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Volpedia/Games/Elden Ring/Progression/Stamina and equip load
ELDEN RING / PROGRESSION / BASE GAME

Stamina and equip load

Stamina fuels attacks, dodges and guards, while equipment weight affects movement.

Original Volpedia guideReviewed 2026-10-27Growing reference · not indexed
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Quick strategy: Watch the current equipment load indicator when changing armor.
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01

Overview

Stamina fuels attacks, dodges and guards, while equipment weight affects movement.

02

How it works

Heavy equip load reduces dodge mobility and alters combat rhythm.

03

How to approach it

Watch the current equipment load indicator when changing armor.

04

Common mistakes

Do not assume every armor piece is worth a heavy roll.

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Dodges avoid many attacks through movement and brief invulnerable frames.

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Identify a reliable opening after a grab or heavy slam, use a short punish, and leave with stamina to defend.

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