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Elden Ring Game Guides

Boss Strategies, Weapon Builds & Beginner Tips

Clear Elden Ring guides for hard bosses, meta weapon builds, rune farming routes, and early Limgrave progression.

Start with Margit PC Requirements
Elden Ring boss fight strategy guide cover for hard late-game encounters

Recommended Path

A simple progression order for new Tarnished.

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  1. 1. Class

    Vagabond / Samurai

  2. 2. Weapon

    One early pick

  3. 3. Spirit Ashes

    Unlock summons

  4. 4. Margit

    Stormveil gate

  5. 5. Godrick

    First great rune

  6. 6. Next Steps

    Liurnia → Rennala

Full route on the progression hub. Mid-game: After Rennala → Caelid → Radahn → Altus. Late: Shadow of the Erdtree.

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Highest-demand Elden Ring pages to start with.

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Boss Guides

Malenia, Radahn, and more step-by-step strategies.

Weapon Builds

Bleed, strength, and faith kits with gear checklists.

Beginner Tips

Limgrave progression plus rune farming routes.

PC System Requirements

Minimum and recommended specs, plus performance tips for smoother boss fights.

PC & Controller Controls

Default keyboard, mouse, and gamepad binds for combat, Torrent, and flasks.

Beginner Tips

Essential Elden Ring tips for your first Limgrave run.

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  1. 1. Level Vigor early. Survivability beats damage until you learn boss patterns.
  2. 2. Upgrade flasks early. Follow the Golden Seed & Sacred Tear guide before hard bosses.
  3. 3. Upgrade one weapon. Use the smithing stones guide and apply an Ash of War so you hit Margit with +3 to +5.
  4. 4. Clear map fog. Grab roadside map fragments before deep cave detours.
  5. 5. Use spirit ashes freely. Follow the spirit ashes guide for Wolves, Jellyfish, Mimic Tear, and upgrades.

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FAQ

Quick answers for new and returning players.

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