The fact that he is a formidable opponent further presents Ludwig as something to be feared. Players will spend a lot of time trying to get through his quick heavy attacks and harder combos during his second ph

Are the acts of devotion described above borne from a genuine love of Miquella, or did this innocent-looking Demigod cultivate mind-altering magic in order to assemble a cult of loyal zealots that he could use to enact his ambition? Nothing in the lore of Elden Ring suggests that Miquella was cruel or callous towards the people who loved him, but his public displays of benevolence could have pragmatic (rather than moral) motivations behind t

There is an item in Elden Ring called the Bewitching Branch, crafted from a Sacramental Bud watered with Miquella's blood and a Lily made of Unalloyed Gold. Stabbing a non-boss game enemy with this branch causes them to temporarily switch sides and fight other enemies. Elden Ring 's Bewitching Branch consumable item has the following descript

While it is possible to help the smooth-voiced half-wolf prior, if you take an interest in the quest line given to you by the mysterious blue witch, you'll find that his fate is inexorably tied to Ranni the Witch , being her guardian. He'll help you multiple times throughout the game -- assuming you are of course also helping Ranni as well. In a world full of people with ulterior motives, a stalwart ally is hard to come by and definitely not to be forgot

Sellen is a truly intriguing character whose story takes a number of twists and turns from beginning to end. As is the case with most who meddle with sorcery, they tend to be involved in a number of morally gray happenings. Just as you will likely stumble upon her by accident, you will also stumble upon a number of other things related to her that will leave you with more questions than you will ever have answers

A tragic character from the get-go, Milicent's demeanor is a very somber one, as is her story. Comparatively, the side quest you will embark on to help her is most notably one of the most perilous in the game as you will be led far and out of the way to the mysterious Haligtree, a completely optional zone built not for the faint of he

After reaching Anor Londo, city of the gods, Dark Souls players will encounter the deadly double boss fight of Dragon Slayer Ornstein and Executioner Smough. In contrast to Ornstein, a sword-spear wielding knight with lightning powers and leonine armor, Executioner Smough is a frustrating Dark Souls boss that wields a brutally large hammer and wears armor designed to mimic the contours of a portly

Rykard's true fall from grace, outside his growing disdain for the ideals imposed on him by The Greater Will, started when he chose Mt. Gelmir as the location to begin his new era in the Lands Between. Blessed with the gift of sorcery from his mother, Rennala, Rykard discovered ancient hexes and powerful dark magic within the depths of the mountain. Thus, decided to construct his entire kingdom from the base of Mt. Gel

Rykard's thirst for power left the once devoted and charismatic leader a visibly deteriorating shadow of his former, charming self. During The Shattering, the bloodiest of battles were fought on the doorstep of Volcano Manor. When The Capitol fully grasped the true nature of Rykard's intent, the legions of undead knights and nightmare creatures devised through the use of the dark magic within Mt. Gelmir, it was too late. The Capitol's efforts were no match for the might of the Lord of Volcano Manor's undead arm

FromSoftware's newest game **Elden Ring , ** a dark fantasy action RPG with challenging combat and open-world exploration, takes place in a separate universe from the games of the Dark Souls trilogy. That said, not a few weapons and combat skills in Elden Ring draw direct inspiration from the armaments wielded by major characters in Dark Souls, Dark Souls 2 , and Dark Souls 3 . Some of these weapons were likely ported into Elden Ring builds Ring as a shout-out to long-time fans of FromSoftware games, while other weapons, skills, and magical effects seem to be attempted to improve on poorly executed Dark Souls weapon conce

The brief chats he exchanges with you leave you eager to find what the jar man has gotten himself into next. Such a spirited character is quick to stand out, earning him a spot as an instant favorite for many play

Many FromSoftware fans have compared the Ornstein and Smough boss fight to the Godskin Duo boss fight in Elden Ring , which similarly features a lanky and round pair of enemies fighting together. The character archetype of Smough, however, seems to be more closely emulated by the Fire Prelate enemy, who dresses in bulky armor designed to mimic a rotund human body. Killing the Fire Prelate in Fort Laeiid nets players a massive, Smough-style hammer called the Prelate's Inferno Crozier, while a Scarab Beetle found in Elden Ring 's boss-heavy Mountaintops of the Giants area drops the Prelate's Charge Ash of War, which lets players mimic Smough's signature ramming att