Eager gamers who pre-ordered Elden Ring got a “Digital Adventure Guide” as a bonus. This small guide acted as an introduction to the game and its basics.
But what exactly does it entail? Let’s find out!
Contents of Elden Ring’s Official Adventure Guide
The guide starts with a brief description of the game’s setting. It tells us about the Erdtree and the Tarnished’s role in becoming Elden Lord.
It’s a bit of a summary of what we get in Elden Ring’s opening. After that, we get introduced to some of the different types of areas we can explore in the game:
Underground Crypts – These dangerous crypts house the remains of the dead. They are also full of traps and statue enemies.
Caves – These are naturally-forming caves with limited light sources, so make sure to bring one!
Mines – These are caves that have been dug up by miners. They are rich in upgrade materials, so they should be explored when you need Smithing Stones.
After that, we get a glimpse into some important points to keep in mind as we explore the overworld.
For example, the guide mentions how the Sites of Grace have a ray of light leading to our next goal. It also tells us to look for monoliths next to roads, as they can expand our map.
It also has information about crafting items that can be made by purchasing the Crafting Kit from Merchant Kalé at the start of the game.
There are some recommended crafting items, such as Rowa Raisins that can heal our spectral steed, Torrent.
Lastly, we get some nice artwork showing off every starting class in the game.
In the end, the official Adventure Guide provides some very basic information that is also learned through the early tutorials in Elden Ring.
Still, it’s a nice heads-up for those wishing to start their journey into the Lands Between!
Venezuelan gamer cursed by being interested by most games, resulting in a ridiculous backlog he’ll never be able to conquer. Been gaming for over two decades now! Few things exemplify his wide variety in gaming tastes as the fact that he’s a big fan of both Souls games and the Atelier series at the same time. Also a big fan of Yakuza/Like a Dragon, Deadly Premonition, Zero Escape, and Dead Rising, among others. Considers Lost Judgment and Sekiro to both be masterpieces.