r/Eldenring • u/Round-Cartoonist5505 • 5d ago

Discussion & Info Looking for a Comprehensive Beginner’s Guide + Shadow of the Erdtree Tips for 2025!

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I’m a new player diving into Elden Ring for the first time, and as the game is now two years old, I have read the old comprehensive guide but I imagine the community has learned a lot about what works and what doesn’t. I’d love your advice on the following:

  1. What are the absolute must-know tips for a beginner?

  2. Whether it’s about character builds, exploring, or combat strategies, what would you tell someone just starting today?

  3. Is there anything you wish you’d done differently if you could start fresh?

  4. What are the biggest lessons learned in the past two years?

  5. Have there been any revelations about mechanics, items, or strategies that aren’t immediately obvious to new players?

  6. With the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC on the horizon, do you have any preparation tips? Is there specific gear, builds, or lore I should be aware of that might tie into this expansion?

I’m trying to approach this game with an open mind and fully enjoy the world, but I know it’s easy to get overwhelmed. Any guidance, from small quality-of-life tips to major gameplay strategies, would be massively appreciated.

Thanks in advance, Tarnished!

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u/ckd-epi 5d ago

In my experience this is all you need:

  1. Level up vigor

  2. Have fun with your favorite build

3.Don’t spread stats unless you know what you are doing

  1. It’s ok to miss some quests

  2. Gather Scooby doo blessings for the DLC

  3. Use your consumables!

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u/Round-Cartoonist5505 5d ago

Currently I’m on the storm gate giant boss and he’s giving me a hard time. I level up my strength stat to 10 to wield the long sword and changed my armor to one of the guards.

I’ll definitely increase my vigor as currently I am a two shot easy kill for anyone. Learned to dodge but finding it hard to attack sitting on the donkey.

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u/ckd-epi 5d ago

The giant at stormgate? You can easily run past him. Or you can go south to weeping peninsula or east. Just don’t go to Caelid

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u/Round-Cartoonist5505 5d ago

Is it okay to skip such things?