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on November 26, 2025
<br>This is just one of many examples of how Elden Ring does map diversity better than Skyrim , something that could become even more apparent through rumored Elden Ring DLC . While Skyrim 's many unique cities and natural vistas are impressive, Elden Ring 's man-made settlements, fantasy landscapes, and varied topography will constantly surprise players even after dozens of hours of gameplay. Elden Ring 's variety plays a major role in its satisfying, deep exploration as w<br><br> <br>The third and last are the incantations of the Servants of Rot. These servants serve the Rot Goddess who was sealed away beneath the Lands Between by a blind swordsman long ago. Malenia likely becomes Elden Ring 's Rot Goddess after the Tarnished defeats her, and the Servants of Rot thus worship her. Because the Scarlet Rot is akin to poison and disease, its spells inflict poison and rot damage and can even resemble the bugs who worship the Rot Godd<br><br> <br>But Elden Ring 's Starscourge Radahn, <a href="https://www.eldenringpulse.com/articles/my-epic-battle-with-the-sentient-pest-trio-in-elden-ring-nightreign-a-tarnished-s-tale.html">Animus Boss Fight</a> status aside, may have also been trying to keep control of the extraterrestrials already in the Lands Between. One of the Nox's Eternal Cities was struck by a falling star in punishment for their blasphemy. This falling star was Astel, Naturalborn of the Void. Astel is essentially a much larger and more powerful version of the Malformed Stars who also came to the Lands Between from outer space. While these these beings have posed a threat to the Nox and have even destroyed what was meant to be an eternal city, they are kept contained deep beneath the surface of the Lands Between because of the lack entryways into Nokron and Nokstella. But because of Ranni, they - along with other extraterrestrials like Falling Star Beasts - now have an opportunity to find their way to the surf<br><br>After using the Dragonburnt Ruins teleporter trap to get to the Sellia Crystal Tunnel in Elden Ring , players eventually make their way back to the surface and find themselves in an ominous, red hellscape. It's not flames that taint the land of Caelid , though – it's the Scarlet Rot.<br><br> <br>To understand why it is likely that Radahn was protecting the Lands Between from celestial beings, one first must know the Nox's and Ranni's goals with the Dark Moon . Ranni asks the Tarnished to defeat Radahn specifically to gain entrance to Nokron, one of the Eternal Cities of the Nox, to obtain the Fingerslayer Blade. This fetish is described as proof of the Nox's blasphemy against the Golden Order, showing that they, like Ranni, wish to fight against the Greater W<br><br> <br>**Elden Ring ** and FromSoftware may have given George R.R. Martin the chance to vent his feelings about Game of Thrones season 8 in a creative world, and those feelings may be found in various aspects of the Lands Between and Elden Ring lore . It couldn't have been easy for Martin to weather the backlash that came from Game of Thrones' final season. Luckily, he was able to write a new history, that of the Lands Between, through his work on Elden Ri<br><br>Other useful Talismans for this build include the Radagon Icon , which reduces casting speed, the Primal Glintstone Blade , which reduces the FP cost of spells, and the Faithful's Canvas Talisman , which makes all Incantations stronger across the board. Pair these Talismans with the Mushroom Crown, which has the same effect as the Kindred of Rot's Exultation , and the Scarlet Rot damage output and ailment buildup skyrockets.<br><br> <br>The Erdtree functions much like a parasite in Elden Ring , absorbing the souls of those who pass in the Lands Between as remembrances. Consequently, incantations that gain their power from the Erdtree are various and provide a history of the game's world. Indeed, many of the Erdtree incantations are related to the Crucible, which was the primordial soup from which the world of Elden Ring was born. There are also the incantations that are absorbed from the Tarnished's defeated enemies, like Maliketh's Black Bl<br><br>Elden Ring ' s Scarlet Rot is the birthright (and birth curse) of the demigod Malenia, and in her battle against General Radahn she laid waste to the land of Caelid with this curse. Needless to say, it's powerful stuff, and with the right build players can bend this curse to their own will and lay waste to PvP opponents and endgame bosses alike.<br><br> <br>Again, Skyrim represents a huge step forward when it comes to exploration. The game offers a number of sights and touchstones that can be discovered organically, while also featuring many secrets and lore-rich areas that are connected to its many quests. By the time most players finish with Skyrim , the in-game map will be littered with fast-travel markers tied to cities, ruins, monuments, and much m<br><br> <br>Skyrim 's exploration holds up, but Elden Ring offers the overall better experience for adventurous players. There are shockingly few non-optional areas in Elden Ring , which supports a sense of unbound, unguided exploration. This approach to map design is deepened by just how vertical and condensed the actual topography of the game is. While many open-world games, even some of the most critically acclaimed like Breath of the Wild , will often feature large stretches of empty land, this is not the case in Elden Ring . Many of the game's most important and expansive locations are hidden just out of sight, and players can easily miss entrances to caves, dungeons, and other secret areas by not closely examining each bush, building, and cliffside. This leads to a feeling that anything can happen whilst exploring the Lands Between, whereas a game like Skyrim will typically overtly draw the player's attention to the most important areas, making for a more passive experie<br>