{"id":4804,"date":"2022-08-09T14:18:55","date_gmt":"2022-08-09T14:18:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.bwgamespot.com\/index.php\/2022\/08\/09\/elden-ring-update-makes-summoning-easier-and-finally-lets-you-do-the-varre-quest-solo\/"},"modified":"2022-08-09T14:18:55","modified_gmt":"2022-08-09T14:18:55","slug":"elden-ring-update-makes-summoning-easier-and-finally-lets-you-do-the-varre-quest-solo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.bwgamespot.com\/index.php\/2022\/08\/09\/elden-ring-update-makes-summoning-easier-and-finally-lets-you-do-the-varre-quest-solo\/","title":{"rendered":"Elden Ring update makes summoning easier and finally lets you do the Varre quest solo"},"content":{"rendered":"

FromSoftware just pushed out a new update for Elden Ring<\/a>, making summoning a friendly face a whole lot easier, removing the online requirements for a quest and slapping some nerfs on a few meta skills and weapons.<\/p>\n

Patch 1.06 lets you send summoning signs to more areas, including regions you’re not currently in. It should make finding a helper in quieter areas a lot easier now, though understandably you can only be summoned to areas you’ve already visited. The same is also true for invaders, so now you can invade a larger area, including regions you’re not currently in.<\/p>\n

The update has also introduced an offline alternative for the White Mask Varre questline<\/a>. Before now, the only way to advance was by invading someone else’s game three times. Although you didn’t actually have to fight or win against any other players, it was a pain for people playing offline. Now, those who don’t fancy getting their hands dirty with PvP can instead defeat a new NPC. I haven’t seen word on how tough said NPC is just yet, though hopefully it’s not too much of a pain to beat.<\/p>\n

106_the_saviour_of_pvp<\/a> from r\/Eldenring<\/a><\/p>\n

There have also been a few nerfs to weapon skills that have proven a major sore point. Fans seem chuffed to see that Ash of War Bloodhound Step<\/a> has been given a healthy nerf, decreasing its invincibility frames and reducing performance when continuously used. Its travel distance has also been reduced, though it’ll be increased when using a light equip load. Corpse Piler has also seen a nerf, decreasing damage and bleed build-up. While it’s not considered a major change, it’s still a small downgrade for the Rivers of Blood katana.<\/p>\n

Elden Ring 1.06 has a few bug fixes here and there, too, like no longer being easily noticed when wearing the deathbed dress, and one that stopped players jumping mid-air while riding in certain situations. So far the community seems pretty pleased <\/a>with the changes, with the subreddit applauding the wider summoning range and the nerfs to Bloodhound Step<\/a>. The tweak to Varre’s quest is also a nice bit of future-proofing for when Elden Ring servers inevitably go offline. You can peep the full patch notes on the Bandai Namco site.<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

[#item_image]Elden Ring update makes summoning easier and finally lets you do the Varre quest solo<\/p>\n

FromSoftware just pushed out a new update for Elden Ring<\/a>, making summoning a friendly face a whole lot easier, removing the online requirements for a quest and slapping some nerfs on a few meta skills and weapons.<\/p>\n

Patch 1.06 lets you send summoning signs to more areas, including regions you’re not currently in. It should make finding a helper in quieter areas a lot easier now, though understandably you can only be summoned to areas you’ve already visited. The same is also true for invaders, so now you can invade a larger area, including regions you’re not currently in.<\/p>\n

The update has also introduced an offline alternative for the White Mask Varre questline<\/a>. Before now, the only way to advance was by invading someone else’s game three times. Although you didn’t actually have to fight or win against any other players, it was a pain for people playing offline. Now, those who don’t fancy getting their hands dirty with PvP can instead defeat a new NPC. I haven’t seen word on how tough said NPC is just yet, though hopefully it’s not too much of a pain to beat.<\/p>\n

106_the_saviour_of_pvp<\/a> from r\/Eldenring<\/a><\/p>\n

There have also been a few nerfs to weapon skills that have proven a major sore point. Fans seem chuffed to see that Ash of War Bloodhound Step<\/a> has been given a healthy nerf, decreasing its invincibility frames and reducing performance when continuously used. Its travel distance has also been reduced, though it’ll be increased when using a light equip load. Corpse Piler has also seen a nerf, decreasing damage and bleed build-up. While it’s not considered a major change, it’s still a small downgrade for the Rivers of Blood katana.<\/p>\n

Elden Ring 1.06 has a few bug fixes here and there, too, like no longer being easily noticed when wearing the deathbed dress, and one that stopped players jumping mid-air while riding in certain situations. So far the community seems pretty pleased <\/a>with the changes, with the subreddit applauding the wider summoning range and the nerfs to Bloodhound Step<\/a>. The tweak to Varre’s quest is also a nice bit of future-proofing for when Elden Ring servers inevitably go offline. You can peep the full patch notes on the Bandai Namco site.<\/a><\/p>\n

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