When Elden Ring was introduced the builders introduced it was a artistic collaboration between Darkish Souls creator Hidetaka Miyazaki and Sport of Thrones creator George R.R. Martin.
Whereas Elden Ring is way nearer to earlier From Software program RPGs than Martin’s Sport of Thrones, there may be nonetheless a pleasant easter egg reference to Martin’s well-known series-turned-HBO mega-hit.
Spoilers for Elden Ring boss and weapon under.
George R.R. Martin wrote the lore for Elden Ring which served as the inspiration for the sport’s story. Whereas Elden Ring has no ties to Martin’s different works, the crew at From Software program did throw in a pleasant reference to Martin’s most well-known work within the type of a weapon known as the Grafted Blade Greatsword.
This Greatsword is a number of smaller swords grafted collectively, and looking out on the design it’s a clear nod to the famed Iron Throne from Sport of Thrones. Just like the sword, the throne is created from totally different swords welded collectively.
Even higher, the sword is offered early on within the sport, although wielding it’s one other matter. The weapon requires gamers to have 40 Energy to make use of successfully.
To amass the sword gamers might want to journey to the Weeping Peninsula. One beauty of Elden Ring is how accessible it’s early on. There are enormous elements of the map that gamers can journey to virtually instantly, together with the Weeping Peninsula.
There, gamers will come throughout Fortress Morne. After combating their means in the direction of the again of the fort, gamers can combat a boss known as Leonine Misbegotten and the reward for defeating him would be the Grafted Blade Greatsword.
For those who need assistance getting there and previous the boss, IGN has a full Elden Ring information together with a bit in regards to the Weeping Peninsula. You can even take a look at our necessary starter suggestions.
Matt T.M. Kim is IGN’s Information Editor. You possibly can attain him @lawoftd.
