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Elden Ring strays away from the traditional features and mechanics of Dark Souls and the like. It introduces many new additions to enhance the game while keeping true to the Souls formula. Such unprecedented inclusions build upon the overall experience, granting players more to do beyond slaying loathsome adversaries. The implementation of a crafting system, for instance, creates an entirely new element of the game for players to explore.

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This crafting system of Elden Ring allows players to create a wide variety of items that can benefit them on their journey across the Lands Between. This ability to make particular commodities is extraordinarily advantageous, as players can make much-needed items whenever they please rather than depending on a vendor. Instead, players must gather the necessary materials for an item and go to work. Thus, players should understand the crafting system thoroughly to utilize it effectively. So, without further ado, here is how to craft in Elden Ring.

Acquire A Crafting Kit

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As with many things in Elden Ring, the ability to craft is not inherent to players at the beginning. Instead, they must obtain an item known as a Crafting Kit, which is fortunately available early on. Upon arriving at Limgrave, players must venture to the Church of Elleh, which is not too far from where players begin their journey. However, players should be wary when traveling there as the Tree Sentinel patrols nearby, seeking to thwart any from nearing the Erdtree.

After making the precarious trip, players will discover a vendor in the Church of Elleh known as Merchant Kale, who buys and sells various goods. He has numerous items in stock, including a Crafting Kit, which players can purchase for a price of 300 Runes. With this item in their possession, players can craft an infinite number of times. The acquirement of such a beneficial ability is well worth the cost.

How To Craft

Elden Ring Crafting Menu

Now that players have the Crafting Kit, there will be a new 'Item Crafting' option in their menu. Selecting this section will open a crafting menu where players can view items they can craft and the material they require. To craft, players must choose an item they wish to create and confirm their selection, given that they possess the appropriate resources. Within moments, players will learn how to use and navigate the crafting system. Thus, making the acquirement of materials the only challenge of crafting.

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Should an item require additional materials, the crafting menu will display them and even provide hints of their location. With a bit of intuition and exploration, players can easily find the sources of these resources and take what is needed. Players can gather most materials by scavenging the Lands Between or defeating enemies. However, some resources may be far more valuable and, as such, may be found in select locations or be challenging to acquire. With time and experience, players will learn the sources of most materials.

Where To Find Crafting Recipes

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With the purchase of the Crafting Kit, players receive a couple of uninspiring crafting recipes. They allow players to create essential items that will serve them throughout the game. Even so, players can acquire other crafting recipes, allowing them to produce outstanding items previously unavailable. Players can obtain recipes through game progression or by using items known as Cookbooks.

Cookbooks are consumable items that will impart several crafting recipes onto players. Usually, these recipes teach players how to make items of a particular type. For instance, a Nomadic Warrior's Cookbook reveals crafting recipes for combat and support items. As such, some Cookbooks will prove to be more beneficial to particular classes or playstyles. Players can acquire Cookbooks by purchasing them from vendors, looting enemies, or discovering them in the Lands Between.

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