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Elden Ring: first steps without spoilers

The beginning of Elden Ring allows you to choose your route. If the enemy seems overwhelming, it is useful to change the task and come back later with a clear plan.

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Customize your character base

Complete the tutorial and try out blocking, dodging and camera control. Choose your starting weapon based on convenience, and not just based on someone else’s rating. Don't distribute early levels among all attack characteristics at once: first understand the requirements of the chosen weapon. A health reserve helps you survive learning mistakes.

Explore in short forays

Mark places of grace and noticeable landmarks. Explore the available small areas, collect materials and pay attention to upgrading your weapons. A tough fight along the road doesn't have to be your first task. Before making a risky attempt, spend the accumulated runes if you are not ready to lose access to them.

Learn from one attack

Dedicate several attempts to observing: when the strike begins, how long the series lasts, and where the window for response appears. Don't waste all your stamina on an attack if you then need to dodge. Change your tactics one element at a time. This approach helps you understand the battle and does not require you to reveal the plot in advance or look for the strongest build.

Sources and checks

Guides are automatically translated from Russian; interface labels may differ. The Russian edition is the original.

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