Key Items are unique and special items that are central to the story in Elden Ring, and often heavily used in progression or needed to unlock certain areas, utlize mechanics like the Flask of Wondrous Physick, and can take the form of keys, recipe books, maps, or other items that cannot be discarded.
Elden Ring items contain a variety of types of items, including Weapons, Armor, Consumables, Materials, Shields, Ammunition, Talismans, etc. Different items in Elden Ring are essential for creating optimal build and enjoying the game more.
Weapons
Elden Ring weapons include daggers, swords, axes, spears, flails, hammers, greatswords, blades, etc. Each weapon has its stats, moveset, and special effects. Using Weapons can help you inflict damage against enemies and bosses.
Armor
Elden Ring armor includes helmets, chest pieces, gloves, boots, capes, etc. Each armor has its defense, weight, and special effects. Armor can protect you from physical and elemental damage.
Consumables
Consumables include healing potions, fire pots, throwing darts, perfumes, cracked pots, ritual pots, etc. They can be used to restore health and stamina, buff or debuff yourself or enemies, remove status effects, etc. You can craft consumables with Crafting Tools and Materials or buy them from merchants.
