Elden Ring FAQ
Common questions about classes, respec, boss levels, summons, and builds.
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Vagabond and Samurai are the strongest beginner picks. See the full starting class guide.
Defeat Rennala, Queen of the Full Moon, then use a Larval Tear at Raya Lucaria. Full guide: how to respec / Larval Tears.
Most players attempt Malenia around level 120–150 with a fully upgraded weapon (+24/+25) and strong spirit ashes.
Around level 80–100 with a +15 to +20 weapon is comfortable for Leyndell's Morgott. Full strategy: Morgott boss guide.
Yes. Our Elden Ring boss guides include both solo strategies and spirit ash recommendations. Start with the spirit ashes guide.
An arcane bleed build is beginner-friendly for PvE bosses and scales well into late game.
Many players clear Radahn around level 40–70. Prep first with the after Rennala guide, then use the festival strategy.
See our full PC system requirements page for minimum specs, recommended specs, and performance tips. Also check the controls guide.
Visit the meteor crater for Nokron, continue Ranni if started, or push Altus. Full route: after Radahn guide. Quest order: Ranni questline. Altus routes: how to get to Altus.
Use the Grand Lift of Dectus (medallion halves from Fort Haight and Fort Faroth) or climb the Ruin-Strewn Precipice. Full steps: Altus Plateau guide.
Aim for ~120–150 with a maxed weapon, defeat Mohg, then enter via the Cocoon. Collect Scadutree Fragments early. Full hub: Shadow of the Erdtree guide.
Meet her at Church of Elleh (as Renna), then reach Ranni's Rise after Caria Manor. Radahn gates the Nokron chapter. Full order: Ranni questline guide.
Respec if needed, upgrade your weapon, then prepare for Radahn in Caelid. Full route: after Rennala guide. Rot prep: Caelid survival.
Bring Preserving Boluses, stick to roads, grab the map fragment, and do not camp in pink mist. Full tips: Caelid survival guide.
Ashes of War change a weapon's skill and affinity. They are not the same as spirit ash summons. See the Ashes of War guide.
Start with stamina and survivability charms like Green Turtle and Erdtree's Favor. Full list: early talismans guide.
Activate the Great Rune, explore Liurnia, then defeat Rennala for respec. Full route: after Godrick guide. Rune rules: Great Runes guide.
Activate a Great Rune at its Divine Tower, equip it, then spend a Rune Arc to turn the buff on until death. Full steps: Great Runes guide.
Upgrade one main weapon. Spreading smithing stones slows your power curve — see the smithing stones guide and best early weapons.
Uchigatana, Lordsworn's Greatsword, Morning Star, Twinblade, and later Bloodhound's Fang are strong Limgrave picks. Full list: early weapons guide.
Class → early weapon → spirit ashes → Margit → Godrick → Rennala → Radahn. Full linear route: progression hub.
WASD to move, mouse to look, Space to dodge, R for flasks. Full keyboard and controller list: controls guide.
Map fragments sit on stone pillars beside major roads. Start with Limgrave and Weeping Peninsula — see the map fragments guide.
Golden Seeds add Flask charges; Sacred Tears increase restore amount. See the flask upgrades guide.