game alive. The Twitch star looked back at other titles like Dark Souls 3, drawing comparisons to FromSoftware’s viral hit. Elden Ring’s player-count is still going strong. According to SteamCharts, it’s still averaging around 600,000 concurrent players on a daily basis. It’s performing well in terms of stream platform viewership, too. There are several reasons for that, including new patches and the speedrunning community taking off. However, the addition of mods, which add different elements to the game including some terrifying ones, could be the key to long-term success. Asmon believes mods will play a crucial role in keeping the game alive for years — the same way they did for Dark Souls 3. “I feel like if there were mods for Elden Ring, I would love that,” he said. “I mean, I hope that there are.” He explained how they’d played an important role in keeping previous titles alive, including Dark Souls 3. “Modding kept Dark Souls 3 and the Dark Souls community alive. Ever since Dark Souls 3, we haven’t really had a lot. So, because of that, people kept making mods. They kept making these different mods of the game.” Asmon implied it could have the same impact on Elden Ring. He also believes some elements of the game drew inspiration from those mods. “I feel like FromSoftware looked at those mods and said, ‘That’s a cool idea!’ “For example, in Elden Ring, you have armor that actually has stats on it that change the way that your character plays in a way that Dark Souls didn’t really have as much. I think that there’s a reason for that.” Some of the most popular Elden Ring mods at the moment include the addition of new classes and weapons, performance boosts, graphical improvements, difficulty adjustments, and a full-blown cheat table. However, more of them are popping up by the minute. The creativity of modders knows no bounds, and they’ll be sure to push the limits in The Lands Between and find ways to keep Elden Ring fresh for years to come.

Asmongold explains why Elden Ring isn’t easier than Dark Souls games FromSoftware / Twitch: AsmongoldAsmongold doesn’t believe Elden Ring is easier than Dark Souls games, explaining that it might be the case for veterans who use all the tools at their disposal, but not for average players. FromSoftware titles like Elden Ring and Dark Souls are notoriously difficult. In an interview with The New Yorker, Hidetaka Miyazaki, the company’s President, said it’s a part of their “identity.” As a result, players often compare the difficulty between their games. Some have been convinced Elden Ring is easier than its predecessors. However, Asmongold doesn’t buy into that same narrative, and he’s explained why. “I actually don’t think Elden Ring is FromSoftware’s easiest game,” he said. “I haven’t done the hardest bosses yet, but I think the reason why it’s considered their easiest game is because [the people saying it] are veterans. “Elden Ring gives you the most tools, and because you have so many tools and so many things you can do, an experienced player can make it easier than any other game besides Dark Souls 1.” However, he doesn’t think these tools will make things much easier for less experienced players. “An average player doing an average playthrough of the game will have an experience similar to Dark Souls 3.” He also shut down claims that Spirit Ashes are what makes it easy. “Having spirits is not that big of a deal. It’s completely optional. You can turn it on and off whenever you want between different attempts.” Asmon also downplayed the difficulty of its predecessors. “The first hard Dark Souls game was Dark Souls 3. Dark Souls 1 and Dark Souls 2 are easy games. They are a joke. Dark souls 3 was the only one that was hard.” Though he admitted that both Sekiro and Bloodborne are harder than the rest, which tends to be the consensus among the community based on polls because the combat is faster and less forgiving.

Asmongold calls out “delusional” Horizon and Ubisoft devs critizing Elden Ring Asmongold/Guerrilla GamesAsmongold has hit out at Horizon Zero Dawn and Ubisoft developers who criticized Elden Ring, explaining why he thinks they’re “delusional” for their lack of understanding. Elden Ring has received critical acclaim and is currently one of the highest-rated games to release this year. Despite receiving a huge amount of praise from wider media and the playerbase, a number of developers have lashed out at the game. Some of that criticism came from Horizon and Ubisoft developers, who took to social media to chastise the game’s sidequests and UX design. Obviously, this didn’t go down well and Elden Ring players were quick to defend the title. However, popular Twitch streamer, Asmongold has also given his opinion on the recent discourse and believes that the hate from Horizon and Ubisoft developers is unwarranted. Asmongold calls out Horizon and Ubisoft developers “They can’t understand why their effort isn’t being met with the same praises? Well, that’s because they’re delusional,” said Asmongold. “If you don’t understand why Elden Ring is receiving praise and certain other games are not receiving praise, you shouldn’t be working on games.” While Horizon Forbidden West received a lot of positivity for its beautiful visuals and fantastic open-world, many complaints largely came from the lack of innovation surrounding its mechanics. When comparing games like Horizon and Assassin’s Creed, Asmongold believes that Elden Ring is ahead in terms of its design and player satisfaction. “The reason that they were so innovative [and] successful, is the fact that they were able to see into the mind of the person and give the person what they want, and also what they need…At the end of the day, Miyazaki and Fromsoftware understand their customer.” Timestamp of 9:17 Of course, Elden Ring isn’t without its problems. The PC release famously ran incredibly poorly at launch and many users experienced a variety of issues, which have since been significantly alleviated. However, Asmongold believes Elden Ring’s success is largely due to two main factors. Read More: How to pause Elden Ring – “I think the reason why players like Elden Ring is because it doesn’t have any pay to win, pay for convenience, or microtransaction bells and whistles. There’s [also] no implementation of the viewpoints of the real-world developers, being injected into the game in an overt way.” No matter your stance on Elden Ring and wider open-world games, it’s clear the recent discourse has received a lot of attention from both sides. Make sure you check out our Elden Ring page for all the latest news and guides. Elden Ring Uchigatana | Elden Ring Moonveil Katana | How to change your appearance in Elden Ring | How to respec your character | Academy Glintstone Key | Smithing Stones | Elden Ring Stonedigger Troll | Elden Ring Margit the Fell Omen | Elden Ring Tree Sentinel | Elden Ring Grave Warden | Elden Ring Pumpkin Head | Elden Ring Soldier of Godrick | Elden Ring Godrick the Grafted | Elden Ring Red Wolf of Redagon | Best Elden Ring settings

Where to find Ash of War: Bloodhound’s Step in Elden Ring FromSoftwareAsh of War: Bloodhound’s Step is one of the most useful skills in Elden Ring, but it’s not easy to find. Here’s everything you need to know, including what it does and where to find it. Elden Ring is filled with all different kinds of enemies. However, Bloodhound enemies are some of the most menacing because they have a unique ability that lets them dash while also disappearing for a moment. However, the good news is that you can acquire that ability too. It’s called Ash of War: Bloodhound’s Step, and it’s not that hard to find. There’s a catch, though – you’ll need to earn it by defeating a powerful foe. Where to find Ash of War: Bloodhound’s Step in Elden Ring First, head over to Lenne’s Rise, a tower located in the northern peninsula of Caelid. Then, rest at the Site of Grace and let time pass until nighttime. Next, head north and approach the bridge until you see an ominous-looking boss called the Night Cavalry. You’ll need to take him down. The Night Cavalry is quick and hits like a truck. So, we recommend you fight while riding your horse to make things easier. Landing successive blows will cause him to fall off his horse, leaving him vulnerable to free attacks for a brief moment. Once defeated, he’ll drop the Bloodhound’s Step Ashes of War — a handsome reward for your efforts. That’s all there is to it! After that, you’ll be able to make yourself invisible when dashing using Bloodhound’s Step, which is incredibly useful in boss fights. Read More: How to get Rogier’s Rapier in Elden Ring – If you’re looking for more ways to overcome the many difficult challenges in Elden Ring, we’ve got plenty of guides to help. You can find them by clicking here or clicking the individual links below. Elden Ring Stonedigger Troll | Elden Ring Margit the Fell Omen | Elden Ring Tree Sentinel | Elden Ring Grave Warden | Elden Ring Pumpkin Head | Elden Ring Soldier of Godrick | Elden Ring Godrick the Grafted | Elden Ring Red Wolf of Redagon | Elden Ring Rennala | Elden Ring Flying Dragon Agheel | Elden Ring horse guide | How to beat Radahn | How to Beat Godfrey

Are Elden Ring classes gender locked? How to change character gender FromSoftware, DexertoElden Ring features multiple classes to use but are they gender locked or can you decide between a male or female when selecting your desired class? FromSoftware’s Elden Ring gives players a lot of freedom in its stunning open world. From creating your ideal build, choosing the weapons you want to wield, and challenging the game’s powerful bosses in whichever order you like. One of the first big choices you have to make is your starting class but you may be curious to know if a class is gender locked in Elden Ring, or if you can change your character’s gender during your playthrough. Can you change class gender in Elden Ring? Yes, you can change your class gender in Elden Ring. Players will be able to create their in-game hero before selecting a class, meaning that all classes can be either male or female. Upon entering the creation screen, you will be given the option of two different body types; A and B. A is the more masculine option, while B is more feminine. For non-binary players, you can customize your character to be heavily gender-neutral using the cosmetics on offer. You can also change your character’s age in-game, allowing you to become either a young warrior or a wise elder. Importantly, even though you can change your appearance in Elden Ring during the game (no bad hair days here), you cannot change your character’s gender. So, unless you want to make a whole roster of characters, be sure to select the gender that you want. For more Elden Ring content, check our guides below:

All Talisman locations in Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree FromSoftwareTalisman are key items that boost your offensive and defensive capabilities in Elden Ring. Here is a list of all the Talismans you can find in the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC. One of the most essential items for build crafting in Elden Ring are the Talismans you find scattered around the world. Every Talisman has a unique property such as boosts to attack power, HP and FP regeneration, enhancements to stats like Strength, Arcane, Intelligence, and much more. As of now, we are aware of 39 new Talismans that have been added to Shadow of the Erdtree. While some are brand-new, others are upgrades of their old selves from the base game. Here is what we know about all the Talismans in Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree along with their locations. Every Talisman in Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree In this section, we have listed all the Talismans and their effects in Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree. Location of all Talisman in Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree In this section, we will discuss the locations of every Talisman you can find in the DLC, divided based on the regions. Gravesite Plains Talisman locations Blade of Mercy: Founds in a chest on the top floor of Scorched Ruins – Ailment Talisman: Can be looted from a corpse hanging from a wooden platform in Ailment Ailing Village – Two-Headed Turtle Talisman: Can be looted from a chest behind a waterfall to the north of Ellac River Cave Site of Grace. – Crimson Amber Medallion +3: Dropped after defeating the Death Knight in Fog Rift Catacombs. – Rellana’s Cameo: Can be looted from an altar in Castle Ensis after defeating Moonrithyll, Carian Knight. – Spelldrake Talisman +3: Can be looted from inside the gatehouse outside of Castle Ensis after defeating Rellana. – Enraged Divine Beast: Obtained from Enia in exchange for the Remembrance of Dancing Lion in Roundtable Hold. – Outer God Heirloom: Can be looted from a chest found on the rooftops of Prospect Town. – Blessed Blue Due Talisman: Looted from a Statue of Marika found inside the Church of Benediction. – Crusade Insignia: Dropped after defeating the NPC boss version of Fire Knight Queelign in Belurat. – Immunizing Horn Charm +2: Dropped after defeating the Ulcerated Tree Spirit on the outskirts of Belurat. – Dried Bouquet: Look for a secret door behind a bunch of rubble on the rooftops where the small spiders spawn in Belurat. Inside the door, there is a Miquella’s Cross. From this cross, walk straight and then left for this Talisman. – Scadu Altus Talisman locations Verdigris Discus: Reach the Ancient Ruins of Rauh from a teleporter close to the Highroad Cross Site of Grace in Scadu Altus. Inside the ruins, head northeast for the Talisman. – Arrows Soaring Sting Talisman: Make your way to Fog Rift Castle and defeat Black Knight Gerrew near the tallest tower. After defeating the boss, look for a gap on the left of the tower and move inside. Keep following the path and the Talisman can be looted at the end. – Cerulean Seed Talisman +1: Complete the Finger Ruins Quest chain and ring the second bell. This is part of the Manus Metyr questline. – Sharpshot Talisman: Can be looted from the Albinauric Shack near Scaduview. – Viridian Amber Medallion +3: First, you need to light up the room in Darklight Catacombs. Then, turn back and move right until you reach the lit-up room. Jump down the hole and the Talisman can be looted from the chest. – Talisman of the Dread: Reach the Spiritspring from the Behind the Fort of Reprimand Site of Grace. Loot the Talisman from the Elder’s Hovel near the Spiritspring. – Beloved Stardust: Received from Ymir at the Cathedral of Manus Metyr as part of the Finger Ruins questline. – Pearldrake Talisman +3: In the Species Storehouse, reach the third floor and take a right from the room with the Fire Knight. The Talisman can be found hanging from a statue. – Boltdrake Talisman +3: Make your way to the second floor in the Specimen Storehouse. You can find this area in Shadow Keep. From there, look for the railing on the outer ring and jump from it. You will end up in a room with the Talisman inside. – Talisman of Lord’s Bestowal: From the Main Gate Plaza Site of Grace in Shadow Keep, run up the stairs and reach for the first door on the right. You will notice a window from where you can jump. Loot the Talisman from beside the Golden Tree after jumping. – Smithing Talisman: Can be looted from the Ruined Forge of Starfall Past. – Shattered Stone Talisman: Can be looted from behind a rubble in the Collapsed Church near the Moorth Ruins Site of Grace. – Flamedrake Talisman +3: Can be looted from a chest inside Fort Reprimand. – Stalwart Horn Charm: Can be looted from Bonny Gaol after defeating the Inner Jar Monster. – Golden Braid: Can be looted from the field of Golden Flowers in Shaman Village. – Southern Shores Talisman locations Crimson Seed Talisman +1: Rewarded as part of the Finger Ruins questline. – St. Trina’s Smile: Defeat the invader as part of St. Trina and Thiollier’s questline. – Clarifying Horn Charm +2: Can be looted from Lamenter’s Gaol. – Rauh Ruins Talismans Fine Crucible Feather Talisman: Can be looted from the top of the large vines in the first temple complex. – Pearl Shield Talisman: Can be looted at Rauh Base from Messmer’s Soldier Camp. – Two-handed Sword Talisman: Can be looted from a chest at Temple Town Ruins. – Cerulean Amber Medallion +3: Dropped upon defeating the Death Knight at Scorpion River Catacombs. – Talisman of All Crucibles: From the Grand Stairway Site of Grace, move southwest and reach the elevator. Keep moving down until you reach the land. Proceed along the wall and you will notice a small opening. Get inside the opening to loot the Talisman from a chest. – Mottled Necklace +2: Look for a sealed Spiritspring near the Church of Bud Main Entrance Site of Grace. Break it open and ride the Spiritspring to the top. You can loot the Talisman from a chest upon reaching the top. – The locations of Aged One’s Exultation, Retaliatory Crossed-Tree, and Lacreating Crossed-Tree are still unknown. We will update them once the Talismans have been located in the coming days.

Elden Ring dungeon guide: All overworld dungeons & their locations From SoftwareThe Lands Between are vast and have many dungeons players can delve into to collect plenty of valuable items. If you‘re looking for all the overworld dungeon locations in Elden Ring so you can grab some of the best loot in FromSoftware’s game, we have them right here grouped by region. Elden Ring features a vast overworld full of danger and intrigue, but it also houses dozens of dungeons, from caves, catacombs, and systems of tunnels. Below, we’ve grouped every dungeon in Elden Ring by region as well as instructions on how to access them. We’ve also included the game‘s mysterious Evergaols, while not traditional dungeons, these locations each feature a unique boss with important lore implications. So here’s every dungeon in Elden Ring’s overworld, split by region in the Lands Between. Contents Limgrave – Weeping Penninsula – Liurnia of the Lakes – Altus Plateau – Mt. Gelmir – Leyndell Royal Capital – Caelid – Mountaintops of the Giants – Consecrated Snowfield – Limgrave Limgrave is the first location you’ll explore in Elden Ring and it’s a great place to begin your dungeon diving, as it will teach you how to approach each dungeon type. Fringefolk Hero’s Grave – At the start of the game, take the path right instead of heading out into the open world. You’ll need a Stonesword Key to unlock the gargoyle and gain access. Remember, while it may be at the start of the game, the Fringefolk Hero’s Grave is a tough dungeon, with an even tougher boss. It may be worth leveling up a bit before tackling this area. Stormfront Catacombs – This sprawling dungeon is located northwest of the Church of Elleh. A statue will light the way to it, as with most catacomb locations. Groveside Cave – This mini-dungeon is east of Stormfoot Catacombs. It’s easy to spot due to the guard wandering around outside near the cliff Limgrave Tunnels – These tunnels are located in the northwest corner of Limgrave Lake, northeast of the Church of Elleh, tucked away in the cliff. Coastal Cave – The cave can be found on the beach in the west of Limgrave. Following the cave system to the other side will bring you to the Dragon-burnt Ruins which houses some important Incantation skills. Murkwater Catacombs – This set of catacombs is found in the eastern area of Western Limgrave, by following the water northeast from Agheel Lake. You’ll have to get past Agheel and an invading NPC first though. Luckily, Yura will come to your aid. Murkwater Cave – This important cave is north of Agheel Lake. It’s also home to the NPC Patches who’ll engage you in a brief boss fight before surrendering to you. Spare his life to begin his questline. Dissenter’s Cave – Near the beach, southwest of Limgrave Gatefront Ruins. It’s not far from the Stormgate. Post Town Remains – Located east of Limgrave Lake. You’ll need to use Torrent’s double jump to get over the walls. Deathtouched Catacombs – Located north of the Saintsbridge Site of Grace. Prepare for a fight with a Tiber Marina, however, D should be on hand to help. Highroad Cave – North of the Saintsbridge Site of Grace, down by the cliff. Forlorn Hound Evergaol – The first Evergaol you’re likely to discover, marked by a circular arena surrounded by weird-looking rock snakes. Prepare for a tough fight and be sure you’ve met Blaidd first because he’ll help you take down the boss. Stormhill Evergaol – Another circular arena with rock snakes located south of Scavenger’s Shack. Weeping Peninsula The Weeping Peninsula is south of Limgrave but looks very similar. Be warned though, the enemies here are slightly tougher, but it’s worth exploring fully before you move on. Impaler’s Catacombs – Located in the northeast of the region. Earthbore Cave – After crossing the bridge to the Weeping Peninsula, turn right and follow the river until you spot a cave. Do not kill the boss until after you’ve helped Blaidd fight the Evergaol boss, otherwise, he’ll turn hostile. Morne Tunnel – Located east of the Minor Erdtree – also, an Easter Egg for Dark Souls 3 players. Tombsward Catacombs – Located north of the Minor Erdtree. Tombsward Cave – Located southeast of the Fourth Church of Marika. Weeping Evergaol – Located east of the Fourth Church of Marika. Prepare for another battle. Liurnia of the Lakes The beautiful and picturesque Liurnia is where you’ll arrive after beating Godfrey. However, before you hunt your second Elden Ring shard, explore this region’s dungeons for some awesome gear. Stillwater Cave – Located south of the Liurnia Lake Shore Site of Grace. Cliffbottom Catacombs – Located north of Liurnia Highway South Site of Grace. Raya Lucaria Crystal Tunnel – Located on the northeast side of the lake, near the Gate Town North Grace. Academy Crystal Cave – Located south of the Crystalline Woods Grace. Black Knife Catacombs – Located east of the Ruined Labyrinth Site of Grace and past the Minor Erdtree. Prepare for a tough fight with some important lore ramifications. Road’s End Catacombs – Located west of the Minor Erdtree on the western side of the region. Lakeside Crystal Cave – Located west of the Laskyar Ruins Site of Grace. Ruin-Strewn Precipice – Located in the far north of the region and through the huge ravine. Head northeast from the Sorcerer’s Isle Grace until you reach the area. Malefactor’s Evergaol – Located on the western cliff near Liurnia Lake Shore Grace. Adan isn’t that tough, but he’s an important part of the lore. Ringleader’s Evergaol – You’ll likely discover this while working through Ranni’s quest. Head northwest from the Moonlight Altar Site of Grace until you reach the stone circle near the edge of the cliff. A tough battle awaits you, but defeat them and you’ll gain a valuable ally who’s very effective against the final boss. Cuckoo’s Evergaol – Located north of the Revenger’s Shack. Look out for an invading NPC at the Site of Grace though, then another fight in the Evergaol itself against Bols. Royal Grave Evergaol – Located southeast of Behind Caria Manor Grace, you should spot it from the path. Altus Plateau You’ll now be approaching the capital city, but be sure to fully explore the Altus Plateau before you move on with the story. Unsightly Catacombs – Located beneath the Perfumers Ruins in the southwest part of the Altus Plateau. However, you’ll need a Stonesword Key to get in. Lux Ruins – Located northwest of the Altus Plateau Site of Grace and near the Grand Lift of Dectus. Old Altus Tunnel – Head left, following along the cliff face from the Erdtree-Grazing Hill Site of Grace until you see a doorway. You’ll also need two Stonesword Keys to get in. Perfumer’s Grotto – Located south of the Rampartsiude Path Site of Grace. Altus Tunnel – Located south of the Minor Erdtree. Sage’s Cave – Located west of the Wyndham Ruins near the Abandoned Coffin Site of Grace. Wyndham Catacombs – Located near the top of Wyndham Ruins, south of the path leading to Mt.Gelmir. You can see it from the Tiber Mariner boss area, but you can’t access it from here. Golden Lineage Evergaol – Located east of the Grand Lift of Dectus. Walk down the hidden path by the cliff edge, and get ready to face an old enemy. Mt. Gelmir Mt. Gemir is home to the Volcano Manor, where you may have some choices to make. Before you do, check out these dungeons: Volcano Cave – Located in the far north of Mt. Gelmir, by climbing various ladders near the Road of Iniquity Site of Grace. Then cross a wooden bridge and go north to find the cave. Seethewater Cave – Near the Minor Erdtree and a tough boss. Gelmir Hero’s Cave – Located over the chasm, north of the Primeval Sorcerer Azur Site of Grace. Leyndell Royal Capital An old enemy awaits you in the throne room of the Royal Capital, but keep him waiting a while longer and find yourself some nice loot first. Sealed Tunnel – Located on the southern side of the lake. Azuria Side Tomb –Located in the northeast of the region behind the city walls. Azuria Hero’s Grave – Located in the northeast of the region behind the city walls and south of the Side Tomb. Caelid Caelid has been forever corrupted by the scarlet rot and is a dangerous, putrid, and diseased region. Don’t let that put you off though, there are lots of dungeons to be explored. Minor Erdtree Catacombs – Located near the Minor Erdtree in the west of Caelid. A statue will show the way. Gael Tunnel – Located near the Fort Gael North Grace. Gaol Cave – Located in the lake of Scarlet Rot, east of Fort Gael. Needs two Stonesword Keys. Caelid Waypoint Ruins – northwest of the Caelid Highway South Site of Grace. Caelid Catacombs – Located southeast of the Cathedral of Dragon Communion. A statue will also show the way. Sellia Crystal Tunnel – You can access this dungeon by opening the trap chest in the Dragon-burnt Ruins in Limgrave. Be warned though, you may not be ready for it. So you can access it by traveling through Caelid, north of Sellia city. Sellia Hideaway – Located northeast of the Church of Plague Site of Grace behind a hidden wall, near the large tombstone in the graveyard. Part of Sellen’s questline. War-Dead Catacombs – Located in Radahn’s arena after you defeat him. Then head north to find the entrance. Abandoned Cave – Starting at the Smouldering Wall Site of Grace, walk along the large branches across the ravine to reach this dungeon. Mountaintop of the Giants Your mission is clear now, locate the Flame and burn the Erd Tree. But before you discover how this region got its name, check out the below dungeons: Giant’s Mountaintop Catacombs – Located north of the Zamor Ruins. Walk forward until you see the red monks and a huge bridge. The entrance is southeast and can be highlighted by a statue. Spiritcaller’s Cave – Located on the western side of the frozen lake. Needs two Stonesword Keys to access. Giant-Conquering Hero’s Cave – Located west of Giant’s Gravepost Site of Grace, across the ravine. Lord Contender’s Evergaol – Located east of the Whiteridge Road Grace. This Gaol is home to Vyke, an incredibly dangerous opponent. Consecrated Snowfield This secret area is home to some secret dungeons. Check them out before you track down the world’s most feared demigod. Consecrated Snowfield Catacombs – Located southeast of the Inner Consecrated Snowfield Grace. Cave of the Forlorn – Located south of the Minor Erdtree, marked by a giant octopus enemy. Be warned, there’s a large as well as powerful Wyrm boss nearby. Yalough Anix Tunnel – Located in the southwest of the region, near the Yalough Anix Ruins. Hidden Path to the Haligtree – Light the four candles on the statues around the town to open this Evergaol, but be wary of the archers on the roofs, there are 3 of them. There are also 3 invisible Black Knife Assassins patrolling the area. Equip the sentry torch item to make them visible. Ordina, Liturgical Town Evergaol – Located in the middle of the town, needed for the dangerous puzzle above. So there you have it, every overworld dungeon in Elden Ring. If you’re looking for more ways to overcome the many difficult challenges in Elden Ring, we’ve got plenty of other guides to help. You can find them by clicking here, as well as clicking the links below. 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Elden Ring players who become casters now have access to a new arsenal of spells in Shadow of the Erdtree. Here’s how to find them all in the Shadow Realm.\n\n\n\nIn Elden Ring, a rule of thumb is Sorceries are often damage-based spells, while Incantations often create healing and buff effects – though, there are a couple that inflict damage. You’ll need a high Intelligence or Arcane stat for Sorceries and a high Faith for Incantations, though it’s possible to dabble with low-level spells to augment a melee build.\n\n\n\nOnce you have completed the requirements for starting Shadow of the Erdtree and entered the Shadow Realm, you can start discovering new spells to add to your list. Here’s where to find the Sorceries and Incantations in Elden Ring’s Shadow of the Erdtree DLC.\n\n\n\nShadow of the Erdtree has some of the most powerful Invocations in the game.\n\n\n\nIncantations in Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree\n\n\n\nThere are 28 new Incantations in the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC. Here’s how to find them and what they do:\n\n\n\nIncantationStatEffectLocationAspect of the Crucible: Bloom Faith 27Creates a flower out of the user’s chest that fires damaging light. Can be charged for extra strength. Near a corpse by the Ravine North Site of Grace. Check for a Giant Miranda Bud in the area.Aspect of the Crucible: ThornsFaith 27The spell creates many golden porcupine thorns that strike out throughout the area.This incantation is found in the Shadow Keep, northeast of Ensis Castle. To access the spell, you need to defeat the Golden Hippopotamus, the first boss of the dungeon.Bayle’s Flame LightningArcane 53Conjure the right arm of Bayle the Dread to strike the foe with combined fire and lightningDefeat Bayle the Dread and trade his heart at the Grand Altar of Dragon Communion.Bayle’s Tyranny Arcane 49Mimic’s Bayle the Dread’s breath attack, creating a shockwave and magma eruptions in the nearby area. Defeat Bayle the Dread and trade his heart at the Grand Altar of Dragon Communion.Divine Beast TornadoFaith 28Summons a storm in the same manner as the Dancing Lion.Earned when you defeat the Divine Beast Dancing Lion.Divine Beast FeathersFaith 24Open your arms and fire powerful feathers at your foe. Found in Rauh Ancient Ruins West Site of Grace on a corpse. Be careful, as this area is guarded by a Divine Bird Warrior who can use this spell against you. Dragonbolt of FlorissaxFaith 52Summons crimson lightning that increases the damage negation of nearby allies and yourself. Complete the Dragon Priest’s quest by using Thiollier’s potion on them after killing a Jagger Peaks Drake and earning Igon’s loyalty. Wait for them to wake up, talk to them, then defeat Bayle the Dread with Igon summoned. Return to the Dragon Priest to earn the spell. ElectrochargeFaith 30It charges your body with electricity with a bolt of lightning.Once you’ve finished Enris Castle and reached the Highroad Cross Site of Grace, head northwest until you reach the Church of the Crusade. Behind this is a legacy dungeon called the Fog Catacombs. Within this dungeon, you’ll find a room with two skeletal sorcerers. Defeat this to find the Electrocharge spell.Fire SerpentFaith 16Creates a fiery serpent that strikes foes. Found in the Shadow Keep near the Storehouse Site of Grace on a balcony. Furious Blade of AnsbachArcane 27 & Faith 19Conjures a red blade of magic that cleaves through foes. Finish Sir Anbasch’s questline. This involves finding six crosses of Miquella. Ghostflame BreathArcane 15 & Faith 23Exhale undead fire like the Ghostflame dragonsThis is purchased from the Altar of Dragon Communion in the Jagged Peak region on the eastern half of the map. You need three Dragon Hearts to purchase the spell, which can be farmed from Jagged Peak Drakes and Ghostflame Dragons.Giant Golden ArcFaith 34Shoots a massive arc of damaging lightCraft a Hefty Furnace Pot. Then, go to the Ruins of Unte in Scadu Atlus. Throw the pot at the deactivated Furnace Golem, causing it to move and giving you access to the spell. Golden ArcsFaith 22Fires lots of smaller golden arcs of light at the foe.Travel southeast of the Moorth Ruins in Scadu Atlus and search for a hole in the ground. Navigate your way down until you reach an area with three Inquisitors. Kill them and search for the nearby chest that contains the spell. Heal from AfarFaith 18Heals allies from a distance. This is found in the approach to the Rauh Ruins, which is northeast of the Moorth Ruins in Scadu Atlus. There is a cave path leading to the ruins with an underground golden tree within it, where you’ll find the Incantation. Just be aware that it’s guarded by three Perfumers, so use the golden tree to block their fire spray attack.Knight’s Lightning SpearFaith 36Fires a spear made of lightningIn the Scoprion River Catacombs dungeon in the area behind the set of eyes that inflict Deathblight. Land of ShadowFaith 58Once you defeat the DLC’s end boss, you can trade their Remembrance at Roundtable Hold for this spell. This Incantation is earned by defeating Scaudtree Avatar. You must trade its Remembrance at Roundtable Hold.Light of Miquella Faith 72Calls light that destroys the enemy. Once you defeat the end boss of the DLC, you can trade their Remembrance at Roundtable Hold for this spell. Midra’s Flame of FrenzyFaith 41Summons Midra’s head to spit fire.This Incantation is earned by defeating Midra, Lord of Frenzied Flame. You must trade their Remembrance at Roundtable Hold.Messmar’s OrbFaith 60Throws a fiery orb at the enemy.This Incantation is earned by defeating Messmar the Impaler. You must trade his Remembrance at Roundtable Hold.Minor ErdtreeFaith 70Uses the power of the Erdtree to heal allies in the area.Found near a tree in a field of flowers by the Shaman Village near the Church District Highroad Site of Grace.Multilayered Ring of LightFaith 36Summons a golden ring of light that harms enemies near the caster.Head to the Stone Coffin Fissure to the south of the Cerulean Coast (circled in red in the map below) and proceed through the dungeon. You’ll eventually meet a ghostly version of Leonine Misbegotten (the sword-wielding lion humanoid faced in Castle Morne). Beat him to earn this Incantation.Pest-Thread SpearsFaith 26Creates two spears that launch forward at the enemy. From the Church of the Bud Main Entrance Site of Grace, head backward into the dungeon and stick to the left-hand wall. You’ll find the spell on a corpse in the dungeon. Rain of FireFaith 52Summons an inferno from the sky that rains down on foesIn the Shadow Keep, you’ll eventually reach a laboratory with a lift leading down. Keep following the path and you’ll come to a bridge full of giant bats. Fire will rain down from the heavens, so run beneath the tower bridges to protect yourself and heal when necessary. The source of this foe is a spellcaster dressed in crimson robes at the end of the bridge. Defeat them to earn a new spell.Roar of RugaleaFaith 14Roar like a bear to stun enemiesDropped by the massive bear enemies near Ravine North Site of Grace.Rotten ButterfliesFaith 33Rotten Butterflies creates a cloud of butterflies that spread Scarlet of Rot.This Incantation is earned by defeating Romina, Saint of the Bud. You must trade her Remembrance at Roundtable Hold.SpiraFaith 48 Summons a spear of light that shoots up from the enemy’s feet. Once you’ve bypassed the thorns in Belurat, you’ll find it on a nearby altar. Watchful SpiritFaith 26Conjures a spirit that protects the caster. Defeat the Divine Beast Dancing Lion and equip the helmet it drops. Talk to the Hornsent Gradma in Belarut until you exhaust her dialogue and she’ll give you the spell. Wrath from AfarFaith 34Creates a golden shockwave that pushes foes back. Keep an eye out for a glowing sign behind a pillar on the gear-shaped cog below. Drop on this platform where you located the glowing sign\n\n\n\nShadow of the Erdtree has plenty of new Sorceries to discover.\n\n\n\nSorceries in Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree\n\n\n\nThere are 14 new Sorceries found in the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC. Here’s how to find them and what they do:\n\n\n\nSorceryStatEffectLocationBlades of StoneIntelligence 48It can be purchased from Count Ymir during his questline.This spell is earned by defeating Commander Gaius. You must trade his Remembrance at Roundtable Hold.Cherishing FingersIntelligence 36Creates fingers that protect the caster from projectiles.Complete Ymir’s questline in Cathedral Manus Meytr. The spell will be found in a graveyard outside. Fleeting MicrocosmIntelligence 42Summons an orb that explodes.Search for the grave near Charo’s Hidden Gravesite of Grace that’s protected by Gravebirds. While this is found on the Cerulean Coast, you’ll need access to the Abyssal Woods to find it.Glintblade TrioIntelligence 28Creates three Glintblades and shoots them after a delayGlintblade Trio is found in Castle Ensis. To find it, you must open the iron gate and continue past the Chapel. Open the locked iron doors and then immediately jump left onto the platform below. Climb up the nearby ladders and defeat the enemies. Once you’re on the Chapel roof, go to the north side and you’ll see a ledge below, with a corpse hanging off the edge holding the spellGlintstone NailIntelligence 18Fires a nail made of Glintstone.Can be purchased from Count Ymir during his questline. Glintstone NailsIntelligence 32Fires nails made of Glintstone.Can be purchased from Count Ymir during his questline. Gravitational MissileIntelligence 36Creates a ball of gravity that pulls enemies.It is earned after you defeat the Fallingstar Beast boss in Fingerstone Hill in the northeast part of the map.Impenetrable ThornsFaith 24Summons thorns that damage the enemy.Go to the Storehouse, Seventh Floor Site of Grace in the Shadow Keep. The spell is found on a corpse you must drop off a ledge to find. You can only access it after spinning the wooden beams in the area.Mantle of ThornsFaith 20Shields the caster’s body with thorns. Dropped by Lesser Ulcerated Spirit enemies in the Shadow Keep. Mass of Putrescence Intelligence 28 & Faith 22Conjures damaging ghostflame in the area.Found on a corpse in the Stone Coffin Fissure dungeon in the south of the map. Miriam’s VanishingIntelligence 26Hides the user from sight. Can be purchased from Count Ymir during his questline. Rellana’s Twin MoonsIntelligence 72Creates two energy orbs that keep striking the ground. This spell is earned by defeating Rellana, Twin Moon Knight. You must trade her Remembrance at Roundtable Hold.Rings of Spectral LightFaith 28 & Intelligence 24Creates several rings of burning light that fly out and strike the opponentSearch for the grave near Charo’s Hidden Grave site of Grace that’s protected by Gravebirds. While this is found on the Cerulean Coast, you’ll need access to the Abyssal Woods to find it. Vortex of PutrescenceIntelligence 32 & Faith 26Fires blasts of ghostflame at the enemy. This spell is earned by defeating Putrescant Knight in the Stone Coffin Fissure dungeon. You must trade its Remembrance at Roundtable Hold.\n\n\n\nJumping into Shadow of the Erdtree? Check out what we thought of the expansion after spending many hours exploring the Shadow Lands.

Shadow of the Erdtree is unleashing incredibly powerful new bosses into Elden Ring alongside some amazing armor sets that can protect you from their attacks.\n\n\n\nIt’s important to note that the new armor you find in Shadow of the Erdtree might not be better than what you’re using. As players have had plenty of time to finish the game and all of Elden Ring’s secrets are available online, you might already be decked out in post-game gear that’s hard to top.\n\n\n\nOnce you’ve unlocked access to the Shadow Realm after defeating Mohg, it won’t be long until you have access to new equipment that will shield you from the DLC’s incredibly difficult boss encounters. Here’s how you find the new pieces of armor in Elden Ring’s Shadow of the Erdtree DLC.\n\n\n\nRellana’s gear is a brand new set of armor found in Shadow of the Edrtree\n\n\n\nAll new armor in Shadow of the Erdtree\n\n\n\nNameGearLocationAnsbach’s SetWise Man’s Mask, Ansbach’s Attire, Ansbach’s Machettes, Ansbach’s BootsComplete Ansbach’s questline involving finding the six crosses of Miquella. Summon him in two of the upcoming boss fights (Leda and the final boss) and you can find his gear.Ascetic’s SetCurseblade Mask,Ascetic’s Loincloth,Ascetic’s Wrist Guards,Ascetic’s Ankle GuardsThis set is dropped by Masked Curseblade enemies. These can be found near the Gravesite Plain Site of Grace.Black Knight SetBlack Knight Helm.Black Knight Armor,Black Knight Gauntlets,Black Knight GreavesYou can farm Black Knights for this set. These can easily be found in the two encampments in near Castle Ensis’ Front Gate. Blackgoal SetHelm of Solitude, Armor of Solitude, Gauntlets of Solitude, Greaves of SolitudeOnce you’ve unlocked the first Site of Grace, head directly northwest and you’ll come across a small building in the wilderness. Inside this building is a golden boss gate. Make sure you’re prepared before entering, as the Blackgoal Knight awaits. This boss packs a mean greatsword and can wear you down with repeating crossbow bolts that can fill the arena.Common Soldier SetCommon Soldier Helm,Common Soldier Cloth Armor, Common Soldier Gauntlets,Common Soldier GreavesThis gear can be acquired by farming soldiers in and around Castle Ensis. Crucible Hammer-HelmNot part of a setGo to Rauh Ancient Ruins, East – Site of Grace. You’ll see a massive foe wandering around with a hammer. This is Devonia Crucible Knight. Defeat them to earn this helm.Dancer SetDancer’s Hood, Dancer’s Dress, Dancer’s Bracer, Dancer’s TrousersComplete Igon’s questline, which kicks off with defeating a Jagged Peak Drake and summoning him during the Bayle the Dread boss fight. Return to the spot where you met him at Jagged Peak to get his gear.Dane’s SetDane’s Hat, Dryleaf Robe,Dryleaf Arm Wraps,Dryleaf CuissardesThe hat is gained by defeating Dryleaf Dane. The rest of the gear is found near the Ruins of Unte, near a cliff you reach by going down the river. Death Knight SetDeath Knight Helm,Death Knight Armor,Death Knight Gauntlets,Death Knight GreavesFound on a corpse in the Darklight Catacombs dungeon.Divine Beast SetDivine Beast Helm,Divine Beast Warrior ArmorDropped by the Divine Beast Warriors fought in Enir Illim. These can be difficult to face, but they spawn near Sites of Grace. Divine Bird SetDivine Bird HelmDivine Bird Warrior Armor,Divine Bird Warrior Gauntlets,Divine Bird Warrior GreavesDropped by Divine Bird Warriors in the Ancient Ruins of Rauh. These are powerful foes, but they spawn near Sites of Grace. Fire Knight SetFire Knight Helm,Fire Knight Armor,Fire Knight Gauntlets,Fire Knight GreavesDropped by the Fire Knight enemies you face in the Shadow Keep, especially in the Specimen Storehouse and nearby areas. Freyja’s SetFreyja’s Helm,Freyja’s Armor,Freyja’s Gauntlets,Freyja’s GreavesDropped by Redmane Freyja, an NPC who you’ll encounter across the overworld and who can be an ally in the Divine Beast Dancing Lion fight. Gauis’s SetGauis’s Helm,Gauis’s Armor,Gauis’s Gauntlets,Gauis’s GreavesEverything except the Greaves is dropped by Commander Gauis. The Greaves are dropped by the wolf rider enemies after Gauis’ area, beyond the Back Gate of the Shadow Keep.Gravebird SetGravebird Helm,Gravebird Armor,Gravebird Bracelets,Gravebird AnkletsThe Helm is found by jumping off the lift onto a ledge near the Spiral Rise Site of Grace.The Armor is found in the Gravesite Plain region. Head to the west and seek out four states of Gravebirds, three of which will attack you. The gear is here. The Bracelets are found on a corpse near Igon (the wounded man), south of the Castle Front Site of Grace.The Anklets are found north of the Moorth Ruins in a poison swamp with Gravebirds. Gravebird Blaquill ArmorWorks with Gravebird SetNear a statue north of the Temple Town Ruins Site of Grace, surrounded by Gravebirds. GreatjarNot part of a setFound in Belurat Gaol. Can be found past a jar jumping puzzle that involves descending to a lower area. It’s found near the boss chamber.High Priest SetHigh Priest Hat,High Priest Robe,High Priest Gloves,High Priest UndergarmentsAfter you’ve defeated Metyr, Mother of Fingers, you must travel to the Cathedral of Manus Metyr and interact with the throne. This will spawn the Count Ymir, Mother of Fingers boss. Defeat them and they will drop this set. Horned Warrior SetHorned Warrior HelmHorned Warrior ArmorHorned Warrior GauntletsHorned Warrior GreavesDropped by Horned Warriors in Belurat. Hornsent SetCaterpillar Mask,Braided Cord Rope,Braided Arm WrapsFound as part of Hornsent’s quest. He is first encountered with Freyja at the start of Shadow of the Erdtree.Igon’s SetIgon’s Helm,Igon’s Armor,Igon’s Gauntlets,Igon’s LoinclothComplete Igon’s questline, which kicks off with defeating a Jagged Peak Drake and summoning him during the Bayle the Dread boss fight. Return to the spot where you met him at Jagged Peak to get his gear.Iron Rivet SetFang Helm, Pelt of Ralva,Iron Rivet Armor,Iron Rivet Gauntlets,Iron Rivet GreavesThere’s a corpse guarded by multiple Runebears near Rauh Base that carries this gear.Highland Warrior SetLeather Headband, Glorified Attire,Leather Arm Wraps,Leather Leg WrapsThere’s a corpse guarded by mulitple Runebears near Rauh Base that carries this gear.Messmer’s SetMessmer’s Helm, Messmer’s Armor,Messmer’s Gauntlets,Messmer’s GreavesDefeat Messmer the Impaler to earn his Remembrance. You can then purchase the set from Roundtable Hold.Mesmmer Soldier SetMesmmer Soldier Helm, Mesmmer Soldier Armor, Mesmmer Soldier Greaves, Mesmmer Soldier GauntletThe Messmer Soldier Set needs to be farmed from individual soldiers. Luckily, it’s not hard to find willing bodies that will give up this gear. Simply head southeast from the Castle Front Site of Grace, and you’ll find an encampment filled with soldiers to kill who will drop the set.Night SetHelm of Night,Armor of Night,Gauntlets of Night,Greaves of NightUse the switches to raise the pots in Bonny Gaol. The Night Set is found on the top floor. Oathseeker Knight SetOathseeker Knight Helm,Oathseeker Knight Armor,Oathseeker Knight Gauntlets,Oathseeker Knight GreavesThis set is found on a corpse outside of the Benediction Church, which can be located southwest of the Gravesite Plain. Rakshasa SetRakshasa Helm,Rakshasa Armor,Rakshasa Gauntlets, Rakshasa GreavesTravel to the Eastern Nameless Mausuleum in the valley beneath Bonney Village in Scadu Atlus. Enter the building and defeat Rakshasa to unlock his gear.Rellana’s SetRellana’s Helm,Rellana’s Armor,Rellana’s Gloves,Rellana’s GreavesDefeat Rellana, Twin Moon Knight to earn her Remembrance. You can then purchase the set from Roundtable Hold.Salza’s HoodNot part of a setFind the West Rampart Site of Grace in Shadow Keep. Here, there’s a massive drawbridge guarded by giant bats and a Fire Knight. The Fire Knight will spam the Rain of Fire spell as you approach, so use the structures above the bridge to protect yourself and heal when necessary. Once you catch up to the Fire Knight, defeat them to earn this hood.Shadow Militiaman SetShadow Militiaman Helm,Shadow Militiaman Armor,Shadow Militiaman Gauntlets,Shadow Militiaman GreavesThese scythe-wielding jerks can be found all over the Shadow Keep and will drop the Shadow Militiaman set. The best way to farm them is to beat Golden Hippotomus and unlock its Site of Grace, continue through the dungeon until you unlock the double doors that lead back to the Site of Grace, as they linger in the corridor behind the double doors.Solitude SetHelm of Solitude,Armor of Solitude,Gauntlets of Solitude,Greaves of SolitudeAt the start of the DLC you’ll find Western Nameless Mauseleum which is northwest of the Gravesite Plain Site of Grace. Enter the building and defeat the Blackgoal Knight to get the Solitude Set. Bear in mind that he’s an incredibly powerful and aggresive for during the early game in Shadow of the Erdtee.Thiollier SetThiollier’s Mask,Thiollier’s Garb,Thiollier’s Gloves,Thiollier’s TrousersDefeat the Putresecant Knight in the Stone Coffin Fissue dungeon and communicate with St. Trina (the flower-possessed woman after the boss fight.) You will find Thiollier near the Gravesite Plain next to Pillar Path Cross and can tell him to visit St. Trina. Find them in the dungeon and keep drinking St. Trina’s nectar (and dying) four times. Speak to Thiollier and say “”Pass on St. Trina’s words”

All Map Fragment locations in Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree FromSoftwareElden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree will take players to a location called the Shadow Lands. Just like the base game, you need to unlock its Map by collecting Map Fragments. Here are all the Map Fragment locations in Shadow of the Erdtree. The Map is one of the biggest tools in your possession in Elden Ring as it helps with navigation. However, in the beginning, the Map is dark and it is quite easy to get lost. As such, you need to collect Map Fragments to reveal the various roads and buildings on the Map to make navigation easier. Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree also features Map Fragments that function similarly to the base game. There are a total of five Map Fragments you can collect and that will open up the entire Shadow Lands for you. Where to find all Map Fragments in Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree Here’s every Map Fragment in Shadow of the Erdtree: Gravesite Plain Location This is the first major area you will encounter in Shadow of the Erdtree after touching Miquella’s cocoon. – Once you enter the Shadow Lands, run northeast and you will notice the familiar stele from the base game in the middle of a field. – Approach it and pick up the item to receive the Map Fragment for Gravesite Plain. – Scadu Altus Location Similar to Gravesite Plain, this Map Fragment is also very straightforward to collect. – First, you need to make your way to Scadu Altus through Castle Ensis. – This will be your first or second legacy dungeon depending on whether you explore Beruat Tower Settlement first or not. – Upon entering Castle Ensis you will face two bosses – Moonrithyll, Carian Knight, and Rellana, Twin Moon Knight. – The latter is one of the hardest bosses in the game, so be prepared. – Once you defeat Rellana, walk out of Castle Ensis and you will reach Scadu Altus. – Once you reach the location, look for the Highroad Cross Site of Grace. – This Site of Grace will be near the Castle Ensis exit with Needle Knight Leda standing near it. – From here, move northeast and you will notice the stele with the Scadu Altus Map Fragment. – Rauh Ruins Location If you want to collect this Map Fragment, you need to first make your way to Scadu Altus. – However, there is a way to get it without facing any bosses. – First, reach the Moorth Ruins Site of Grace in Scadu Altus. – From here, move northeast until you reach a hidden cave as shown in the image below. – Upon entering the cave, move straight, take a right, and then a left to the Rauh base. – Once you reach this location, follow along the canyon and you will notice the stele near the Temple Town Ruins. – There aren’t any bosses along the path, so you can get it right after reaching Scadu Altus. – Southern Shore Location This Map Fragment can also be collected very early in the game, provided you are ready for a really long journey. – First, you need to cross the Ellac Bridge and move south. – As you move south, take a left from the diversion as shown in the image below. – From the diversion, hug the left wall and keep moving until you see an area with a giant crab sitting in the middle of a pool of water. – Ignore the crab, and move southwest to enter a cave. – Move up and you will soon notice a Site of Grace. – From the Site of Grace, move straight and you will find a small platforming section. – Cross the section and keep moving south to reach the Ellac River Downstream Site of Grace. – Hit the Site of Grace once again and follow the southwards direction. – If you keep moving south, you will eventually reach the Cerulean Coast. – Upon reaching this location, you will notice the stele to the northwest of the Cerulean Coast Site of Grace. – Just be wary of the Dragon on your way to the Map Fragment. You can ignore it if you do not want to fight it. – Abyssal Woods Location This is the final area that you come across as far as the Map is concerned in Shadow of the Erdtree. – First, you need to make your way to the Shadow Keep. – You need to defeat the Golden Hippopotamus boss right at the entrance of Shadow Keep. – After that, you need to find a well-hidden Stone Coffin and get inside it. – The Stone Coffin can be a bit difficult to find, so here is how you can get to it. – From the Main Gate Plaza Site of Grace, take a left and keep moving straight. – You will come across a bunch of stairs that are filled with enemies. – Run past all of them and at the end of the final set of stairs, take a right to enter a room. – Inside the room, there are two knights that you can skip and run past. – After exiting from the door on the other side you will come across a bridge. – Make your way to the end of the bridge and you will notice a ladder. – Get down the ladder, and walk behind the waterfall for another ladder. – Get down and you will enter a room with a canvas that gives you the “Domain of Dragons” painting upon interacting. – On the right-hand side of the painting, there is an illusionary wall that will reveal a passage behind upon hitting. – Take the hidden passage, and then a left. – You will find the coffin waiting for you to get in. – Hit the coffin and it will teleport you to the Castle Watering Hole. – Now you need to make your way to the Darklight Catacombs. – Here is how you can reach the location. – From the Castle Watering Hole Site of Grace, move south until you reach Recluses’ River Upstream Site of Grace. – From here, cross the platforming section and keep moving forward until you reach Recluses’ River Downstream Site of Grace. – From this Site of Grace, take a right, and then a left and keep moving forward. – Be wary as there are a number of fly-like creatures that will try to jump on you. – Additionally, the entire route is like a series of ledges to drop from. – If you make the wrong drop, you will die. – You will eventually reach the end of the road and drop down into a dark forest. – If you move straight, you will notice two white flickering lights in the distance. – This is the entrance to the Darklight Catacombs. – At the end of the Darklight Catacombs, you will fight Jori, Elder Inquisitor. – Defeat that boss, you will have reached the Abyssal Woods. – Upon reaching Abyssal Woods, take a left and keep moving straight. – You will soon notice the stele with the Map Fragment right outside an Abandoned Church. – You cannot use Torrent inside the Abyssal Woods, so you will have to run to the location.

All Game of Thrones and Berserk Easter eggs in Elden Ring FromSoftware has filled Elden Ring’s massive world with secrets for players to discover, and Hidetaka Miyazaki made sure to include loads of Easter eggs from Berserk and Game of Thrones. Since the release of Demon Souls in 2009, game director Hidetaka Miyazaki has drawn inspiration from the legendary manga Berserk. From the use of giant swords to the appearance of characters, the Souls series hasn’t tried to hide its affinity for Kentaro Miura’s work. Since George RR Martin collaborated with FromSoftware to work on Elden Ring, players also expected references to Game of Thrones. They also expected a lot more Berserk-inspired content after the tragic passing of Miura in 2021. Elden Ring’s Land Between doesn’t disappoint, as it is full of references to both works. From usable weapons to in-game landmarks, you don’t have to look too hard to find some of these Easter eggs. Game of Thrones Weapon – Grafted Blade Greatsword There is only one Game of Thrones reference in Elden Ring, and it just so happens to be one of the strongest weapons you can find. The Grafted Blade Greatsword is a weapon that looks very similar to the Iron Throne. This weapon is a sword made up of many swords grafted together. You can find the Grafted Blade fairly early on, but it takes 40 strength to wield. Below is a map that shows exactly where the sword can be found. You get it by traveling through Castle Morne and defeating the Leonine Misbegotten. Guts’ weapon from Berserk – Greatsword Another Easter egg weapon that can be found pretty early on is the Greatsword. While this massive piece of metal has been in the Souls games for a while, it was redesigned for Elden Ring. It closely resembles that of the Dragon Slayer sword Guts uses in Berserk, and its description is a reference to the manga. This sword can be looted from a chest in Caelid. However, it does take 31 points of strength to wield. The map below shows the exact location of the wagon carrying the chest. It is surrounded by hostile enemies, so you’ll have to be careful. Berserk character references – Prisoner, Blaidd, and Malenia Some characters in Elden Ring have a striking resemblance to characters in Berserk, and players started to notice this as early as the game’s first trailers. The characters in question are the Prisoner class, Blaidd the wolfman, and Malenia, Blade of Miquella. According to fans of the manga, Prisoner looks like weak Griffith. Blaidd looks and poses similar to Guts in his berserker armor. And Malenia’s armor is near identical to Farnese’s. The characters and their references can be seen below. Gut’s Berserk Armor – Malekith Armor and Black Wolf Mask The final Easter egg is one that might not be intentional, but fans are loving it. There is an armor set in the very late game that looks very similar to the berserk armor that Guts wears. And if you want to look like the wolf version of Guts, you can pair the armor with the wolf mask. The Malekith armor is earned after defeating the Malekith boss. This is a late-game story boss that you can’t miss. Players can obtain the Black Wolf Mask after defeating the optional boss Loretta in the Royal Moongazing Grounds. The mask is located on a corpse in the Three Sisters courtyard near a destroyed tower. So far, that’s all of the Berserk and Game of Thrones Easter eggs discovered in Elden Ring. Looking for the quickest way to become the Lands Between’s Elden Lord? Be sure to check out our dedicated guides: How to respec your character | Academy Glintstone Key | Smithing Stones | Elden Ring Stonedigger Troll | Elden Ring Margit the Fell Omen | Elden Ring Tree Sentinel | Elden Ring Grave Warden | Elden Ring Pumpkin Head | Elden Ring Soldier of Godrick | Elden Ring Godrick the Grafted | Elden Ring Red Wolf of Redagon | Elden Ring Rennala | Best Elden Ring settings | Elden Ring Flying Dragon Agheel | Elden Ring horse guide

All buffs & nerfs in Elden Ring update 1.04: Colossal weapons, Sorceries, Weapon Skills, more FromSoftwareThe Elden Ring 1.04 update has buffed a number of popular weapon types like Colossal Swords, while also helping Sorceries that have been underperforming. Find out if any of the best Elden Ring builds have been impacted. The Elden Ring 1.04 update has brought a huge amount of balance changes to the game’s weapons and Sorceries. Just like previous patches, FromSoftware has buffed and nerfed a variety of weapons and spells. Not only does this update significantly impact the best Elden Ring builds, but it should also help make others shine in the meta. While Colossal Swords received some of the biggest buffs in the 1.04 update, magic users also received a helping hand. In fact, it seems that the developers have improved a lot of Sorceries to help create a more versatile environment. So, before you go making your next Elden Ring build, be sure to check out all the buffs and nerfs below. Contents All Elden Ring 1.04 buffs and nerfs – Colossal weapon buffs – Elden Ring Sorcery buffs – Sorcery/Incantation buffs and nerfs – Weapon Skill buffs – Other balance changes – All Elden Ring 1.04 buffs and nerfs All of these changes have been confirmed by the official Elden Ring 1.04 patch notes. Further balance changes will likely happen in the weeks and months to come, so don’t be too disheartened if a certain weapon or Sorcery has not been buffed or nerfed. Colossal weapon buffs Colossal weapons received some significant buffs, which are all tailored around making them more viable. One of the biggest complaints surrounding this weapon type is how sluggish it is. This obviously makes it a lot harder to dish out attacks against Elden Ring’s faster enemies. Well, the developers have now increased Colosall Swords/weapons attack speed and lowered their recovery speed. You can see the full list of buffs below: Increased Colossal Swords/Colossal weapons attack speed and lowered their recovery time. Jump attack not included. – Increased the two-handed attack damage of Colossal Swords/Colossal Weapons. Jump attack not included. – Increased physical block rate and guard boost of the Colossal Sword, Colossal Weapons, Great Sword, Great Hammer, Great Axe, Great Spear, and Halberd weapon classes. – Increased the damage of Grafted Blade Greatsword. – Increased the damage of Devourer’s Scepter. – Elden Ring Sorcery buffs Following on from the Sorcery buffs in 1.03, FromSoftware has now increased the cast speed, decreased recovery time, and even lowered the FP consumption of a number of spells. This will help make magic builds more viable in PvP and during the early game, where Tarnished don’t have access to an abundance of Cerulean Tears. Additionally, the added duration and reduction in recovery time also help provide magic users with a lot more options when it comes to experimenting with builds. All the Elden Ring Sorcery buffs can be seen below: Sorcery/Incantation Crystal Barrage – Increased cast speed and decreased recovery time. – Gavel of Haima – Increased cast speed and decreased recovery time. Allows caster to more easily withstand enemies’ attack while casting. – Shatter Earth – Increased cast speed and decrease recovery time. Allows caster to more easily withstand enemies’ attack while casting. – Rock Blaster – Decreased recovery time. Allows caster to more easily withstand enemies’ attack while casting. – Thop’s Barrier – Increased area of effect and slightly increase effect duration. – Rennala’s Full Moon – Increased cast speed and decreased recovery time. – Ranni’s Dark Moon – Increased cast speed and decreased recovery time. – Carian Greatsword – Increased cast speed at lower dexterity. – Magma Shot – Decreased FP cost and increased cast speed. – Roiling Magma – Increased cast speed and decreased time until magma explodes. – Gelmir’s Fury – Slightly decreased the random nature of projectile’s range and increased the damage of lava pool. Increased the hitbox. – Rykard’s Rancor – Decreased FP cost. – Oracle Bubbles – Increased cast speed and decreased recovery time. – Great Oracular Bubble – Increased cast speed and decreased recovery time. – Briars of Sin – Decreased recovery time. Increased blood loss buildup on enemy. – Briars of Punishment – Decreased recovery time. Increased blood loss buildup on enemy. – Explosive Ghostflame – Decreased FP cost and recovery time. – Tibia’s Summon – Increased damage and cast speed. – Aspects of the Crucible: Tail – Decreased FP and Stamina cost. – Aspects of the Crucible: Horns – Decreased FP and Stamina cost, Increase cast speed. Increased the distance traveled when not charged and made it easier to cause enemies to flinch when charged. – Elden Stars – Increased cast speed and decreased recovery time. – Black Blade – Decreased Stamina consumption and decreased recovery time. – Discus of Light – Decreased FP cost. Increased damage and cast speed. – Triple Rings of Light – Increased damage. – Radagon’s Rings of Light – Decreased FP cost. Increased damage and cast speed. Decreased recovery time. – Lightning Strike – Decreased Stamina cost. Increased cast speed and decreased recovery time. – Honed Bolt – Increased cast speed and decreased recovery time. – Ancient Dragons’ Lightning Spear – Decreased FP and Stamina cost. Increased cast speed and decreased recovery time. Allows caster to more easily withstand enemy attacks while casting. – Ancient Dragons’ Lightning Strike – Decreased recovery time. – Lansseax’s Glaive – Decreased FP and Stamina cost. Increased cast speed and decreased recovery time. Allows caster to more easily withstand enemy attacks while casting. – Fortissax’s Lightning Spear – Decreased FP and Stamina cost. Increased cast speed and decreased recovery time. Allows caster to withstand enemy attack while casting more easily. – Frozen Lightning Spear – Decreased Stamina cost. Increased cast speed and decreased recovery time. Allows caster to more easily withstand enemy attack while casting. – Death Lightning – Decreased FP cost, Increased the duration of death-accumulating smoke. – O, Flame! – Increased damage. – Giantsflame Take Thee – Decreased Stamina Cost. – Flame of the Fell God – Decreased FP cost and increased damage. – Whirl, O Flame! – Increased damage, decreased recovery time. – Burn, O Flame! – Increased cast speed and decreased recovery time. – Black Flame – Increase damage and the spell can break enemy’s guard more easily. – Scouring Black Flame – Decreased FP cost and recovery time. Increased attack range and area of effect. – Black Flame Ritual – Reduced FP cost and increased damage. – Gurranq’s Beast Claw – Increased damage and decreased recovery time. – Bloodflame Talons – Decreased FP cost and increased cast speed. Decreased recovery time. – Bloodboon – Increased damage. Increased cast speed and decreased effect start-up time, decreased recovery time. – Pest Threads – Decreased Stamina cost. – Scarlet Aeonia – Increased cast speed and decreased recovery time. Allows caster to more easily withstand enemy attacks while casting. – Unendurable Frenzy – Increased cast speed and decreased recovery time. Decreased the random nature of projectile’s range and increased Madness buildup on enemies. – Inescapable Frenzy – Increased cast speed. – Placidusax’s Ruin – Decreased FP, Stamina cost and recovery time. – Dragonclaw – Decreased FP, Stamina cost and recovery time and made it easier to cause enemies to flinch when charged. – Dragonmaw – Decreased FP, stamina cost, recovery time and increased cast speed and made it easier to cause enemies to flinch when charged. – Greyoll’s Roar – Decreased FP, Stamina cost and recovery time. – Sorcery/Incantation buffs and nerfs Adula’s Moonblade – Decreased the power of single cast and improved performance so that the blades and frost hit more consistently and continuously. Increased cast speed at lower dexterity. – Flame, Fall Upon Them – Decreased the damage of single cast and improved the performance so that it hits the enemy multiple times. Decreased FP cost. – Howl of Shabriri – Decreased the madness buildup on the enemy. Increased cast speed and decreased recovery time. – Sorcery/Incantation nerfs Swarm of Flies – Decreased blood loss buildup on enemy. – The Flame of Frenzy – Decreased madness buildup on enemy. – Frenzied Burst – Decreased madness buildup on enemy. – Weapon Skill buffs A number of Elden Ring’s weapon skills have been buffed, so be sure to check out any of the weapons below. After all, you may end up finding a new build that could be competitive in the game’s PvP. Lion’s Claw – Increased cast speed and decreased recovery time. – Kick – Increased cast speed. – Hoarah Loux’s Earthshaker – Increased cast speed. Increased cast speed on follow up input, decreased recovery time. – Troll’s Roar – Decreased Stamina Cost. Increased cast speed on follow up input, increased distance traveled. – Giant Hunt – Decreased recovery time. – Storm Assault – Decreased recovery time. – Carian Greatsword – Increased cast speed and decreased recovery time. Increased the damage when charged and made it easier to cause enemies to flinch. – Carian Grandeur – Increased cast speed and decreased recovery time. Increased the damage when charge and made it easier to cause enemies to flinch. – Gravitas – Increased cast speed. – Flaming Strike – Increased the travel distance of a stepping cleave in a strong attack. – Black Flame Tornado – Added hitbox to weapon when spinning, and added a window to roll during the attack to cancel the animation. – Lightning Slash – Increased cast speed. Added a hitbox to the stomp animation. – Sacred Blade – Increased cast speed. – Sacred Ring of Light – Increased cast speed. – Poisonous Mist – Increased cast speed. – Poison Moth Flight – Increased cast speed and decreased recovery time. – Ice Spear – Added a hitbox to the weapon’s spinning animation. – Chilling Mist – Increased cast speed. – Assassin’s Gambit – Increased cast speed. – Shield Bash – Increased cast speed. – Shield Crash – Decreased Stamina cost. Increased cast speed. – Blade of Gold – Decreased Stamina cost. Increased cast speed and decreased recovery time. – Blade of Death – Increased cast speed and decreased recovery time. – Golden Tempering – Decreased FP cost and increased cast speed. Increased effect duration. – Last Rites – Increased cast speed. – Mists of Slumber – Increased cast speed. – Eochaid’s Dancing Blade – Increased travel distance, added a window to roll during the attack to cancel the animation. – Unblockable Blade – Increased cast speed with the weapon Coded Sword. – Alabaster Lords’ Pull – Increased cast speed and decreased recovery time. Added a window to roll during the attack to cancel the animation. – Establish Order – Decreased recovery time and increased cast speed on follow up input. Increased damage. Made it easier to cause enemies to flinch. – Moonlight Greatsword – Decreased FP cost. Increased cast speed and decreased recovery time. Increased the frost buildup effect during the skill duration. – Wave of Gold – Decreased FP cost. Increased cast speed and decreased recovery time. – Wolf’s Assault – Increased cast speed and decreased recovery time. – The Queen’s Black Flame – Increased cast speed. Added a window to roll during the attack to cancel the animation. – Dynast’s Finesse – Decreased Stamina cost. – Flowing Form – Decreased Stamina cost. – Death Flare – Increased cast speed. – Onyx Lord’s Repulsion – Increased cast speed and decreased recovery time. Added a window to roll during the attack to cancel the animation. – Magma Guillotine – Decreased Stamina cost, Increased cast speed. Decreased recovery time on follow up input. – Cursed-Blood Slice – Increased cast speed and decreased recovery time. – Ice Lightning Sword – Increased cast speed. Added a hitbox to the stomp animation. – Rosus’ Summons – Decreased recovery time. – I Command Thee, Kneel! – Increased cast speed including follow up input. Added a window to roll during the attack to cancel the animation. – Gold Breaker – Decreased FP cost. Increased cast speed and decreased recovery time. – Familial Rancor – Added a window to roll during the attack to cancel the animation. – Nebula – Increased cast speed and decreased recovery time with the weapon Bastard’s Stars. – Regal Beastclaw – Increased cast speed. – Devourer of Worlds – Increased cast speed. – Regal Roar – Decreased recovery time. – Spearcall Ritual – Decreased recovery time. – Ancient Lightning Spear – Decreased FP cost and increased cast speed. Allows player to more easily withstand enemies’ attacks while casting. – Great-Serpent Hunt – Decreased recovery time and increased damage. Allows player to more easily withstand attacks from enemies. – Frenzyflame Thrust – Decreased FP cost, decreased recovery time. Decreased madness buildup on self. – Bloodboon Ritual – Increased cast speed. – Miquella’s Ring of Light – Increased cast speed. – Sea of Magma – Increased cast speed and decreased recovery time. Added a window to roll during the attack to cancel the animation. – Flame Dance – Decreased Stamina cost, decreased recovery time. Added a window to roll during the attack to cancel the animation. – Storm Kick – Decreased Stamina cost. – Bear Witness! – Increased cast speed. – Weapon Skill buffs and nerfs Thundercloud Form – Decreased damage when not charged. Decreased FP cost. Increased cast speed and decreased recovery time. – Other balance changes Decreased the scaling of status effect build-up from spells and incantations of Albinauric Staff and Dragon Communion Seal. – Decreased the effect of Greatshield Talisman for weapons with high block rate. – Shortened the length of the madness afflicted animation. – Lowered the speed of madness buildup recovery. – Slightly increased FP and Stamina growth rate at lower levels* – So, there you have it, every buff and nerf Elden Ring update 1.04. Make sure you check out our Elden Ring page for all the latest news and guides. How to change your appearance in Elden Ring | How to respec your character | Academy Glintstone Key | Smithing Stones | Elden Ring Stonedigger Troll | Elden Ring Margit the Fell Omen | Elden Ring Tree Sentinel | Elden Ring Grave Warden | Elden Ring Pumpkin Head | Elden Ring Soldier of Godrick | Elden Ring Godrick the Grafted | Elden Ring Red Wolf of Redagon | Elden Ring Rennala

All buffs & nerfs in Elden Ring update 1.03: Sword of Night and Flame, Mimic Tear Ash, more FromSoftwareThe Elden Ring 1.03 update has nerfed a number of popular weapons and Ashes of War, and buffed Sorceries that have been struggling. Find out if any of the best Elden Ring builds have received any balance changes before jumping back into The Lands Between. Like previous Soulsborne games, Elden Ring is home to plenty of powerful weapons and builds that players can use to get a competitive edge. Not only do they enable Tarnished to take down bosses with ease, but they can also lead to many multiplayer PvP victories. Of course, there are times when certain weapons and Ashes of War can overperform – leading to some incredibly unbalanced fights. While the previous Elden Ring patch focused on fixing the game’s performance issues, patch 1.03 is tailored around balancing a number of popular items. While the Mimic Tear Ashes, Sword of the Night and Flame, and Hoarfrost Stomp are amongst the hardest hit, FromSoftware has also buffed certain Sorceries. So, before you go making your next Elden Ring build, be sure to check out all the buffs and nerfs below. Contents All Elden Ring 1.03 buffs and nerfs – Elden Ring Sorcery buffs – Elden Ring Ashes of War nerfs – Elden Ring weapon nerfs – All Elden Ring 1.03 buffs and nerfs All of these changes have been confirmed by the official Elden Ring 1.03 patch notes. Further balance changes will likely happen in the weeks and months to come, so don’t be too disheartened if a certain weapon, Ash of War, or Sorcery has not been listed. Elden Ring Sorcery buffs The developers have decreased the FP consumption of a number of Elden Ring’s sorceries, while also raising the damage further. This will make magic builds more viable in PvP and during the early game, where Tarnished don’t have access to an abundance of Cerulean Tears. Additionally, the increased damage of the below Sorceries also gives magic users a lot more options when it comes to experimenting with builds. All the Elden Ring Sorcery buffs can be seen below: Reduced FP consumption and increased the damage of the following sorceries: Glintstone Cometshard/ Comet/ Night Comet. – Increased the damage of the following sorceries: Gravity Well/ Collapsing Stars/ Crystal Barrage. – Decreased FP consumption of the following sorceries: Star Shower/ Rock Blaster/ Gavel of Haima/ Founding Rain of Stars/ Stars of Ruin/Greatblade Phalanx/Magic Downpour/ Loretta’s Greatbow/ Loretta’s Mastery/ Carian Greatsword/ Carian Piercer/ Shard Spiral. – Raised projectile speed and range of Great Glintstone Shard. – Elden Ring Ashes of War nerfs A number of Ashes of War have been nerfed in Elden Ring. If you’ve been playing Elden Ring since release, then chances are you’ve heard how potent both the Mimic Tear Ashes and Hoarfrost Stomp can be. In fact, both of these Ashes made defeating the game’s bosses much quicker, which made them particularly popular amongst speedrunners. However, FromSoftware has now reduced the damage of both these items. While these nerfs will come as a disappointment for those that have enjoyed using them, both the Hoarfrost Stomp and Mimic Tear Ash are still viable. However, those looking for more damage may wish to look into other Ashes of War options. Decreased Ash of War, Hoarfrost Stomp’s damage, and increased cast time. – Increased Ash of War, Bloody Slash’s self-inflict damage while slightly lowering the damage and increasing the cast time. – Increased FP consumption and lower duration of Ash of War, Barricade Shield. – Changed FP consumption timing of Ash of War, Prelate’s Charge. – Decreased the damage of spirit summoned when using the item Mimic Tear Ash and changed the spirit’s behavior pattern. – Elden Ring weapon nerfs While the developers stated that they had made “other enemy and weapon balance changes,” the only weapon nerf that was highlighted in the official 1.03 patch notes was the Sword of Night and Flame. The Sword of Night and Flame was originally one of the best PvE weapons in Elden Ring. In fact, the weapon’s unique skill – Night and Flame Stance completely trivialized bosses and enemies. Read More: Elden Ring 1.03 update patch notes – When this weapon skill is activated, the Sword of Night and Flame unleashes a beam of magical energy that continuously bombards foes from afar. This enabled players to quickly eliminate their opponents within seconds. However, the developers have now decreased Sword of Night and Flame’s weapon skill damage, which makes it a lot less potent. So, there you have it, every buff and nerf Elden Ring update 1.03. Make sure you check out our Elden Ring page for all the latest news and guides. How to change your appearance in Elden Ring | How to respec your character | Academy Glintstone Key | Smithing Stones | Elden Ring Stonedigger Troll | Elden Ring Margit the Fell Omen | Elden Ring Tree Sentinel | Elden Ring Grave Warden | Elden Ring Pumpkin Head | Elden Ring Soldier of Godrick | Elden Ring Godrick the Grafted | Elden Ring Red Wolf of Redagon | Elden Ring Rennala

A goldfish is now an Elden Ring expert so the rest of us really have no excuse FromSoftware/Bandai Namco/YouTube: PointCrowElden Ring has its newest legend and nobody was ready for it. Move over Let Me Solo Her, a goldfish named Tortellini has beaten multiple Elden Ring bosses. Elden Ring is FromSoftware’s most-played title to date but don’t let that fool you, it’s still brimming with the developer’s trademarked difficulty. That difficulty has inspired numerous challenge runs from using dance-pads to voice controls. All of them pale in comparison to this one though (sorry guys, you’re still super talented). YouTuber PointCrow has given a scrappy little goldfish that goes by Tortellini the ability to play Elden Ring, and he’s actually pretty good. It’s not the first time we’ve seen Tortellini take on an Elden Ring boss with his attempts at Malenia being documented earlier this year. This time though, this gallant goldfish has taken on the likes of Margit and Grodrick the Grafted and won. How does a goldfish play Elden Ring? PointCrow uploaded a full video to his YouTube channel explaining how he was able to get a goldfish combat ready for Elden Ring. It’s actually a pretty genius bit of coding. Tortellini’s movement is tracked by a webcam that has a grid overlaid with different buttons on a controller. When the furious fish swims through a certain part of the tank, the controller reads the input. PointCrow’s strategy for the fights is pretty interesting too. Little Tortellini isn’t much for dodging so he’s loaded up with heavy armor for max protection. He’s outfitted with the Bloodhound’s Fang curved greatsword which has a dodge built into its Ash of War. The bleed damage from the weapon gives the most bang for the goldfish’s random bucks meaning fewer hits are required for a victory. With this Arsenal, Tortellini managed to beat down both Margitt and Godrick pretty handily. Not only did he manage those impressive feats, but he was eventually able to beat the first phase of Elden Ring’s most challenging boss; Malenia Blade of Miquella. Honestly, we’re just gonna give him the win there because that’s damn impressive for a goldfish. Elden Ring has a DLC on the way. Not much is known about Shadow of the Erdtree but one thing is certain, there’ll be plenty of new fodder for the tyrannical Tortellini.

Best Ashes of War in Elden Ring: From Corpse Piler to Braggart’s Roar FromSoftwareThe amount of Ashes of War in Elden Ring can be overwhelming, and players might feel confused about which ones to pick, so here are the ones we’d recommend using to dominate your foes in The Lands Between. Ashes of War in Elden Ring are special moves that can be performed when you have them infused with a weapon. Many Ashes of War can be added to various weapons, allowing you to tailor your build around a weapon type and skill, while others come readily built-in to certain weapons. In this instance, you’ll need to use that weapon to take advantage of that Ash of War in the game. There’s no right or wrong way to use Ashes of War in Elden Ring; some players prefer creating custom builds by mixing different moves with different weapons, while others may choose to use a particular weapon to take advantage of the Ash of War that comes with it. Most of these skills complement and enhance the weapon they’re attached to and are designed with certain builds in mind. Best Ashes of War in Elden Ring Remember, Ashes of War are different from spells and incantations, although some of them resemble these spells at times. They can be used alongside them though. Here are nine of our favorite Ashes of War in Elden Ring: Corpse Piler Corpse Piler is one of the most overpowered Ashes of War in Elden Ring and can make an already powerful bleed build even more deadly. The skill can only be used by those wielding the Rivers of Blood katana and is exclusive to that weapon, but it allows the user to slash an enemy from a fair distance while also causing bleed build-up. It’s incredibly effective in PvP and PvE, making it an excellent all-round Ash of War. However, it does force you to use Rivers of Blood, which is great if you’re already a bleed build, but frustrating if you’d rather use a different weapon. The Bloody Slash Ash of War is similar and can be added to a range of weapons, so this is a useful alternative – although it’s not as powerful as Corpse Piler and doesn’t have the same range. Both Rivers of Blood and Corpse Piler can be found after defeating Okina when he invades, right before the Fire Giant boss. Fun fact, both are super effective tools against this foe too. Bloodhound’s Step In the right hands, Bloodhound Step is easily one of the best Ashes of War in all of Elden Ring. It does no harm to an enemy itself, but it allows you to evade attacks and outflank enemies in PvP and PvE by turning you invisible for a couple of seconds while you enter a fast-dodge animation. This Ash of War essentially makes you an incredibly evasive opponent and much harder to hit with any attack. It takes some getting used to, but those who master this move will become very slippery and difficult opponents in combat. It’s used by various enemies in the game, including the Black Knife Assassins. You can unlock the skill by killing the Night’s Cavalry boss who guards the bridge in front of Lenne’s Rise tower in Dragonbarrow. Hoarfrost Stomp This Ash of War was so overpowered in the early days of Elden Ring is was essentially broken. It’s been nerfed a few times since then, but still remains a powerful move. It also allows melee characters to use an effective spell that harms enemies from a distance. This is especially useful against enemies that are weak against ice, but it’s great for crowd control too. While it’s not the powerhouse it used to be, Hoarfrost Stomp is still one of the best Ashes of War in Elden Ring. It can be acquired by killing an invisible Teardrop Scarab found in a pool of water southeast of Caria Manor. Seppuku Seppuku essentially increases attack power and bleed build-up for 60 seconds – but at the cost of some of your own health. A good way to counteract this is to perform the skill before a boss fight, heal quickly, and jump in. The move is often used by those using bleed builds to maximize their damage output, but it can also be used by a variety of melee builds. This Ash of War can be found on the Frozen Lake east of the Site of Grace in the Mountaintops of The Giants by killing an invisible scarab. The scarab leaves a trail on the ice, so is easy to spot. Just look out for the dragon patrolling the area! Taker’s Flames Taker’s Flames is a powerful move that sees the wielder of the Blasphemous Blade shoot a burst of fire towards their enemies. It’s also a great way for those using a Strength build to add some fire damage to their arsenal without pumping Intelligence or Faith. The move may seem underwhelming to those who’ve built powerful mage characters, but to those who’ve gone down the melee route, Taker’s Flames is an excellent way to damage enemies from a distance and put your FP to good use. This Ash of War is exclusive to the Blasphemous Blade, so to use it you’ll need to first beat Rykard, then trade his Remembrance for the sword with Enia at the Roundtable Hold. The sword heals you as you kill enemies too. Black Flame Tornado As the name suggests, this Ash of War causes a whirlwind of black flame to appear around that player that harms any enemies in the vicinity. It’s hard to dodge in PvP and is great for crowd control in PvE. Black Flame is also very powerful against demigods and especially deadly to the final boss in Elden Ring. You can find this Ash of War in Crumbling Farum Azula after killing the Godskin Duo boss. There’s a reason the game gives you this skill now, as it’s designed to be used to slay any gods that have outstayed their welcome in the Lands Between. Waterfowl Dance The Waterfowl Dance is that move Melania used to kill you 700 times. Having this Ash of War means you’ll now be able to use that same deadly move on others – just imagine the possibilities. It’s not so effective in PvP, as it’s well-telegraphed during wind-up and can be blocked much easier than when a certain demigod used it. However, the move still shreds in PvE, especially for those who’ve created a powerful Dexterity build. To unlock this Ash of War, you’ll need to have beaten Melania and traded her Remembrance for her sword, the Hand of Melania with Enia at the Roundtable Hold. Braggart’s Roar Braggart’s Road is a move used by Blackguard Big Boggart when he helps you in boss battles – or if you decide to attack him and make him hostile. This is a great Ash of War for those using melee builds as it raises your attack power, defense, and stamina recovery speed for a short time. You can take this Ash of War from Boggart’s Iron Ball weapon on his dead body either by killing him yourself (which risks failing several quests) or after he succumbs to the wounds inflicted on him by Dung Eater during that quest. If you choose to save Boggart by either killing Dung Eater, leaving him locked in his cell, or turning him into a puppet, then the Ash of War can also be found on the Battle Hammer weapon that’s dropped by the hammer-wielding Duelists by the colosseum in Leyndell Royal Capital. You may need to farm it by killing them multiple times. Hoarah Loux’s Earthshaker This powerful Ash of War can only be unlocked at the very end of Elden Ring’s story once Hoarah Loux has fallen to you in battle. Remember, this is after the second battle with Godfrey, where he sheds his godhood and battles you as his human self. Once he’s defeated, trade his Remembrance of Hoarah Loux with Enia at Roundtable Hold for this Ash of War. It essentially allows you to perform his Earthshaker move which is not only devastating to PvE enemies but can also cause PvP opponents a headache. The move allows you to derail an enemy’s attack, and if you’re quick, trap them in your combo before they can counter. Never forget, there was a reason why Hoarah Loux was chosen to become the golden god Godfrey – his moveset defeated all his enemies. So, there you have it, the best Ashes of War in Elden Ring. If you’re looking for more ways to overcome the many difficult challenges in Elden Ring, we’ve got plenty of other guides to help. You can find them by clicking here or clicking the individual links below. 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6 games you need to play after Elden Ring From SoftwareComing to the end of your adventure in The Lands Between? Here are 6 other games to try if you enjoyed Elden Ring. Elden Ring has been a triumph for FromSoftware and Bandai Namco, skyrocketing the Souls series to the top of the gaming mountain. The game’s massive success has also made dungeon divers out of a lot of players who were new to the genre. Now that Elden Ring has been out for a while, many of us are wrapping up our adventures, or taking our first steps into New Game Plus. Although, once you take your throne as Elden Lord, it may be worth considering there are other lands to conquer. Of course, we could just have listed all of FromSoftware’s other Souls titles below – and some do make the list. However, we’ve instead focused on games that are similar to Elden Ring in other ways, rather than just the Souls-like mechanics. Games like Elden Ring Here are 6 other games to play if you enjoyed Elden Ring. Some feature similar open worlds while others share certain gameplay mechanics: The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt The Witcher 3 has a lot in common with Elden Ring, like it, Geralt’s third outing was also that series’ foray into open-world territory, taking the franchise to new heights. However, the similarities don’t stop there. The Witcher 3 is also a dark medieval fantasy adventure set in a fractured world. One which can be traversed on horseback or on foot and is begging to be explored or have its mysteries revealed. There are tonal similarities too. Like Elden Ring, many player decisions in The Witcher 3 often lead to morally grey consequences that will have you questioning yourself for some time to come. It’s clear to see that The Witcher 3 was one of several games that served as an inspiration to FromSoftware when creating Elden Ring, and CDProjekt Red’s masterpiece was an excellent place to start. Zelda: Breath of the Wild The comparisons between Elden Ring and Breath of the Wild simply won’t go away. We’re also guilty of making them in our Elden Ring review. That’s because Elden Ring is the Souls series Breath of the Wild. A game that took a beloved dungeon crawler out of the dark and into the wide-open sunlit uplands. Though, Elden Ring borrows even more from BotW, by simply dropping the player into a glorious playground and allowing them to forge their own path. Breath of the Wild boldly gave players the freedom to create their own story, and Elden Ring takes this baton and runs with it. Demon’s Souls (PS5 remake) Not only is Demon’s Souls the closest thing there is to Elden Ring, on PS5, but it’s also a remake of the game that started it all. Demon’s Souls is a faithful recreation of the original Souls game but completely rebuilt for current-gen. Those who finish Elden Ring and feel the need for another Souls adventure should check this out. Despite the remake being developed by Bluepoint Games rather than FromSoftware, the team at Bluepoint has ensured that the spirit remains the same. Therefore, Demon’s Souls on PS5 looks and feels a lot like Elden Ring, and its bosses are just as intimidating. Those familiar with Elden Ring will be instantly at home in Demon’s Souls, it also looks amazing on PS5. Elder Scrolls: V Skyrim There’s little we can say about Skyrim that hasn’t been said before, but to many, Skyrim is still the daddy of open-world fantasy games. If you enjoy dragon slaying in Elden Ring, then you’re going to love what Skyrim has to offer. When it comes to exploring open worlds and delving into dungeons for loot, Skyrim demonstrated what was possible. It could be argued that without the Elder Scrolls’ fifth entry showing what could be achieved, games like The Witcher 3 and Breath of the Wild may not exist. This means neither would Elden Ring. So, if open-world medieval fantasy adventures are now your jam and you’ve not played Skyrim yet, make Tamriel’s northern kingdom your next gaming destination. Dark Souls 3 Dark Souls 3 was FromSoftware’s last traditional Souls game before Elden Ring, so as a result, both games feature a lot of similarities. While FromSoftware created Sekiro after DS3, Elden Ring is much more in step with the Dark Souls series than the equally hard ninja adventure. While Dark Souls 3 may feel slightly dated today, it was the most ambitious Souls game in the series, featuring a much larger interconnected world than previous titles. It also serves as a satisfying conclusion to the Dark Souls story. However, while Dark Souls 3 closes the door on that universe, it allows the door to be opened for a new one in The Lands Between. Elden Ring is full of Dark Souls 3’s DNA and those who loved FromSoftware’s latest dark open-world adventure should really check out its older sibling. Dragon’s Dogma While Capcom’s own open-world adventure is showing its age, Dragon’s Dogma has a legion of vocal fans who are desperate for a sequel. The game manages to marry the exploration of games like Skyrim with the combat of games like Dark Souls. It arguably doesn’t do as well of a job with either as those two titles do, but in a way, Dragon’s Dogma did Elden Ring before Elden Ring did. The game is also available on Nintendo Switch and works really well on Nintendo’s portable powerhouse. Those looking for something similar to Elden Ring when on the go will be well served by Dragon’s Dogma. Be sure to check our Elden Ring page and brush up on your knowledge thanks all the latest guides below: Elden Ring multiplayer | Elden Ring character classes | Elden Ring character creator | Elden Ring New Game Plus | Survive an invasion in Elden Ring | How to level up in Elden Ring | How to get the Horse in Elden Ring

Elden Ring: 11 Best mods available for PC (2024) From SoftwareMods are used to enhance or change any gaming experience, and with such an important title as Elden Ring, there are plenty of them available for different purposes. To help you narrow your choices, here are the 11 best mods for Elden Ring that you can download for your PC. With so much to do and see in Elden Ring, mods can be a very helpful way of cutting out some of the work and streamlining your playthrough. While we’d encourage all new players to play their first journey through Elden Ring without mods for the full experience, there’s certainly no harm in experimentation in subsequent playthroughs. Want to try another build without sinking in another 100 hours of your time? Or would you like to make the game easier and live out a power fantasy as Elden Lord? Some may even want to make the game more of a challenge. There’s an Elden Ring mod for almost every playstyle, and here are the 11 we’d recommend you download on PC. Contents Best Elden Ring mods – How to install Elden Ring mods – Are Elden Ring mods available on console? – Best Elden Ring mods The following 11 Elden Ring mods can improve your experience. However, be warned, some may also limit it, depending on your point of view about Souls games and their difficulty: Pause the game This does exactly what it says on the tin and offers a quick and easy way to pause the game. While the vanilla Elden Ring game can already be paused without it by manipulating the options menu, this mod makes it a simple click of a key. It’s certainly helpful for those playing the game solo who need a breather. Remember though, even with this mod, you still can’t pause the game in multiplayer. Disable Rune Loss on Death Runes work as both currency and experience points for leveling up stats, and there’s nothing more frustrating in Elden Ring than dying stupidly and losing all of them in the process. This mod is one of the best ones available because it deactivates the rune loss that happens whenever you die, allowing you to go through the game without any worries. Elden ReShade HDR FX While Elden Ring looks fantastic on most PCs and consoles, visual fidelity perfectionists will likely find things to quibble over. We honestly get it, some parts of Elden Ring do feel slightly last-gen. The good news is that this mod can smooth over those rough edges. So, if you have a seriously good graphics card on your PC, this mod is a must. Ultrawide UI Fixes Elden Ring works pretty well on most monitors, but if you’ve got an ultra-wide setup and can’t get the game to fit without stretching, give this mod a try. It should make Elden Ring adjustable to your rig settings without losing any quality. Easy mode This is going to be a controversial one, but the mod exists and can be downloaded. This essentially makes the player OP and Nerfs enemy damage. While this mod will raise questions about the point of even playing Elden Ring, we imagine lots of people will still be downloading it. There’s also a Hard Mode Mod called ‘Prepare To Die’, where areas get tougher, the AI hunts you down nonstop, Fast Travel is reduced, and enemies are harder to kill. All endings This mod essentially completes all the steps in the NPC questlines to make sure all endings are possible. Once you defeat the final boss, you’ll simply be able to select which ending you want when you approach the Elden Ring. It includes the standard Elden Lord ending, as well as Dung Eater, Fia, and Goldmask’s variants. You can also select the more radical endings, such as Ranni’s or the Lord of Frenzied Flame without needing to complete their respective quests. Grand merchant This mod removes the need to travel to merchant locations and buy their cookbooks. Instead, all items will be unlocked in the crafting menu at no cost. There, you’ll be able to access the best armor, spells, and other items in the whole game. It also means you don’t have to murder all the merchants and give their bell bearings to the Twin Maiden Husks. Extended field of view If you’re anything like us, you’ve been killed in Elden Ring multiple times because of your camera when getting wedged into the scenery by a boss or multiple enemies. It’s a tough thing for FromSoftware to patch out without changing the game entirely, but this mod extends your field of view to make it less likely. It’s useful in certain fights, but you’ll need to be able to live with it while you play. Godmode As the title suggests, this is the ultimate mod and makes life in The Lands Between feel like an OP dream. It essentially turns you into an invincible being in the game. Once you equip the Crimson Amber Medallion or the Longtail Cat Talisma, you’ll get infinite HP, FS, Stamina, and Max Regeneration, as well as top Equip Load and Discovery. You will also get complete resistance against Poison, Scarlet Rot, Frostbite, Hemorrhage, Blight, Madness, and Sleep. The top of the cherry is you won’t get Fall Damage anymore. All in one save file This mod is a save file where everything has been completed in Elden Ring. You’ll have every item, armor set, weapon, and all the stat points to spend on your build. Every area will be unlocked and every boss will be dead. You may wonder what the point of such a mod is. The answer is New Game Plus. You can now head into that with any build you choose. Seamless Co-Op If you’re a Co-Op fan, this mode will allow you to go through the whole Elden Ring experience with up to 5 friends without any restrictions. You’ll be able to play accompanied from the tutorial to the final Boss battle. More so, with this mod, you’ll get quality-of-life improvements and a balancing mod that makes the game much easier. How to install Elden Ring mods You can download and install mods in Elden Ring by using Nexus Mods. Simply visit the site, sign up, and download the Vortex, mod manager. Now you’ll be able to browse Nexus Mods for any Elden Ring mods that take your fancy and download them at your leisure. You can manage which mods are active through Vortex, activating and deactivating them as you see fit during your adventure in The Lands Between. Keep in mind that before installing any mod, you need to back up your save and download the Anti-Cheat Toggler and Offline Launcher to avoid getting banned. Are Elden Ring mods available on console? No, only the PC version of Elden Ring has access to mods. While the game is available on Xbox and PlayStation consoles, these versions are not compatible with any of the mods mentioned below. 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Zinedine Zidane flames EA after seeing his game face on FC 24’s cover EA SportsFootball legend Zinedine Zidane hit out at EA FC 24 for not accurately portraying his likeness on the game’s Ultimate Edition cover. Fans have a much better idea of what they can expect, as the floodgates recently opened for EA SPORTS FC 24 news. EA revealed that Pro Clubs will finally support cross-platform capability. Ultimate Team, women’s football, upgradeable cards, and PlayStyles highlight new additions. EA didn’t escape criticism entirely. The publisher made a bold design choice by including 31 past and present footballers on the Ultimate Edition cover. A daring gamble didn’t pay off in the eyes of some, as community members slammed EA for butchering a few of the cover’s face scans. It wasn’t just fans who questioned the game’s controversial game cover. Zidane bashes EA FC 24 cover FIFA 23 News reported that Zidane said: “They put me on the cover, and I don’t look like myself.” It’s important to note that the news source did not specify where exactly Zidane gave this quote, so it needs to be taken only at face value. An official confirmation didn’t slow fans down in the comment section from rattling off jokes at the French star’s expense. Comparisons ranged from “This guy looks like Buzz Lightyear when he took his helmet off” to “looks more like Julius Caesar than Zidane.” Other community members jested that he resembled a young Karim Benzema or a character from Ratatouille. A reply saying, “Bro’s about to go infinity and beyond,” also managed to generate likes and laughs in the comment section. It remains to be seen if this is how Zidane will actually look in-game since the gameplay trailer and cover don’t always tell the whole story. For more information on the upcoming release, check out the rest of our EA FC 24 coverage.

Will EA SPORTS FC 24 have Ultimate Team? EA SPORTSWhen EA announced the launch of EA Sports FC 24 after their split from FIFA, a burning query emerged: Will fan-loved modes like Ultimate Team be featured in the game? Dive into what we’ve discovered about the inclusion of Ultimate Team in EA Sports FC. Shifting gears, EA is parting ways with producing future FIFA football games. Their focus now? The freshly-introduced series, with EA SPORTS FC 24 leading the way. It will still pretty much resemble the footy game that people have enjoyed for several decades. We know it will releasing on a variety of platforms, and player ratings will still be included but many fans are wondering if the beloved Ultimate Team mode will be available to play. With that in mind, here’s everything we know about Ultimate Team in EA Sports FC. EA FC 24 Ultimate Team explained Yes, EA SPORTS FC 24 will still have an Ultimate Team mode, as confirmed by EA themselves. So if you’re an Ultimate Team fan, you don’t have to worry one bit. “Everything you love about our games will be part of EA SPORTS FC — the same great experiences, modes, leagues, tournaments, clubs, and athletes will be there. Ultimate Team, Career Mode, Pro Clubs, and VOLTA Football will all be there,” EA said in their statement about rebranding to EA SPORTS FC. Ultimate Team, which launched back in FIFA 09, was their concept anyway, and like the rest of the game, just used the FIFA branding that EA has licensed from the footballing body over the years. The loss of the FIFA branding won’t see EA SPORTS FC go all Pro Evolution Soccer with fake team names either. EA has already partnered with numerous leagues and clubs around the globe to secure naming rights. That means that EA SPORTS FC’s Ultimate Team mode will have real players, stadiums, clubs, and everything else you’ve become accustomed to seeing each year. There is an awful lot to keep up to date with regarding EA SPORTS FC 24. To make everything a bit more clear, here are a few more guides to fill in some blanks: Will EA Sports FC have crossplay? | Will EA SPORTS FC be free to play? | Is EA Sports FC coming to Xbox Game Pass? | Is EA Sports FC 24 coming to Nintendo Switch? | EA SPORTS FC 24: Best formations, custom tactics | EA Sports FC best player rating predictions | Best strikers | Best midfielders | Best wingers | Fastest players in EA Sports FC 24 | Best EA SPORTS FC Premier League players

Will EA FC 24 have real players and teams? EA SPORTSThe upcoming EA SPORTS FC 24 is the first football sim from EA following their split with FIFA and many fans may be wondering if real players and teams will still be featured in the game. Here’s everything we know about teams, players, and licenses in the EA SPORTS FC 24. After EA and FIFA announced they would be parting ways after a 30-year relationship, EA quickly revealed their next game would be entitled EA SPORTS FC 24 and while the name may be different, the gameplay and trailer footage we’ve seen so far have confirmed it’s still the same core football sim that fans worldwide have come to love. Many fans were wondering if staple elements from FIFA would be carried over to EA FC SPORTS 24 however, and perhaps the biggest concern was whether or not real teams and players would still be available in the game. Here’s everything we know so far about real teams, players, and licenses in EA SPORTS FC 24. Will EA FC 24 have real players, teams, and clubs? Yes, EA FC 24 will have licensed players, teams, leagues, stadiums, match balls, and everything else you can think of. EA has confirmed that they’ve got more than 19,000 players, 700 teams, 100 stadiums, and 30 leagues coming in the new game. So, you don’t have to worry about seeing Manchester Blue and North London, aka Man City and Arsenal, a la old-school Pro Evolution Soccer. “Everything you love about our games will be part of EA SPORTS FC – the same great experiences, modes, leagues, tournaments, clubs, and athletes will be there,” EA’s own statement on the rebranded title said. A number of clubs and leagues have already adopted the new EA SPORTS FC branding too, really hammering home the commitment. Luckily nothing much is going to change from the virtual footballing experience that you’ve come to know and love. Keep yourself up-to-date with everything we know about EA FC 24 with a bunch of informative guides: Will EA Sports FC have crossplay? | Will EA SPORTS FC be free to play? | Is EA Sports FC coming to Xbox Game Pass? | Is EA Sports FC 24 coming to Nintendo Switch? | EA SPORTS FC 24: Best formations, custom tactics | EA Sports FC best player rating predictions | Best strikers | Best midfielders | Best wingers | Fastest players in EA Sports FC 24 | Best EA SPORTS FC Premier League players

Will EA FC 24 have Pro Clubs? EA SPORTS FC explained Graphics: EA SPORTSThe highly anticipated EA SPORTS FC is just around the corner now and fans may be wondering if Pro Clubs will still be available in the game. Here’s everything we know about this beloved aspect of the series in the latest release. Back in FIFA 09, when EA SPORTS were innovating their FIFA games with all-new modes like Ultimate Team, they also added another which would go on to be a staple of the series – Pro Clubs. The early days of Pro Clubs were a bit basic compared to what players have come to expect now, as it was basically just drop-in matches and it took a while before leagues and even goalkeepers were a thing. With EA SPORTS dropping the FIFA name after FIFA 23 is done, and moving to the EA SPORTS FC branding, there has been some concern that popular modes like Clubs won’t be around anymore. Does EA SPORTS FC have Pro Clubs? Yes, Pro Clubs will still be around when EA SPORTS FC takes the place of the FIFA series. EA has already confirmed that it’ll still be a playable mode that fans can dive into. “Everything you love about our games will be part of EA SPORTS FC – the same great experiences, modes, leagues, tournaments, clubs, and athletes will be there. Ultimate Team, Career Mode, Pro Clubs, and VOLTA Football will all be there,” they said. Seeing as EA are retaining the rights to clubs and leagues across the globe, and is just dropping the FIFA branding, you should still be able to use real-world kits and stadiums for your Pro Club as well. As noted, the popular modes like Ultimate Team and Career Mode will be sticking around in EA SPORTS FC as well so you’ll be able to experience all your favorite modes from the FIFA franchise. That’s everything we know about Pro Clubs in EA FC 24! For more content on the game, check. out our guides below: Will EA Sports FC have crossplay? | Will EA SPORTS FC be free to play? | Is EA Sports FC coming to Xbox Game Pass? | Is EA Sports FC 24 coming to Nintendo Switch? | EA SPORTS FC 24: Best formations, custom tactics | EA Sports FC best player rating predictions | Best strikers | Best midfielders | Best wingers | Fastest players in EA Sports FC 24 | Best EA SPORTS FC Premier League players

Will EA SPORTS FC have Career Mode? Graphics: EA SPORTSEA SPORTS FC is just around the corner now but will the game have a Career Mode for players to enjoy? Here’s everything we know about whether or not the beloved mode is included in the latest football sim. EA SPORTS FC is set to launch this September and it will mark the first game in the new era of EA Sports as they have parted ways with FIFA. This means the game will be a direct competitor and alternative to the iconic FIFA franchise, and many are wondering what modes will be featured. After all, there are a lot of iconic features that were pioneered in the FIFA games including career and ultimate team. Career mode is one of the most popular aspects of FIFA, so for those wondering if EA SPORTS FC will continue to feature the mode, here’s everything you need to know. Does EA SPORTS FC have Career Mode? The answer is yes, Career Mode will still be a part of EA SPORTS FC when it launches later in 2023 and slot in where FIFA 24 should have been released. EA confirmed that it would be sticking around when they launched the game’s rebrand in 2022. “Everything you love about our games will be part of EA SPORTS FC – the same great experiences, modes, leagues, tournaments, clubs, and athletes will be there. Ultimate Team, Career Mode, Pro Clubs, and VOLTA Football will all be there,” EA confirmed. “Our unique licensing portfolio of more than 19,000+ players, 700+ teams, 100+ stadiums, and 30 leagues that we’ve continued to invest in for decades will still be there, uniquely in EA SPORTS FC.” As they’ve noted, the official licenses for the likes of the Premier League, La Liga, Ligue 1, and the rest of the world will feature in EA SPORTS FC like they have previous FIFA games. That means that you should still be able to jump from club to club in your career, sign real-world players from your rivals, and build a team up to become a continental powerhouse. That’s everything you need to know about career mode in EA SPORTS FC! For more content on the game, check out our guides below: Will EA Sports FC have crossplay? | Will EA SPORTS FC be free to play? | Is EA Sports FC coming to Xbox Game Pass? | Is EA Sports FC 24 coming to Nintendo Switch? | EA SPORTS FC 24: Best formations, custom tactics | EA Sports FC best player rating predictions | Best strikers | Best midfielders | Best wingers | Fastest players in EA Sports FC 24 | Best EA SPORTS FC Premier League players

Why bankrupt Bordeaux should stay in EA FC 25 career mode EA SportsIf you follow European football, you’ll have heard about the tragic tale of Girondins de Bordeaux. The six-time Ligue 1 winners have been relegated down to the fourth tier of French football, with no clear path back to the top flight. This is exactly why they should stay in EA FC 25’s career mode. Bordeaux is a historic French football club. Founded in 1881, The Girondins have tasted league glory six times, won four Coupe de France trophies, and the Coupe de la Ligue on three occasions, making them one of the nation’s most successful clubs. Unfortunately, the club was badly affected by 2020’s global shutdown and the abrupt ending of a TV rights deal worth €780 million ($866 million), forcing the club into administration in 2021. The club was sold on to Spanish businessman Gerard Lopez, but their financial woes continued, and when Liverpool FC owners Fenway Sports Group pulled out of a deal to purchase Bordeaux in July 2024, the French Football Federation decided to relegate them to Championnat National 2, the fourth tier of French football, with “financial irregularities” the reason given. Since then, 30 players have left Bordeaux and 25 have come in, all of whom are free transfers since the club can’t afford to pay transfer fees. They’re essentially starting again, 142 years after their formation, and that’s exactly why they should be included in EA FC 25. FC Girondins de Bordeaux would be the ultimate “Road to Glory” career mode save. A team with no money, a ragtag group of academy youngsters and players signed on free transfers, and a legacy few in France can match, clawing their way back to the pinnacle of domestic and European football. Could there be a more dramatic save? 15 years to rewrite history, to undo the heartbreak of relegations that didn’t happen on the pitch – it’s almost romantic. Now I’m not advocating for EA Sports to include France’s fourth division in the game, that’s simply unrealistic. However, EA has included big names who have been relegated out of the leagues featured in their titles before. When Rangers were liquidated and sent down to Scotland’s League Two, they were included in the Rest of the World section of FIFA 13. All I ask is that Bordeaux is given the same chance. Let us add them to Ligue 2 in Career Mode and build them up from being the worst French team in EA FC 25 to Champions League winners. Yes, the tiny budget would make this a hard challenge, but that’s the fun of it all—building a team from nothing and taking them to glory. I just want the chance to do it.

Who are Girth N Turf? Angry Ginge’s EA FC Pro Clubs with Wayne Rooney, Speed & more Associated Press/GNTFC_OfficialGirth N Turf FC have taken EA Sports FC 24 Pro Clubs by storm. Featuring YouTubers such as Angry Ginge, iShowSpeed, Yung Filly and Chunkz, as well as Wayne Rooney and other huge names from the world of sport and music – the newly established team shows no signs of slowing down soon. Created by YouTubers Angry Ginge and Yung Filly in March 2024, Girth n Turf has gone viral after they attracted a mouthwatering line-up of influencers and sporting stars during their meteoric rise in popularity online. But who are Girth N Turf FC? Here is all you need to know about the Pro Clubs team taking over the internet. Contents Who are Girth N Turf FC? – All Girth N Turf Pro Clubs signings – Wayne Rooney signs for Girth N Turf – How to watch Girth N Turf – Who are Girth N Turf FC? Founded by YouTubers Angry Ginge (Morgan Burtwistle) and Yung Filly (Andres Felipe Barrientos) in March 2024, Girth N Turf FC is a Pro Clubs team on EA FC 24 made up of influencers and sporting stars. The team have rapidly climbed the ranks and now play in the Elite Division having successfully won Division 1, securing their promotion to the top tier within the online format of the game. Although initially started by Angry Ginge and Yung Filly during a live stream, the club now boasts a line-up of some of the biggest names in both the influencer and sporting world. Girth N Turf have amassed a huge following in such a short space of time, with their main account on X (formerly known as Twitter) surpassing 100,000 followers in less than 30 days. So, who are the main names involved with the team? And how did Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney end up signing for Girth N Turf? All Girth N Turf Pro Clubs signings After Yung Filly and Angry Ginge created the club, Girth N Turf quickly attracted some of the biggest names in the YouTube community. The signings of Mark Goldbridge, Pieface (Jack McDermott) and Chunkz (Amin Mohamed) quickly made people sit up and take notice of what was going on. But the club didn’t stop there, as they set their sights beyond the world of YouTube with the addition of Luke Littler to their ranks. The 17-year-old burst onto the darting scene by making it all the way to the finals of the World Darts Championships at the beginning of 2024, despite playing in the competition for the first time at the age of just 16. The teenager swapped darts for a controller as he played a pivotal role in helping the team achieve promotion into Division 2. After Littler, YouTuber Behzinga (Ethan Payne) became the club’s newest recruit – days before IShowSpeed also joined the ranks as the big names just kept on coming. British rapper Aitch also joined Girth N Turf, but it did not take long before he announced that he was handing in his notice to leave the club over what he saw as undue criticism over his performances. Yet the team had one hell of a signing lined up in the wings waiting to take his place … Wayne Rooney signs for Girth N Turf You would be forgiven if you thought the announcement was a joke at the time, but Girth N Turf stunned fans when they announced that Premier League Hall of Famer, Wayne Rooney, would be joining the team. Rooney’s arrival has produced some of the most iconic moments in the club’s brief history, as it didn’t take long for the former Manchester United and Everton striker to star in a series of viral clips. After taking issue with Pieface’s accent (McDermott is from Plymouth in the southwest of England), Rooney then called Angry Ginge a “ginger c***” live on stream after he was told he could come back and play as long as he wasn’t “s*** again.” The latest incident, however, saw Rooney fall foul of a prank where Angry Ginge had convinced him that the team had training in the morning. The 38-year-old was left waiting for a training session that never took place, even going as far as to tell his wife that he could not help take their kids to school due to the commitment. Rooney, now the current manager of Plymouth Argyle, tried his best to explain Girth N Turf to his former teammate and ex-Man United captain, Gary Neville. “It’s mad,” Rooney began. “It’s a bunch of streamers who have set up a FIFA [EA Sports FC] team. I know Aitch, the rapper, and he said they have this team and do I want to come in for a couple of games. “I had nothing else to do, so I joined the team. It’s hilarious. People are subscribing and watching us play. I think the last game we played it was like 85,000 people watching – more than Old Trafford [74,310].” Topic starts at 06:00 Girth N Turf are growing rapidly in size and popularity as fans wait with bated breath to see which big name signing will be next to join the club. Full list of Girth N Turf members: Angry Ginge – Yung Filly – Miniminter – Wayne Rooney – Luke Littler – Behzinga – Mark Goldbridge – Chunkz – Pieface – IShowSpeed – Danny Aarons – Bateson – NYKChazza – How to watch Girth N Turf Fans can catch Girth N Turf in action over on Angry Ginge’s Twitch channel. Other members of the team also broadcast the games live, such as fellow club founder Yung Filly. The team most recently took part in the brand new ‘Champions of the Turf’ tournament. The competition kicked off on Thursday, April 25, with New YUP City winning the league after 11 intensive Gamedays. Girth N Turf came fourth of the eight teams competing to secure a top-half finish. NoDaysOff FC claimed second, while Harry Pinero – a former Girth N Turf member – and his We Are Winning FC rounded off the top three.

When do EA FC 24 pre-season rewards come out? Release date & time EA SPORTSFor players stuck through the end of FIFA 23, EA comes bearing gifts. Here is everything you need to know about claiming EA FC 24 pre-season rewards. EA kept players engaged in the final weeks of FIFA 23 with a pre-season event, which awards untradeable EA FC 24 players for completing objectives. These challenges had different requirements, but the main ones involved completing SBCs. Some of the best rewards included an 82+ x10 Players pack, 83+ x5 Players Pack, and 84+ x3 Player Pack. And now that the devs have revealed the official EA FC 24 player ratings, community members have a much better idea of what those packs may include. However, players weren’t made privy to when they would receive the packs they worked so hard to unlock before EA FC 24 releases worldwide. That wait is over, as players can now claim their rewards. Here is everything you need to know. EA FC 24 pre-season rewards release date EA confirmed that eligible players who earned pre-season rewards received rewards on October 12. Pre-season rewards must be redeemed by logging in to Ultimate Team 24 by November 12, 2023. EA FC 24 pre-season rewards delay On October 12, EA Sports FC Direct Communications issued a statement: “The Join The Club III Pre-Season Reward was incorrectly giving players an 85×5 Player Pack. The reward has been temporarily disabled while we address the issue and will return in the coming days.” The devs added: “Some players who previously completed Join The Club I received an incorrect Join The Club Pack and will be sent the corrected content in-game in the coming days.” We will provide an update when EA fixes the issue. Pre-season rewards Here is a list of the FIFA 23 pre-season rewards. Week 1 Join the Club (Objectives) 3x Rare Gold Premier League Players Pack – 3x Rare Gold Serie A Players Pack – 3x Rare Gold Bundesliga Players Pack – 3x Rare Gold Ligue 1 Players Pack – 3x Rare Gold LaLiga Players Pack – – New Era (SBC) 2x Rare Gold Player Pack – Base Hero Loan Pack x 5 games – Coin Boost (1000 coins x 5 games) – – – Join the Club (Objectives) – Week 2 Join the Club (Objectives) 82+ x10 Players Pack – – New Era (SBC) 2x Rare Gold Player Pack – Base Hero Loan Pack x 5 games – Coin Boost (1000 coins x 5 games) – – – Join the Club (Objectives) – Week 3 Join the Club (Objectives) 83+ x5 Players Pack – 84+ x3 Players Pack – – – Join the Club (Objectives) – That’s everything we know about pre-season rewards. For more, check out the rest of our EA FC 24 coverage.

What is FC IQ in EA FC 25? – New feature explained EA SPORTSEA FC 25 is adding a new interesting feature that will modernize tactics, giving players an even more realistic experience. Here’s all you need to know about FC IQ in the upcoming EA Sports game. EA Sports announced all the new features that will be added to their new EA Sports FC installment, and one that stood out for users – due to its complexity and impact – was FC IQ. This feature is powered by both real-world data and proprietary AI and is set to affect tactics and positioning in all types of matches in EA FC 25. But what exactly is FC IQ, and what does it do to the game? FC IQ explained As explained during the Producers Showcase, FC IQ is a new foundational pillar in EA FC 25 that sits alongside HypermotionV and PlayStyles to give players an even more authentic gaming experience. FC IQ is a deeper way to manage a squad’s tactics and positions. This allows them to have more control over their team, with further customization not just with the squad as a whole but with every player and the position they play in. This means that, for example, not every ST will have the same qualities, as they will depend on your choices. FC IQ has three foundations that will determine a player’s actions in defense and offense: Player Roles – Team Tactics – Smart Tactics – Player Roles in FC IQ Roles dictate the way players think and move around the pitch the second they lose control of the ball, whether they lost possession or passed it to a teammate. There are 52 different roles in total – between 3-5 roles per position – and each one has very specific positive and negative aspects for the player. Based on the gathered real-world data from past seasons, the AI will determine which roles they excel the most. Some, like Bellingham and Debinha, have mainly one (Half-Winger), while others, like Havertz, have decent percentages in three or more (Shadow Striker, Half-Winger, and Playmaker). All Player Roles GK (GK): Goalkeeper / Sweeper Keeper – Full-Back (RB-LB): Fullback / Falseback / Wingback / Attacking Wingback – Centre-Back (CB): Defender / Stopper / Ball-Playing Defender – Defensive Midfielder (CDM): Holding / Centre Half / Deep-Lying Playmaker – Centre Midfielder (CM): Box-to-Box / Holding / Deep-Lying Playmaker / Playmaker / Half-Winger – Wide Midfielder (RM-LM): Winger / Wide Midfielder / Wide Playmaker / Inside Forward – Attacking Midfielder (CAM): Playmaker / Shadow Striker / Half-Winger – Winger (RW-LW): Winger / Inside Forward / Wide Playmaker – Striker (ST): Advance Forward / Poacher / False 9 / Target Forward – Each role has between 1-3 focuses, making them more attacking, roaming, defensive, or other. This allows users to tweak specific details of those roles for even further customization, giving them between 100-400 million different combinations to experiment with in EA FC 25. To add even more depth, each player will have one of four levels of familiarity to determine how good they can be. The better the familiarity, the better the work rate of the player in that role. Team Tactics Team Tactics is where players set up their squad’s formation, build-up style, and defensive approach. EA Sports tweaked the visuals so it’s easier for you to see the full picture of what you’re setting up, and they also added presents inspired by real-life clubs for less experienced players. After all the settings are done, Team Tactics will analyze your team and chosen player roles on 6 different aspects to give you dynamic feedback on your tactic with a summary portraying the pros and cons of your choices, as well as a view of how your team will move with or without the ball. There’s also a new system for custom tactics where players can save up to five fully custom tactics and get a universal code for each of them to share with friends. That means that someone you know can use the code to recreate your tactics on their platform of choice. FC IQ Smart Tactics Smart Tactics is how both Roles and Team Tactics are showcased in every match. It adds new visuals, functionality, and commentary to every encounter to make players experience changes as they take effect. Additionally, Smart Tactics offers real-time tactical suggestions during the match based on what is happening on the pitch. You can also trigger tactical changes or substitutions at any time, thanks to new prompts that appear on the screen. That’s everything you need to understand FC IQ in EA FC 25. Learn more about the other new feature RUSH, and try to get early access to the game with closed beta codes.

EA Sports FC 24 ultimate walkthrough guide: player ratings, tactics, modes & more EA SPORTSEA Sports FC 24 is the first football sim since EA and FIFA parted ways, and fans are eager to get back on the pitch. Here’s our ultimate EA FC 24 walkthrough with guides about new mechanics, players, leagues, & more. After a 30-years the relationship between EA and FIFA ended and EA Sports FC 24 is the latest title in the beloved football franchise, and the first without the FIFA name behind it. While this initially had fans worried about the state of the series going forward, all the staple modes have remained in the new game and players are keen to get back on the pitch. There’s a lot to keep track of in EA Sports FC 24, from all the players and teams to the variety of game modes, and different tactics you can use. We’ve put together a walkthrough for the game below that should cover everything you need to know to get you started. Systems, Platforms & Settings The first thing you’ll need before starting up the game will be a good rundown of its settings and platforms, so regardless of what device you’re using to play, here’s everything you need to know about the technical aspects of EA Sports FC 24. Is EA FC 24 cross-platform? – EA SPORTS FC platforms explained – EA FC 24 Web App guide – How to change difficulty settings in EA FC 24 – Best camera settings – How to change commentators – Player Ratings One of the biggest aspects of sports games is player ratings, after all, you’ll want to have the best players in your squads throughout the game’s various modes. You can find a full roundup of all our player ratings for EA Sports FC 24 below: Top 50 players – Best Premier League players – Best Bundesliga players – Best La Liga players – best Ligue 1 players – Best Serie A players – Best defenders – Best goalkeepers – Best strikers – Best midfielders – Best wingers – Best young players – Fastest players – Best free agents & contract expiry players – All players with 5-Star Skill Moves – All EA FC 24 teams – Ultimate Team Plenty of players will be jumping into the game’s Ultimate Team mode, so here’s everything you need to know about it including the new Evolutions mechanic. EA FC 24 Evolutions explained – Best players for each EA FC 24 Evolution – EA FC 24 Team of the Week – EA FC 24 UT Champs qualification process – EA FC 24 pack prices, weights, and all player probabilities – EA FC 24 Squad Battles rewards – EA FC 24 Division Rivals rewards – How to skip pack animations – How to check records in Ultimate Team – How to complete EA FC 24 Hybrid Leagues & Hybrid Nations SBCs – EA FC 24 Women’s Ultimate Team content explained – Career Mode Career Mode is one of the most popular activities for players to engage with in the football sim franchise. If you’re diving straight into Career Mode in EA Sports FC 24, here are all our specific guides for it: Best teams to manage on Career Mode according to AI – Best training plans in EA FC 24 – How to get a new job in EA FC 24 Manager Career Mode – EA FC 24: How to hire & fire coaches in Career Mode – How to get a financial takeover in EA FC 24 Career Mode – How to scout like Brighton in EA FC 24 – How to improve Manager Rating in EA FC 24 Career Mode – Best loan players to sign in Career Mode – Best coaches to hire in EA FC 24 Career Mode – How to change a player’s position in Career Mode – Best Tactical Vision to choose in EA FC 24 Manager Career Mode – Tactics Knowing which tactics to use is extremely important in EA Sports FC 24, so here are our guides for tactics and formations: EA FC 24 Best formations, custom tactics & player instructions Controls Finally, there are a lot of different controls to get used to in EA Sports FC 24, so we’ve put together all the control guides you’ll need below: EA FC 24 Celebrations: Controls guide for best & new celebrations – EA FC 24 skill moves list: All tricks & how to do them – That’s our walkthrough for EA Sports FC 24 with all our guides so far! For the latest news on the game, make sure to check out our homepage.

Twitch streamer already spent $46,000 ahead of EA FC 24 EA SportsDannyAarons spent a staggering amount of money on FIFA points in preparation for EA FC 24 Ultimate Team. EA FC 24 Ultimate Edition owners can start playing the game on September 22. With just about a week before jumping in, there are plenty of ways for players to prepare for Ultimate Team. Now that most of the top players’ ratings have been revealed, users can start strategizing who they want to purchase first and which league to start with. EA introducing women footballers adds an extra dimension to building teams. There are more cards than ever to choose from, but that doesn’t mean it will be easy. Getting a strong starting 11 in Ultimate Team requires luck while opening packs or countless hours of gameplay. To help expedite the process and create content in the process, it’s become a yearly tradition for streamers to spend thousands of dollars on the game’s in-game currency. This year, it appears that some community members are going above and beyond. DannyAarons pulls out his wallet for EA FC 24 Twitch streamer DannyAarons posted a screenshot of his FIFA 23 account, showing that he has around 5.5 million FIFA points. Every year, players are given one opportunity to transfer over their in-game currency to the next title, and Danny is certainly taking advantage of that offer. Aarons accompanied the image by claiming: “Ready for EA FC 24.” Fellow content creator Itshaber did the math and responded: “For anyone wondering, that’s £37,275.34 if he bought them directly through the console.” That number converts to $46,189.92; community members couldn’t believe what they were seeing. EA FC 24 website FUTBIN joked: “Admin could still smoke you with a 10k gold team.” Other users accused the game of being pay-to-win and providing an unfair advantage to those who spend more money. “Bro is making it harder for me to catch up every year,” A commenter claimed. “This is hilarious. How can we compete,” A third player half seriously responded. Even after spending $46,000, there is a higher probability of getting a stronger team, but as we have seen in other games, loot crates are far from a guarantee. For more, make sure to check out the rest of our EA FC 24 coverage.

Can FIFA Points be transferred to EA FC 24? EA SportsAs the much-anticipated EA Sports FC 24 inches closer to its September 29 release, players are wondering, “Can I transfer my hard-earned FIFA Points to EA FC 24?” Here’s what we know. This one question has been causing quite a stir in the football gaming community, given the shift from the iconic FIFA series to the new EA Sports FC era. The answer to this question could significantly impact the strategies players adopt in their final moments with FIFA 23 and their first interactions with EA FC 24. And it appears that the answer to that question is “yes,” if a leak by FIFAUTeam proves correct. FIFAUTeam noted, “You will have the option to keep your FIFA Points balance on FUT 23 or transfer them as FC Points to the new game.” This confirmation, albeit unofficial, could serve as a breath of fresh air for players who were in limbo following the expiration of the contract between EA Sports and FIFA. The upcoming EA Sports FC 24, the successor to FIFA, will continue to use a similar points system as its predecessor, now dubbed FUT Points. These FUT Points, offered as a pre-order bonus for the EA FC Ultimate Edition, can be transferred from FIFA 23, setting the stage for an exciting transition to the new game. How to transfer points from FIFA 23 to EA Sports FC 24 If history is to be continued, the FIFA Points transfer will occur after players log into their FUT account in EA Sports FC 24. It is worth noting that the transfer will be possible only after the release of EA FC 24 on September 22 (Early Access) or September 29 (Standard Edition). However, transferring points between games has only been possible within a console ecosystem in the past. This implies that if you’re switching from PS5 to Xbox Series X/S or vice versa, the transfer will not be possible. Players are also reminded that this transfer has been irreversible in previous years. Once you’ve shifted the points to EA FC 24, you may not be able to transfer them back to FIFA 23. Finally, if you plan to start with a new account on EA Sports FC 24, make sure to use all of your FIFA Points in FIFA 23 before making the switch. The introduction of FUT Points in EA Sports FC 24 marks a new chapter in the series, and players worldwide are eagerly anticipating its launch. With the possibility of transferring points, players can now look forward to maximizing their potential on day one.

Top community-requested features in EA FC 25: SBC storage, Evolutions, and goalie movement EA SportsEA revealed a loaded slate of new features coming to FC 25, including changes to SBC storage, Evolution requirements, the removal of contracts, and a long-awaited nerf to goalkeeper movement. The EA FC 25 development team used community feedback to make quality-of-life (QOL) and gameplay changes in Ultimate Team, Pro Clubs, and Career Mode. Now, football fans are getting a first look at new QOL features designed to streamline Football Ultimate Team. For Division Rivals, EA FC 25 will reduce the number of checkpoints to advance to a new division and brings back relegation for the highest divisions. In addition, qualifying for Division Rivals rewards will be based on a point system rather than wins. Players get three points for a win and one point for a draw. Instead of every player starting in Division 10 and progressing toward Division 1, players will begin in a Division based on where they finish in EA FC 24. Next, SBC Storage allows players to keep up to 100 duplicate players so they can use them for future squad-building challenges. Elsewhere in Ultimate Team, Evolution requirements will be less restrictive. There will be more Evolution opportunities than in EA FC 24. EA has already previously removed fitness, but EA FC 25 goes one step further by making player items and contracts no longer need contracts. The development team nerfed manual goalkeeper movement, making it harder for players to abuse the system and move goalies to unnatural positions. EA FC 25 will tweak goalkeeper movement again, as keepers can only be manually moved one to two steps in any direction, and there will be a short cooldown period. The goalkeeper movement change also applies to corner kicks. When taking a corner kick, players can now assign players to the near and back posts. The target player feature makes a player the focus of a corner kick. In FC 25 Clubs, relegation returns, meaning teams will have to play a do-or-die match to stay in a division if they lose too many matches. The maximum height for a Clubs player is now capped at 6’5″, meaning players will no longer be able to abuse crossing to tall strikers for easy header goals EA confirmed there will be more deep dives on gameplay, Rush, and Clubs in July. Then, there will be blogs on Ultimate Team and Career in August.

Top 50 funniest EA FC 24 team names for Ultimate Team & Pro Clubs Graphics: EA SPORTSAs EA Sports FC 24 ushers in a fresh chapter for Ultimate Team and Pro Clubs, it’s the perfect time to pick a new, witty, and ridiculous team name for the season. Let’s explore some of the funniest team names in EA’s game. Both modes have evolved significantly since their inception in FIFA 09, with Pro Clubs growing beyond basic record-keeping and Ultimate Team expanding with numerous promos and objectives that are now integral to the experience. The two modes will both be carrying over into EA SPORTS Football Club once that takes the reigns from the FIFA franchise, and they’re both not going to change too much. The same real players, clubs, leagues, and stadiums will be available in Ultimate Team and you’ll still be able to play 11v11 in Pro Clubs. Though, you might need a fresh start. Best EA SPORTS FC 24 team names Players will lose their FUT Founder status from FIFA 09 – if you’re lucky enough to still have it, that is anyway – so it could be time to overhaul your club name for both Ultimate Team and Pro Clubs. You might be someone who likes a pun, wants to use a real player’s name, or an inside reference for long-time FIFA players. So, here’s our list with EA FC 24’s funniest names, consisting of some old classics you’ve seen in both modes before, as well as some new ones that you might not have thought of previously: Pjanic at the Isco – Boca Seniors – Going Toulouse – Expect Toulouse – Kroos Control – Real SoSoBad – Baines on Toast – Lads on Toure – FC Fuchs Sake – Sheffield Thursday – Borussia Teeth – Tekkerslovakia – KanteBeStopped – Martial Law – Farcelona – Pique Blinders – Kops and Szobbers – Jota Have Faith – ØdeFans – Cheesy Iheanachos – OsasunaOrLater – I Dont Kjær – Cesc Pistols – Inter Row Z – CtrlAltDefeat – Lallana Del Ray – Krul to be Kind – SlideIntoMyCDM – Weiss Weiss Baby – IsUrMotherWell – Ake 47 FC – Boom Xhakalaka – How I met your Mata – Class on Grass – NetSixAndChill – Just Matip – FC Copenbadly – ABCDE FC – Crap on Grass – No Wucking Forries – Schneiderlin DMs – 21 Savic’s – Petr Cech Yourself – Ting Goes Skriniar – Snorting Lisbon – Happy Neuer – Neighmar – LSD Eindhoven – Unathletic Madrid – Unreal Madrid – Obviously, there are thousands of names that you could settle on, and many players choose to use inside jokes at times – especially when it comes to playing Pro Clubs with a group of pals. Just make sure you don’t go over the line and land yourself in trouble with EA. You’ll have to go back to the drawing board then. Those are the funniest team names in EA FC 24. For more content, check our guides here.

Thiago Silva says EA “don’t watch football” after seeing his EA FC 24 rating EA SPORTS/YouTube: Premier LeagueChelsea centre back Thiago Silva has accused EA of ‘not watching any games’ after being told his rating in their upcoming EA FC 24 title. This year marks a huge departure for EA’s football franchise, as they move on from FIFA to become EA Sports FC. That said, much of the game is set to remain the same, with EA Sports still spearheading the gameplay and retaining modes and styles of play that players have come to love and expect from the game. They’ve already started making enemies with some of football’s top names, however, as Thiago Silva has hit out at them, disappointed after being told his rating. Thiago Silva slams EA Sports over EA FC 24 rating The 38-year-old Brazilian centre back went on the offensive when speaking with the official Premier League YouTube channel, having predicted his rating to stay the same, but being given the disappointing news that it had actually gone down. In FIFA 23, Silva had an 86 rating, but in EA FC 24 he’s gone down to 84 — much to his dismay. “They’re not watching any games,” he said of the team deciding on player ratings, before covering his eyes and saying “they’re watching games like this!” Timestamp 08:54 He went on to elaborate, saying “obviously offensively I can improve, because I didn’t get a single goal last year. This year I think I can improve my attacking stats a bit, because defensively I’m good.” At 38, Silva has certainly kept himself in top form for far longer than many professional footballers can, but he’s still not happy to see his ratings dropping regardless of age, or Chelsea’s poor performances last season. Whether he can improve on the attacking front and get involved in more goals this season remains to be seen.

The best players in EA FC 25 are getting killed with these ratings EA SportsEvery year, the release of EA FC’s highest-rated players sparks huge debate as football fans from around the globe argue about who should have improved, and who deserved to have their ratings slashed. One of the most striking things about EA FC 25 ratings, though, is how miserably low the world’s best are now ranked if we compare to the past. When the 50 best players in FC 25 appeared online in late August, it was stressed that the team behind gaming’s undisputed king of football had upgraded or downgraded players based on their performances last season. However, if you look at some of the sport’s most recognizable names, that becomes a little harder to believe. Worse still, if you compare today’s top stars to players of yesteryear, it becomes very evident how underrated modern-day footballers are. EA FC 25 ratings vs previous FIFA games Mbappé vs Suarez Let’s take Kylian Mbappé for example. In his final year at Paris Saint-Germain, the Frenchman scored 44 goals in all competitions, a career-best for the striker. Despite that – and a move to a Champions League winning Real Madrid side – Mbappé remained at a 91 rating for the fourth consecutive year. Comparisons of a similar caliber are not difficult to find, either. Take Luis Suarez, who was awarded a 92 rating in FIFA 18 following his 37 goals that season, and was marked at 91 in FIFA 19 after a return of 31 goals. He hit the back of the net 13 times less than Mbappé managed last year and still had a stronger card. Bellingham vs Modric FC 25 cover star Jude Bellingham is another player who EA’s ratings team has potentially undervalued. The Englishman is firmly in the discussion to win the 2024 Ballon d’Or, awarded to the world’s best player, but he isn’t even the highest-rated center midfielder in the game. Manchester City’s Rodri takes that honor with a 91 rating, with Real Madrid’s star man a point behind that. If the ratings are based on last season’s performance, the numbers don’t add up. Bellingham’s 24 goals far exceeded his previous best, which was 14 while playing for Borussia Dortmund in 2023. Compare that to his Galacticos teammate Luka Modric, who was 91 rated in FIFA 19. How many goals did he score that year? Just two. In fact, if you combined Modric’s goal returns from the last five seasons, it still doesn’t match what Bellingham achieved last season. A trend emerging The eye test There are more instances like this everywhere you look in the ratings. Manchester City’s Reuben Dias’ rating has dropped by one point to 88, even though he played four more times in Citizen’s title-winning squad than he did the year before. Virgil Van Dijk’s Liverpool conceded eight fewer goals last season than they did the one preceding it, yet he saw no ratings improvement. My childhood is littered with memories of the world’s best players being treated like proper superstars in the game. Zinedine Zidane’s 96 rating in FIFA 04, Thierry Henry’s 97 in 2005, and sensation Ronaldinho’s 95 awarded in FIFA 06. These players were the best in the world, and EA Sports was determined to show it. At first, there is the temptation to think I’m looking back with rose-tinted glasses, but when I was growing up, it didn’t feel like FIFA ratings were there to be critiqued and argued. Instead, they were used to celebrate the best footballers in the world and to create fun moments in the game. Running the numbers So, let’s look at the numbers. Between FIFA 2005 and EA FC 25 there is a substantial difference in how EA is rating players now versus then. The graph below underlines the point that they are becoming harsher markers. There is a serious gulf between the two in 93+ rated players, for instance, but more noticeably the 88-90 range is jam-packed this year. The underlying numbers here are striking, too. EA FC has an average OVR rating in the top 50 of 88.61, lower than FIFA 2005’s 90, 20 years on. The median, which is more appreciative of the outliers like Henry being a 97, shows up as 88 in EA FC 25 versus the older game. In other words, generally speaking, every best player in the world is now at least one rating lower than they would be years ago. In percentage terms, 56.9% of the top 50 were above 88 in 2005 and now that is just 44.9% – markedly lower. Verdict In 2024, maybe it’s easier to keep players close together in ratings, as seen by the top 43 in the world are separated by just three points. With social media ready to jump on any controversy, keeping everyone in a closely-rated pack certainly makes it harder for people to find flaws in every decision you make. In the end, though, it winds up making the greats of the game feel less special. Nobody stands out from the crowd, creating a big group of talented footballers who all feel good, but are not spectacular. Football is built on special players delivering iconic moments, and it’s a shame that the developers has taken the incredibly talented class of 2024 and turned them into the worst world stars ever.

EA FC 24 Team of the Week: TOTW 30 revealed, all squads, more Graphics: EA SPORTSTeam of the Week (TOTW) is finally back in EA FC 24 Ultimate Team! Here’s everything you need to know about TOTW going forward. When Ultimate Team first debuted back in FIFA 09, it was a far cry from what the mode has developed into today. There weren’t any promos. Players could have their stats boosted up to 99 with training cards, and there was a collection where players could save cards to their club for good. Things have changed massively in the years since, with Team of the Week being one of the early staples. It has survived through to FIFA 23, and while the franchise changes to EA SPORTS FC, it’ll still be a staple. So, here’s everything you need to know about Team of the Week moving forward, including all the EA FC 24 TOTW cards that have been released so far. EA FC 24 TOTW 30 revealed The 30th set of the Team of the Week (TOTW) cards in EA FC 24 includes Phil Foden, Cole Palmer, Aymeric Laporte, Lois Openda, Lindsay Horan, and Gianluca Mancini, among others. When does Team of the Week come out in EA FC? Team of the Week releases every Wednesday at 6 PM BST in Ultimate Team. All EA FC 24 TOTW squads TOTW 29 – April, 2024 TOTW 28 – March, 2024 TOTW 27 – March, 2024 TOTW 26 – March, 2024 TOTW 25 – March, 2024 TOTW 24 – February, 2024 TOTW 23 – February, 2024 TOTW 22 – February, 2024 TOTW 21 – February, 2024 TOTW 20 – January, 2024 TOTW 19 – January, 2024 TOTW 18 – January, 2024 TOTW 17 – January, 2024 TOTW 16 – January, 2024 TOTW 15 – December, 2023 TOTW 14 – December, 2023 TOTW 13 – December, 2023 TOTW 12 – December, 2023 TOTW 11 – November, 2023 TOTW 10 – November, 2023 TOTW 9 – November, 2023 TOTW 8 – November, 2023 TOTW 7 – November, 2023 TOTW 6 – October, 2023 TOTW 5 – October, 2023 TOTW 4 – October, 2023 TOTW 3 – October, 2023 TOTW 2 – September, 2023 TOTW 1 – September, 2023 Keep checking back as we’ll have each TOTW in this article as they are released throughout the year! You can check out the rest of our EA SPORTS Football Club coverage below: Will EA Sports FC have crossplay? | Will EA SPORTS FC be free to play? | Is EA Sports FC coming to Xbox Game Pass? | Is EA Sports FC 24 coming to Nintendo Switch? | EA SPORTS FC 24: Best formations, custom tactics | EA Sports FC best player rating predictions | Best strikers | Best midfielders | Best wingers | Fastest players in EA Sports FC 24 | Best EA SPORTS FC Premier League players

South Korean EA FC pro guilty of faking low IQ to avoid military service YouTube/WonChangYeon777Former FIFA and EA Sports FC pro Won ‘WonChangYeon’ Chang-yeon has been found guilty of faking an IQ of 53 to get out of his military service. It’s not uncommon to see most South Korean esports stars go off to complete their compulsory military service, but one player tried to outsmart the system by literally playing dumb. Chang-yeon, who played FIFA for Liiv SANDBOX, reportedly tried to get out of his military service after originally being cleared for activity duty following his grades in the state physical examination. According to the Korea Herald, the esports pro faked his answers on a psychological test in order to be diagnosed with mental disorders and an IQ of 53. Former EA Sports FC pro sentenced for faking IQ of 53 Despite faking the test results to get out of basic military training, WonChangYeon would still have been required to serve as social service personnel. Unfortunately, police caught wind of this, and after an investigation, he was indicted for draft dodging. On Monday, January 29, an Incheon District Court found the FIFA and EA FC pro guilty of violating the Military Service Act. He was sentenced to one year in jail and must complete 120 hours of community service. WonChangYeon, who retired from esports back in August following his indictment, was still producing content for YouTube. Following the court’s decision, the gamer posted on his Afreecatv account saying he was preparing a statement and apologized to fans. The longer statement still has yet to be released.

Some of the best EA FC 24 player ratings just leaked EA SPORTSFrom Lionel Messi to Cristiano Ronaldo, an EA FC 24 leak revealed the first set of new player ratings. EA FC 24 is fast approaching, and we have a general idea of what to expect from the first chapter of a new story for the series. Ultimate Team receives a revamp as women footballers join the mode, along with upgradeable players, PlayStyles, and a new trait system. While Career Mode adds a spectator mode, coaching philosophies, and dynamic modes. Pro Clubs finally gets cross-play along with a few other minor changes. With all of the new gameplay changes out of the way, players want to know which footballers will be the highest-rated. We did our best to predict the best to predict the top player ratings in FC 24, but it’s a daunting task trying to nail down the correct rating based on a footballer’s previous season’s performance. Fortuntaley, leakers did the hard part for us and revealed how players will either be upgraded or downgraded. EA FC 24 ratings leaked Here is a full list of the EA FC 24 leaks we know so far. All leaks come from DonkTrading and must be taken with a grain of salt until EA provides confirmation. That’s everything we know about player ratings so far. For more, make sure to check out the rest of our EA FC 24 coverage.

New EA FC 25 gameplay feature is going to give Liverpool fans the worst flashbacks EA SportsLiverpool fans should avert their eyes as EA FC 25 dredges up painful memories with a new slipping animation. EA FC 25 introduces new animations, causing players to slip occasionally after a hard pass on wet and slippery surfaces. EA noted that these animations will only trigger in matches with rain or snow conditions in non-competitive modes. Even though this animation is strictly visual and won’t affect the results of passes or shots, the thought of slipping still haunts Liverpool fans. Those bad memories were only amplified in EA’s trailer for the feature, which showed Liverpool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold falling to the ground. But to better understand the fan bases’ cursed connection with slipping, we need to rewind to 2013. Riding high on a 16-game win streak, Liverpool held a five-point lead in the 2013-14 Premier League title race with three matches remaining. The Reds were in prime position to win a league title for the first time since the 1989-90 campaign, but it all went tragically wrong. Tied 0-0 against second-place Chelsea right before halftime, Liverpool had the visitors right where it wanted them right before halftime at Anfield – that was until Steven Gerrard misplaced his touch on a routine pass from Mamadou Sakho right into the path of Blues striker Demba Ba. Gerrard slipped and fell to the ground as Demba walked in and scored. Chelsea went on to win 2-0, and Liverpool’s 3-3 tie against Crystal Palace in the next match handed the title over to Manchester City. Liverpool’s historic collapse lives in infamy and is remembered most by club legend Gerrard’s fall, marking the beginning of the end. Fortunately for Liverpool fans, the club’s 30-year league title drought ended in 2019-20, but EA FC 25 certainly won’t help heal those wounds. For more on EA FC 25, check out the list of community-requested changes coming and what to expect from the tactical foul feature.

Will Mason Greenwood be added to EA FC 24 Ultimate team? EA SPORTSEA SPORTS FC 24 officially launched on Friday, September 29, its first foray after rebranding and separating from FIFA. However, ahead of the game launching, EA SPORTS revealed that shamed Manchester United star Mason Greenwood would be in the game at launch — just not in Ultimate Team. Greenwood, currently 21 years old, was arrested on January 30, 2022, following the emergence of a series of concerning social media posts. Subsequently, he faced charges in court for attempted rape, coercive control, and assault, vehemently denying any wrongdoing. After his arrest, he was promptly ousted from FIFA 23. From that point forward, he remained under scrutiny, both in the criminal justice system and by Manchester United, as they sought to reach a just resolution to the matter. In February 2023, criminal proceedings against Greenwood were terminated after the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) determined that there was no longer a realistic likelihood of securing a conviction following the withdrawal of key witnesses. Mason Greenwood EA FC return In August, Greenwood completed a loan move to La Liga side Getafe, to much fanfare in the Spanish city. EA SPORTS explained in a statement to Mirror Gaming that he will be in EA FC 24 — but not immediately in Ultimate Team. “EA Sports FC 24 authentically reflects the active rosters of teams and clubs in the real world of football,” the statement read. “As he is now part of an active roster with Getafe CF, Mason Greenwood will be included in FC 24.” Is there a date for Mason Greenwood Ultimate Team return? Greenwood’s absence from Ultimate Team was explained, too. “As Greenwood was not part of an active roster at the time of our cut-off date for final team and player data, he will not appear in Ultimate Team at launch,” EA explained. As such, there is no confirmed date for Mason Greenwood to be added to Ultimate Team, though it is implied that he could come post-launch. This news came shortly after Sports Interactive confirmed Mason Greenwood will be returning to Football Manager in the game’s next update.

LEGO 2K Goooal! could be a genuine EA Sports FC competitor LEGO GroupA rating for LEGO 2K Goooal! has surfaced via Korea’s Game Rating and Administration Committee, suggesting EA Sports FC won’t be the only football game on the market this year. Over a year ago, VGC reported that 2K secured access to the LEGO license to produce a series of sports-based titles. The publisher reportedly inked a deal with Sackboy: A Big Adventure developer Sumo Digital to work on the first of such projects – a soccer/football game. 2K hasn’t formally announced the game in question, but the recently released LEGO-branded driving game LEGO 2K Drive indicates there’s some truth to the year-old report. Now yet another piece of evidence has hit the web. LEGO 2K Goooal! rating could arrive sometime soon The Korean Game Rating and Administration Committee has rated LEGO 2K Goooal (via Gematsu), which indicates the sports title’s launch is imminent. As of writing, 2K Games has yet to so much as tease the game. But with the Korean rating making the rounds, an official reveal could go live sooner rather than later. A screenshot of the Game Rating and Administration Committee listing appears below, courtesy of Gematsu: Should 2K’s LEGO-branded title hit store shelves this year, it’ll could provide a more laid-back alternative to EA Sports FC. Notably, the latter will likely launch sometime in late September. In addition to LEGO 2K Drive and the supposed soccer/football game, 2K allegedly has a third LEGO sports game in the works. What it may involve remains to be seen, but it’s clear 2K plans for the future have been laid with colorful bricks aplenty.

Jadon Sancho spotted playing EA FC 24 during Man Utd’s Champions League game EA SPORTSWhile Manchester United is in Germany for a Champions League clash with Bayern Munich, fans spotted Jadon Sancho playing EA FC 24. In 2021, Jadon Sancho joined Manchester United on a $99.98 million transfer from Borussia Dortmund. The talented English winger made 137 appearances for the German club, scoring 50 goals over a four-year span. Expectations were sky-high for the talented 21-year-old, but those hopes have soured. After two lackluster seasons as a Red Devil, Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag called out Sancho for poor training performances in September 2023. ESPN reported that the pair met to “clear the air,” but rumors suggest the talks went poorly and the relationship completely broke down. Everything culminated with Sancho allegedly asking to leave Old Trafford in January. The English winger is currently training away from the squad, yet he’s allegedly found a new way to stay preoccupied. Sancho caught playing EA FC 24 during Manchester United match The EA FC 24 Ultimate Edition gives players seven days of early access starting on September 22. However, EA content creator program members already have access to the game and started sharing gameplay on September 19. Fans aren’t exactly sure if this screenshot below was taken before or during Manchester United’s September 20 Champions League match against Bayern Munich, but players allegedly caught Sancho playing EA FC 24 during the game. The image shows AS Roma forward Tammy Abraham allegedly in the Club’s Drop-In match as well. EA FC 24 streamer JCC confirmed in an X post that Jadon Sancho joined him to play Clubs matches. And before jumping to any conclusions, the Manchester United winger could have easily logged off to support his team when the Champions League match started. It would certainly add fuel to the transfer saga though, if Sancho did decide to play EA FC 24 instead of watching the game.

IShowSpeed left fuming after unpacking a female player in first EA FC 24 stream YouTube: IShowSpeedIShowSpeed was left fuming after unpacking a female player in his first EA FC 24 stream, seemingly not knowing they are now a part of Ultimate Team. The earliest a player can get their hands on EA FC 24 is on September 22, however, if you are a lucky content creator you’ll already have your hands on the game with all its contents to explore. IShowSpeed, one of the biggest streamers on YouTube today, is one such content creator who just went live on September 19 with his first EA FC 24 stream. During which, he instantly went into Ultimate Team to explore all the new features. However, it seems he did not know there are now female players included in Ultimate Team, which left him confused and visibly frustrated after opening a pack. Upon loading into Ultimate Team, Speed was shocked at receiving a female player in his squad, saying, “Girls? Chat, am I tweaking? Is that a girl?” After the initial reaction, Speed went on to set up his team, from choosing the jerseys to naming his club and designing his club badge. He then went on to open some Ultimate Team packs. However, he was left fuming after once again receiving a female player, Hannah Blundell from Manchester United. “What the f***! Is that a girl?” Speed shouted upon seeing the player card. “What the f***? Is that Eriksen?” Speed questioned, confusing Blundel with Man United’s Christian Eriksen. “Who the f*** is this? Bruh, is that Eriksen bruh? What the f***?” He said after the initial shock, “he must be new to the squad,” misgendering the player. “He must be new to the squad, my fault.” Speed claims he watches Man Untied every day, however, it seems he is unfamiliar with their women’s squad. Upon announcing that female players would be available to use in Ultimate Team, EA received backlash from the community at first. However, a dev later told us at Dexerto that the choice to add them to Ultimate Team was a natural evolution. “We wanted to make sure men’s and women’s football could come together. I think it’s just going to give more choice in terms of what players people want to put into squads.”

IShowSpeed asks out “cute” female player he unpacked in EA FC 24 and she responds EA SPORTS/IShowSpeed/Instagram/sofie.svavaPopular YouTuber IShowSpeed slid into the DMs of a female player he unpacked in EA FC 24 to get her phone number – and she even replied back. IShowSpeed has been having quite an interesting time opening EA FC 24 packs, hoping to get top male players and fuming when he got women, instead. After getting Hannah Blundell from Manchester United and being upset (much to the pro’s delight), he would go on to unpack yet another female player in the form of Sofie Svava. This time, however, Speed decided to check the Real Madrid player out on Instagram and made a ploy to get her attention. IShowSpeed slides into female player’s DMs after EA FC unpacking After opening a pack with the football player, Speed seemed immediately attracted to her and voiced his interest with his viewers. “Svava you fine as f**k,” he said. “Damn. They gotta chill on these packs.” (segment begins at 22:30) After pulling up her Instagram page, Speed began pondering if he should DM the Danish footballer. “I’m gonna do it,” Speed decided before writing his message out loud. “Yo, I just pulled you in FIFA. You’re cute, can I get your number?” Less than twenty minutes later, Svava saw the message and decided to hit the YouTuber up on his offer, replying to him live on stream. “Sounds good,” she responded with the flexing emoji for good measure, much to Speed’s amazement. It’ll be interesting to see if Speed and Svava end up meeting up or if she actually sends him her number, but the streamer could be the first person to ever get a date thanks to EA FC. For more on EA FC 24, be sure to keep it locked to Dexerto as early access continues.

Is Wrexham AFC in EA FC 24? Electronic ArtsWelsh football club Wrexham AFC has become a cultural phenomenon in recent years. Here’s all the information that EA FC 24 should know about Wrexham AFC’s status in the game. It’s been a resurgent past couple of years for pro football club Wrexham AFC, a Welsh team that was purchased by actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney. Not only has the club been prominently featured in the FX series ‘Welcome to Wrexham,’ but it also received a promotion after a stellar campaign in the National League in 2022-23. But, is Wrexham AFC in EA Sports FC 24? Here’s what football fans need to know. How to use Wrexham AFC in EA FC Sports 24 First off, we should note that Wrexham AFC is, in fact, in EA Sports FC 24. For the 2023-24 season, Wrexham is in EFL League Two after the team received a promotion from the National League For those who want to play with Wrexham in EA FC 24 Kick Off, make sure that the domestic country is set to ‘England’ and the league is set to ‘EFL League Two.’ FC players that want to try to take Wrexham to glory and the Premier League can also choose the team in Career Mode. Make sure to look for the EFL League Two in order to do this. Be sure to check out more of Dexerto’s EA Sports FC 24 content. EA FC 24 best camera settings | EA FC 24 Evolutions explained | Best Tactical Vision in EA FC 24 Career Mode | Best EA FC 24 PlayStyles in Ultimate Team ranked | EA FC 24 Celebrations: Controls guide | Top 50 best funny EA FC 24 team names | Will EA SPORTS FC 24 be free to play? | Will EA FC 24 have real players and teams?

Is EA Sports FC 24 coming to Nintendo Switch? EA SportsIs EA Sports FC 24 coming to Nintendo Switch? Well, our guide has everything you need to know about the football game’s release on Nintendo’s hybrid console. EA Sports FC 24’s release date is around the corner and football fans are looking ahead. In fact, we’ve made our own predictions for EA Sports FC 24 Career Mode, detailing the top wonderkid predictions, best Premier League player predictions, and best strikers. Our EA Sports FC 24 hub has also detailed everything we currently know about the upcoming football game. However, there’s one question that is on a lot of Nintendo fans’ minds: will EA Sports FC 24 be coming to Nintendo Switch? Well, our handy guide has all the latest insights on that question. Will EA Sports FC 24 be available on Nintendo Switch? Yes, EA FC 24 will be coming to Nintendo Switch this year. EA Sports has confirmed that the game will be available along with other platforms from September 29, 2023. The Switch version of the series, previously known as “FIFA,” has undergone a complete overhaul and will now utilize the modern Frostbite Engine. This means that the days of recycled Legacy Editions are over, and Switch players will now have access to all of the game modes available on other consoles. The game is now “comparable” to the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions, meaning that it will be more representative of the Xbox One and PS4 gameplay than it would be the PlayStation 5 latest-gen gameplay. As always, we’ll be sure you update this piece as we hear more news from the developers, so be sure to bookmark this page and check back regularly. In the meantime, head over to our EA Sports FC page for all the latest news and guides or check out some of these guides: Will EA Sports FC have crossplay? | How to play EA SPORTS FC early access | Is EA Sports FC coming to Xbox Game Pass? | Is EA Sports FC 24 coming to Nintendo Switch? | EA SPORTS FC 24: Best formations, custom tactics | EA Sports FC best player rating predictions | Best strikers | Best midfielders | Best wingers | Fastest players in EA Sports FC 24 | Best EA SPORTS FC Premier League players

Is EA FC 24 coming to Xbox Game Pass? EA SPORTS FC launch explained EA SportsWondering whether EA Sports FC 24 will be coming to Xbox Game Pass? Well, our handy hub has the answer to that question. With the eagerly anticipated release of EA Sports FC 24 on the horizon, many football fans will be eager to kick off the new season with their favorite teams. Although the rumored September 2023 release may seem a while away, fans are already questioning whether EA Sports FC 24 will be coming to Xbox Game Pass. After all, being able to play through the game’s career mode and take part in multiplayer matches without having to purchase a copy is a great way to save money. So, we are here to tackle this question and provide all the details we currently have on whether EA Sports FC 24 will be making its way to Microsoft’s subscription service. Will EA Sports FC 24 be on Xbox Game Pass? There is no official announcement yet regarding whether EA Sports FC 24 will be available on Xbox Game Pass at launch. However, it’s important to note that past EA games have been made available to those with an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate membership, which gives players access to EA Play and its vast catalog of games. Previous editions of the FIFA franchise and other EA Sports releases have also eventually arrived on Xbox Game Pass. So, while the game may not be free to play, it’s likely the title will receive a ten-hour free trial through EA Play and be playable through Microsoft’s subscription service. Of course, this is just speculation and we’ll be sure to update this section as soon as we hear official information from the developers. In the meantime, be sure to check out our FIFA page for all the latest news and guides.

How to use precision passing in EA FC 24 Electronic ArtsWith the introduction of precision passing in EA FC 24, players gain unprecedented control over passing, which is critical for navigating the game‘s challenges. Here’s how to master this new passing mechanic. Misdirected passes in EA FC 24 can swiftly turn into counter-attacks, given the heightened difficulty of defense in the latest edition. Players without a PlayStyle geared towards improving ground passes, like Tiki Taka, will struggle more to find open teammates. Fortunately, FC 24 adds precision passing, which allows players to pinpoint exactly where they want to place a ball. In previous series entries, passes were a combination of skill and luck, as it was impossible to know where exactly a ball would go after it left a player’s foot. As the name suggests, precision passes use a cursor to indicate a ball’s precise trajectory. Having the power to reach anywhere on the field is an absolute game-changer, but the feature comes with a steep learning curve. How does precision passing work in EA FC 24? Here are the three types of precision passes in FC 24. The inputs don’t fully explain how the feature works. Once you press R1 or RB, a white indicator will appear. And then, it is up to you to move that cursor exactly where you want the pass to go. Lastly, you press either of the pass buttons and hold down to dictate power after deciding if you want to put the pass in the air or on the ground. However, you don’t always want to use precision passing because it takes time to use the cursor and aim where you want to place a pass. We recommend only relying on this feature to send balls down the wing or into the box. Additionally, we recommend combining this new mechanic with manual runs. While holding the ball, you can press L1 or LB and send the nearest teammate on a run by flicking the right stick where you want them to go. After flicking the right stick, you can combine the two mechanics to pull off previously unimaginable attacks. It’s important to note that precision passing makes up for a player not having good passing stats, but it doesn’t entirely compensate. Passing PlayStyles and better attributes make precision passing even more accurate. EA SPORTS FC 24: Best formations, custom tactics | EA Sports FC best player rating | Best strikers | Best midfielders | Best wingers | Fastest players in EA Sports FC 24 | Best EA SPORTS FC Premier League players | How to controlled sprint in EA FC 24 | Fastest players in EA FC 24 | Squad Battles rewards

How to skip pack animations in EA FC 24 EA SPORTSWhile EA FC 24 unveils an exciting pack opening cinematic, seasoned players invested in SBCs may seek ways to speed up the process. This is how to skip pack animations in EA FC 24. With the launch of EA FC 24, Ultimate Team undergoes a transformation, presenting players with a range of exciting updates. Notable additions include Evolution upgrades and the introduction of women’s teams and their players to the mode. As is the case every year, EA FC 24 Ultimate Team also brings a shiny new pack animation, which gives subtle clues about the quality of the card hidden inside. However, certain packs contain nothing more than cosmetics and consumables, so fans might want to bypass the lengthy cinematic. Luckily, there is a way to skip the pack animation in EA FC 24, so here’s everything you need to know. Simple EA FC 24 trick lets players skip pack animation EA FC 24 players can skip the pack animation by double tapping L1/LB followed by X/A. The trick was shared by popular EA SPORTS FC content creator Kimpembro, who also explained that you must have opened the active preview pack on the store for the trick to work. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to skip pack animations in EA FC 24: Open your most recent preview pack but don’t purchase it. – Head to the ‘My Packs’ section. – Hover over the pack you wish to open. – Press L1/LB twice followed by X/A. – Assign your new items. – With this trick, the opening animation will be skipped entirely and you’ll be greeted with the screen that lets you send players or cosmetics to the club or discard them. This method is ideal for consumable or low-rarity packs when you want to avoid the long build-up and get straight to the items. In past FIFA games, players easily skip the cinematics by pressing X or A as the pack opens, but the feature appears to have been removed this time around. While there’s every chance that a skip button will be added later in EA FC 24, this is a great time saver for now. For more on EA FC 24, be sure to check out our other guides: EA SPORTS FC 24: Best formations, custom tactics | EA Sports FC best player rating predictions | Best strikers | Best midfielders | Best wingers | Fastest players in EA Sports FC 24 | Best EA SPORTS FC Premier League players

How to scout like Brighton in EA FC 24: Career scouting & transfer tips EA SPORTSIn EA FC 24 Career Mode, players can establish a scouting network, and leveraging this feature effectively could potentially result in selling young players for substantial profits. Let’s delve into the best scouting strategies to kickstart your scouting endeavors akin to Brighton’s approach. The unexpected surge of Brighton & Hove Albion in the footballing landscape has captured widespread attention. Few could have anticipated their remarkable journey to becoming a prominent force in the sport. The football team from the south coast of England has scouted, developed, and sold some top players in recent years. Most notable transfers include: Alexis Mac Allister, Moises Caicedo, Ben White, Robert Sanchez, Marc Cucurella, and the list goes on. So, do you scout in EA FC 24? Let’s look at the best ways of scouting in-game. EA FC 24: Best ways to scout in Career Mode To operate in the transfer market like Brighton, you’re going to need to pull as many levers as possible to find the best young players to fit your Tactical Vision. This includes: setting up a scouting network, knowing how to scout, where to find bargains, and how to use your youth academy in the best possible way. By putting all these pieces together, you should be able to replace players in your first team very easily when you decide to sell them for big fees in the transfer market. Eyeing up future replacements and constantly selling upcoming talent will see your budgets rise enormously. Then, you can reinvest wisely and create a conveyor belt of wonderkids. How to set up a scouting network & scout instructions The scouting network in Career Mode allows you to find the stars of tomorrow in any region of the world. You can send out scouts for first-teamers and scouts for future stars, so make sure to do both. Here is how to hire a scout, how to start a network, and how to set specific scout instructions to get the exact player you need: Load up your Career Mode save – Go to the Transfers section on the navigation bar – Click Scouts (and Youth Staff) and choose those with the highest star rating – Select the location and type of player you would like them to find – Confirm to allow them to set up a base in the country – Then, click Scout Instructions – Select your Tactical Vision and ideal position, playstyle, and age – Wait for your monthly scouting reports – Sign players of the highest potential when found – Best ways to scout in EA FC 23 Once you have the global scouting network set up, there are some things you can do to make sure you get the best possible returns from your investment. Sign all scouts and youth scouts with a high star rating – Send the scouts and youth scouts to look in different regions for a long period of time (one in Europe, one in South America, and so on) – Set specific scout instructions to find different players (one looks for defenders, one on goalkeepers, etc.) – Set scout instructions that fit your Tactical Vision (for example, Gegenpressing) – Check the monthly scout reports they send to your email inbox – Sign players based on their potential OVR, minimum rating, and position – By taking these steps, you’re ensuring that not only will you get a variety of players in different positions, but also with different traits and those who fit your play style. Over time, you will start to recruit a number of footballers who can grow and be molded into the vision – if you stick with one in particular. How to find bargain players Free agents To replicate Brighton’s success, you’re going to need to get your hands dirty at times as well to find bargain players. Make sure you check the Free Agents list, filter by under 21, scan over the statistics, and sign some young talents from there. Using this method, you will often find 18-year-old players with 75+ OVR rating who could go on to become a top-class international player in the future. Signing them up as free agents also makes the return on investment as low as possible – as scouts do cost something, after all. Contract expiry players Away from the free agents, you can also look at Contract Expiry players. These are footballers who are coming to the end of their current deals and can be signed in January, with a view to joining the club in the summer. Best leagues for wonderkids Some leagues have a reputation for creating really exciting young talent, so it’s always good to be aware of what’s out there by having a look yourself. Eredivisie – LPF – O Bundesliga – Libertadores – Sudamericana – Ligue 1 – Liga Portugal – Allsvenskan – MLS – So – that’s everything you need to know about scouting in EA FC 24 Career Mode! In no time, you’ll have a number of youth players growing in the academy, reports in your inbox about the best talents in various regions, and the value of your squad will increase gradually like Brighton’s. For more EA FC 24 guides, check out the list below: EA FC 24 Best Midfielders | EA FC 24 Fastest Players | EA FC 24 FUT Heroes | Best camera settings | Best training plans | Skill moves guide | Celebration controls guide | EA FC 24 Best high potential strikers Best teams to manage | How to change commentators | How to skip pack animations | | EA FC 24 Evolutions explained | Best Tactical Vision in EA FC 24 Career Mode | Best EA FC 24 PlayStyles in Ultimate Team ranked

How to pre-order EA FC 24: Pre-order bonuses for Ultimate Edition & early access explained EA SportsThe highly anticipated EA Sports FC 24 has almost arrived and there are various versions of the game available for fans to pre-order each with unique bonuses. Here’s a rundown of every available edition of the game available to buy, and how you can get a 20% discount on your purchase. EA Sports FC 24 will be the first release following the separation of FIFA AND EA, and the game is now available for fans to pre-order. Like most Triple-A titles these days, there are multiple editions of the football sim you can get your hands on and they all come with unique pre-order bonuses. In this guide, we’ve provided a rundown of every version of the game available to buy, and how you can get a 20% discount on your copy! Without further ado, here are all the different editions of EA Sports FC 24 you can pre-order. Contents How to pre-order EA SPORTS FC 24 – Places to pre-order EAFC – How to get 20% discount – EAFC prices for Standard & Ultimate Edition – What’s included in Standard Edition? – What’s included in Ultimate Edition? – Platforms & Crossplay – How to pre-order EA SPORTS FC 24 To pre-order the game, PlayStation players can access pre-orders via the PlayStation store, while Xbox players can find it on the Microsoft store. These will be digital editions and not physical copies. Places to pre-order EA SPORTS FC 24 GameStop is one of the places you will be able to pre-order EAFC. In addition to the PlayStation and Microsoft stores, players will be able to pre-order EAFC at the following: BestBuy – Amazon (UK) – Amazon (US) – Game – GameStop – Target – We will add links to these pages when the listings are posted! How to get EA SPORTS FC 24 discount: 10% off EA controversially removed the ability to earn a 20% discount on EA FC 24. Previously, players could stack 10% discounts from purchasing the previous game and being an EA Play member. The devs announced that players can no longer combine both discounts and only have the option of choosing one to put towards a purchase. Here is how to redeem the game loyalty discount. Load up FIFA 23 on your console or PC. – Head to the main menu and scroll to the right side of the screen. – Select ‘EA SPORTS FC 24’ (when it is available). – Access the online store page for FIFA 23. – Place your pre-order with the discount. – EAFC prices: Standard Edition & Ultimate Edition The following are estimated prices for the Standard and Ultimate Editions of EAFC, based on previous versions. EA SPORTS FC 24 Standard Edition: £64.99 / $69.99 on PS4 and Xbox One, £64.99 / $69.99 on PS5 and Xbox Series X – EA SPORTS FC 24 Ultimate Edition: £89.99 / $99.99 – What’s included with Standard Edition? The Standard Edition of EAFC will include access to Ultimate Team, Career Mode, VOLTA Football, and all the other features in the game. It will be available on the global release date rather than a few days earlier. What’s included with Ultimate Edition? The EAFC Ultimate Edition comes with a host of extras for those happy to part with a little more money. Instead of three days early access like FIFA 23, the Ultimate Edition will give players the game seven days early starting on September 22. Here is everything included in the Ultimate Edition 7 Days Early Access (September 22) • Women UCL Hero • 4600 FC Points • TOTW 1 Pack • Haaland Loan • x2 Ambassador loans • Access to Nike Campaign – Platforms & Crossplay EAFC will be available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The developers have also confirmed cross-platform play as a returning feature. It’ll release on Nintendo Switch, but this version will again be a stripped-back Legacy Edition. The standard edition of EAFC is set to launch on September 29, 2023. If you click on a product link on this page we may earn a small affiliate commission. That’s everything you need to know about preordering EA Sports FC 24! For more content on the game, check out our guides below: Will EA Sports FC have crossplay? | Will EA SPORTS FC be free to play? | Is EA Sports FC coming to Xbox Game Pass? | Is EA Sports FC 24 coming to Nintendo Switch? | EA SPORTS FC 24: Best formations, custom tactics | EA Sports FC best player rating predictions | Best strikers | Best midfielders | Best wingers | Fastest players in EA Sports FC 24 | Best EA SPORTS FC Premier League players

EA FC 24: When does the early access start? How to play 1 week early & EA Play free trial explained EA SportsIf you’re eager to get back on the football pitch in EA SPORTS FC 24, you can play the game before the official release date thanks to the early access period. Here’s everything you need to know about the early access period and free trial for the upcoming football sim. Ardent supporters of EA Sports FC, are excited for the annual football refresh. This time though, EA’s offering will not be coming in the form of FIFA 24, it will be through the rebranded EA SPORTS FC title – due to EA’s license agreement with FIFA coming to an end. The good news is, you don’t have to wait until the official release date to start scoring your goals in this new chapter in football sim history. EA Play trial offers an incredible opportunity to take a sneak peek into EA Sports FC, giving you a head start on your competition in the game. Contents How to play EA FC24 early access – How to download EA SPORTS FC trial – EA SPORTS FC EA Play early access tips – When does EAFC 24 early access start? EA SPORTS FC 24 early access will be available to play from September 22, available to those who pre-ordered the Ultimate Edition. The global launch is September 29, meaning you will access a full week of content early for the free trial. There will also be a closed beta to play, too, for a limited number of players. How to play EA FC24 early access: free trial The first step in accessing EA SPORTS FC early access is to become an official EA Play subscriber. The subscription-based service allows you to play EA games days before their official release. It’s available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Origin and Steam. Here are the specific instructions you’ll need to follow to complete this task: Head to the official EA Play website and click on Join Now – you can do so by following this link. – You must now select your platform of choice: PlayStation, Xbox, Steam, or the EA App. – Depending on the platform, you’ll then need to select the type of subscription you want. – Once you’ve done that, follow the on-screen instructions and voila, you’re now part of the EA Play community! – How to download EA SPORTS FC trial To download the EA SPORTS FC trial from the EA Play Hub, you’ll need to go to your console’s store and search for EA Play Hub. Then, download and install it and you’ll find EA SPORTS FC ready to download under the ‘Game Trials‘ section in the EA PLAY hub once it goes live. Remember that the trial version of EA SPORTS FC typically has a time limit – usually around 10 hours – so make sure to use your time wisely! EA SPORTS FC EA Play early access tips Given how limited the EA SPORTS FC trial is going to be, you’ll need to manage your time with it wisely. Most players use it as a chance to get ahead of day-one buyers and make massive stacks of coins as a result. Given that Ultimate Team is still in EA SPORTS FC, it’s worth bearing all this, and more, in mind. Use the Companion App alongside your game It doesn’t eat up any additional time to do so, and you can use it to track transfer listings in Ultimate Team and allow you to multitask and get more out of your EA SPORTS FC trial. Do your SBCs Unless you’re new to EA SPORTS FC, the concept of Squad Building Challenges should be a familiar one, and you should be well-versed in the art. So rifle through them as fast as you can to get early coins and also pack players to either invest or sell immediately. Manage your time As mentioned before, the trial version of EA SPORTS FC usually caps at around 10 hours, so plan your playtime wisely. If you’re an Ultimate Team person, then spend the whole 10 hours there or if you like your offline modes, then head over to the Career Mode and any other content the game has to offer. EA SPORTS FC is certainly going to be an interesting step forward for EA and its take on simulated football. For all the latest news and content, we have tons of other articles to browse: Will EA Sports FC have crossplay? | Will EA SPORTS FC be free to play? | Is EA Sports FC coming to Xbox Game Pass? | Is EA Sports FC 24 coming to Nintendo Switch? | EA SPORTS FC 24: Best formations, custom tactics | EA Sports FC best player rating predictions | Best strikers | Best midfielders | Best wingers | Fastest players in EA Sports FC 24 | Best EA SPORTS FC Premier League players

How to play EA FC 24 early: Early access glitch with New Zealand timezone change Graphics: EA SPORTSAnyone who has pre-ordered EA FC 24’s Ultimate Edition can access the game up to 12 hours before the early access period officially begins thanks to a simple trick. For the past decade, fans eagerly awaiting the new installment of FIFA have been able to access the game a few days early if they pre-order the right edition. EA Play, formerly known as EA Access, has gotten people in up to three days early for a total of 10 hours of playtime. Over the years, players have found workarounds to extend that 10 hours into an unlimited period until the game officially launches, and get in before the early access period begins too. With FIFA now switching to EA SPORTS FC, some fans may have wondered if those workarounds were going to be patched up. However, it turns out they aren’t. How to play EA FC 24 before early access on Xbox That’s right, if you’ve pre-ordered the Ultimate Edition of EA FC 24, you are able to get into the early access portion of the game from 1pm on September 21. How, you might ask? Well, the classic New Zealand trick – where you change your console region to New Zealand and access the game from there – is still workable. We must stress that this is only a thing for Xbox players, but it works the exact same way as it has for the past few years. You can get into the game early and eat into your 10 hours in every mode you want to – be that Career, Ultimate Team, Pro Clubs, or whatever else. Go to the Settings menu on your Xbox One or Xbox Series X/S – Find the ‘System’ section – Choose Language & Location – Change your location to New Zealand – Change your language region to New Zealand – Restart your console – Launch EA FC 24 – As noted, this only works for users on Xbox. PlayStation doesn’t have the same ability to jump to another region like this, and typically requires a different trick to workaround things. In FIFA 23, players were able to get into the game early through EA Play. However, that doesn’t appear to be happening this year. So, you’ll have to just wait a little longer if you’re not on Xbox.

How to get a new job in EA FC 24 Manager Career Mode EA SPORTSAre you seeking a new managerial venture in EA FC 24? Our guide outlines how to secure a position and why openings in EA SPORTS FC Manager Career are a rare find. Understand the intricacies of job availability and how to effectively scout for new opportunities in the game. Manager Mode offers a comprehensive experience, allowing you to dictate team tactics, manage transfers, and guide your team to victory, all while navigating the challenges of a football manager’s career. Which club that is, though, is mostly down to the manager. You get to select a team to start out with when you first open up Career Mode and unless you’re sacked, of course, you will have a decision to make about your own future from time to time. If you’re looking for a new job, or wondering why none are available, then look no further. EA FC 24: How to find a new job in Manager Career Sometimes a manager just wants a new challenge, whether that’s because of years of working with poor budgets, being unhappy with the side they’ve built, or trying to jump ship when things turn sour. If you’re looking for a new job in EA FC 24 Manager Career – here’s how to find one: Open up your Manager Career save in EA FC 24 – Make sure you have a Manager Rating that is green or higher – Go to the Office tab in the main menu – Hit Browse Jobs – Select a new managerial job you would like to apply for – Wait for email confirmation of a job offer – Accept the job via email and sign the contract – Why can’t I find a new job on Career Mode? ‘There are no managerial job openings available’ message explained If you can’t currently find any managerial job listings, it might be that it’s not the right time in the season to change jobs (such as at the very beginning of a season). Or, your manager rating is so low you are not an interesting proposition for owners. After all, nobody wants to hire a head coach with a terrible record – whether they’re trying to escape relegation, win a cup competition, league title, or beyond. It’s a results business. Will EA Sports FC have crossplay? | EA FC 24 Evolutions explained | Is EA Sports FC coming to Xbox Game Pass? | How to become a FUT Founder in EA FC 24 | EA SPORTS FC 24: Best formations, custom tactics | Best strikers | Best midfielders | Best wingers | Fastest players in EA Sports FC 24 | Best EA SPORTS FC Premier League players

How to get a financial takeover in EA FC 24 Career Mode EA SPORTSIn EA FC 24, financial takeovers provide a lifeline in Career Modes for financially strapped clubs. But how do you activate one? Here’s a how to trigger a financial takeover in Manager mode. In EA SPORTS FC, certain clubs like Chelsea enjoy ample financial resources, with owners willing to allocate hundreds of millions for transfers. However, most teams in the game aren’t as financially flexible during the transfer window. A larger budget this year can enable you to do much more than just sign players, too. You can invest heavily in your Tactical Vision by hiring coaches, scouts, and youth staff to develop players to play in a way that fits your philosophy. If you would like to get a higher transfer budget on Career Mode, it’s a simple process to unlock more cash. How to get financial takeover in EA FC 24 You can only get a financial takeover at the beginning of your Career Mode save. To activate it, follow these steps: Select Manager Career Mode in the main EA FC menu – Progress past the database/squad update screen – Select your manager and progress to Career Settings – Go over to Financial Takeover and flick it over to ‘Enabled’ – Then, click Advance to start the Career Mode with an increased budget – How much do you get for a financial takeover? Financial takeovers give you an influx of cash for your Career Mode budget, and you can select between 50 million or 1 billion of any currency you choose. Armed with that transfer war chest, especially at the top end, the likes of Kylian Mbappe won’t be out of your price range anymore. Best time to use financial takeover in EA FC Career Mode Financial takeovers can be used to build dream teams, of course, but it’s also very useful when you are trying to rebuild a team from a lower position. Or, one in poor financial condition – such as Everton. For more EA FC 24 guides, check out the list below: EA FC 24 Best Midfielders | EA FC 24 Fastest Players | EA FC 24 FUT Heroes | Best camera settings | Best training plans | Skill moves guide | Celebration controls guide | EA FC 24 Best high potential strikers Best teams to manage | How to change commentators | How to skip pack animations | | EA FC 24 Evolutions explained | Best Tactical Vision in EA FC 24 Career Mode | Best EA FC 24 PlayStyles in Ultimate Team ranked

EA FC 24: How to get beta codes & FAQs for early access EA SPORTSEA SPORTS FC 24 is fast approaching, and it won’t be long before players are able to get in on early access. Here’s what EA FC 24 need to know about codes for the closed beta and play Ultimate Team, Career Mode, or another mode, before anybody else. EA SPORTS FC has been highly anticipated by players, who have spent the last three decades playing FIFA. With the name change coming into effect and the FIFA organization out of the picture, there could be some big changes come to the game with the next iteration. If you want to get in on the EA FC action early, here’s everything we know about the beta, getting codes, and early access in general. Contents How to access EA FC24 closed beta – How to sign up for EA playtesting – When is EA SPORTS FC beta? – Transfer EA FC24 beta codes – How to access EA FC24 closed beta Closed beta access for EA SPORTS FC24 is only open to a select number of people, and EA will select players who sign up for Community Playtesting. Here’s a full list of the conditions to qualify for an EA FC24 closed beta invite: Signed up for Community Playtesting on the EA website (more on that below) – Are at least 18 years old – Have a console from the UK or North America – Use a PlayStation or Xbox console – Played FIFA 23 regularly – Have an internet connection – Accepted the User and FC 24 Beta Agreement – Have an active PS Plus or Xbox Live Gold subscription – How to sign up for EA playtesting While most players tick off many of these boxes, one that not many will know about is community playtesting. The selection process is random, but players can increase their chances by updating their contact information. Fortunately, it’s very easy to sign up. Here’s what you’ve got to do: Head over to the EA website. – Click on the Avatar in the top right corner. – Click on account settings. – Select ‘Email Preferences’. – Make sure FIFA titles are selected in the preferred game section. – Then select the ‘Electronic Arts Playtesting’ tab. – Click ‘Join EA playtesting’. – Make sure you’re signed in to your EA account and fill out the form provided, as well as your preferences. – When is the EA FC24 beta? The EA Sports FC 24 beta started at 10 AM PDT on August 10 and remain live until August 31 at 10 AM PDT. Closed beta codes for the EA Sports FC 24 began to go out the week of August 9. Players will receive codes via e-mail, and to the address that’s associated with an EA account. Individuals who signed up for Community Playtesting, as well those who meet the aforementioned requirements are subject to receive a code. However, players should be advised that not everyone may receive access to the beta right away. Additionally, players will not receive access to all game modes in FC 24. The modes that each player will have access to will vary. Can you transfer EA SPORTS FC 24 beta codes? This is a question people ask every year, but if this is to be like every previous iteration of FIFA, then chances are you can not transfer beta codes to others. This means that if you receive access to the beta but cannot redeem it for whatever reason, a friend cannot use it instead. These restrictions are in place as selected players, only, are allowed. At the time of writing, it’s unclear whether there will be a second beta before the game launches, and exact details on early access and beta testing have not yet been revealed by EA. Once there is more news, we’ll be sure to update this page and provide everything you need to know about getting in on the EA FC24 closed beta. Will EA Sports FC have crossplay? | Will EA SPORTS FC be free to play? | Is EA Sports FC coming to Xbox Game Pass? | Is EA Sports FC 24 coming to Nintendo Switch? | EA SPORTS FC 24: Best formations, custom tactics | EA Sports FC best player rating predictions | Best strikers | Best midfielders | Best wingers | Fastest players in EA Sports FC 24 | Best EA SPORTS FC Premier League players

How to get EA FC 25 beta codes & early access EA SPORTSEA FC 25‘s launch date was recently confirmed, and the most eager fans can’t wait any longer. If you’re one of them and want to get codes for the closed beta and access EA’s game early, here’s how to do so. EA Sports manages to bring plenty of new content for their fans year after year, keeping them interested in the overall game’s development and growth. So it’s only logical that EA Sports FC lovers want to experiment with the new features as soon as possible. If you can’t wait any longer and want to see what the studio has in store as soon as possible, here’s how to get beta codes to access the closed beta of EA FC 25. How to access the EA FC 25 closed beta The closed beta for EA FC 25 will be opened to a select number of users chosen by EA out of all the ones who sign up for the Community Playtesting. How to sign up for EA Playtesting Luckily for fans, it’s quite easy to sign up. Here are the steps: Go to EA’s website and Sign in. – Click on your Avatar in the top right corner. – Click on ‘Account settings‘. – Select ‘Email Preferences’. – In the preferred game section make sure you ticked the box to allow EA to send you communications ‘Anytime‘. Then check that EA Sports FC titles are selected & press ‘Update‘. – Go to the ‘Electronic Arts Playtesting’ tab. – Click ‘Join EA playtesting’. – Sign into your EA account and fill out the form provided, as well as your preferences. – Closed beta conditions Besides signing up for the Community Playtesting, players need to meet the following conditions to be considered for the beta: Signed up for Community Playtesting on the EA website. – Be at least 18 years old. – Have a PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series S|X. – Play EA FC 24 regularly. – Have an internet connection. – Accepted the User and Beta Agreement. – Have an active PS Plus or Xbox Game Pass subscription. – If you don’t care about participating in the beta but do wish to access the game before anybody else, you can get early access by pre-ordering the game. Players who pre-purchase EA FC 25 Ultimate Edition will get a 7-day early access starting September 20, 2024. EA Play members get a benefit known as ‘Play First Trials’ which allows them a 10-hour test run during the game’s Early Access. EA FC 25 closed beta date & times The EA Sports FC 25 beta is live and will run from August 6, 2024, 6:00 PM BST / 7:00 PM CET until August 27, 2024, 6:00 PM BST / 7:00 PM CET. The chosen players will receive codes via the e-mail associated with their EA accounts, so keep an eye on your inbox and check your spam folder regularly – just in case. It’s worth noting that closed betas are limited, so having signed into the Community Playtesting does not guarantee you’ll receive a code. More so, those who do get one won’t gain access to all the game modes. All platforms used for beta testing According to the devs, EA FC 25’s closed beta is available on the following platforms: PlayStation 4 – PlayStation 5 – Xbox One – Xbox Series S|X – PC (Steam or EA App) – Nintendo Switch – Every mode included in the closed beta Since EA FC 25’s closed beta is a version of the game still in development, not all game modes will be available. Those who receive access might be able to play: Career Mode – Ultimate Team – Clubs – Because players are randomly assigned different game modes, the invitation to join the beta will specify which ones are available for you to play. Some might get access to all of them, while others might only be able to try one out of the three. Is the progress from the beta carried over? No, the progress from the closed beta won’t be carried over to the full game when EA FC 25 launches on September 27, 2024. Since the beta’s purpose is to allow players to try out and familiarize themselves with any new features while devs continue to fix bugs and adjust details, any advance you make in either mode will be wiped once the full game is released. This is a way to ensure that all players start at the same level at the same time. How to transfer beta codes You cannot transfer EA FC 25 beta codes to another user. This means that if you receive access to the closed beta, you are the only one who can log into the game. If for whatever reason you’re unable to redeem the code, nobody else can use it in your place as it is not transferable, so it will be lost. That’s everything you need to know about the EA FC 25 closed beta. Keep up to date with everything game-related in our release hub, and don’t forget to check all the licenses available in the game as well as the new FC IQ feature.

How to get a free Erling Haaland card in EA FC 24 Ultimate Team EAIn EA FC 24, players get the exciting opportunity to recruit Erling Haaland for their Ultimate Team, enriching their squad with a top-tier striker. This guide explains the steps to claim your rewards and add Haaland to your lineup. After a stellar first season with Manchester City, Erling Haaland was chosen as the face of EA FC 24. His seamless transition to English football is highlighted by his impressive tally of 52 goals in all competitions, continuing his form into the current season with nine goals in just nine Premier League appearances. Unsurprisingly, Haaland is just as lethal in Ultimate Team. EA claimed the Man City star has the third most goals across every game mode in EA FC 24. The combination of size, speed, and incredibly hard shots make it a nightmare trying to keep Haaland from finding the back of the net. Ultimate team players previously had a chance to add the Premier League superstar to their team for free thanks to EA, and here’s how. How to get a free Erling Haaland in EA FC 24 Ultimate Team On October 27, 2023, EA announced that Erling Haaland would be given away to players for free in Ultimate Team by playing the game before November 1, 2023. Players had to log in to EA FC 24 with their EA Account and connect to the EA Servers before November 1, 2023, to become a Founder and get the card for free but they wouldn’t receive the card until December 10, 2023. As it was a limited-time offer it’s unlikely the card will be made available for free in the game again but if it does come back we’ll be sure to update this page with the details. Will EA Sports FC have crossplay? | EA FC 24 Evolutions explained | Is EA Sports FC coming to Xbox Game Pass? | How to become a FUT Founder in EA FC 24 | EA SPORTS FC 24: Best formations, custom tactics | Best strikers | Best midfielders | Best wingers | Fastest players in EA Sports FC 24 | Best EA SPORTS FC Premier League players

How to fix gameplay lag in EA FC 24 EA SportsTackling lag in EA FC 24 matches has been a recurring headache, but a helpful tip from a community member offers a remedy. Here’s a potential fix to resolve the match lag issue in EA Sports FC 24. EA Sports 24 brings a wealth of footballing action for players to enjoy, but persistent lag issues can spoil the gaming experience, particularly during matches. If you’re wondering exactly how to fix lag in the game, we’ve got you covered. How to fix gameplay lag during EA FC 24 matches If you’re experiencing gameplay lag in EA FC 24, it may be worth trying the quick and easy fix below. Here is a simple step-by-step guide on how to resolve the issue in the game: Enter the Game Settings – Go to the “Visual” tab – Scroll down to PlayStyles+ Overhead Indicator – Turn off the setting – Turning off this setting makes it impossible to know when a PlayStyle is activated. But at the same time, users should already be familiar with how those abilities work without the need for a notification. It remains to be seen if this fix completely resolves the issue, but if you are all out of options, it’s worth at least trying. For more EA FC 24 guides, check out the list below: EA FC 24 Best Midfielders | EA FC 24 Fastest Players | EA FC 24 FUT Heroes | Best camera settings | Best training plans | Skill moves guide | Celebration controls guide | EA FC 24 Best high potential strikers Best teams to manage | How to change commentators | How to skip pack animations | | EA FC 24 Evolutions explained | Best Tactical Vision in EA FC 24 Career Mode | Best EA FC 24 PlayStyles in Ultimate Team ranked

How to fix EA FC 24’s Build 12 chemistry bug in SBCs EA SPORTSEA FC 24 early access is live, but players have been encountering annoying glitches on the Web App, including the “Build 12 chemistry” Squad Building Challenge bug. But don’t worry, we have everything you need to fix the problem in EA Sports’ newest title. Players who bought EA FC 24‘s Ultimate Edition or are subscribed to EA Play Pro are now able to get ahead of other gamers thanks to early access. Even though it should be an exciting experience, plenty of players are frustrated by the constant bugs they are finding, mostly in the SBCs. Squad Building Challenges (SBCs) are an integral part of the Ultimate Team mode and remain unchanged from previous installments. There, players can get incredible rewards just by completing challenges, but the “Build 12 Chemistry” objective seems to be impossible to finish even if the requirements are met. However, there’s a solution and we’ll walk you through it so you can overcome the bug in EA FC 24 and claim your juicy rewards. EA FC 24 “Build 12 Chemistry” bug solution Because the “Build 12 Chemistry” objective seems to be one meant for console, the only current solution for the EA FC 24 bug is to complete the challenge on the full game instead of using the Web App. If you already built the required 12 Chemistry points in your squad through the Web App, you just need to complete a few steps in the full game: Go into your squad – Remove any of the concept items (it doesn’t matter which one) – Swap a few players around in your squad – After you’ve swapped some players, make sure you still have enough chemistry points in your squad – The game will refresh and mark the objective as ‘complete’ – Claim your rewards – Having to use the full game to go around the bug means that if you don’t own the Ultimate Edition, you won’t be able to complete the challenge until next week. The good news is that the developers are aware of the issue with the objective not tracking when getting 12 chemistry and will try to fix as soon as possible. That’s everything you need in order to fix the “Build 12 Chemistry” bug in the Squad Building Challenges. For more guides on EA FC 24, check out some of the titles on this list. EA FC 24 best camera settings | EA FC 24 Evolutions explained | Best Tactical Vision in EA FC 24 Career Mode | Best EA FC 24 PlayStyles in Ultimate Team ranked | EA FC 24 Celebrations: Controls guide | Top 50 best funny EA FC 24 team names | Will EA SPORTS FC 24 be free to play? | Will EA FC 24 have real players and teams?

How to fix EA FC 24 bug in Foundations V SBC: A Better Buildup EA SPORTSWith the launch of the Web & Companion App, EA Sports introduced new glitches into the game. One that has given players headaches has to do with one Squad Building Challenge in particular, which fails when submitting the players. To help you, here’s a step-by-step guide to successfully completing the Foundation V SBC in EA FC 24. EA Sports‘ first game under the FC banner will launch on September 29.But for those who pre-ordered the Ultimate Edition or are subscribed to EA Play Pro, the seven day early access starts on the 22nd. Unfortunately for most eager players, EA FC 24 has a lot of bugs that are ruining the experience. The new Web App — where you can get ahead of other gamers by opening packs, buying players and building your starter team before time — has a massive bug. It’s prevented some from completing the Foundations V Squad Battle Challenge “A Better Buildup” and potentially miss out on valuable rewards. However, there is a way to fix it and we’ll show you how. EA FC 24 Foundations V SBC bug Once you’ve completed the first four Foundations challenges you’ll stumble upon the bug in the fifth one called “A Better Buildup”. At this point, you’ll already have all the players you need in your club in order to get through this. But no matter what you do, a “Failed to Submit Challenge” pop-up will always appear even if you pick regular CMs in your lineup. These are the Challenge Requirements: Player Quality: Exactly Bronze – Min 1 Chemistry Points on Each Player – Number of Players in the Squad: 3 – EA FC 24 Foundations V SBC solution If you put Bronze cards in the RCM position that can only play CM, you will not be able to submit the team. So, to get through this and open the pack, you have to put in that slot a player that can play both CM and CDM positions. Here are the steps: Go to the main challenge screen – Click on your Right Center Mid slot – Open the players list – Replace your RCM with any player that can play both CM and CDM positions – Click “Exchange player” – Claim your rewards – Players like Dara Keane and Mark Coyle will work here. Remember that you can check every players preferred and alternate positions in their bios. That’s everything you need to know to get through the EA FC 24 bug in Foundations V “A Better Buildup” SBC. For more guides, check the list below. EA FC 24 best camera settings | EA FC 24 Evolutions explained | Best Tactical Vision in EA FC 24 Career Mode | Best EA FC 24 PlayStyles in Ultimate Team ranked | EA FC 24 Celebrations: Controls guide | Top 50 best funny EA FC 24 team names | Will EA SPORTS FC 24 be free to play? | Will EA FC 24 have real players and teams?

How to do a volley in EA FC 24 Electronic ArtsEA FC 24 players will have the option to put the ball on net via a volley. Here’s how to perform one on the virtual pitch. Those who dare to become a formidable threat in EA Sports FC will need to learn the game’s controls and master concepts that can be utilized on the real pitch. One of those is a volley, which is not only important for creating scoring chances but also to complete objectives. Here’s to perform a volley in EA FC 24. Volley controls in EA Sports FC 24 In order to perform a volley in EA FC 24, press either B (for Xbox) or Circle (for PlayStation) while the ball is airborne. The volley is a weapon that all football fans and EA FC players should know, as it’s a creative way to get a scoring chance off a cross or through pass. It’s essentially a shot, but it’s one where the player will look to make contact and shoot the ball while the object is in the air. Aside from this being a nice move in one’s toolset, we should know that scoring off volleys may be required in some circumstances in order to complete objectives in Football Ultimate Team. Be sure to check out more of Dexerto’s EA FC 24 coverage. Will EA SPORTS FC be free to play? | Is EA Sports FC coming to Xbox Game Pass? | Is EA Sports FC 24 coming to Nintendo Switch? | EA SPORTS FC 24: Best formations, custom tactics | EA Sports FC best player rating predictions | Best strikers | Best midfielders | Best wingers | Fastest players in EA Sports FC 24 | Best EA SPORTS FC Premier League players

How to do a through pass in EA FC 24 Electronic ArtsHere’s how football fans on the virtual pitch can pull off the through pass in EA Sports FC 24, a tactic that can help get the ball to streaking attackers. EA FC 24 will need to be mindful that there are a number of ways to create offense out on the pitch. One of those is by way of a through pass. But, how can one pull off a through pass in EA Sports FC 24? Here’s how to complete a through pass in EA FC 24, including the controls and the technique of this mechanic. Through pass controls in EA FC 24 To perform a through pass in EA FC 24, one will need to hit either Y (for Xbox) or Triangle (for PlayStation). Essentially, a through pass is a long pass that’s used to get the ball deep behind defenders and hit a player, like an attacker, in order to create a scoring chance. To use the through pass successfully, hit Y/Triangle with an attacker that’s onside but in a position to get between a couple of defenders. This will enable the through pass and thread the ball through the gap, in order to get the ball to the attacking teammate. Be sure to master the through pass and how to assist with it in FC 24. Some Objectives challenges in FUT — like the RTTK Gio Reyna that went live in late September, for example — require assists with through balls. For more EA FC 24 guides, check out below: Will EA Sports FC have crossplay? | EA FC 24 Evolutions explained | Is EA Sports FC coming to Xbox Game Pass? | How to become a FUT Founder in EA FC 24 | EA SPORTS FC 24: Best formations, custom tactics | Best strikers | Best midfielders | Best wingers | Fastest players in EA Sports FC 24 | Best EA SPORTS FC Premier League players

How to do a power shot in EA FC 24 Electronic ArtsThe power shot in EA FC 24 can be a game-changer, allowing you to overcome the opposition with sheer force. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to execute this technique. Newcomers to EA FC 24 should take the time to understand the diverse shooting options available in the game. Players can opt for a chip, finesse, or even a power shot. A power shot, which is a booming kick that can come with a great deal of speed at the cost of some accuracy, is a great option for those who need to get a shot on from outside the box or just want to blow one by the goaltender. For those who need a primer, here’s how to do a power shot in EA FC 24. Power Shot controls in EA Sports FC 24 In order to perform a power shot in EA FC 24, one must perform a three-button combo in order to fire one on net. For Xbox players, press LB + RB + B in order to do a power shot. PlayStation owners will want to press L1 + R1 + Circle. Individuals should know that power shots are, as the name implies, a bit more powerful than a traditional shot. As the EA team recommended when the feature was first implemented, it’s wise to attempt it while the ball handler has space. The reason for this is because the animation for a power shot does require a wind up that can take time to complete. Be sure to check out more of Dexerto’s EA Sports FC 24 content. EA FC 24 Best Midfielders | EA FC 24 Fastest Players | EA FC 24 FUT Heroes | Best camera settings | Best training plans | Skill moves guide | Celebration controls guide | EA FC 24 Best high potential strikers Best teams to manage | How to change commentators | How to skip pack animations | | EA FC 24 Evolutions explained | Best Tactical Vision in EA FC 24 Career Mode | Best EA FC 24 PlayStyles in Ultimate Team ranked

How to defend in EA FC 24: Best PlayStyles, tips, settings, & more EADefending and keeping clean sheets is pivotal for achieving victory in EA Sports FC 24. Here is everything you need to know about how to defend in EA FC 24. Preventing goals and defending are arguably the most challenging aspects of EA FC 24. Countering attacks and handling one-on-one situations in the box can be daunting, especially with attackers armed with more tools than ever before. Precision passing makes it easier than ever to tear down an entire defensive line with one kick of the ball, and there are seven new skill moves for opponents to terrorize you with. If that wasn’t scary enough, control sprint is a new running mechanic that offers an ankle-breaking change of pace ability. All of that to say, it’s a tough year to be a defender and keep a clean sheet. But there are still plenty of tricks to employ to catch an attacker off guard and shut down a game. Best EA FC 24 defending settings For starters, let’s address the hottest topic among community members. In the Game Settings menu and under Gameplay, players can select Tactical Defending, which will automatically choose between a standing tackle and a more physical tackle when the O or B button is pressed. On the other hand, Advanced Defending allows players to choose the type of challenge they want to perform. O or B is for a standing tackle, and X or A initiates a shoulder challenge or seal-out. If you are new to FC 24 or not confident in your situational awareness, it makes more sense to stick to Tactical Defending. However, if you take the time to learn the timing and how to utilize it correctly, Advanced Defending is a game changer. Especially the new seal-out mechanic, which is perfect to use on an attacker attempting to create an opening in the box. We also recommend changing clearance assistance to Directional instead of Classic because Directional allows players to choose which direction to clear a ball instead of being random. Best EA FC 24 defending PlayStyles When choosing players to add to your Ultimate Team squad or making a Pro Clubs build, there are a few defensive PlayStyles to look for first. First, Block Increases the reach and ability to perform a block. This PlayStyle is a must-have on center backs to make blocking shot attempts in the box easier. We believe the next most important PlayStyle is Jockey, which increases the max speed and transition speed of sprint jockeying. With how easy it is this year for an attacker to change their speed, this ability makes it easier to mark tighter. And, finally, Intercept improves the reach and chance of retaining possession when attempting to steal a pass. Without this PlayStyle, balls have a higher chance of bouncing off the defender and going right back to the attacker. Best EA FC 24 defending tips Now that you know the best settings and PlayStyles, let’s jump into what players should focus on while actually putting their skills into practice. Our first piece of advice is to forget everything you previously knew about tackling and re-wire your brain to stop lunging in with tackles. Missing one tackle can result in an easy counterattack for your opponent. Instead of lunging in, we recommend sprint jockeying in most defensive scenarios. Normal jockeying is too slow, but holding L2 + R2 or LT + RT makes it possible to keep up with an attacker, and the jockey PlayStyle increases that probability. We recommend sprint jockeying in the box to keep attackers wide and prevent them from getting a clear angle on goal. When you need to dive in for a challenge, slid tackles are effective in EA FC 24 and useful for blocking shots in the box. If you decide to learn Advanced Defending, the new seal-out tackle comes in handy when trying to safely take on an opponent without conceding a penalty. For more EA FC 24 guides, check out the list below: EA FC 24 Best Midfielders | EA FC 24 Fastest Players | EA FC 24 FUT Heroes | Best camera settings | Best training plans | Skill moves guide | Celebration controls guide | EA FC 24 Best high potential strikers Best teams to manage | How to change commentators | How to skip pack animations | | EA FC 24 Evolutions explained | Best Tactical Vision in EA FC 24 Career Mode | Best EA FC 24 PlayStyles in Ultimate Team ranked

How to controlled sprint in EA FC 24 EA SportsEA FC 24 introduces a new mechanic that makes it easy to blow past defenders. Here is everything you need to know about controlled sprinting. Pace is a statistic that sets cards apart from one another in Ultimate Team. Whether it be a pacey center-back, winger, or striker, community members are drawn to players who are able to outrun opponents easily. And this doesn’t just apply to Ultimate Team. In Clubs, the best builds usually use plenty of attribute points in the pace category. Additionally, FIFA 23 made it easier than ever to create space with the introduction of AcceleRATE. The new system divides players into categories based on a combination of their acceleration, height, agility, and strength. Lengthy players start slow but get faster over long distances, while explosive players have a quick first step. The extra layer of personality created heaps of problems for defenders trying to account for different run types. And EA FC 24 makes life even harder for defenders with controlled sprinting. Here is everything you need to know about the devastating change in speed. How to controlled sprint in EA FC 24 In order to execute a controlled sprint, players simply need to hold either R1 on PlayStation or RB on the Xbox consoles. As the name suggests, controlled sprint is a slower version of the traditional run speed, allowing players to maintain possession of the ball more easily. Controlled sprinting is perfect for wingers attempting to create an opening on the flank or for strikers who are trying to keep the ball from getting too far away on a breakaway. Where the mechanic gets really interesting is using both sprint types in tandem. If a player starts in a controlled sprint and then bursts into an explosive sprint, they have the potential to wrong-foot a defender completely. This also becomes even easier if a player has Technical, Rapid, or Quick Step PlayStyles. Technical allows players to reach higher speeds when performing a controlled sprint and perform wide turns more easily. Meanwhile, players that have Rapid reach a higher speed while dribbling, and Quick Step allows players to accelerate faster during an explosive sprint. Give this technique a try if you are struggling to maintain possession of the ball in the final third. For more, check out the rest of our EA FC 24 coverage.

EA FC 24: How to easily complete Ultimate Team Hybrid Leagues & Hybrid Nations SBCs EA SportsIf you need a quick currency flow in EA FC 24, completing the Ultimate Team Hybrid SBC is the best way to go. However, they can be quite hard, so here are the cheapest solutions to help you cash all the rewards in the Hybrid Leagues and Nations SBCs. EA FC 24 players kicking off their Ultimate Team journey have to work hard to build their squads and grind to buy the best players in each position. Because of how hard it is to come by coins, completing SBCs is essential. The Hybrid League and Nations SBCs come with the best rewards on offer in the opening weeks, but solving them will put your brain to the test. With this in mind, here are the cheapest solutions for the Hybrid League, Hybrid Nations, and Hybrid League & Nations SBCs in EA’s game. How to complete Hybrid Leagues SBC in EA FC 24: Cheapest solutions The Hybrid SBCs in EA FC 24 are designed to put your squad-building skills to the test. Luckily, they also reward players with plenty of high-value packs to make the stress worthwhile. Here’s the cheapest solution for each SBC: Give Me Five Requirements: Leagues: Exactly 5 – Same League: Max 4 – Same Club: Max 4 – Rare Players: Min 6 – Squad Rating: Min 69 – Squad Total Chemistry Points: Min 15 – Players in Squad: 11 – Solution: GK: Tim Boss (SV Elversberg) – LB: Daniel Bentley (Wolves) – CB: Filippo Scaglia (Como) – CB: Andre Duarte (Reggiana) – RB: Luis Gutierrez (Sudamericana) – CM: Filippo Melegoni (Reggiana) – LM: Nicolas Davilla (Sudamericana) – RM: Any player – CAM: Lukas Schleimer (FC Nurnberg) – CAM: Taylan Duman (FC Nurnberg) – ST: Luciano Lollo (Sudamericana) – Seven-League Boots Requirements Leagues: Exactly 7 – Same League: Max 3 – Same Club: Max 3 – Squad Rating: Min 78 – Chemistry Points Per Player: Min 1 – Squad Total Chemistry Points: Min 18 – Solution GK: Steve Mandanda (Stade Rennais) – CB: Julien Laporte (FC Lorient) – CB: Gerzino Nyamsi (Strasbourg) – CB: Andre Duarte (Reggiana) – LM: Vincenzo Griffo (SC Freiburg) – CM: Medran (Al Taawoun) – CM: Gabri Veiga (Al Ahli) – RM: Federico Bernardeschi (Toronto FC) – LW: Yvonne Zielinski (MSV Duisburg) – RW: Paulina Krumbiegel (Hoffenheim) – ST: Simon Banza (SC Braga) – The Whole Nine Yards Requirements: Leagues: Exactly 9 – Same League: Max 2 – Same Club: Max 2 – Rare Players: Min 6 – Squad Rating: Min 80 – Squad Total Chemistry Points: Min 21 – Number of Players in Squad: 11 – Solution: GK: Sergio Romero (Boca Juniors) – LB: Nicolas Taliafico (Lyon) – CB: Tomas Cardona (Defensa) – CB: Nicolas Otamendi (Benfica) – RB: Dominik Livakovic (Fenerbahce) – LM: Conan Ledesma (Cadiz) – CDM: Nahuel Losada (Belgrano) – CDM: Guido Rodriquez (Real Betis) – RM: Nicolas Gonzalez (Fiorentina) – ST: Lucas Boye (Grenada) – ST: Jose Sand (Lanus) – First XI Requirements: Leagues: Exactly 11 – Player level: Exactly Gold – Rare Players: Min 7 – Chemistry Points Per Player: Min 2 – Squad Total Chemistry Points: Min 27 – Number of players in Squad: 11 – Solution: GK: Alban Lafont (Nantes) – LB: Anthony Caci (Mainz) – CB: Oumar Solet (RB Salzburg) – CB: Evan Ndicka (Roma) – RB: Valentin Rosier (Besiktas) – CDM: Boubakary Soumare (Sevilla) – LM: Alexis Flips (Anderlecht) – CM: Kenza Dali (Aston Villa) – CM: Sandie Toletti (Real Madrid) – RM: Sandy Baltimore (PSG) – ST: Moussa Dembele (Ettifaq) – How to complete Hybrid Nations SBC in EA FC 24: Cheapest solutions The Final Four Requirements: Nationalities: Exactly 4 – Same Nation: Max 4 – Same Club: Max 4 – Rare Players: Min 4 – Squad Rating: Min 70 – Squad Total Chemistry Points: Min 15 – Number of Players in Squad: 11 – Solution: GK: Cláudio Ramos (Porto) – CB: Pol Moreno (Racing Club) – CB: Artur Jorge (Farense) – CB: Pulido (SD Huesca) – LM: Ted Cann (West Brom) – CM: Kyle Bartley (West Brom) – CM: Freddie Woodman (Preston) – RM: Pablo Felip (FC Famalicao) – CAM: Toni Fuidias (Girona) – ST: Higinio (Albacete) – ST: Henrique Araújo (FC Famalicao) – Six of The Best Requirements: Nationalities: Exactly 6 – Same Nation: Max 3 – Same Club: Max 3 – Squad Rating: Min 75 – Squad Total Chemistry Points: Min 18 – Number of players in Squad: 11 – Solution GK: Katie Lund (Racing Louisville) – LB: Hayley Lauder (Glasgow City) – CB: Lilla Turanyi (Leverkusen) – CB: Michaela Specht (Hoffenheim) – RB: Alina Axtmann (SC Freiburg) – LM: Stefan Frei (Sounders FC) – CM: Laura Vogt (FC Koln) – CM: Adriana Achcińska (FC Koln) – RM: Etxeita (SD Amorebieta) – ST: Juan Carlos (Girona) – ST: Brenna Lovera (Glasgow City FC) – Elite Eight Requirements: Nationalities: Exactly 8 – Same Nation: Max 2 – Same Club: Max 3 – Rare Players: Min 5 – Player Level: Exactly Gold – Squad total Chemistry Points: Min 21 – Number of Players in Squad: 11 – Solution GK: Odysseas Vlachodimos (Nottingham Forest) – LB: Misa (Real Madrid) – CB: Jamaal Lascelles (Newcastle Utd) – CB: Lilla Turanyi (Leverkusen) – RB: Sylwia Matysik (Leverkusen) – CM: Miray Cin (Hoffenheim) – CM: Gia Corley (FC Koln) – CM: Jonjo Shelvey (Nottingham Forest) – LW: Alyssa Naeher (Chicago Red Stars) – RW: Lola Gallardo (Atletico Madrid) – ST: Nicole Billa (Hoffenheim) – Around The World Requirements: Nationalities: Exactly 10 – Rare Players: Min 8 – Squad Rating: Min 81 – Chemistry Points Per Player: Min 2 – Squad Total Chemistry Points: Min 24 – Number of players in Squad: 11 – Solution: GK: Alessandro Sorrentino (Monza) – LWB: Mario Rui (Napoli) – CB: Griedge Mbock (Lyon) – CB: Gianluca Mancini (Roma) – CB: Vanessa Gilles (Lyon) – RWB: Viola Calligaris (PSG) – CM: Dominika Grabowska (FC Fleury 91) – CM: Rachel Corboz (Stade de Reims) – CAM: Daniëlle van de Donk (Lyon) – ST: Luka Jovic (AC Milan) – ST: Boulaye Dia (Salernitana) – How to complete League and Nation Hybrid SBC in EA FC 24: Cheapest solutions The Challenger Requirements: Leagues: Exactly 3 – Nationalities: Exactly 2 – Same League: Max 6 – Same Nation: Max 6 – Player Level: Exactly Gold – Squad Total Chemistry Points: Min 32 – Number of Players in Squad: 11 – Solution: GK: Bart Verbruggen (Brighton) – LB: Verena Hanshaw (Frankfurt) – CB: Gernot Trauner (Feyenoord) – CB: Celina Degen (FC Koln) – RB: Joel Veltman (Brighton) – LM: Steven Bergwijn (Ajax) – CM: Branco van den Boomen (Ajax) – CM: Donny van de Beek (Manchester Utd) – RM: Julia Hickelsberger (Hoffenheim) – ST: Brian Brobbey (Ajax) – ST: Sasa Kalajdzic (Wolves) – Advanced Requirements: Leagues: Exactly 3 – Nationalities: Exactly 4 – Same League: Max 5 – Same Nation: Max 6 – Squad Rating: Min 79 – Squad Total Chemistry Points: Min 29 – Number of players in Squad: 11 – Solution: GK: Dean Henderson (Nottingham Forest) – LB: Borna Sosa (Ajax) – CB: Joachim Andersen (Crystal Palace) – CB: James Tarkowski (Everton) – RB: Joel Veltman (Brighton) – LM: Steven Bergwijn (Ajax) – CM: Branco van den Boomen (Ajax) – CM: Jonjo Shelvey (Nottingham Forest) – CM: Joey Veerman (PSV) – RM: Bethany England (Spurs) – ST: Luuk de Jong (PSV) – Fiendish Requirements: Leagues: Exactly 4 – Nationalities: Exactly 5 – Same League: Max 4 – Same Nation: Max 3 – Squad Rating: Min 80 – Squad Total Chemistry Points: Min 25 – Number of players in Squad: 11 – Solution: GK: Laetitia Philippe (Havre) – LB: Marcos Alonso (Barcelona) – CB: Tainara (Bayern Munich) – CB: Raul Albiol (Villarreal) – RB: Sophia Kleinherne (Frankfurt) – CDM: Nicola Bagnolini (Bologna) – CDM: Oriol Romeu (Barcelona) – CAM: Sydney Lohmann (Bayern Munich) – CAM: Gaetane Thiney (Paris FC) – ST: Sandra Starke (RB Leipzig) – ST: Mathilde Bourdieu (Paris FC) – Puzzle Master Requirements: Leagues: Exactly 5 – Nationalities: Exactly 6 – Same Club: Max 2 – Squad Rating: Min 80 – Squad Total Chemistry Points: Min 20 – Number of players in Squad: 11 – Solution: GK: Emily Boyd (Chicago Red Stars) – CB: Tainara (Bayern Munich) – CB: Katie Lind (Houston Dash) – CB: Alana Cook (OL Reign) – LM: Vincenzo Griffo (SC Freiburg) – CM: Meret Felde (SC Freiburg) – CM: Gia Corley (Hoffenheim) – RM: Julia Hickelsberger (Hoffenheim) – LW: Pietro Terracciano (Fiorentina) – RW: Lea Karolina Vilhjalmsdottir (Leverkusen) – ST: Neto (Bournemouth) – These were the cheapest solutions for the Hybrid Leagues and Nations SBCs on EA FC 24. 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How to claim free EA FC 24 YouTube & Twitch drops (August 2024) Electronic ArtsThis is an overview of how EA FC 24 Football Ultimate Team players can get rewards in participating streams on Twitch or YouTube. Thanks to EA Sports, those who play Football Ultimate Team have the opportunity to receive packs and other rewards just by watching particular streams, like the FC Open. And, doing so can also allow FUT players to make progress for specific Objectives within the game mode. But, how exactly can players claim drops? Here’s how EA FC 24 players can claim FUT rewards from Twitch or YouTube. How to connect EA FC 24 account to YouTube & Twitch Given that YouTube and Twitch are two different platforms, EA FC 24 players should be aware of two distinct linking methods. Here’s how EA FC 24 players can link an account to either YouTube or Twitch: Twitch Link your Twitch and EA accounts at https://ea.com/twitchlinking. – Watch 15, 60, or 90 minutes of eligible events to earn the associated reward – Claim the reward on Twitch. – Receive your in-game rewards, through completion of the in-game objective, within 24 hours after claiming the reward on Twitch. – Much like with Madden, one must go into the Twitch account and find ‘Drop Inventory’ to claim any drops. YouTube Go to the Connected Apps page on YouTube Settings. – Link your EA Account by clicking Connect next to Electronic Arts. – You’ll be asked if you want to allow Electronic Arts to Connect accounts and watch approved events and videos for a chance to win in-game rewards. Click Connect. – Confirm your EA Account. – Click Continue. If you have Login Verification turned on, you’ll be asked to verify your identity. – Click Link Accounts. – Click Return to YouTube. – Watch an eligible event to earn the associated reward. – Receive your in-game rewards, through completion of the in-game objective, within 24 hours after claiming the reward on YouTube. – See EA support for more information. – Unlike Twitch, one does not have to manually claim drops. However, make sure to claim any relevant in-game Objectives to receive the rewards. On August 5, 2024, EA Sports will hold a special livestream for a deep dive into FC 25 Ultimate Team. One can watch three minutes of the stream while it’s live to earn a Premium Gold Players Pack for FC 24. For more info on EA FC 24, make sure to check out how Evolutions work, plus whether it’s free-to-play.

EA FC 24: How to check your record in Ultimate Team EA SPORTSEA FC 24 Ultimate Team allows players to create their ideal squads for competitive play. Keeping tabs on your performance is vital, and here’s how to view your record in EA Sports FC 24. EA FC 24 introduces expanded squad-building options for Ultimate Team enthusiasts. With the addition of women’s players and the Evolutions feature, players have abundant opportunities to customize their squads and experiment with various tactics. But using the top players in each position is only half the battle, as eventually you’ll have to hit the pitch and test yourself against other players. The best way to see how you’re progressing is by keeping a close eye on your win-loss stats. Here’s how to check your record in EA FC 24 Ultimate Team. Where to find win-loss stats in EA FC 24 Ultimate Team You can check your EA FC 24 Ultimate Team record by heading over to the Stadium tab of the mode’s main menu. This can be done quickly using Ultimate Team’s new layout, so check out how below: Load into EA FC 24 Ultimate Team. – Use L2/LT to bring up the quick navigation menu. – Select ‘Club.’ – Use R1/RB to scroll over to the ‘Stadium’ tab. – From here you will be able to see a full breakdown of all your results in EA Sports FC 24 Ultimate Team so far, letting you know how many wins, draws, and losses you’ve racked up to date. These stats add up results from every Ultimate Team mode, whether it’s Squad Battles, Division Rivals, or Champions. The only exception is Friendlies, which do not count towards your overall record. Unfortunately, there is currently no way to view a breakdown of individual stats by mode. Only time will tell if the devs add the feature later down the line to allow players to track their progress mode by mode. For more on EA FC 24, be sure to check out our other guides: EA FC 24 Best Midfielders | EA FC 24 Fastest Players | EA FC 24 FUT Heroes | Best camera settings | Best training plans | Skill moves guide | Celebration controls guide | EA FC 24 Best high potential strikers Best teams to manage | How to change commentators | How to skip pack animations | | EA FC 24 Evolutions explained | Best Tactical Vision in EA FC 24 Career Mode | Best EA FC 24 PlayStyles in Ultimate Team ranked

How to change the language in EA FC 24 EA SPORTSGiven that football is the “world’s game,” it’s obvious that EA Sports FC 24 has plenty of language options. Here’s how to change the in-game language in EA FC 24. Much like the FIFA franchise, EA FC 24 gives football fans a litany of different language options. However, the game’s language setting might not be set to one’s preferred option at launch. So, how can you fix that? Here’s how football fans can change the language in EA FC 24. Language options in EA Sports FC 24 To change the language in EA FC 24, here’s what football fans need to do. At the top-left part of the home screen, select the gear emblem. That will allow players to access the Settings. From here, select the ‘Settings’ tab. Then, scroll over to the ‘Game Settings’ tab. We should note that players should not select this tab with either A (for Xbox) or X (for PlayStation). Instead, move the right stick to unveil the ‘Language Select’ setting. Here, individuals can switch the EA FC 24 game language to English, Spanish, Portuguese, German, Italian, and French, among others. We should note, however, that there is a separate setting for the commentary language. To change this, select the Accessibility tab in the Settings and then choose ‘Audio.’ Then, find the ‘Commentary Language’ setting. Be sure to check out more of Dexerto’s EA Sports FC 24 content. EA FC 24 best camera settings | EA FC 24 Evolutions explained | Best Tactical Vision in EA FC 24 Career Mode | Best EA FC 24 PlayStyles in Ultimate Team ranked | EA FC 24 Celebrations: Controls guide | Top 50 best funny EA FC 24 team names | Will EA SPORTS FC 24 be free to play? | Will EA FC 24 have real players and teams?