ELDEN RING / PROGRESSION
Progression
Rune leveling, dodge, guard, summoning, DLC mechanics.
15 entriesReviewed 2026-10-27
ENCYCLOPEDIA / PROGRESSION
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Base game / Core mechanicSites of Grace
Checkpoints where players rest, level up and refill flasks.
Base game / Core mechanicRunes and leveling
The currency earned from enemies doubles as the resource for raising attributes.
Base game / AttributeVigor and survival
Vigor determines maximum HP and is central to early survivability.
Base game / Core mechanicStamina and equip load
Stamina fuels attacks, dodges and guards, while equipment weight affects movement.
Base game / Combat mechanicDodging and invulnerability
Dodges avoid many attacks through movement and brief invulnerable frames.
Base game / Combat mechanicGuard counters and stance breaks
Blocking and retaliating can create powerful stagger opportunities.
Base game / Combat mechanicTwo-handing and powerstancing
Two-handing alters Strength requirements while paired compatible weapons enable special attacks.
Base game / CraftingCrafting and consumables
Recipes turn gathered materials into situational tools and protections.
Base game / Combat mechanicStatus effects
Poison, rot, bleed, frostbite, madness and other statuses require different responses.
Base game / SummoningSpirit summoning
Spirit Ashes are allied summons usable in specific encounters under system restrictions.
Base game / Network featureMultiplayer and invasions
Online play includes cooperative summoning, invasions and competitive encounters.
Base game / ProgressionNew Game Plus
Completing the game offers a new cycle that preserves much character progress while resetting much world progression.
Shadow of the Erdtree / DLC mechanicScadutree Blessing
An expansion-specific strengthening layer for the player in the Realm of Shadow.
Shadow of the Erdtree / DLC mechanicShadow Realm quest progression
Shadow of the Erdtree uses story thresholds that can alter NPC behavior.
2026 Tarnished Pack / 2026 contentThe Tarnished Pack
A 2026 additional-content pack with new origins, equipment and Torrent cosmetics.
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