Elden Ring Player Finds Easy Way to Avoid Black Knife Assassins

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A quick-thinking Elden Ring player avoided a head-on fight with a Black Knife Assassin in the most straightforward way possible. The Black Knife Assassins are one of the most iconic figures in Elden Ring. They were the group who assassinated Godwyn the Golden, becoming the first to slay a demigod and shatter the Elden Ring. This plants the Black Knife Assassins directly at the forefront of the game's most defining piece of history and lore.

The Black Knife Assassins are a specialized type of enemy in Elden Ring. What makes them so special is their ability to turn completely invisible while in battle with the player. This makes it rather difficult to locate and attack the enemy, and leaves the player open to being grabbed from behind. There are certain strategies, however, that players can use to ensure this is a more even and fair fight. The most simple strategy is to try and spot the footsteps of the enemy, which will hint to the player where the Black Knife Assassin is located. This option works best in snowy biomes in Elden Ring. The other strategy is to obtain the Sentry Torch, an item that allows the player to see invisible Black Knife Assassins while it is equipped.

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In a video posted to Reddit, an Elden Ring player who goes by falconrider111 employed a brand-new tactic when facing the Black Knife Assassins that allowed them to escape the battle without the use of any specific items. The player is seen in the video attempting to complete the puzzle located in Ordina Liturgical Town. In order to complete the puzzle the player must locate and activate a series of candles. During the puzzle, the player is chased down by the invisible Black Knife Assassin. In an