Successful games often tend to have official guides written with input from the developers themselves. Elden Ring is no different in that regard. People who might’ve strayed away from Elden Ring at launch for its unorthodox design now have a solution to this problem. FromSoftware has once again collaborated with Future Press to publish a definite Elden Ring guide called Books of Knowledge.
- FromSoftware has collaborated with Future Press to publish an Elden Ring guide called the Books of Knowledge.
- You can easily preorder this Book of Knowledge from Bandai Namco’s official store and through Amazon.
- This Book contains all the guides for the new as well as for the old players.
- First Volume of Elden Ring’s Books of Knowledge is named “The Lands Between”.
- It contain all the information about the Elden Ring’s various locations, caves, labyrinths and other hidden areas.
- The NPC guide on Volume 1 will highlight various NPCs that inhabit Lands Between as well.
- The Second Volume of Elden Ring’s Books of Knowledge is named “Shards of Shattering”.
- his Volume will explain to you how the Combat works and give you details about every Weapon, Spell, Armor, Ashes of War of Elden Rings.
What Are Books of Knowledge in Elden Ring?
If you are an avid fan of Fromsoftware games and have been following their releases for years, you would know that FromSoftware has collaborated with various publishers in the past, mainly Future Press, to publish their official guides.
FromSoftware games are known for their stunning and unique world design. One that does not hand hold you from one objective to the next, rather than encourages the players to explore at their own pace.
Obviously, while this design is appreciated a lot by critics and fans alike, there are also masses who have avoided these games for the exact same reason. In order to not gatekeep these games from other players, FromSoftware works on these guides, which help casual players to understand their worlds, lore, and quest design better.
These books are supposed to serve as a definitive reference guide for both new players who are just starting out their adventure for the first time or veterans who want to explore every nook and cranny of The Lands Between.
On June 10, 2022, Future Press officially announced its Elden Ring Guides Project. The guides will be released in two volumes and are officially named Books of Knowledge. Each volume has its own unique features covering different aspects of Elden Ring, ranging from lore and world to combat and quests.
So without further ado, let’s discuss what aspects each of these volumes will cover.
Elden Ring Books of Knowledge, Volume I
The first volume of Elden Ring’s Books of Knowledge is named “The Lands Between,” featuring Princess Ranni as cover art. Volume I entail all you need to know about Elden Ring’s Overworld, dungeons, and the underworld.
Additionally, it has a complete record of all game areas and NPCs, which are presented in the form of over 100 beautifully detailed maps and text.
Understanding Elden Ring’s Gameplay
As you know, Elden Ring not only borrows its gameplay elements from the previous games but also introduces many new gameplay elements, the biggest being the Open World traversal and exploration.
Books of Knowledge Volume I contain in-depth knowledge about Elden Ring’s gameplay elements and mechanics. All the essentials you need to know to traverse The Lands Between are mentioned in it.
The Layout of The Lands Between
Volume I of Books of knowledge is carefully divided into chapters. These chapters are divided in such a way that they only reveal portions of the map one location at a time, slowly revealing Elden Ring’s true scale.
Additionally, it also entails all the information about Elden Ring’s various caves, labyrinths, and other hidden areas through ultra-detailed cartography. Details on progression towards multiple game endings are available in this volume as well.
NPC Guide
The NPC Guide on Volume I of Books of knowledge highlights the various NPCs that inhabit Lands Between as well. Their quest progression, along with the quests’ various outcomes, is clearly charted.
Additionally, all the essential NPC dialogues are also printed in the guide as well. So you don’t have to worry about missing any important clues in case you accidentally skip an important dialogue. Speaking of NPCs, why not check our guides on quest lines of Alexander, Patches, and Fia in Elden Ring.
Organized As A Reference
The Books of Knowledge are designed to chronicle the vast world of Elden Ring while also containing authentic information verified by the developers at FromSoftware. Books of Knowledge are written in such a way that they will not only prove useful to newcomers but will also provide insight even to those who have finished the game multiple times already.
Furthermore, Volume I also have a dedicated lore section that can help you piece together Elden Ring’s mystifying storyline.
Elden Ring – Books of Knowledge, Volume II
The second Volume of Elden Ring’s Book of Knowledge is known as “Shards of Shattering,” featuring Queen Marika “The Eternal” on the main cover. Volume II is dedicated to Elden Ring’s bestiary, combat, armors, weapons, and the ways to acquire them and how to use them.
Moreover, it also contains the necessary information on all of Elden Ring’s bosses, which is presented in the form of magnificent artworks and highly detailed stats. Speaking of bosses, consider reading our Elden Ring Bosses tier list.
Combat System
Right off the bat, the first thing Volume II of Books of Knowledge will explain is how the combat works. Different aspects of Elden Ring’s combat are laid bare in the first chapter of Volume II of Books of Knowledge.
It will teach you everything to know about its different classes, as well as how to excel in every playstyle.
Bestiary
If you’ve played Elden Ring, one thing you will be aware of is the overwhelming enemy variety of the game. Most of them are unique enemies with different move sets and designs.
Naturally, the definitive guide features chapters dedicated to analyzing and dissecting the various monstrosities that wander The Lands Between. Furthermore, combat strategies on how to overcome these enemies, ranging from lowly mobs to Shardbearers, are explicitly detailed in the guide as well.
Armour & Weapons
Elden Ring is known for its amazing sense of fashion and tremendous variety of weapons. All of Elden Ring’s weapons, spells, armor, and Ashes of War are cataloged in an easy reference format detailing their complete stats and upgrade levels. Speaking of armors, consider going through our guide on Top 20 Elden Ring Armor Sets in Elden Ring.
Designed As A Package
As mentioned above in Volume I’s section, this book’s purpose is to serve as a definite guide for both new and old players. Designed and written in a way where it’s not only easy to pick and read but contains input from the developers at FromSoftware as well.
Reading Volume II will give you insight into all kinds of Elden Ring’s weapons, enemies, armors, and more. That said, Volume II also includes an exclusive interview with FromSoftware’s president and Elden Ring’s director, Hidetaka Miyazaki.
How to Preorder Elden Ring Books of Knowledge
Naturally, if the details about these books made you interested in them, you would want to know about their release dates, preorder details, and pricing. Before reading further, why not check out our guide on Elden Ring Arcane Build and learn about the best katanas that go with the build.
The official strategy guide for Elden Ring is available for preorder at $49.99/£39.99. You can preorder them from Bandai Namco‘s official store and through Amazon.
The first Volume is scheduled to release on 29th July 2022. At the same time, the second volume of Books of Knowledge is scheduled for 29th September 2022.
Publisher Future Press has also advised the fans to preorder their copies early instead of waiting for its release. A statement was released by Future Press which stated that “Due to the ongoing global manufacturing and logistic difficulties, we do encourage everyone to preorder their copy early to avoid disappointment later”.
It’s also worth mentioning that Future Press’s guides also hold a massive resale value. So preordering these guides can be a worthwhile investment as well.
Production Quality
According to Future Press, the official strategy guides for Elden Ring are manufactured using papers of the finest quality with highly refined processes used for binding. These volumes come with a large, double-sided world map poster and a bookmark ribbon, so you don’t lose track of where you left off.
The rest of the information regarding pages, dimensions, and ISBNs for both volumes is listed below
Volume I – The Lands Between
Pages 512
Format 11 × 8.5 inches / 28 × 22 cm
Release Date 29th July 2022
Price $49.99, £39.99, €44.99
ISBNs and language editions:
9783869931142 (English Edition)
9783869931166 (French Edition)
9783869931159 (German Edition)
9783869931173 (Spanish Edition)
Volume II – The Shards of Shattering
Pages 512
Format 11 × 8.5 inches / 28 × 22 cm
Release Date 29th, September 2022
Price $49.99, £39.99, €44.99
ISBNs and language editions:
9783869931142 (English Edition)
9783869931166 (French Edition)
9783869931159 (German Edition)
9783869931173 (Spanish Edition)
This wraps up our guide on Elden Ring’s Books of Knowledge. Let us know what you think about our guide in the comments below.
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