There are countless dangers inElden Ringthat can bring a player’s adventure to an end within mere moments. Everything fromthe game’s legendary main bossesto even the most basic enemies proves dangerous. However, not every threat inElden Ringis as direct or perceivable as these arduous foes. In truth, one of the most devastating hazards in the game is Status Effects, underlying ailments that aim to harm or debilitate those it affects.
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Status Effects can be a significant detriment to players should they be unprepared. These conditions can severely cripple or even kill characters should they not be counteracted in time. Thus, making Status Effects a danger that every player should be wary of lest they suffer from the penalties they impose. There are many ways to mitigate or even cure these ailments, but players must understand the hazards they seek to counteract. To do so,here is every Status Effect inElden Ringand what it does.
Every Status Effect In Elden Ring
Status Effects can be inflicted upon a target using weapons, spells, items, and environmental hazards. However, the condition is not applied immediately and demands repeated applications to fill the buildup meter. Upon doing so, the Status Effect’s affliction takes hold and lasts for its respective duration. Reducing susceptibility to, mitigating, or evencuring Status Effects such as Poisonis possible through various means.
Cured By
Blight
Once the buildup meter reaches full, the target dies instantly. This effect is only applicable to players.
Nothing
Frostbite
Once the buildup meter reaches full, the target is damaged, their damage absorption reduces, and their stamina recovery slows. This effect is applicable to players and enemies alike.
Hemorrhage
Once the buildup meter reaches full, the target sustains damage relative to their Max HP. This effect is applicable to players and enemies alike.
Madness
Once the buildup meter reaches full, the target is damaged, and they lose FP. This effect is applicable to players and enemies alike.
Poison
Once the buildup meter reaches full, the target’s health slowly diminishes over a long period. This effect is applicable to players and enemies alike.
Cure Poison Spell Flame, Cleanse Me Spell
Scarlet Rot
Once the buildup meter reaches full, the target’s health quickly diminishes over a short period. This effect is applicable to players and enemies alike.
Flame, Cleanse Me Spell
Sleep
Once the buildup meter reaches full, the target falls asleep, leaving them incapacitated and vulnerable to attack. This effect is applicable to players and enemies alike.
Stimulating Boluses Lucidity Spell
The main Stats of a player will determine their resistance against Status Effects, or precisely the speed at which the buildup meter fills. The three attributes that govern these resistances orDefensive StatsareVigor,Mind, andEndurance. Vigor determinesImmunity, Mind determinesFocus, and Endurance determinesRobustness.
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Players can effectively bolster their resistanceby leveling up and improving their Stats. This method is the most efficient for counteracting Status Effects, as players can sustain more applications before the buildup meter is full. Alternatively, players can improve their resistance through gear and items. Sprawled throughoutElden Ringis equipment that increases Stats, providing players defense against Status Effects without a level up.
Elden Ringis now available for PC, PlayStation 4 and 5, and Xbox One and Series X|S.
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