Optimized Essence of the Tarnished

Essence of the Tarnished

By consuming the essence of the Tarnished, you gain several boons:

Class Skills and Abilities: You acquire the skills, abilities, and items of a chosen class from Elden Ring, whether it's the Hero, Prisoner, or even the Wretch. This transformation also allows you to take on various human forms from the game or simply enhance your appearance.

Grace of the Erdtree: You are touched by the Grace of the Erdtree, an indelible blessing that persists even outside its reality. Death becomes a minor setback, as you can rise again at a Site of Grace or erect Stakes to revive at their locations.

Guidance of Grace: You can see and follow the Guidance of Grace, locating Sites of Lost Grace even if they shouldn't exist. The Guidance will direct you to the nearest Site of Grace related to your objectives. You can grow stronger by using Runes at these sites without needing a Finger Maiden, although you can choose to engage one if desired. You also receive a Flask of Crimson Tears, Flask of Cerulean Tears, and Flask of Wondrous Physick, with the option to gain a loyal Finger Maiden, including the possibility of Melina.

Rune Acquisition: You have a knack for finding Runes wherever you go, with the ability to discover Golden Runes and other essential items such as Remembrances, Spirit Ashes, Ashes of War, Sorceries, and Incantations. Great Runes, however, require access to the Lands Between and their respective holders.

Spectral Steed Whistle: You obtain a Spectral Steed Whistle that can summon a loyal steed akin to Torrent, which can even be Torrent if you choose.

Spirit Calling Bell: You gain a Spirit Calling Bell and Spirit Ashes of your choice, allowing you to summon Spirits anywhere.

Optional Integration: You may be transported to the Lands Between, awakening as the protagonist Tarnished in the Chapel of Anticipation. If you ascend to become Elden Lord, you gain full control over the Erdtree and its resulting Order, as well as the Greater Will. Alternatively, should you embrace the Frenzied Flame, you would attain dominion over Chaos.