Help, why does my sword say this?

[Tiksu ツ]

"unable to use this item effectively with present attributes" I'm using Bloodhound's Fang?

[Zogtar]

Means your stats don't match the weapon's requirements to wield properly. Either strength or dexterity in your case.

[echo_ML]

It likely means you lack the stats to actually use the weapon. In terms of bloodhounds fang this is probably your Strength or Dexterity.
You can tell which one it is by the red number next to the stat in the weapons menu.
If you don't have the required stats the weapon will do much less damage and cost much more stamina to use.

[Tiksu ツ]

Omg.. I upgraded my DEX to 17 and now I deal triple the damage I did before LOL, I had so much problem with Margit before and if I knew this, I could have killed her soooo easiely.. damn

[Greywander]

Did you actually beat Margit with a weapon you didn't have the stats for? If so, that's pretty impressive, the sort of thing someone would do for a challenge run. If not, then I'm sure the game still probably seems a lot easier now that you're no longer playing on extra hard difficulty.

Something else that will make the game easier is leveling up your Vigor. At least 40, and ideally 60.

Also try to get your poise up to 51, as most PvE enemies do 50 poise damage on a hit (poise is what keeps you from getting staggered when hit). The Knight set you can buy at the Roundtable has exactly 51 poise, so that's a good option.

Ah, you should also make sure you have enough Endurance that you aren't fat rolling. Light rolls are only attainable with lighter weapons and armor or very high END, but you should at least maintain a mid roll.

Hope this helps! It sounds like you're playing Elden Ring for the first time, and that this is probably your first Souls game. I hope you enjoy it as much as I have, these games are a blast once they click with you.

[ill1c1t]

Wait, your sword talks?

[LastTourniquet]

Publicado originalmente por ill1c1t:

Wait, your sword talks?

Yours doesn't?

[Passive Extremist]

Publicado originalmente por ill1c1t:

Wait, your sword talks?

mostly slurs, it's kind of a problem.

[Key]

Publicado originalmente por Passive Extremist:

Publicado originalmente por ill1c1t:

Wait, your sword talks?

mostly slurs, it's kind of a problem.

That's normal if it was a drop from a misbigotten.

[Insanity Factor]

Publicado originalmente por Key:

Publicado originalmente por Passive Extremist:

mostly slurs, it's kind of a problem.

That's normal if it was a drop from a misbigotten.

Or the vulgar militia.