One Elden Ring Item Makes Shadow Of The Erdtree’s Ruined Forges Easy
The Ruined Forges are some of the toughest dungeons in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, but there's one rare item that can make them much easier. There are several of these recurring dungeon types spread throughout Elden Ring's DLC map. Their hallmarks include bubbling pits of lava, hidden levers that open new paths, and, strangely enough, no bosses at all. That's right: once the player makes it to the heart of a Ruined Forge (generally called an altar), they're rewarded with an unguarded treasure and sent on their way.
But anyone with more than five minutes in Shadow of the Erdtree knows that bosses aren't always the hardest part of Elden Ring. Sometimes, environmental hazards take the cake, but in the case of the Ruined Forges, the regular enemies are the worst. Stone Golems are resistant to most forms of damage, except when dealt to the tiny weak spots located inconveniently on the smalls of their backs. While the player deals with them, they'll be sniped from behind by opportunistic Lava Slimes. Suffice it to say, Ruined Forges can be pretty miserable, but a rare consumable makes them easier.
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Gathering Crystal Darts may require a bit of preparation, but armed with just a few, clearing out Ruined Forges is infinitely easier. As a result, some of Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree's most peculiar dungeons can become a snap.
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