Difficulty Settings | Can You Change the Difficulty?

Elden Ring is expected to have a high level of difficulty just like previous FromSoftware titles, but just how difficult is it? While Elden Ring will only feature one difficulty, the game will feature several options for players to overcome difficult areas and bosses. Read on to know about how to deal with difficult areas in Elden Ring!

Can You Change Elden Ring's Difficulty?

No Difficulty Settings

Being similar to games like Dark Souls and Bloodborne, Elden Ring will not have difficulty settings that can be selected. This means all players face the same level of difficulty, and will have a similar experience against the enemies encountered in The Lands Between.

How Difficult is Elden Ring?

A Challenging But Fair Experience with New Options

Elden Ring's director Hidetaka Miyazaki shed some light on the approach to difficulty in Elden Ring. More than previous games FromSoft games, Elden Ring will emphasize giving players options to overcome challenging bosses and dungeons. Facing impossible odds no longer needs to be one dimensional thanks to new stealth, multiplayer, and build mechanics in Elden Ring.

How to Deal with Difficulty in Elden Ring

Summon Players

Like previous games by FromSoft, Elden Ring supports co-op multiplayer which allows you to summon help when in trouble. Having a friend join can divide up the enemy's attention, giving you the advantage.

Multiplayer Guide: How Co-Op, Invasions, and PVP Work

Summon Spirit Ashes

Spirit Ashes are a new mechanic to Elden Ring that will allow you to summon familiars to aid you in battle. Even if you cannot get online to summon other players to your world, summoning Spirit Ashes can give you similar benefits of support in battle.

Spirit Ashes Guide | How to Summon Spirits

Use Stealth

Elden Ring will feature stealth mechanics that will allow players to sneak past groups of enemies undetected. Instead of rushing in to a mob that is waiting to ambush you, sneak by them or pick them off one by one.

New Features and Gameplay Mechanics

Level Up

Level up to increase your stats including damage, health, and defenses. Some areas may prove too difficult to overcome at your current level, so try returning after leveling up several times.
Stats Guide: All Stats Explained

Change Weapon Skills

Use Ashes of War to equip new stats and skills to various weapons. Do you prefer a certain type of weapon but don't like the skill it comes with? Try equipping an Ash of War that is better suited to your play style!

Ashes of War Skills

Explore the World

Since Elden Ring features an open world, players can collect powerful equipment and spells before returning to a boss that gave them trouble. Places like Legacy Dungeons may be dangerous, but they also provide you with the best weapons and equipment available.

Additionally, certain bosses are entirely skippable, allowing you to save more time when completing certain sections. The Lands Between is a dangerous place, but it rewards players who try and explore each destination.

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