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Volpedia/Games/Elden Ring/Tips/Bring a backup for resistant bosses
ELDEN RING / TIPS / BASE GAME

Bring a backup for resistant bosses

Bleed, magic, fire and holy damage do not work equally well against every enemy. One alternate option keeps a specialized build flexible.

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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

Bleed, magic, fire and holy damage do not work equally well against every enemy. One alternate option keeps a specialized build flexible.

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How it works

Bleed, magic, fire and holy damage do not work equally well against every enemy. One alternate option keeps a specialized build flexible. 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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