Elden Ring Walkthrough Episode 3: Essential Upgrades and Early Game Tips

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Introduction

Welcome back to the Elden Ring walkthrough! In Episode 3, we’re diving into the northern regions and gearing up with essential upgrades that will ensure a stronger start to your adventure. Whether you’re playing as a mage or a melee character, this episode is packed with early-game items that will enhance your gameplay experience.

Heading North

Marking Our Destination

In this episode, we’ll start by marking a target on the map and then heading straight north. This route is crucial as it allows us to pick up significant upgrades early on.

Why Head North Early?

  • Enhance your weaponry for better combat effectiveness.
  • Access early mage items, crucial for magic users.
  • Obtain strong weapons for Dexterity builds.

Upgrades for Stronger Combat

As we journey north, our main goal is to gather upgrades that will give our characters a substantial boost:

  • Shields: We’ll acquire Stormwall, a shield that effectively parries arrows—an essential skill in early areas.
  • Weapons: Gather different weapons tailored for various builds. For Dex users, we’ve got killer weapons lined up.

The Journey Begins

Dodging Danger

As we navigate through hostile territories, we will be primarily focused on avoiding combat rather than engaging with enemies. The aim is to reach our markers efficiently.

Grace Points

While exploring, make sure to discover trinkets like the Grace points. They are vital for fast travel and serve as checkpoints during your adventure. After reaching a point, rest at the Grace to keep back the aggressive foes.

Magical Enhancements for Mages

Accessing Sorcery Merchants

As we explore, be sure to converse with sorcery merchants. For mages, the spells obtained here can define your gameplay:

  • Blindstone Arc: A crucial sorcery providing excellent area-of-effect damage.
  • Flame of Frenzy: If you’re rolling with a faith build, this will be invaluable for boss fights.

Collecting Glintstone Books

Throughout your travels, there will be opportunities to grab valuable glintstone books that provide new spells. These will elevate your combat capacity significantly.

Navigating Through Calibrated Ruins

Figuring the Land

Once you’ve collected essential upgrades, maintain high vigilance as we cross through the Ruins. Enemies here can be treacherous, and it’s better to avoid them if possible.

An Important Teleporter

We’ll find a teleporter that jumps us to different sections of the map. However, be cautious; each teleportation can lead to unexpected challenges and enemies.

Gathering Essentials Near the Church of Vows

Overview of Key Locations

A place we need to visit is the Church of Vows, where we can undertake absolution if we inadvertently offend an NPC. This location will be our sanctuary when needing to mend broken relationships.

  • Merchant Turtle: Here is a unique merchant who offers various spells and sounds. He is reliable throughout the game, making him a guide you can depend on for upgrades.

Encountering and Overcoming NPCs

Introduction of Characters

In this segment, anticipate meeting essential NPCs you will engage throughout your adventure. It is important to learn their stories, as they can significantly impact your journey.

Collecting Items from NPCs

Some NPCs will reward you with precious items crucial for gameplay, especially for enhancing your character's skills. Engage with every relevant character you come across.

Powerful Weapons for Every Build

Revisiting Strength and Dex

  • Strength Builds: We’ll be using notable swords akin to classic weapons that ensure you are formidable. The Great Sword in Elden Ring is equivalent to the legendary sword from Berserk.
  • Dexterity Builds: Those wielding the Twin Blade will find this an excellent addition to their arsenal.

Early Game Mage Strategies

For those with a preference for magic abilities:

  • Meteorite Staff: This staff enhances gravity-based sorceries and should be your go-to for major damage throughout the initial segments of the game.
  • Rock Sling: An exceptional spell for sorcery builds that inflicts massive damage on enemies.

Conclusion

Wrapping Up Episode 3

As we conclude this episode of the Elden Ring walkthrough, we’ve equipped ourselves with essential upgrades and strategies tailored for various gameplay styles. Remember, this is just the beginning: we’re preparing for more intense encounters ahead. Stay tuned for the next episode where we’ll explore Roundtable Hold and begin our earnest journey through Limgrave, unlocking exciting content!

Whether you’re focusing on a strength build, dexterity, or sorcery, there’s ample room for growth as you delve deeper into the world of Elden Ring. Keep your spirits high and your weapons ready—more exciting episodes are just around the corner!


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