Elden Ring Patch Adjusts Balance of Perfume Bottles, Bloodfiend Arm and Other Items

Elden Ring has received a substantial new patch across all platforms, with the Steam version weighing in at nearly 30GB. The update, labeled as version 1.12.3, will be reflected on the game's title screen once installed. This comprehensive patch includes a variety of bug fixes and balance adjustments, most notably targeting popular weapons such as the Fire Knight's Greatsword, the Bloodfiend Arm, and the lightning-infused perfume bottles, signaling the developer's commitment to fine-tuning the gameplay experience for players.

From Software Releases Significant Elden Ring Patch

From Software has rolled out another substantial update for Elden Ring, including the recently released Shadow of the Erdtree DLC. The patch, which is now available across all platforms, weighs in at a hefty 30GB on Steam.

The patch, identified as version 1.12.3, introduces a variety of fixes and balance adjustments throughout the game. Among the changes, the update targets several popular weapons, including the Fire Knight's Greatsword, the Bloodfiend Arm, and the lightning-infused perfume bottles. These significant adjustments to the game's meta are sure to have a noticeable impact on the Elden Ring player experience.

Players can expect to see the patch version 1.12.3 reflected on the game's title screen once the update has been successfully installed. This latest round of improvements and tweaks from the development team demonstrates From Software's continued dedication to refining and optimizing the acclaimed Elden Ring experience.

Elden Ring Patch 1.12.3 Patch Notes

PvP-exclusive adjustments:

Decreased the damage and damage animation of the shearing vacuum effect of the "Swift Slash" skill.

Balance adjustments:

Increased the Intelligence scaling of the Carian Sorcery Sword and slightly decreased the base damage.

Extended the throwing attack range for the following weapons: Smithscript Dagger, Smithscript Cirque.

Adjusted the placement of bosses in the re-fight against the Golden Hippopotamus and Commander Gaius to match their positions in the initial fight.

###Bug Fixes

- Fixed a bug causing the Rolling Sparks Skill to deal more damage than expected.

- Fixed an issue where Rolling Sparks and Wall of Sparks Skills dealt no damage with certain special effects applied to the player.

- Corrected a bug where special effects from a right-handed weapon applied to the following Weapon Skills when cast with the left hand:

 - Feeble Lord's Frenzied Flame

 - Discus Hurl

- Fixed a stamina consumption bug when guarding while attacking with Thrusting Shield weapons.

- Resolved an issue preventing the cancellation of attack recovery by rolling for two-handed strong attacks with certain Backhand Blades.

- Fixed double damage bugs with Lightning Perfume Bottle and Frenzyflame Perfume Bottle weapons.

- Adjusted Arcane scaling and heavy attack status buildup for the Bloodfiend's Arm weapon to intended levels.

- Fixed an issue where Faith scaling for the Gazing Finger weapon was not applied correctly.

- Corrected damage animation and attack affinity issues for some Fire Knight's Greatsword attacks against players.

-Fixed unintended affinity levels for the following weapons:

 - Smithscript Dagger

 - Smithscript Cirque

 - Smithscript Axe

 - Smithscript Greathammer

 - Smithscript Spear

 - Golem Fist

 - Smithscript Shield

- Fixed a bug that caused enemies to heal when the Maximum HP reduction effect from Black Knife Tiche wore off.

- Fixed a bug causing summoned NPCs to behave unexpectedly under certain circumstances.

- Corrected an issue where the Golden Hippopotamus boss's unblockable bite attack connected with players more easily than intended.

- Fixed a bug that caused text to display differently than expected.

- Implemented several other performance improvements and bug fixes.