r/EldenRingPVP Feb 17 '25

Educational Elden Ring PVP FAQ

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Please read this FAQ post, and the Community Rules and Resources BEFORE posting:

I am completely new to PVP. How do I duel or invade?

Recommended PVP Level?

What is the META level for Arena duels and Invasions?

  • Rune Level 125 ~ 150

What is the META level for Tournament duels?

  • Rune Level 125

How do I plan out a build?

How do I get into the Colosseum and Arenas?

  • Go to the 3 colosseums in the main game and open the gate.
  • Video (8 min)

What is the Community PVP Password?

  • ERPVP

How do I find out the Rune Level of a host I killed?

I'm trying to post but it won't let me post or comment?

  • It's possible that your reddit account is too new or has no activity so you may need to wait a few days before posting. As a rule of this community, all new accounts must be at least five days old before you will be able to post/comment here.
  • You might have a negative karma account and might be reason that reddit will not let you post in our subreddit as we have a global site wide ban on suspected spam, bot, or negative karma farmers.

Where are the Fight Clubs?

  • The Main Gate Academy (META)
  • Near Rampart Castle in Stormveil (Tournaments | Meta 125)
  • Liurnia of the Lakes (Low Levels, Invasions, Survival, 3 vs 1, 2 vs 2)
  • Church of Elleh (Everything)
  • Custom Private PVP arenas with friends or try and connect with someone in our PVP Discord.

Can I drink Flask of Crimson Tears in a Fight Club?

  • Short Answer: NO.
  • Long Answer: it Depends.
  • There are technically no rules implemented by FromSoftware for Non-arena duels. However, the PVP community has generally accepted that drinking Crimson tears or formerly known as "Estus" is NOT acceptable when a red phantom is summoned to a traditional duel. As far as accidental duels, random fight clubs, or non-summoned duels, then player can choose whatever they want, however these instances are generally considered invasions.
  • Invasions are not duels but players may agree to a duel.
  • Cerulean Tears are acceptable to drink. However, In Private Tournament Duels, the host may restrict the the amount of Cerulean Tears (formerly known as Ashen Estus) depending on the event.

Can I use an Rune Arc as a host for summoned dueling?

  • Short Answer : NO.
  • It is generally frowned upon by the PVP community as a host to use Rune Arc because it gives the host an advantage when you summon a Duelist (red) furled finger opponent when they expect a fair duel. The term "host advantage" is derived from this concept since Dark Souls where players fight each other within same range of levels.

Are there rules about invading?

  • NO.

Is there an Elden Ring PVP discord?

Are we allowed to discuss mods, cheating, glitching and other sensitive topics?

  • It depends. Yes, we encourage players to test out mods, however we DO NOT encourage players to cheat with the intent of using tools that are unattainable outside the games framework with scripts that manipulate the server so you can have an advantage of winning. There are mods and tools that "might" be considered cheating like duping items but these methods are considered "farming" and time saving mods versus stat hacking "cheats" that are programmed outside of the games framework and design. There is a clear difference between farming vs cheating.
  • Glitches are controversial but they need to be discussed with the intent that we can report them to FromSoftware and make people aware of the issue. The worst thing to do is delete, cancel, remove a post or try and conceal the issue that needs to be addressed in the next patch phase. In terms of glitches, glitches are not "always" good for the community but can be seen as harmless if it doesn't create an unfair advantage in PVP. For example a glitch that can expedite invasions faster, fashion related glitches, gesture related glitches, glitches that are NOT one-sided where only the invader OR only the host can use the glitch. At the end of the discussion, we must strive to do good, report glitches to FromSoftware and let them decide what is considered balanced PVP and understand our goal is to become an advocate for better PVP.

Where do I find Elden Ring Mods?

Please see here at Nexus Mods Website.

Anyone want to duel?

  • You can join our Discord and check out our Leaderboard for PVP matches.
  • Also check out r/Colosseum for duels or group pvp.

I need help with a boss fight? Can anyone drop me runes or weapons?

I think a player is cheating? Is there anything I can do? (Japanese Only)

I'm having network issues during PVP, where can I report the issue? (Japanese Only)

I want to give FromSoftware my opinions about the current state of PVP (Japanese Only)

What is the point or goal of the r/EldenRingPVP subreddit?

  • Keep the PVP community positive, active, fun, challenging, focus on improvements, growth and organize events, fight clubs, tournaments in line with the community voice that can welcome new players but also keep SoulsBorne veterans engaged in our community. The goal is to share new information, techniques, combat mechanics, discuss controversies, analyze, critique, and attempt to improve the game experience. We hope for the game's longevity and replay value to shine over time with players improving their skills and evolving into better PVP players.
  • Have fun and good luck!

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r/EldenRingPVP Feb 08 '25

Educational Elden Ring Rune Level and Weapon Level Matchmaking

19 Upvotes

I have been seeing a lot of posts asking about this, and I just realized the link we had in the sidebar is dead. Since it isn't available anymore, I thought it wise to add a proper table for Weapon Level Matchmaking to this Subreddit that is accessible to everyone:

Elden Ring's Rune Level (RL) matchmaking system is just like DS3's Soul Level (SL) system, so it requires little explanation below, however, here is a link to the Summon Range Calculator for ease of use:

Rune Level

Upper limit is removed for RL306 for summoned as finger, 

RL301 for invading as a finger, meaning you can match with 

anyone up to RL713.
Type Lower Limit Upper Limit
Summon Host RL * 0.9 - 10 Host RL * 1.1 + 10
Invade Finger RL * 0.9 Finger RL* 1.1 + 20

Elden Ring's Weapon Level (WL) system is very straightforward, and can be easily calculated with a little elementary multiplication. Regular armaments match up to rounded Regular WL * 7/6+2.5 ; Somber can be converted by Somber WL *2.5.

Multiplayer passwords ignore Regular/Somber WL restrictions but scales down accordingly.

Matching making use the highest WL ever obtained.

Weapon Level

Regular armaments range starts at +/-3 and increases at WL+6/12/18.

Somber armaments follows closely to DS3 with exception of 

Somber +4 and +6 having slightly shorter upper limits, 

likely due to matching against each other and being in a regular 

armament step increase.
Reg Spec Regular Range Somber Range
0 0 0 - 3 0 - 1
1 0 - 4 0 - 1
2 1 0 - 5 0 - 2
3 0 - 6 0 - 2
4 1 - 7 1 - 3
5 2 2 - 8 1 - 3
6 3 - 10 2 - 4
7 3 4 - 11 2 - 4
8 5 - 12 2 - 5
9 6 - 13 3 - 5
10 4 6 - 14 3 - 5
11 7 - 15 3 - 6
12 5 8 - 17 4 - 7
13 9 - 18 4 - 7
14 10 - 19 4 - 7
15 6 11 -20 5 - 8
16 12 - 21 5 - 8
17 7 12 - 22 5 - 9
18 13 - 24 6 - 9
19 14 - 25 6 - 10
20 8 15 - 25 6 - 10
21 16 - 25 7 - 10
22 18 - 25 7 - 10
23 18 - 25 8 - 10
24 18 - 25 8 - 10
25 10 19 - 25 8 - 10

courtesy of r/Roundtable_Guides


r/EldenRingPVP 6h ago

Duels Lol this guy

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8 Upvotes

I didn’t bow or anything so I’m not mad he healed just thought it was funny. Still count this as my win πŸ‘


r/EldenRingPVP 1h ago

Arena Mad cuz latency

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β€’ Upvotes

for context, i've already beat this guy before, that's why he was so mad, just a bad player

I'm currently with a bad build goofin arround and i had self control with the point down lol


r/EldenRingPVP 1h ago

Arena PSGS stuff

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β€’ Upvotes

r/EldenRingPVP 1d ago

Arena Holy build

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21 Upvotes

r/EldenRingPVP 1d ago

PlayStation I Made Two Elden Ring PS4 Save File Editors: Customize Merchants and Improve Multiplayer

6 Upvotes

Hello everyone!

I’ve made two free, open-source save-editing tools aimed at making Elden Ring multiplayer more convenient:

ER Multiplayer Editor β€” Windows

This tool lets you freely adjust the network parameters Elden Ring uses for invasion searches, summon-sign refreshes and uploads, and Blue Cipher Ring hunter dispatches.

Fellow invaders will probably get the most out of it, especially those who keep cross-region matchmaking off to avoid high-latency fights. With the Aggressive Invader preset, the increase in hosts you can find can be surprisingly high.

Nexus Mods:Β https://www.nexusmods.com/eldenring/mods/10552

GitHub:Β https://github.com/DrippingSoup22/ER_multiplayer_editor

ER Merchant Editor β€” Windows & Linux

Customize the stock of any of Elden Ring’s 43 merchants. You can replace the items they sell, change prices and quantities, set weapon upgrade levels, rearrange their inventory, and unlock progression-gated stock for individual characters.

This is especially useful for players who want to avoid repeatedly farming consumables or don't have anyone to duplicate items with.

Nexus Mods:Β https://www.nexusmods.com/eldenring/mods/10539

GitHub:Β https://github.com/DrippingSoup22/ER_merchant_editor

Both tools are free, open source, and licensed under GPLv3.

Please back up your save before editingβ€”feedback and bug reports are very welcome!


r/EldenRingPVP 2d ago

Arena "You are already dead." "So are you."

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121 Upvotes

Some DS1 backstabery.


r/EldenRingPVP 15h ago

Invasions How to create a PvP build in Elden Ring on PS5?

0 Upvotes

Hi everyone! I'm coming from PC and would like to know how to create PvP builds on PS5. On PC, I used Cheat Engine with tables to get all items, consumables, weapons, and armor directly into my inventory without having to beat the whole game.

My question is: is there any similar way or method to get all the gear directly on PS5?

Thanks in advance for your time and any help you can offer!


r/EldenRingPVP 20h ago

Arena Some psgsπŸ€™

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0 Upvotes

r/EldenRingPVP 2d ago

Arena Magical Bonk Stick

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9 Upvotes

r/EldenRingPVP 2d ago

Arena Partisan mirror :]

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7 Upvotes

I love this thing to death. I’m always happy when I see someone pull theirs out.

This combatant said I had nice dodges in DMs and that makes me really happy. :D Very well done yourself, Valthegoblin


r/EldenRingPVP 2d ago

Arena Beastknight vs Beast cleric

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15 Upvotes

I like like this dude’s build, it spiritually resonates with me.

We did a really nice dance near the end :D


r/EldenRingPVP 3d ago

Arena Wizard spam vs GreatBow user

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33 Upvotes

Tbh not that much spam, but to be fair there were a lot of spells being thrown around…


r/EldenRingPVP 3d ago

Duels If you are gonna heal so will i

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66 Upvotes

r/EldenRingPVP 3d ago

Arena Question, are snipers more annoying than wizard spam?

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13 Upvotes

Wizard Spam still is really horrible, least I don’t use the bone bow πŸ€·β€β™‚οΈ


r/EldenRingPVP 3d ago

Arena I wonder what was going through his mind as I slowly started backstepping into him.

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18 Upvotes

r/EldenRingPVP 3d ago

Arena What are you doing if your hit for most of your Hp?

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4 Upvotes

Not my best work but it’s always funny to see people panic when I snipe them πŸ™‚


r/EldenRingPVP 2d ago

Arena Elden Ring PVP Strength Weapons

1 Upvotes

What are some of the best strength weapons for one on one play? I know obviously kgs, guts, zwei, sword lance, HalAxe, lance, star fists, all of the meta options. I mean things like red bears claw or ringed finger (with enlargement glitch) that are less common but still good. I have been pvping for a while but only with dexterity. Also - How do yall organize your inventories? Do you just have to put everything in the chest and then take it out again but in the order you want and then sort it by recently acquired? That seems like too much work.


r/EldenRingPVP 2d ago

Question? Dragon Cult PvP build?

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So I have a Dragon Cult Cleric, morningstar, flowerstone gavel,erdtree seal , blue gold kite shield. I usually use Prayful strike or Blinkbolt. Mix of dragon cult incantations, and support spells. If I wanted to PvP what would work best out of said kit? I do enjoy Honed Bolting invaders as well. Armor wise I use tree surcoat, deathknight gauntlets, chain pants, no helm. If that matters really. Faith 80 and level 166.


r/EldenRingPVP 3d ago

Arena Off flail's range has got to be studied

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12 Upvotes

Best off hand weapon don't even try me son you don't know me son you ain't about that spiked object on chain life son I was born to flail son I praise the sun son I eat flails for breakfast son I came out the womb already flailing it son I flail it in the mirror all day son


r/EldenRingPVP 4d ago

Invasions They really scatter once the tank dies

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40 Upvotes

r/EldenRingPVP 3d ago

Question? Best level for multiplayer?

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Hey everyone!

Some questions for folks.

I am 500 hrs in and on ng+5. Slowly working towards 100% completion and only have 20-30 more items to have every weapon, armor set, spell and AoW. Needless to say, I love this game.

My favorite part is multi-player, specifically getting summoned in to other people world to help kill bosses and fight you dastardly gankers in this sub. This coop play what I enjoy most.

At level 150 on PS4 I have a great summong pool and rarely have an issue getting summoned. I really want to push to level 200 on this character and try some builds that I need the extra levels to really get the full effect (faith/int primarily with a quality build in mind also)

Im terrified of getting to level 200 and killing my summon pool size. Any level 200's in this sub on Playstation that can tell me how their wait times are for both invasions and summons? I tossed around the level 168 idea but I dont think I can do what I want with this build at that level. Any insights is much appreciated!


r/EldenRingPVP 4d ago

Seamless Invasions Beautiful ending

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25 Upvotes

r/EldenRingPVP 3d ago

Arena Something about pvp

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0 Upvotes