Summary
FromSoftware has released the patch notes forElden Ring’s update v1.13, which brings significant balance adjustments to PvP, skills, spells, incantations, and more. Additionally, thisElden Ringupdate addresses several bugs and performance issues, aiming to enhance the overall gaming experience.
Elden Ringcontinues to be a success, having sold over 25 million copies worldwide by June 2024. The game has garnered widespread acclaim for its challenging yet accessible gameplay, innovative open-world design, and engaging combat mechanics. The recentShadow of the ErdtreeDLC has achieved similar success, selling five million copies in its first week. Despite its success,Elden Ringcontinues to receive updates to keep the game engaging and enjoyable for players.
The update includes specific balance adjustmentsforElden Ring’s PvP, focusing on weapon and skill effectiveness. The poise damage of normal attacks has been increased for weapon types such as Light Great Swords, Backhand Blades, Hand-to-Hand Arts, and Beast Claws. Several skills have been fine-tuned for PvP as well. The second hit of the follow-up attack for Savage Lion’s Claw is now easier to land, while the damage animation of the first attack has been decreased. Skills like Raging Beast, Blind Spot, and Palm Blast have seen reductions in their invulnerability windows or poise amounts when charging.
Moreover, the update brings a variety of balance changes that impact both PvE and PvP gameplay. The charge attacks ofElden Ring’s Light Greatswordsnow have increased damage animation against non-player enemies. NPCs such as Needle Knight Leda and Pureblood Knight Ansbach have had their stats and status increased. Several armaments, including the Repeating Crossbow and Rabbath’s Cannon, now have better attack power scaling when upgraded. The Shield of Night, Golden Lion Shield, and other weapons also see enhancements to their defensive capabilities or attack power.
Additionally, a plethora ofElden Ring’s spellsand skills have been adjusted. For instance, Swift Slash now has reduced movement distance and extended recovery time, while Overhead Stance and Aspects of the Crucible: Wings see increased attack power. Various skills, such as Lightspeed Slash and Rancor Slash, have also been tweaked to improve their effectiveness in battle.
Finally, the update addresses numerous bugs and performance issues reported by the community. These fixes include adjusting the placement of NPC summon signs in boss fight areas, rectifying specific weapon and skill bugs, and more. WithElden Ringupdate v1.13, FromSoftware aims to enhance the player experience by improving overall performance.
Spread Crossbow
Ailment Talisman
Clarifying Horn Charm / Clarifying Horn Charm +1 / Clarifying Horn Charm +2
Revenge of the Night
Spirit jellyfish
Glintstone sorcerer
Jolán and Anna
Steam-only adjustments
Correction of end credits
In update1.12, an error was included in the credits of the game.
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ELDEN RING, developed by FromSoftware, Inc. and BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc., is a fantasy action-RPG adventure set within a world created by Hidetaka Miyazaki and George R.R. Martin. Danger and discovery lurk around every corner in FromSoftware’s largest game to date. Hidetaka Miyazaki - President and Game Director of FromSoftware Inc. Known for directing critically-acclaimed games in beloved franchises including Armored Core and Dark Souls.George R.R. Martin is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of many novels, including the acclaimed series A Song of Ice and Fire - A Game of Thrones, A Clash of Kings, A Storm of Swords, A Feast For Crows, and A Dance with Dragons. As a writer-producer, he has worked on The Twilight Zone, Beauty and the Beast, and various feature films and pilots that were never made. He lives with the lovely Parris in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
