Elden Ring’s DLC has enormous potential to expand the lore of its most enigmatic characters and their effect on the Lands Between. Even if they don’t appear in the upcoming expansion, there is much to explore that might be featured in future DLCs or even a sequel to **Elden Ring ** . Until then, the community is left to speculate about the backstories and future of these charact
[Warning: The following article contains spoilers for Elden Ring .] Marika is one of the most mysterious characters in Elden Ring . Most of her story happens in the past, but the game’s significant events occur because of her actions. It shows how powerful and influential Marika is in this world. The potential of her being a Mimic from the Eternal City is an essential point on the timeline of everything that happened before Elden Ring . It also means that there may be a different way to interpret the game’s main st
**Elden Ring ** DLC will likely be announced any day now, and there are plenty of characters that FromSoftware can bring back to star in the expansion. Leaks and rumors point toward the Badlands, an area far from the Lands Between, being the setting for the DLC. Notable characters Nepheli Loux and Godfrey, The First Elden Lord, are from this region, so it's possible they could make an appearance. However, the accuracy of the leaks is in question, which means other characters are more plausible candidates to ret
Fitting, given its name and where it's found, the Rotten Crystal Staff is good for its unique ability to build up Scarlet Rot on enemies. It's found Elphael, Brace of the Haligtree, which is also home to one of the most compelling bosses in Elden Ri
On the surface, Marika’s title, The Eternal, can mean that, since she is a vassal of the Greater Will in Elden Ring 's Lands Between , she is to live eternally. It may also be a reference to the long lives of the Numen. However, it could also indicate that she is of the Eternal City. If this is indeed the meaning behind the moniker, Marika would likely have to hide this fact because of the feud between the Greater Will and the
The Thorn sorceries it buffs are pretty niche, but it has a great side effect in inflicting Bloos Loss buildup on enemies. Just as well, the stat requirements are mild with 8 in Strength and 12 in Faith. It can also be infused with Ashes of War to increase its viabil
For instance, this mod turns the player into a giant lobster by replacing the Godrick armor set with a giant crayfish. It's great to watch this massive creature flop around the world of Elden Ring and its black beady eyes add to the com
Of course, the mod has a lot more utility than just that and changes the properties of Elden Ring Nightreign Ring 's mimic spirit summon . Usually, when this item is used, it only summons one duplicate of the player. This modification allows for up to 25 duplicates, which results in a ton of chaos that is fun to beh
The Astrologer's Staff is good for those who'd like to focus on spellcasting in their magic builds as opposed to things like incantations. It has a fairly modest Intelligence requirement of 16, and the staff can also be easily bought from the Nomadic Merchant in Liurnia of the La
Queen Marika’s backstory must be examined to understand her potential motivations in this theory, which is explored thoroughly by Reddit user Mati9S . These can vary depending on the interpretation. Another crucial point of discussion is the history of the Eternal City and its inhabitants, the Nox. They are likely the reason Mimics exist, but their connection to Marika goes deeper. Ranni and the player Tarnished’s role in the plot must also be explored to evaluate the effect of Marika’s possible true nat
Queen Marika, the ruler of The Lands Between in **Elden Ring ** , has ties to people and places that may point to her actually being a Mimic from the Eternal Cities. This Elden Ring theory has evolved in the months since the game launched. It may sound outlandish at first but makes a lot of sense when considering the game’s penchant for hidden plots and alternate identities. The theory also has significant in-game evidence to back it
The Sword of Night and Flame once stood next to the Moonveil as the best weapon in the game. It’s dual ability in the form of the Night-and-Flame Stance allowed the Tarnished to use either a powerful Faith-based or Intelligence-based spell. While both moves were strong, the Intelligence Night spell was especially noteworthy in PvE because of its resemblance to Comet Azure. Combined with Royal Knight’s Resolve, the Sword of Night and Flame allowed players to easily kill bosses from a distance as shown by Schlechtelaunetyp above, and if an opponent closed in at all, they could then use the Flame ability to wipe out any remaining hea
The 52 Intelligence requirement is admittedly high, but for players that want to focus solely on spellcasting, it shouldn't be difficult to offset the staff's prerequisites. It'll be especially necessary given its high FP cost per cast, but its strong Intelligence scaling and natural buff to sorceries make it worth the investment for pure spellcast
