For example, while some spells resembled Dark Souls' Souls Arts, they appeared far less sluggish to use in the heat of battle. Nothing shown appeared wholly belonging to any one title that's come before, but rather, magic looked to take the best from Elden Ring's predecessors without dragging along any of those systems detractors. The magic abilities that were shown off in the gameplay preview looked like the culmination of FromSoftware's experience over the last decade. Fans got to see bits of this during the gameplay reveal, but nothing was as visually impressive as the magic that could be called on during combat. There are other bits of mysticism weaved into Elden Ring's world too, like the territories controlled by demigod-like characters and the gusts of wind capable of assisting the player's horse with platforming. Aside from this information, we don't know too much else, but clearly, the magic tree is inherently important to the story and setting of Elden Ring. This enormous ethereal golden tree is the source of the Elden Ring and is seemingly responsible for keeping The Lands Between intact.

One of the most prominent images from Elden Ring is the enigmatic Erdtree. RELATED: Elden Ring: Trailer, Plot, Release Date & News to Know Magic appears to be more than just a means to an end it's a vital part of existing in the world and surviving in it. While FromSoftware always features magic in some capacity, whether it's combat spells characters can learn in Bloodborne and Dark Souls or the plot centered around immortality in Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, magic has never been as front and center as it is in Elden Ring. Magic is typically featured in Soulslike games in one form or another, but it looks like Elden Ring is taking things to the next level.ДЇromSoftware is considered among the best of the best when it comes to Soulslike games, inventing the genre and providing its namesake with its Dark Souls titles. While there was a lot to take in, and undoubtedly much that impressed fans, it was the magic in Elden Ring that blew expectations out of the water. Bandai Namco unveiled a 15-minute preview for the new FromSoftware title, showcasing a taste of what players might experience while playing the game. After what's felt like an eternity, fans finally got their first in-depth look at Elden Ring's gameplay.

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