Elden Ring Update 1.13

FromSoftware has issued a new Elden Ring patch today for PS5, PS4 systems, bringing it up to version number 1.13. It's an update affecting both the base title and the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion, and in an unexpected change from the norm, 95 per cent of the patch notes speak of buffs instead of nerfs. A very long list of improvements details how your equipment, Ashes of War, spells, incantations, and AI summons will all perform better after downloading update 1.13.

The Spirit Summons have received the biggest enhancement, with every one listed in the patch notes having its stagger improved. It'll now take more hits to stagger them after they've been summoned, meaning they can continue landing their own attacks for longer. In the case of others like the Warhawk, Land Squirt, and Spirit Jellyfish, they'll have more health.

Looking at the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC specifically, NPCs like Needle Knight Leda, Pureblood Knight Ansbach, and Thiollier have all had their stats increased for when they can be summoned. Then, excluding the Mimic Tear Ashes, all Spirit Summons will have better attack power and be able to sustain more damage after reaching level five of the Revered Spirit Ash blessing. The upgrade at level eight has been improved also.

In PvP situations, the poise damage of the following weapons has been improved: Light Great Swords, Backhand Blades, Hand-to-Hand Arts, and Beast Claws. Next, dual-wield attacks from the following weapon types will also deal extra poise damage: Straight Swords, Thrusting Swords, Curved Swords, Katanas, Spears, Whips, Fists, and Claws.

For a complete list of all the balance changes and adjustments found in Elden Ring update 1.13, click the link. Has your favourite summon or Ash of War been upgraded? Let us know in the comments below.

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