Why start Journey 2?

When you begin New Game+ in Journey 2, the biggest difference compared to your first playthrough will be the enemies. They'll have a lot more health, but also drop more Runes. There are no changes whatsoever to the story, but you will be able to unlock different endings. You've also got to re-earn Stonesword Keys.

What is the point of starting Journey 2 Elden Ring?

Heading into Journey 2 you'll keep your level, gear (including ashes, weapons, sorceries & incantations, notes, cookbooks, memory stones, etcetera), consumable items, Flask power and uses, access to Torrent, and so on - so you'll go into the play-through fully powered up.

When should you start Journey 2?

After beating the final boss in Elden Ring, you'll be asked if you want to start Journey 2. This is basically new Game+. You have the option to move ahead into Journey 2 and start from the beginning of the game again, or hold off and continue playing your current playthrough.

Does Journey 2 make the game harder?

The main novelty you will see in the Journey 2 (and later) is the increase in difficulty and rewards. Enemies and bosses will be harder, although in the first few hours you will feel stronger as you will have a high level and improved equipment.

What happens if you don t begin Journey 2?

The feature is called Journey 2 in-game. If you agree to do so, New Game+ will begin. However, if you choose not to, then your character will be placed back in Roundtable Hold and free to continue exploring the open world.

Elden Ring - What Happens If You Begin Journey 2?

What happens if you refuse Melina?

Refusing Melina's offer in Elden Ring will block your progression in the game. Accepting her offer is the only way to level up in the game, and she's the one who will give you the key item Spectral Steed Whistle, which you can use to summon Elden Ring's horse Torrent.

What should I do before starting Journey 2 in Elden Ring?

Is Elden Ring harder in Journey 2?

Is Elden Ring new game plus harder? Elden Ring does get harder in new game plus. With each new Journey, enemies become more difficult to take down. Those that think Elden Ring is tough on their first playthrough are in for a rude awakening when they start Journey 2, that's for sure.

Should I play Journey in one sitting?

Journey is best played alone and in one sitting, so it won't work well in a classroom. Students would be too distracted and pressed for time. Teachers shouldn't be discouraged, however.

What is the hardest boss in Elden Ring?

The list is unsurprisingly topped by the infamously difficult Elden Ring boss Malenia, whose encounter was attempted some 329 million times, thus accounting for 5.5% of all in-game boss fights the players initiated to date.

Is there a point of no return in Elden Ring?

Elden Ring's Point of No Return: When Will Players Encounter It? Though it's not as exciting as the rest, the first real point of no return in Elden Ring is technically when the players select their class and keepsake. As in other video games, Elden Ring players can only alter these choices by starting a new game.

Is there a difference between Journey 2 and 3 Elden Ring?

The Elden Ring Rune multiplier does increase for each new Journey. For Journey 3, we noted a 6% increase over Journey 2. This is pretty low when compared to the big boost given in Journey 2.

What is the strongest build in Elden Ring?

A hybrid Dexterity and Intelligence build is arguably one of the strongest builds in all of Elden Ring since you get the power of sorcery and the physical damage of Dexterity, as well as the benefit of having a very fast casting speed as well.

Do enemies get stronger in Journey 2?

The main novelty you will see in the Journey 2 (and later) is the increase in difficulty and rewards. Enemies and bosses will be harder, although in the first few hours you will feel stronger as you will have a high level and improved equipment.

What is the hardest class to play in Elden Ring?

In terms of just the early-game experience, there is no questioning that the Wretch is by far the hardest. It continues the tradition of the 'Deprived' class from Dark Souls: a half-naked warrior with low, balanced stats wielding a club. With a low level, low stats, and poor equipment, the Wretch is a rough experience.

Which is more difficult Dark Souls or Elden Ring?

The game becomes a lot easier for the player if they make good use of Spirits, but that doesn't quite drop it beneath DS2's difficulty. Dark Souls 2's overall difficulty is still lower than Elden Ring's thanks to its simple, slow enemies, and Elden Ring's toughest fights take cues from the Fume Knight.

What is the best starting route in Elden Ring?

Ideally, your first port of call should be Gatefront Ruins. This is along the critical path, next to a gate where you can approach Castle Stormveil, but has two useful items - the Map Fragment for the area, and a Whetstone Knife to equip Ash of War weapon abilities.

Should I use remembrances before New Game Plus?

Quest Items related to characters, side quests, etc (including Deathroot) Spellbooks, Scrolls, and Prayerbooks (Spells learned from trading in spellbooks will still carry over if purchased before starting NG+) Boss Remembrances (The items you are rewarded will remain - so activate the remembrances before starting NG+.

Do bell bearings transfer to New Game Plus?

One of the biggest new additions in the update is that Bell Bearings, which unlock upgrade materials and other crucial items for purchase at the Twin Maiden Husks, now carry over into New Game Plus, meaning you only need to find them once to have them forever.

What happens if Melina dies when you summon her?

What Happens to Melina if You Kill Her? Surprisingly nothing. Some players were worried about being unable to get the Rold Medallion or if her death would significantly impact the game, but Melina will return as if nothing happened the next time you summon her.

Is it possible to not burn Melina?

How to Save Melina in Elden Ring? At the end of the day, to save Melina, you have to take her place as the sacrificial offering to the Erdtree by making her leave you before the conclusion of her arc.

Can you get Melina back after she leaves?

At the Church of Pilgrimage, in the north of the Weeping Peninsula, when resting at the grace and selecting the "Talk to Melina" option, Melina will again appear and give the option to elucidate on the echoes.