DPJ discusses the latest patch for Elden Ring, which includes significant nerfs to overpowered builds, specifically targeting perfume bottle builds. The patch, released on July 4th, introduces balance adjustments for PVP, bug fixes, and performance improvements. Notable changes include decreased damage and animation for the Swift slash skill, increased intelligence scaling for the caran sorcery sword, and extended throw and attack range for certain weapons. Bug fixes address issues with rolling spark and wall of spark skills, weapon affinities, and enemy behavior. The patch also includes stability fixes for the PS5 version and PC versions, along with recommendations for improving performance.
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Key Takeaways:
- Significant nerfs to overpowered builds, particularly perfume bottle builds
- Balance adjustments for PVP and bug fixes
- Stability fixes for PS5 and PC versions
PVP Exclusive Balance Adjustments:
The patch includes a decrease in damage and animation for the Swift slash skill, addressing concerns in PVP. Additionally, the intelligent scaling of the caran sorcery sword has been increased, while the base damage has been slightly decreased. The throw and attack range of the Smith scrip dagger and Smith scrip cir has been extended for better combat effectiveness.
Bug Fixes:
The patch addresses various bugs, including issues with rolling spark and wall of spark skills dealing unexpected damage. Weapon affinities for several weapons, such as the Smith scrip dagger and Smith scrip axe, have been adjusted to match intended values. Additionally, bugs related to attack animations, guarding mechanics, and special effects have been fixed. Enemy behavior and boss placement in refights have also been adjusted for a better gameplay experience.
Stability Fixes and Performance Improvements:
The patch introduces stability fixes for the PS5 version, with the option to improve frame rate using the rebuild database option. For PC versions, players are advised to check the r tracing setting in the system graphic settings to avoid unstable performance. The patch also addresses issues with inappropriate activity detection and unstable frame rates caused by third-party applications controlling mouse behavior.
