Summary
AnElden Ringplayer faced an unexpected challenge as their runes ended up under a tortoise after battling the Bell Bearing Hunter. The player sought advice from theElden Ringcommunity on how to reclaim their runes from this inconvenient respawn.
Elden Ringis set in a vast high fantasy open-world realmcalled the Lands Between, where players embark on a journey as the Tarnished, seeking to reclaim the Great Runes and defeat powerful adversaries. The game is acclaimed for its intricate lore, expansive world design, and for combining George R. Martin’s narrative depth with the signature difficulty and challenges of FromSoftware titles. Recently, a player found an unexpected challenge involving their runes.
A Reddit user called thenephilim1337 found themselves in a complicated situation after being dispatched by the Bell Bearing Hunter. Upon revival and entry into the Church of Vows, they found outthatElden Ring’s Pastor of Vows, Miriel (a big tortoise NPC who dwells there), had respawned directly on top of their runes, making them inaccessible. Sharing the issue with theElden Ringcommunity, thenephilim1337 humorously suggested the idea of confronting the tortoise to reclaim their runes.
Fellow players swiftly responded with practical suggestions, advising thenephilim1337 tofaceElden Ring’s Bell Bearing Hunteronce more and seize the runes during the tortoise’s absence. Miriel is the Church of Vow’s steward who first interacts with players when arriving at the Church of Vows. However, it turns out that while players are in the middle of the battle against the Bell Bearing Hunter, the tortoise disappears until the fight is over.
The Bell Bearing Hunter is an optional boss that players can encounter multiple times throughout the game. This formidable opponent only emerges at night, and it is not uncommon for some players to struggle with locating him. To guarantee an encounter, players must ensure they have entered Stormveil Castle beforehand. Defeating the Bell Bearing Hunter is no easy feat, as it inflicts significant damage, particularly if the character’s level is below 40 when facing this adversary.
It’s been nearly two years since the release ofElden Ring. However, it is widely known that FromSoftware is currently in the process of developing a DLC, which players anticipate will be revealed in 2024. Despite the absence of any teaser at The Game Awards, a leak has hinted thatElden Ring’s Shadow of Erdtree DLC might be closer than it looks, although no official details have been provided.
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ELDEN RING, developed by FromSoftware, Inc. and BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc., is a fantasy action-RPG adventure set within a world created by Hidetaka Miyazaki and George R.R. Martin. Danger and discovery lurk around every corner in FromSoftware’s largest game to date. Hidetaka Miyazaki - President and Game Director of FromSoftware Inc. Known for directing critically-acclaimed games in beloved franchises including Armored Core and Dark Souls.George R.R. Martin is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of many novels, including the acclaimed series A Song of Ice and Fire - A Game of Thrones, A Clash of Kings, A Storm of Swords, A Feast For Crows, and A Dance with Dragons. As a writer-producer, he has worked on The Twilight Zone, Beauty and the Beast, and various feature films and pilots that were never made. He lives with the lovely Parris in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
