Is There a Weapon That Does Rot Damage in Elden Ring?
As players delve deeper into the world of Elden Ring, they often find themselves hunting for that one specific weapon that can deal the most significant damage to their enemies. One type of damage that has caught the attention of many players is rot damage. But can you really find a weapon that deals rot damage? Let’s dive in to find out.
Introduction to Rot Damage
Rot damage is a new type of damage introduced in Elden Ring, different from the regular physical, magical, and fire damage. Rot damage is a type of sustained damage that can wear down an enemy’s health gradually, often leaving them weaker and more vulnerable to future attacks. This type of damage is particularly useful against hard-to-hit enemies or ones with high defense.
Is There a Weapon That Does Rot Damage?
Spoiler alert: Yes, there is a weapon that deals rot damage in Elden Ring! The Great Lightning Spear** is one of the most notable weapons to deal rot damage. Armed with this spear, your character can unleash a concentrated beam of energy that saps the life force out of your enemies.
• Requirements: To upgrade the Great Lightning Spear and unlock its rot damage properties, you’ll need to meet certain requirements:
- Reach Maliketh, Blade of the Dark
- Claim the Great Lightning Spear as a reward for defeating Maliketh
- Upgrade the spear at the Blacksmith Smithing Table using special resources like Lloyd’s Wisdom and Dragonbarbs
| Level | Damage/Second | Rot Damage/Second |
|---|---|---|
| Base | 20 | 0.5 |
| +1 | 22.5 | 0.75 |
| +5 | 32.5 | 1.5 |
Another way to deal rot damage is by using Talismans. Specific talismans like the Rot Talisman of the Blood or the Rot Talisman of the Lightning can transfer rot damage to your sword or staff, allowing your character to deal additional sustained damage to enemies.
| Talisman | Effect |
|---|---|
| Rot Talisman of the Blood | Increases rot damage and absorbs some of the blood damage from enemies |
| Rot Talisman of the Lightning | Saps life force from lightning-imbued enemies while increasing damage dealt |
Limitations and Strategies**
Despite the availability of rot-damaging weapons and talismans, there are some limitations and strategies worth considering:
• **Stamina Conservation:** Dealing rot damage can be challenging, as it often comes at the cost of draining your character’s stamina rapidly. To conserve stamina while using the Great Lightning Spear or other rot-damaging weapons, consider using combos and exploiting enemy openings strategically.
• **Enemy Diversity:** Elden Ring offers a wide variety of enemy types, each with distinct weaknesses and resistances to certain damage types. In order to maximize rot damage, study your enemies, and use the right balance of rot damage and conventional damage to take them down efficiently.
• **Multi-Targeting:** When it comes to dealing rot damage, single-targeting high-priority enemies might seem like the best approach, but this can also overlook other weaker enemies in close proximity. Consider using this opportunity to take out stragglers and make for a more efficient battle.
