Elden Ring 1.13 Patch: A Comprehensive Breakdown of the Changes

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The latest patch for Elden Ring, 1.13, has brought a plethora of changes to the game, and we're excited to dive into the details. From Poise damage buffs to nerfs to invulnerability windows, we'll cover it all. 

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Poise Damage Buffs

The patch has introduced several Poise damage buffs to various weapon types, including:

  • Light Great Swords: Increased Poise damage, making them more effective at stunning enemies.
  • Backhand Blades: Increased Poise damage, with guaranteed ways to Poise break enemies.
  • Hand to Hand Arts: Increased Poise damage, although some attacks still have lower Poise damage.

  • Beast Claws: Increased Poise damage, although the initial light attack can still be Poise broken.

DUAL Attacks

The patch has also increased the Poise damage of dual attacks for the following weapon types:

  • Straight Swords
  • Thrusting Swords
  • Curve Swords
  • Katanas
  • Spears
  • Whips
  • Fists

  • Claws

Claws of Knight

The patch has increased the Poise damage of the Claws of Knight throwing attacks, although they don't seem to Poise break enemies.

The patch has decreased the invulnerability window when these talismans are equipped, making it easier to dodge attacks.

Savage Lionclaw Ashore

The patch has made changes to the Savage Lionclaw Ashore, including:

  • Easier to land the second hit of the follow-up attack
  • Decreased damage animation on the first attack against other players

Raging Beast Ashore

The patch has nerfed the invulnerability window of the Raging Beast Ashore against other players.

Ash of War Changes

The patch has made several changes to Ash of War, including:

  • PM Blast: Nerfed Poise damage
  • Savage Lion's Claw: Increased attack power and Poise damage of the first attack
  • Swift Slash: Reduced distance and increased recovery time
  • Overhead Stance: Increased attack power against enemies
  • The Crucible: Increased attack power and directional control

Shield Changes

The patch has made changes to several shields, including:

  • Shield of N: Increased damage negation when blocking physical attacks
  • Uporia: Increased holy damage when the weapon has its luster restored
  • Golden Lion Shield: Increased guard strength

Other Changes

The patch has made several other changes, including:

  • Increased attack power and status buildup of summon spirits
  • Increased damage animation of the light Greatsword charge attack against enemies
  • Decreased invulnerability window of Miriam's Vanishing against other players
  • Increased attack power and Poise damage of Knight's Lightning Spear

Spell and Incantation Changes

The patch has made several changes to spells and incantations, including:

  • Glint Blade Trio: Increased overall attack power
  • Blades of Stone: Adjusted attack power and increased attack range and speed
  • Glenstone Nail: Increased attack power and improved enemy tracking
  • Impenetrable Thorn: Increased attack power and Poise damage, but decreased overall attack power and Hemorrhage status buildup
  • Rings of Spectral Light and Vortex of Pesent: Increased attack power and Frostbite status buildup

Bug Fixes

The patch has addressed several bug fixes, including:

  • Fixed the bug that allowed using arrows and bolts with incompatible weapons
  • Fixed the chainsaw glitch

Overall, the 1.13 patch has brought a plethora of changes to Elden Ring, aiming to balance the game and improve the player experience. We're excited to see how these changes will impact the game and its community.