Beginner for souls like game like me xD

[Pyotr]

So i am reconsidering to buy this game i like it a lot as seen in yt videos and from friends that play it and talk about the lore, i do like the story they told me and i wish to expirianceit myself. But i am not good at games like Dark Souls or Sekiro so I'm wondering is it like "friendly" to ppl like me ... i'm not looking for easy gameplay i do like challange, also i play only on Keyboard and Mouse since i can't use controler. Thank you for your help and advice

[BoxerDanc]

This is the most new player friendly souls game of all. You can make it as easy or hard as you like.

[Azor]

Yes it is. If you use Spirit Ashes + summons it becomes pretty simple, only you have to remember to upgrade your Spirit Ashes. There's a lady in red hood and an ugly old prisoner you have to talk to a few times before being able to upgrade your Spirit Ashes.

[Lord Bob]

Originally posted by Azor:

There's a lady in red hood and an ugly old prisoner you have to talk to a few times before being able to upgrade your Spirit Ashes.

"He forged a weapon to kill a god is what he did! He was the greatest weaponsmith the Roundtable Hold has ever seen! And in this house Smithing Master Hewg is a hero! End of story!"

[Greywander]

I generally recommend people start with Dark Souls 1 and play them in order, in part because the story of later Dark Souls games won't make as much sense without the context of the previous games, and in part because Dark Souls 1 is slower paced and focuses more on thinking through your strategy than speedy reflexes.

That said, I think Elden Ring is a fine place to start. The story is self contained, so you're not missing out on any lore by not playing Dark Souls first. And although it's faster paced than DS1, it does have a lot of tools that make things easier for players new to Souls games.

First, the open world allows you to go somewhere else if you're having trouble. Dark Souls is more linear, so often if you run into a boss you can't beat you don't really have many options other than to keep trying until you win.

Second, spirit ashes give you some extra bodies in a fight, and while they might not be quite as effective as summoning another player for coop, they can still make things a lot easier while playing solo. Especially with how aggressive bosses can be in ER, it's nice to have a summon to take aggro for you.

Third, no solo invasions. In Dark Souls, it was possible to get invaded by other players while playing by yourself, and the only way to avoid this was to play with a handicap. In DS3, for example, you could use an item called an Ember (equivalent to ER's Rune Arcs) to get a 30% HP boost, but it would also open you up to being invaded. And if you die, you lose the bonus and have to use another Ember. But in ER you can't be invaded (except by NPC invaders) unless you are playing coop or you use an item called the Taunter's Tongue.

So yeah, I think you're fine starting with Elden Ring. If you like it, I would recommend trying Dark Souls as well, and I would recommend playing them in order. Just be aware that DS1 and DS2 will feel pretty different from ER, while DS3 will feel much more similar.

[purpl3 h4z3]

Originally posted by Greywander:

I generally recommend people start with Dark Souls 1 and play them in order,

I'd skip Dark Souls 2 for obvious reasons, I'd particularly leave it for last.

My order would be:

Demon's Souls (if you have a PS3 or via emulator)
Dark Souls 1
Dark Souls 3
Elden Ring

and

Dark Souls 2

Playing Dark Souls 2 after 1 can cause strangeness and discomfort to the player because the game is very, very different from the others.

Edit: Bloodborne is also a must play, but it is locked and rotting in the PS4... sad.

[Greywander]

Originally posted by purpl3 h4z3:

I'd skip Dark Souls 2 for obvious reasons, I'd particularly leave it for last.

I would not skip DS2, nor would I pay any mind to the prodigious amount of slander directed towards it. It was a game with a troubled development and came out with its share of quirks, but it's a great game regardless. While DS3 likes to downplay DS2's existence, the lore of DS2 still has a profound impact on the story of DS3. The DLCs are also quite good.

[Nightflash]

Originally posted by purpl3 h4z3:

Originally posted by Greywander:

I generally recommend people start with Dark Souls 1 and play them in order,

I'd skip Dark Souls 2 for obvious reasons, I'd particularly leave it for last.

My order would be:

Demon's Souls (if you have a PS3 or via emulator)
Dark Souls 1
Dark Souls 3
Elden Ring

and

Dark Souls 2

Playing Dark Souls 2 after 1 can cause strangeness and discomfort to the player because the game is very, very different from the others.

Edit: Bloodborne is also a must play, but it is locked and rotting in the PS4... sad.

Imo ds 2 is better than 3, Elden ring and Bloodborne. It's different but it takes about 5 minutes to adjust probably.

[DEAD RaNgEr 888]

elden ring is the most newbie friendly of all the from soft games. it has the most quality of life out of all the souls games and if you get stuck on a boss, you can use ai npcs against almost all the bosses. you can also summon other players with in item that is very easy to get (just ride around and pick yellow flowers).

whatever you do, dont start with the dark souls games if you are new to the souls games. they are a lot more punishing and harder. you dont miss out on anything from dark souls by starting with elden ring, both have a completely different story and universe.

[DEAD RaNgEr 888]

Originally posted by purpl3 h4z3:

I'd skip Dark Souls 2 for obvious reasons, I'd particularly leave it for last.

why skip dark souls 2? its better than 1 in almost every way.

[Wushiba]

Originally posted by DEAD RaNgEr 888:

Originally posted by purpl3 h4z3:

I'd skip Dark Souls 2 for obvious reasons, I'd particularly leave it for last.

why skip dark souls 2? its better than 1 in almost every way.

[liar ahead]

[Fistraiser]

Elden ring isnt a dark souls game.its just made by same company in similar style.
You dont need play any dark souls game before elden ring.

[vicsrealms]

This is my first souls game as well. I have found it to be very friendly and an enjoyable game. It can be a little frustrating, but them I have been focused on strategy games for a long time, and this is my first action style game in forever.

[Ghaleon]

I honestly don't think any of them or better or worse off for a beginner. Though elden ring has the most 'easy-mode' options made available to the player for bosses. Every souls game lets you summon other players that can potentially carry you for a boss. But Elden ring, being the biggest game, probably has the largest most available pool of players to do that for you with. Also, Elden ring also has spirit summons, so that if you don't want a player to carry you, you can have a spirit summon which can give you a little help, or carry you. I never use them myself so I don't know how easy or hard it is to make them op or just ok, but I've heard many people say things like mimic tear just wins them the game or something. Probably patched out by now or something. I'm not sure. I've heard other people say some spirit ashes are MORE powerful than mimic tear though so *shrugs*.

That said outside of boss fights, I don't really feel like elden ring is easier than other souls games (nor is it harder), and honestly the level design is what makes the souls series special more than the boss fights IMO. Lots of games have great boss fights but not so many have level design like souls.

[Pyotr]

Thank you everyone i think i'll be getting this game very soon thanks to you all ^^

[Golb]

Another crabs treasure is a great choice for beginners.