: Relying on Keen-infused Backhand Blades utilizing the incredibly agile Blind Spot Ash of War. This setup grants high i-frames (invincibility frames) to effortlessly slide under boss sweeps while dealing continuous, rapid physical damage.
This is considered one of the best new spots. Located behind the Shadow Keep, you can navigate to the Hinterland (requires a specific gesture at the Statue of Marika near the Shadow Keep Black Gate). The area is filled with finger-creatures and snake creatures.
The Elden Ring subreddit is divided. Some players celebrate the potential new farm as a "godsend" for reaching high levels (300+). Others argue it is merely a placebo effect caused by the patch resetting enemy drop tables. elden ring shadow of the erdtree update v1 16rune new
The v1.16 patch focused heavily on fixing subtle gameplay loop mechanics and optimizing graphics across platforms. The core changes implemented by the developers include:
| Platform | Issue | Solution | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Unstable Framerate | Rebuild the PS5's database via Safe Mode. | | PC | Ray Tracing may be unintentionally enabled | Check & adjust Ray Tracing settings in the graphics menu. | | PC | "Inappropriate activity detected" error | Verify the integrity of game files on Steam. | | PC | Unstable framerate from third-party mouse apps | Deactivate any mouse-related third-party applications. | : Relying on Keen-infused Backhand Blades utilizing the
This update targeted specific mechanical issues and performance stability:
FromSoftware has not officially confirmed this as a change. It may be a bug introduced in v1.16 that could be patched out in a hotfix. Located behind the Shadow Keep, you can navigate
: Blasphemous Blade This greatsword's weapon art, "Taker's Flames," deals massive fire damage and heals you, making it a powerful choice for Faith builds.