Calling all Tarnished seeking to diversify their Elden Ring arsenal! Smithscript weapons offer a fresh take on traditional weapon classes, but come with a crucial caveat: significant damage falloff at range. This guide equips you with the knowledge to overcome this hurdle, maximize the Arrow’s Reach Talisman’s effectiveness, and dominate with the Smithscript Spear, Axe, and Great Hammer.
Elden Ring: Smithscript Weapons Guide
Understanding the Three-Tiered Damage Range
Imagine a bullseye with three rings. At point-blank range (the bullseye itself), Smithscript weapons inflict maximum damage. As you move outward, you enter the effective range (the first ring). Here, damage tapers off slightly, staying around 80-90% of its peak. However, exceeding this effective range leads to a dramatic plunge (around 80% decrease) into the far range (the outermost ring), with further decline at extreme distances.
Arrow’s Reach Talisman: A Targeted Boost
The Arrow’s Reach Talisman aims to expand your effective zone. While it does extend the sweet spot for Smithscript weapons, the improvement varies depending on the weapon type.
Weapon-Specific Strategies
- Smithscript Great Hammer: This heavyweight champion boasts the longest effective range, making it ideal for long-distance sniping. However, its projectile suffers from inherently lower base damage.
- Smithscript Spear: Striking a balance, the Spear offers decent damage and a respectable effective range. Uniquely, it deals pierce damage (like the Spear of the Impaler), potentially benefiting from counter-hit bonuses at range.
- Smithscript Axe: The Axe packs the biggest punch for its size and weight class, but has the shortest effective range. It compensates with a unique moveset, favoring a surprising jumping heavy throw over the standard running throw seen in other Smithscript weapons.
Beyond the Basics: Unleashing Potential
While further testing is needed for the remaining Smithscript weapons, these findings suggest a versatile weapon class ripe for strategic domination. The Great Hammer reigns supreme for long-range assaults, while the Axe thrives in close to mid-range brawls. Smithscript weapons may have limited Ash of War compatibility, but their potential for mix-ups and extended effective range opens doors for innovative combos and devastating roll catches.
The Final Verdict
While a potential range buff for Smithscript weapons remains to be seen, this guide empowers you to leverage their current strengths. With this knowledge in your arsenal, you can conquer the Lands Between with these unique and strategic armaments.
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