Elden Ring Easier Guide: Best Content

This guide shows you how to lower Elden Ring’s difficulty without skipping its best quests, bosses, and secret areas. You’ll learn the exact order of steps, from choosing the right class to using summons and overleveling, so you can enjoy everything the game offers with less frustration.

What You’ll Need

• A copy of Elden Ring (any version).
• Access to the internet for patch updates (recommended).
• Patience to explore and backtrack.

Step-by-Step

1. Choose a strong starting class. Pick the Vagabond (high HP, good armor, starts with a 100% physical block shield) or the Astrologer (ranged spells, keeps you safe). Avoid classes like Wretch unless you want a challenge.
2. Use the Spirit Summoning Bell early. After you get Torrent and reach the Church of Elleh at night, a witch will appear and give you the bell. If you missed it, buy it from the Twin Maiden Husks in Roundtable Hold. Summons like the Lone Wolf Ashes distract bosses and make fights much easier.
3. Level up Vigor first. Put your first 20-30 levels into Vigor (HP). This lets you survive hits that would otherwise one-shot you. Aim for 40 Vigor by mid-game and 60 by the end.
4. Upgrade your weapon as soon as possible. Smithing Stones are found in mines (the orange circles on the map). Upgrade your main weapon to +3 or +4 before the first major boss, and keep upgrading whenever you can. A +10 weapon (max) makes a huge difference.
5. Explore Limgrave and Weeping Peninsula first. These are low-level areas. Clear all dungeons, catacombs, and ruins. You’ll get runes, upgrade materials, and useful talismans. Do this before tackling Stormveil Castle.
6. Use a shield with 100% physical block. Any medium shield with 100 physical negation (like the Brass Shield) lets you block most attacks without taking damage. Hold block while learning boss patterns, then counter-attack.
7. Summon co-op players or NPCs for tough bosses. Use a Furlcalling Finger Remedy to see summon signs near boss fog walls. NPC summons (like Sorcerer Rogier for Margit) are often available if you’ve done their quests. More targets means less pressure on you.
8. Overlevel deliberately. If a boss hits too hard, go farm runes. The best early spot is the ball in front of the Beastial Sanctum in Caelid (it falls off a cliff and gives ~2,000 runes). Later, the Mohgwyn Palace bird farm is even faster. Being 10-20 levels above the intended level makes fights much easier.
9. Use a powerful weapon art or spell. The Ash of War “Bloody Slash” (found in Fort Haight) is strong early. Later, the Moonveil katana or the Blasphemous Blade are excellent. Spells like Rock Sling and Comet Azur can melt bosses from a distance.
10. Don’t be afraid to skip optional bosses and come back. The game is open-world. If you’re stuck on a boss, go somewhere else, level up, and return later. The boss will still be there.
11. Use the environment to your advantage. Lure enemies into narrow corridors, use cliffs to your advantage, and use Torrent’s mobility in open-field fights. Many enemies can be knocked off ledges.
12. Keep your equipment load below 70%. This gives you a medium roll, which is essential for dodging. Heavy load makes you roll slowly and get hit more.
13. Use consumables and buffs. Craft or buy fire grease, magic grease, and boiled crab (for physical defense). They give small but helpful boosts. Use the Flask of Wondrous Physick with a defense or healing tear.
14. Follow key questlines for the best rewards. Do Ranni’s quest (gives you access to the Lake of Rot and the Moonlight Greatsword), Fia’s quest (leads to a secret boss), and Alexander’s quest (gives a powerful talisman). These are all optional but add lore and items.
15. Use the Mimic Tear Ashes. Once you find the Mimic Tear spirit ash (in Nokron, Eternal City), it creates a copy of you that fights alongside you. It’s one of the best summons in the game. Upgrade it with Grave Glovewort.

Common Mistakes

• Ignoring Vigor and focusing on damage stats early. You’ll die in one or two hits, making the game much harder.
• Not upgrading your weapon. A high-level weapon with low stats is better than a low-level weapon with high stats.
• Using a heavy load. You’ll roll slowly and get punished.
• Rushing through areas without exploring. You’ll miss upgrade materials and useful items.
• Not using summons. Some players think it’s cheating, but the game gives them to you for a reason.
• Getting stuck on a boss and not leaving. The open world is designed for you to come back stronger.

Tips

• Mark your map with icons for dungeons, mines, and bosses you haven’t cleared.
• Use the site of grace “First Step” to level up quickly early on by killing nearby enemies.
• Buy the crafting kit from Merchant Kale early to make arrows and other consumables.
• Use the “Furlcalling Finger Remedy” to see more summon signs, but be aware you can be invaded.
• Read item descriptions for lore and hints about where to go.
• Take breaks. Frustration leads to mistakes.

Troubleshooting

• If you’re still dying too fast: Level Vigor to 40-50, wear the heaviest armor you can while still medium-rolling, and use the Dragoncrest Shield talisman (found in the Weeping Peninsula) to boost physical defense.
• If you can’t find the Spirit Summoning Bell: Go to the Church of Elleh at night (rest at the grace until nightfall). If the witch doesn’t appear, go to Roundtable Hold and buy it from the Twin Maiden Husks.
• If a boss is immune to your damage type: Use a different weapon or apply grease. For example, some bosses are weak to strike damage (hammers) or bleed.
• If you’re stuck in a dungeon and can’t find the exit: Look for messages from other players on the ground, or use a guide. Many dungeons have hidden walls that look like normal walls.
• If you’re invaded and can’t handle it: Play offline (in the game settings) or play in “Play Online” but avoid using the remedy. Invasions only happen when you summon cooperators or use the Taunter’s Tongue.
• If the game is still too hard after all this: Use the “Cheat Engine” or mods on PC (this is not recommended for consoles). Or consider using a full magic build, which is generally easier for beginners.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does using summons make the game too easy?

It can, but it’s a single-player game, so you decide. If you want a challenge, skip them. If you want to enjoy the story, use them.

What is the best early weapon?

The Uchigatana (from the Samurai class or found in the Death-Touched Catacombs) is excellent for bleed. The Lordsworn’s Straight Sword is also good.

How do I get the Mimic Tear?

It’s in Nokron, Eternal City, which you reach after defeating Radahn and following the star to the crater in Mistwood. The chest is in a room with a large mimic tear boss.

Can I respec my character?

Yes, after defeating Rennala, you can use Larval Tears to respec at her. There are a limited number of Larval Tears in the game, so use them wisely.

What level should I be for the final boss?

Around 120-150 is comfortable. You can be higher if you farm.

Are there any game-breaking glitches that make it easier?

There have been some, but they are patched out. It’s better to play legitimately.

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