Nine Magic Types in Elden Ring: A Challenging Journey

TLDRThis video explores the use of nine magic types in Elden Ring and the challenges they present. Each magic type has its strengths and weaknesses, and the player must navigate the game using only specific magic types to defeat bosses. The video showcases strategies and gameplay footage of the different magic types in action.

Key insights

🔥Choosing magic types based on viability and enemy vulnerability

⚡️Exploring different magic types and their unique abilities

🛡The challenge of using only one magic type to defeat bosses

🗺️Strategy of collecting items and spells in subsequent runs

🔁The importance of changing magic type in each new game cycle

Q&A

Why is the Holy magic type chosen as the starting magic?

Holy is typically considered the weakest magic type, and by completing it first, the player can have an easier time with the rest of the game.

What are some strategies for defeating bosses with magic types?

By understanding enemy vulnerabilities and positioning, players can exploit weaknesses and maximize damage output.

Does the player have access to healing and non-spell damage?

The player is restricted to using only the chosen magic type to defeat bosses and cannot rely on healing or non-spell damage against them.

How does the progression system work between runs?

Items and spells collected in each run carry over to subsequent runs, providing an advantage in terms of equipment and capabilities.

Why is changing magic type important in each new game cycle?

Changing the magic type adds variety and challenge to subsequent runs, creating a different gameplay experience with each cycle.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Introduction to the nine magic types and their usage in Elden Ring

05:17Strategies and challenges of using Holy magic type as the starting magic

10:46Exploration of different magic types and their unique abilities

18:32The challenge of defeating bosses using only a specific magic type

25:59The strategy of collecting items and spells in subsequent runs to enhance gameplay

32:18The significance of changing magic type in each new game cycle for a fresh experience