Elden Ring Combat Tips and New Mechanics
New Mechanics
Elden Ring will be large in terms of world size and exploration. To complement this, new mechanics have been introduced like jumping and riding on horseback with mounts.
There are a myriad of ways players can approach different combat styles. Some may choose to be brave and go head-to-head while others prefer to have allies, such as the ability to summon spirits. Or they might as well prefer a sneaky way.
Stealth in Elden Ring
Elden Ring has its own stealth mechanics. They may also be used in conjunction with backstab attacks. Also, the game includes a day and night cycle that could affect the stealth mechanic. As many people know, stealth allows the player to avoid being detected by the enemy by hiding behind a tall grass or crouching. Stealth is an important mechanic in combat because you can use it to your advantage and sneak behind enemies to kill them instantly or deal large amounts of damage with stealth attacks.
Stealth is not just about hiding and using it to gain an advantage towards your enemies. You can also use this tactic for repositioning yourself in different sections of a dungeon and evaluate the situation ahead so you can take appropriate action. Hidetaka Miyazaki stated that they created these opportunities to allow players to see the world around them, below them, and above them, and to decide how they will face it. Even though stealth is a simple concept, it opens up a whole new world of possibilities.
Jumping
The new jump mechanic gives players a consistent jump. It's been stated that while the game will focus more on RPG elements, responsive melee-based fighting will still be available. Mounted Combat is confirmed to be a feature of the game. It is possible to encounter a wide range of terrifying bosses. It is believed that combat will be affected by the climate and weather conditions at the place where it is being held.
New feature - Summoning Spirits
Spirit Ashes are the enemy souls that you defeat in Elden Ring. As they progress through the game, the player will encounter Skills like the ability to summon the spirits, assisting the player in combat essentially. In addition to your Skills, Weapons, Armor, and Spells, summoning Spirits gives you a huge flexibility for how you approach certain situations.
Stance
Similar to Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice Combat mechanics, you need to be careful to not lose your Stance during Combat to avoid getting staggered. To make your enemy stagger, you will need to break their Stance. This will give you the opportunity to execute a critical attack.
You can block an Enemy's attack during combat by pressing the block button. However, if you only block the attack at the exact moment before you take the hit, the game will count that you have performed a perfect block. Perfect Blocks will save your Stance and waste your Enemy's Stance. However, if you keep blocking longer than necessary or block earlier, you may lose some Stance and your Enemy will save it.
Successful parries will also help lower or break your Enemies’ Stance significantly. However, failing to parry will result in a loss of huge Stance.
Magic Spells in Elden Ring
Focus Points (FP) can be used to perform special moves. Each class has its own special moves. Some classes can launch magical bolts, while some others use melee weapons to attack enemies quickly.
These abilities can be combined with regular combat moves to create a combo chains. These abilities can consume FP so make sure to keep your FP under control. Consumable items might be a good addition to your inventory to replenish your FP.
New Feature - Jumping Attacks
Jumping Attacks are so new. This is great for melee fighting. By jumping, you can move a lot towards your enemy and at the same you can perform an attack. Jumping Attacks can be used to stun enemies but will also consume a considerable amount of stamina.