Elden Ring, much like Dark Souls, offers players little advice and guidance beyond the basics of the game. Details concerning combat, exploration, and progression are largely unclear, leaving players to learn with time and experience. The lack of player support garners Elden Ring much praise from hardcore action RPG fans but complicates certain gameplay elements, such as stats. Thus, causing beginners much confusion and frustration throughout their playthrough rather than making their first-time experience more manageable.