Elden Ring patch buffs weapons and fixes major complaints
Elden Ring’s Latest Chapter: Patch 1.17 and the Tarnished Pack Bring a Wave of Power
Get ready, Tarnished. On Friday, August 28th, the world of Elden Ring is about to receive a massive infusion of content with the arrival of patch 1.17 and the highly anticipated Tarnished Pack DLC. This isn’t just a routine update; it’s a substantial package packed with new classes, coveted cosmetics, engaging NPC events, and purchasable items that promise to shake up the Lands Between.
The patch notes from publisher Bandai Namco are more extensive than anticipated, loaded with buffs designed to enhance the gameplay experience. But the real excitement lies in the Tarnished Pack itself. This DLC adds exciting new elements, including the formidable Idus Knight and Heavy Knight starting classes, three exclusive outfits for your mount Torrent, intriguing NPC invasions across Caelid and Leyndell, and new weapons available for purchase from merchants or discovery in the Lands Between.
For fans of the franchise, this news carries extra weight, especially for those looking to bring Elden Ring to the Switch 2. Even better, all of this exciting new content—the patch and the pack—will be available to everyone completely free of charge.
The core of the update focuses on power boosts. We are talking serious buffs for weapons, spells, and shields. Greatshields, once considered cumbersome, have seen their guard boost increased and their weight reduced, making them significantly more competitive with medium shields. Meanwhile, items found in the field or obtained by defeating powerful enemies are now classified as “higher-tier” or “other treasures,” which hopefully means fewer junk items clogging up your inventory—a long-standing player wish finally realized.
The arsenal itself is getting a serious upgrade. Broken perfume bottles now boast increased attack power, Smithscript weapons gain more damage with throwing attacks, and Rellana’s Twin Blades receive a welcome critical hit boost. Furthermore, a host of powerful spells, including Founding Rain of Stars, Carian Retaliation, and Meteorite, have been buffed, granting greater damage, quicker casting times, or wider ranges, ensuring magic feels more impactful than ever.
Parry skills also received a boost. Basic Parry, Thops’s Barrier, and Storm Wall all feature improved parry performance, offering players more opportunities to set up critical hits or deflect ranged attacks strategically.
Of course, no update is without some tweaks. The only significant nerfs target specific PvP-related items, such as Rakshasa’s Great Katana, which now results in increased damage during mid-attack PvP, and minor adjustments to some other weapons and abilities like Rugalea’s Roar and Ekzykes’s Decay. These adjustments keep the balance tight while ensuring competitive play remains engaging.
As Elden Ring enters its later stages, this Tarnished Edition patch feels like a significant milestone. It is likely one of the last sizable updates we will see, cementing the world of Elden Ring while FromSoftware gears up for its next adventure. The game continues to evolve, offering players a comfortable and increasingly engaging journey.
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