Great Runes are an important part of Elden Ring from both a lore and a gameplay perspective. As you work your way through the Lands Between, you will need to defeat a minimum of two Shardbearer bosses and obtain their Great Runes in order to progress to the game’s...

Elden Ring players tend to create their builds around one or two primary offensive attributes. The most common of these are Strength, Dexterity, Intelligence, and Faith. However, Arcane is a unique choice that is often overlooked by players. As an attribute, it...

Ranged weapons play a more important role in the open world of Elden Ring than any previous FromSoftware title before. Light bows, while not the most powerful ranged weapons, offer a solid balance between distance, weight, and damage. This makes them useful tools for...

An important part of staying alive in the unforgiving Lands Between of Elden Ring is having a good defense. While armor is necessary, a solid shield can help slower builds mitigate damage from enemy attacks. Shields come in a variety of sizes, including small, medium,...

For players looking to cast incantations in Elden Ring, a good sacred seal is crucial to their build. Tending to scale with Faith, incantations come in a variety of forms. Some deal Lighting damage, while others deal Fire or Holy damage. Most sacred seals specialize...

When considering ranged combat options, most Elden Ring players will likely think of magic as their first choice. But for those who do not want to incorporate magic into their build, crossbows are a solid option in Elden Ring — especially for Strength and Dexterity...