Elden Ring features numerous status effects that can turn the tide of battle in your favor. Proccing bleed on an enemy removes a significant portion of their health, sleep renders an enemy vulnerable to attacks, and Scarlet Rot causes enemies to lose significant HP over time, among others. Most status effects are powerful and can trivialize boss fights. However, some, like Madness and Death Blight, have very niche uses and are effective primarily in PvP scenarios, and rarely in PvE.