Where Elden Ring Runes open-world format provides a wide range of options for fighting enemies and escaping battle by way of the horse with the horns Torrent and the like, the dungeons of the past have more in common with traditional FromSoftware levels in that the careful management of resources and the ability to backtrack to checkpoints via shortcuts are essential. Sometimes, the best choice is to sacrifice some progress in the hope of saving your runes. They are a great currency for leveling up, and purchasing items similar to souls from Dark Souls, and try new areas with more understanding of their dangers at your at your disposal.
However, I've never claimed be an intelligent man.I was, at least what felt like at the time, an hour into my journey through Stormveil. The crucial Flask of Crimson Tears (read: Estus Flask) that is the main source to restore your health Elden Ring was empty and I wasn't ready to spend the energy needed to invoke an incantation of healing from my Prophet. My health was in a decent place, but I wanted to find a shortcut before engaging in any more battles. Then I ran into a terrifying, multi-armed monster I had come across for its pity in the a** during the closed network test. After attempting all of possible avenues I realized that my only avenue of escape was through the cathedral-like environment that the creature called home.
I started slow. As I sneaked behind my enemy and using my last little bit of magic make Flame Sling, a long-range fireball spell that I learned following defeating Stormveil's boss in the first game. My most potent attack, took away less than 1/10 of the creature's health and forced me to speed back to safety in an adjacent room. I considered my options. Do I go back to the last checkpoint I was at and check if I can make it back here with more resources? It was not my idea it would take too long. Do I have to take on this man directly with my short spear? It's not possible, and I'm not strong enough at this kind of game.
Then it struck me I thought: If the Elden Ring Items buy monster stopped thinking about me and returned to its course, I'd be able to tuck my head up as the monster's back was turned, make a few strikes and then return to my safe zone and then repeat.