Sites of Lost Grace Point Toward Primary Objectives<\/strong><\/h2>\nLike bonfires and lanterns in From Software\u2019s previous games, Sites of Lost Grace are the checkpoints you\u2019ll be chasing after in Elden Ring. These locations serve as fast travel points, storage management, and safe areas in most dungeons. Your health, focus points, and reusable flasks are restored when you rest at a Site of Grace, and you can also use these checkpoints to level up character stats or memorize new spells.<\/p>\n
Additionally, these safe areas will point toward your main objective. If you\u2019re feeling lost or you\u2019re not sure where to go next, try finding another Site of Lost Grace and explore the surrounding region.<\/p>\n ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/elden-ring-beginners-guide-9-essential-tips-for-new-players-2.jpg\")
<\/article>\nHow To Unlock Spirit Summons<\/strong><\/h2>\nSpirit Summons are an essential tool in Elden Ring. While they never do much damage, even when you upgrade them at the Roundtable Hold, spirits help tank damage from bosses or large groups of enemies. They can even help you interrupt or stagger intimidating foes. There are many different kinds of Spirit Summons, all of them resembling opponents you\u2019ve faced in the world. You can summon wolves, floating jellyfish, or even Godrick Soldiers that wield shields, swords, and crossbows. Each companion behaves differently, so it\u2019s crucial to find one that best matches your playstyle or current scenario. These collectible items are littered across the massive world of Elden Ring, and you\u2019ll naturally find them by exploring and fighting enemies.\u00a0<\/p>\n
However, it is entirely possible to miss the Spirit Calling Bell, necessary for summoning spirits. To unlock it, head to the Church of Elleh at night time. You\u2019ll find the church ruins just up the hill from First Step, the game\u2019s starting area, but be cautious of the Tree Sentinel guarding the path. After resting at the church\u2019s Site of Grace, a particular NPC will visit you and gift you the Spirit Calling Bell, allowing you to use any of the Spirit Summons you might\u2019ve collected.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Lastly, know that while you have access to them during every boss fight and in most open-world areas, you can\u2019t use Spirit Summons everywhere. You\u2019ll know you can use Spirit Summons when there\u2019s a blue archway symbol on the left side of your HUD.\u00a0<\/p>\n ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/elden-ring-beginners-guide-9-essential-tips-for-new-players-3.jpg\")
<\/article>\nDodge Roll Speed Correlates To Equipment Load<\/strong><\/h2>\nEvery piece of equipment has an associated weight, and if you don\u2019t properly manage your build, you\u2019ll end up being too slow to be effective. The speed of your dodge roll correlates to a percentage of your equipment load: light roll is at 30% equip load, medium roll up to 70%, heavy roll at 71%, and if you exceed 100%, you\u2019ll be over-encumbered and unable to dodge. For first-time players, I recommend staying within the medium range. Still, you can always level up your endurance to increase your equipment load threshold to carry heavier items while maintaining quicker dodge speeds.<\/p>\n
Upgrade Your Weapons As Soon As Possible<\/strong><\/h2>\nBesides observing and studying the world around you, the best way to improve at Elden Ring is to upgrade your weapons. Weapon levels play a huge role in the amount of damage you deal, especially against early bosses like Margit The Fell Omen. To upgrade your weapon in the early hours, visit the Church of Elleh and use the anvil next to the wandering merchant. However, you\u2019ll need to visit the Roundtable Hold (unlocked by progressing the primary objective) and speak to Blacksmith Hewg, who will allow you to upgrade armaments and equip or duplicate new weapon skills.<\/p>\n
You can upgrade regular weapons to level 25 with Smithing Stones, while special weapons can reach level 10 with Somber Smithing Stones. Regardless, you\u2019ll need to explore the world or loot enemies to find these resources. Trust me; you\u2019ll be happy when you see them.\u00a0<\/p>\n ![\"elden](\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/elden-ring-beginners-guide-9-essential-tips-for-new-players-4.jpg\")
<\/article>\nUpgrade Your Flasks By Exploring<\/strong><\/h2>\nAs you explore The Lands Between, you\u2019ll discover Golden Seeds and Sacred Tears, two items used for upgrading your reusable flasks at Sites of Lost Grace. You can find Golden Seeds accompanying Minor Erd Trees, small saplings that glow with a gold hue, while Sacred Tears reside in various churches scattered across the world. Golden Seeds increase the number of flask charges you have, while Sacred Tears enhance the amount each flask replenishes.\u00a0<\/p>\n
You can reallocate your flask charges to your liking by resting at any Site of Grace. My strength build requires minimal focus points \u2013 the resource used for magic abilities and incantations \u2013\u00a0 so I usually allocate all of my flask charges to the Flask of Crimson Tears for health restoration. If you\u2019re a heavy magic user, you will want to assign charges to the Flask of Cerulean Tears, which restores focus points upon consumption.\u00a0<\/p>\n ![\"elden](\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/elden-ring-beginners-guide-9-essential-tips-for-new-players-5.jpg\")
<\/article>\nHow To Find Map Fragments<\/strong><\/h2>\nAt the start of the game, your world map will be entirely blank apart from the few Sites of Grace you\u2019ve unlocked. To clear the fog of war and see a detailed version of the region you\u2019re exploring, you\u2019ll need to collect items called Map Fragments, which you can find at tall stone pillars along main roads or prominent intersections. If you\u2019ve thoroughly explored an area and are still missing the associated map fragment, open your map and zoom in, looking for a tiny icon resembling a pointed stone pillar. These icons will only appear after you\u2019ve visited the area and subsequently removed the fog of war.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Don\u2019t Miss The Tutorial<\/strong><\/h2>\nYou might want to skip the tutorial in Elden Ring. After all, there\u2019s a fantastic world waiting for you to explore. But don\u2019t skip the tutorial. It takes less than five minutes and will teach you how to use incantations, counterattacks with a sword and shield, stealth takedowns, and many more fundamentals like the two-handed weapon stance, which is required to use special skills called Arts of War. The Elden Ring tutorial is located in the Stranded Graveyard, the cave you wake up in at the start of the game. There\u2019s a spirit sitting in a chair on the edge of a precipice – climb down the rock face and begin.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
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