Elden Ring Combat Guide: how to Get Good!

[@jermergerg]

I realized the example of strafing I gave in the Black Knife Assassin fight might be hard to notice. I really should have done some slow motion, so I apologize. If you look at around 06:15 starting a bit before at 06:14, you'll notice an extremely rapid forward stab that the BKA executes. There are several more examples in the footage, for example at 06:38. Again, although it's super quick, you'll notice I don't roll and instead glide very slightly to the side. This is what I reference in the video. If you attempt to dodge, there's a followup for which you simply can't input a second dodge with sufficient speed to evade. This honestly isn't a big deal in a regular playthrough, but this video is from a no-damage run, so it was crucial that I avoid it, and holding down B and moving rather than tapping B to roll was the best way I found for dealing with it.

[@pterodummy]

An extra tip for new players learning the game is to gain extra practice in co-op. It can be nice to take a break if the obstacle you’re facing is too frustrating at your current level/skill

[@aayushdasgupta9754]

Very nice video, one more small suggestion, a lot more attacks can be jumped or jumped + strafed than initially clear. For eg. One of the infamous moves with insane tracking is Malenia's lunging thrust. That attack while easy to dodge roll cannot be strafed. However a side jump can dodge it and make a Jumping Heavy opening. Similarly Waterfowl's initial hitbox is close to the ground and can be jumped. When one learns these jumping dodges, you can really style on the bosses.

[@kravecoleg]

This poped into my recommendations, really well put-together video! Keep it up As for me, strafing never felt natural and always felt too risky, but now I see that its just a tool that I don't use and therefore have a more difficult time. Thanks!

[@jermergerg]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@thetristan7391]

Thank you for your breakdown of strafing and positioning, as well as having the great example footage in the background!! This was super helpful and informative.

[@kamilmalach6383]

Good to see channel growing. Already knew most of these but watched anyway!

[@jayden7536]

who else watching this after getting smacked up by rellana

[@steelesaldutti]

Great tips. Way to break it down to make it easy to understand. I would recommend getting ready of the text on black screen gaps with no audio. Bad for retention.

[@makoto3212]

wish this came out when I just started 😭

[@592Johno]

Im definitely the high damage, tank damage player

[@infectio88]

01:28 "This player will need the stats and armor requisite to tank enemy attacks" -> Shows a naked player dodge attacks. I'm not very convinced there.

[@jermergerg]

Yeah you're completely right tbh. I didn't have any footage of myself playing with heavy armor and trading hits, so I went with the closest I have, which is using a heavy weapon. It doesn't match what I was talking about and isn't optimal.

[@howl1440]

Nice video, subbed ;)

[@jamesarthurkimbell]

Achievement unlocked: saying "rapidity" twice in one video

[@jermergerg]

going for thrice in the next one, wish me luck

[@nayyarrashid4661]

Pretty good points. I personally have to make use of everthing when I play. A bit of blocking a bit of dodge rolling armor etc. I cannot commit to one particular style in entirety. My reactions to boss movement can be a bit erratic at times. Also do you play on PS or PC?

[@jermergerg]

Thanks! Same for me honestly. It's just that this footage is from my no-damage runs, so it's a bit more formulaic and limited in terms of playstyle and flexibility than an average playthrough for me. I play on PC

[@nayyarrashid4661]

@@jermergerg Ahhh. I decided to go with PS5 for the DLC. I played on PC on release and it was really bad. The assets loading and slow downs and I couldn't land a single parry despite trying. Part of the reason why I entirely gave up on this part. I think you should upload a picture and set a password for the community for the DLC.