Elden Ring: How To Get Overpowered Early In The Game

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It's no secret that Soulslike games are difficult. While Elden Ring is one of the easier games of the bunch according to veterans, it can still be very hard to even make it to the first Site of Grace for regular players. Souls games are hard, but there are plenty of things you can do at the beginning of Elden Ring to make your playthrough less frustrating.

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Getting these weapons and other items will allow you to enjoy the story and gameplay more if you're someone who gets easily frustrated or stuck with difficult games. Some specific items that make the game easier require you to make a dangerous run through Liurnia of The Lakes or Caelid, depending on what farming methods and weapons you're after. Other than those items, everything to make you stronger is accessible within Limgrave.

Whetblades allow you to attach Ashes of War to weapons. There are different Whetblades that let you change the scaling of weapons to better fit your build as well as changing the weapons affinity. There are up to six Whetblades in the game. Only two can be found at the beginning of the game, within Limgrave territory.

Your basic Whetstone Knife is found in an underground chest inside the camp East of Gatefront Site of Grace. The Whetstone Knife is what grants you the ability to use Ashes of War.

The next one is anIron Whetblade that can be found in Stormveil Castle. It islooted from inside a room blocked off by an Imp Statue. There is a Grafted Scion you must pass a bit after gaining access to the Rampart Tower Site of Grace. From the dining room with said scion, there will be a room down to the right where you'll need a Stonesword Key to access. The Iron Whetblade is inside.

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