An Elden Ring player has recently found a friendly dog in one of the most dangerous areas of the game. Elden Ring is the latest entry from FromSoftware, and has found worldwide success in the past year. Many of the game's secrets are still hidden to this day allowing players to uncover something unexpected each time they play.
The dogs in Elden Ring might seem like they are nothing to be afraid of, but veterans of the series know that they are not to be trifled with. Although these animals are relatively easy to kill in a short amount of time due to them having a low health pool and no armor, they can be an offensive menace when they attack. Their quick movements and swift attacks can easily kill unsuspecting players, especially if players are wielding a heavy weapon like a colossal sword. Almost every enemy in the Lands Between is a danger to players, but fans of the series consistently note how annoying it is to come across an enemy dog.
One player made a fascinating discovery while traversing the north-eastern part of Leyndell, the Royal Capital in Elden Ring. In a post on Reddit the user known as dFOXb posted a video of them finding an unaggressive dog. As the player was walking through the area, they encountered a dog nearby a few misbegotten warriors. After approaching the dog they noticed it was not behaving in a normal manner. It did not run away or start to attack the player as they closed the distance. The player gained enough trust in the dog friend to stand close and witnessed the phantom of another character patting the dog on its head by using an emote. This is quite an unusual discovery and players of the game are curious as to why this dog is the only friendly enemy to Tarnished warriors.
Has everyone been giving head scratches to our favorite good boy? (also, has the community given this dog a name?) from Eldenring
The Elden Ring community has been obsessed with this discovery ever since it came to light, as players are always looking for new friends in the Lands Between. Players from all over have been gathering at this location to pat the dog on the head for themselves, making a new friend in the process. Others Elden Ring fans have been leaving comical messages and phantoms next to the dog to alert others to its existence.
It remains to be seen if this friendly dog holds any significance for Elden Ring's story or if it's simply a happy accident for players to enjoy. Regardless, it's a heartwarming addition to a game that is notorious for its brutal challenges.
Elden Ring is available now for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.