One of Dark Souls’ worst enemies returns for Elden Ring

Elden RingIt continues many FromSoftware traditions including competitive and cooperative multiplayer elements that were first introduced in Demon’s Soulsintoxicating swamps can make it even more difficult. But there’s one thing in the open world of Elden Ring that carries over from the Souls games that I wasn’t expecting to see, and if you’re a longtime fan of these games, I think you deserve to know what you’re getting yourself into.

Dark Souls itself had its share of infuriating and just-shy-of-unfair elements: the Silver Knight archers of Anor Londo, the Wheel Skeletons, the invisible crystal walkways in the Crystal Cave, and every single element of Blighttown, including that area’s infamously awful frame rate.

The game introduced an evil enemy who makes a surprising return. Elden Ring. Other than that, FromSoft’s new game is very good.

[Warning: The rest of this article contains light spoilers for Elden Ring. This might be a “fun” surprise for you, so turn back now, if you can.]

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It is with regret that I have to tell you, the basilisks will be back.

Basilisk was introduced in Dark SoulsAnd brought back Dark Souls 2 Dark Souls 3The, a creepy fake-bug-eyed, frog-like creature, spits out death. It emitted cursed fog that could kill players and reduce their hit points. These poor beasts have returned. Elden RingYou can be seen hopping about in chaos all over the place. Should your Death Blight meter fill up, it’s instant, gruesome death. However, you will still be protected from being viciously cursed by one of the components of the Basilisk. Dark SoulsThey have a poor reputation.

Basilisks in Elden Ring certainly aren’t the game’s worst enemies, but they’re in the top 10. Fortunately, they are few and far between (and relatively mid- to late-game), and they’re mostly avoidable. If you’re afraid of them, or have had to deal with their fear in the past, be aware. These are theirs.