Elden Ring Tips For Beginners: Learning The Ways Of The Lands Between

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Elden Ring developer From Software has designed the game to be more accessible than previous entries in its collection of punishing role-playing titles. That doesn't mean that everything is spelled out perfectly for you in-game, though. As you first boot up Elden Ring, you will be greeted with a myriad of choices and challenges, and it may leave you wondering about your best way forward. Lucky for you, we've compiled a list of tips that can help you get off on the right foot in your adventure through The Lands Between.

From picking the right class to how and when to backtrack, if you venture forth with this beginner's guide, you may just live to see the sunrise in Elden Ring. Here are some tips to help you on your journey.

The first and most important decision you’re going to make at the beginning of Elden Ring is choosing your starting class. Though you can certainly build your character into whatever you want them to be, the 10 starting classes provide you with upfront boosts to specific stats that benefit particular playstyles. In addition, you’ll start off with gear and potentially spells that match said playstyle.

For instance, the Vagabond is great for heavy weapon melee players, while those seeking a ranged sorcery-based class would want to start with the Astrologer. Of course, you can check out our starting class guide for a deeper look at what makes each class tick.

After resting at three Sites of Grace in the open world, you’ll be visited by a mysterious woman named Melina. Like maidens from previous From Software games, Melina acts as a place to level up your character. Even more, she provides you with a Spectral Seed Whistle that allows you to summon your horse mount for faster travel around The Lands