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Volpedia/Games/Elden Ring/Tips/Learn two safe attacks, not one long combo
ELDEN RING / TIPS / BASE GAME

Learn two safe attacks, not one long combo

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

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Quick strategy: Practice this technique in a low-risk area before applying it to a remembrance boss or important quest milestone.
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Overview

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

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How it works

Identify a reliable opening after a grab or heavy slam, use a short punish, and leave with stamina to defend. Treat it as a repeatable habit you can practice during an ordinary encounter.

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How to approach it

Practice this technique in a low-risk area before applying it to a remembrance boss or important quest milestone.

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Common mistakes

Do not copy a rigid tactic without adjusting for enemy timing, your gear and the current patch.

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