In Elden Ring, shields are often seen as simple defensive tools to block incoming attacks, but many offer unique abilities that go far beyond just raising your guard. From reflecting magic to boosting your stats, some shields bring added utility that can transform your playstyle. If you’re looking to expand your arsenal with versatile gear, here are 21 shields that do more than just...

Losing your hard-earned Runes after an untimely death in Elden Ring can be a frustrating experience, especially when the path back to recovery feels perilous. While the game offers the classic mechanic of retrieving lost Runes by returning to your death spot, there are plenty of other strategies and tricks that can help you regain or even increase your Rune stash more efficiently. Having a...

Elden Ring invasions are brutal, chaotic, and exhilarating. Most players rely on optimized weapons, meta spells, or high-level gear—but what if you could cause chaos using nothing but items? After hundreds of hours of PvP experience (and more failed invasions than I’d like to admit), I decided to challenge myself: win fights using only consumable items. No weapons. No spells. Just...

Elden Ring is more than just weapons and stats—true mastery comes from combining tools in creative ways. When weapons and Elden Ring items are used together with purpose, the result is powerful synergy that can turn even the hardest fights into controlled victories. From buffing your blade before battle to using consumables for status effects, there are countless ways to make your...