Character Abilities Boss Fights Stealth Mechanics Combo Systems Skills Turn-Based Combat Parrying and Dodging Dual-Wielding Attack Types Weapon Types Skill Trees Character Strategies Z Burst Dash Counter Strategies Stamina Management Customization Hitstop Weapon Adjustments RPG Combat Spell Casting Fast-paced Combat Monsters Close-Range Combat Naval Combat Monster Variants Wound System Mounting Mounting Techniques Monster Mounting Power Clashes Special Abilities Enemy Design Resource Management Weapon Handling Character Battles Shooting Mechanics Strategies Melee Combat Weapons Boss Encounters NPC Behavior Parry System Enemy Behavior Special Moves Defense Attacks Weapon Variety Team-Based Combat Exploration Mechanics Psychic Powers Madness Mechanic Acrobatic Combat Bug Fixes Ability Management Swordplay Mechanics Abilities Realistic Combat Platforming Mechanics Enemy Types Damage Systems Companions Sync Strikes Dodging and Blocking Positioning and Timing Looting Systems Elden Ring Martial Arts Player Feedback Focus Points Leveling Up Parrying Body Shields Special Enemies Omni-Movement Spinning Attack Attack Patterns Speed Mechanics
Solo developer Olof Hagelin pitches a dungeon escape that rewards mastery of a persistent castle layout over raw gear growth.
