GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. One of Elden Ring's most interesting new mechanics is guard countering. This rewarding ability allows you to block an attack and then quickly perform ...

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In Elden Ring, there are plenty of unsuspecting weapons that conceal some very interesting bits of lore, as well as some neat abilities. One of these is the Serpent God’s Curved Sword, which can heal ...

Curved Sword Talisman in Elden Ring enhances the guard counter damage of its wearer by a huge margin. Originally crafted by a blind swordsman, this talisman is a dream come true for the players who ...

Wearing this talisman increases the damage you inflict with your guard counters by 20%. You can perform the guard counters shortly after deflecting an attack with a shield. You can do them by pressing ...