Arekkz Gaming just released a video discussing the latest patch for Elden Ring, version 1.2.3. The patch includes a variety of changes, balance fixes, and nerfs to certain weapons. Arekkz highlights some of the key changes in the patch notes and provides insights into how these changes will impact gameplay. Let’s take a closer look at the important takeaways from the video.
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Key Takeaways:
- The Caran Sorcery Sword has received a buff and a nerf, with increased intelligence scaling but slightly decreased base damage.
- Various changes have been made to the Smith Script weapons, including increased throwing range for the dagger and Circ, and adjustments to affinities to balance their performance.
- The placement of the Golden Hippo and Commander Gas bosses at the start of the fight has been changed to match the first encounter.
- The Rolling Spark skill with the perfume bottles has been fixed, along with bugs related to the lightning and frenzy flame perfume bottles.
Caran Sorcery Sword: Buffed and Nerfed
The Caran Sorcery Sword, known for being both a sword and a staff, has received changes in this patch. The intelligence scaling has been raised, making it more effective for sorceries. However, the base damage has been slightly decreased. Players can expect a follow-up video from Arekkz Gaming with testing and builds to showcase the exact differences.
Smith Script Weapons: Throwing Range Increase and Affinity Adjustments
The dagger and Circ, both Smith Script weapons, have received increased throwing range. However, the patch notes also mention that a bug causing higher affinities for these weapons has been fixed. This effectively nerfs the weapons, particularly if players were utilizing the Holy Affinity. Further testing will be needed to determine the overall impact of these changes.
Golden Hippo and Commander Gas: Boss Placement Tweaks
For those who have been struggling against the Golden Hippo and Commander Gas bosses, this patch brings a slight tweak to their placement at the start of the fight. The bosses will now be positioned the same way as during the first encounter. While this may seem like a minor adjustment, it could make a difference in the strategies players employ.
Perfume Bottles: Bug Fixes and Nerfs
The Rolling Spark skill with the perfume bottles has been fixed in this patch. It was causing more damage than intended, making the interaction slightly overpowered. Additionally, bugs related to the lightning and frenzy flame perfume bottles have been fixed, preventing them from dealing double damage under certain conditions. These changes effectively nerf the perfume bottles, and players can expect a before-and-after comparison to see the exact differences.
These are just a few of the key takeaways from Arekkz Gaming’s video discussing the recent patch for Elden Ring. The patch includes various other changes, bug fixes, and performance improvements. While some weapons and skills have been nerfed, others have not been mentioned in the patch notes, leaving room for potential strategies and builds to still be viable. It will be interesting to see how these changes impact the overall gameplay experience. Let us know your thoughts on these patch notes and how you feel about the nerfs and fixes in the comments below!
