Elden Ring received Tarnished Pack: new classes, armor and weapons

Elden Ring On August 28, I received the Tarnished Pack, a set of new content for the base game.It included two starting classes, four sets of armor, new weapons and additional character appearance options.

The update is interesting not only for beginners.Some of the equipment can be obtained in a playthrough that has already begun, so returning to the character creation screen for new things is not necessary.

Heavy Knight starts with heavy defense

The first new class is the Heavy Knight.It is designed for a character who, from the very beginning, relies on heavy armor, a high reserve of defense and melee weapons.

For a new playthrough, this changes the first hours: you don’t need to collect a heavy Interland set for a long time to start building the appropriate build.

Idus Knight gives a different starting set

The second class is called Idus Knight.It offers its own equipment and characteristics, so the choice between the two newcomers affects the first levels and available development options.

Like the rest of the Elden Ring starting classes, both do not lock the character into a single role.After the start of the game, characteristics can be developed in any direction and gradually completely change the build.

New equipment is available not only to new heroes

The Tarnished Pack includes four sets of armor and additional weapons.This is more important than the starting classes themselves for those who have already spent tens or hundreds of hours in Interearth.

New items expand the choice for builds and Fashion Souls.For Elden Ring, appearance has long been a separate part of the meta: players mix elements of different sets even when the armor characteristics do not provide a noticeable advantage.

Tarnished Pack does not replace Shadow of the Erdtree

This is not a story expansion on the scale of Shadow of the Erdtree.There is no new region or separate campaign.The Tarnished Pack works as a set of additional equipment and options for a new playthrough.

For a game that thrives on repeat runs and experimentation with builds, the format fits better than the size of the update suggests.Two new starts and additional equipment provide another reason to build a character from scratch and go into Between-Earth again.