Is it cheating to use summons/spirits?

[Shady_Milkman]

I feel like it makes a lot of boss fights too easy

[willy bammy]

It's in the game, so not cheating. It's there to make life easier for you. I feel it trivializes some fights so I don't use them a lot. But if you want an easier fight, it's there for you

[Freudesleid]

Its a game mechanic the devs added. Iits like asking if weapons are cheating because they make the game easier.
But they do get waaaay to easy.

[Timbermaw]

Some bosses like magrit were developed with the intention of using npc summons and spirits. Most other bosses in side dungeons you can clear solo.

Summoning other players (not npcs) is akin to cheating, yes, but it's there if people want to play with their friends or whatever

[Hiphoptimus Rhyme]

Originally posted by gotti biesch:

It's in the game, so not cheating. It's there to make life easier for you. I feel it trivializes some fights so I don't use them a lot. But if you want an easier fight, it's there for you

Lmfao suddenly it's legit now.

[MrSoul]

yes, so is rolling and jumping, the horse too oh and fast travel.

[Oku]

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2778548606

[ColonelBaker]

yes and you will be soft banned for using them.

[737]

I never use summons if I can help it. However there are some fights like Niall that kinda make you summon. Gank bosses in delves I definitely summon. It's completely possible to do it solo though. I just saw a video of a guy beating Malenia as a level 1 wretch, no damage and solo.

[Redsleeves]

If you're asking whether a game mechanic is "cheating", you're asking the wrong question. The question you SHOULD be asking is "Why do I care what randos on the internet think is cheating in my single-player experience?"

No matter what limitations you put on yourself, there will always be someone who says you did is less legitimately than them. If you want to summon spirits, summon spirits and don't let anyone lessen your enjoyment of the game. If you feel it's cheating, then don't do it. It's really that simple.

[willy bammy]

Originally posted by Hiphoptimus Rhyme:

Originally posted by gotti biesch:

It's in the game, so not cheating. It's there to make life easier for you. I feel it trivializes some fights so I don't use them a lot. But if you want an easier fight, it's there for you

Lmfao suddenly it's legit now.

Git gud dude

[Andrew. (the weeblord)]

Originally posted by Shady_Milkman:

I feel like it makes a lot of boss fights too easy

I've found ER to be both the hardest and the easiest game out of all of them, because of the huge array of powerful tools the game provides. It's really up to you how you want to approach the game.

They are in the game. If that's how you want to play, nobody should stop you (the game doesn't, after all). But if you're seeking the challenge that these games or known for, you shouldn't summon or use the handful of ash of wars that are incredibly powerful

[Hiphoptimus Rhyme]

Originally posted by gotti biesch:

Originally posted by Hiphoptimus Rhyme:

Lmfao suddenly it's legit now.

Git gud dude

Hey now, you just said spirits are legit, don't flip flop again or you'll confuse the poor lad.

[Dam Stark]

Not "cheating" but it's easy mode, it's always been there for people who can't solo. It robs people from the sense of accomplishment but hey, it's up to you. Sit back while I get to fight the boss again, win win.

Or if you meant the offline spirit summons, then yes those make the game significantly easier too.

[Werewolf Moms]

anyone upset at someone for using the game's mechanics are sad people

[Selri]

it is not cheating unless you want to be a masochist or challenge you can play without it.

However spirits, npc summons, items that can disable/debuff them are there for a reason.

though some npc summons may need their questline to be completed before you can use them on the boss area.

It's a bit funny seeing other players struggle and just spouting rage topics about this and that but never look for a way to lessen the difficulty :3