Elden Ring’s difficulty can often drive players away. Even those who are more than interested to discover secrets that lie in a vast fantastical world created by no other than Hidetaka Miyazaki and George R.R. Martin.
Thanks to FromSoftware’s gameplay design decisions, Spirit Summons can often be a way for players to ease themselves into this punishing world, and the game’s recent patch has made things easier.
Elden Ring’s Latest Patch Makes Latenna More Powerful
From strong weapons to helpful incantations, Elden Ring offers players many options that help them make the game feel easier. Out of all these options, choosing the right Spirit Ashes can be game-changing.
Some of these NPCs are great at breaking an enemy’s posture, while others keep them distracted as the Tarnished does most of the damage. Depending on your playstyle, Summons can feel like worthy allies in battle.
The game’s latest patch introduced a variety of quality-of-life changes to the game, and this includes a major buff for Latenna the Albinauric. She’s a ranged support character who fires arrows.
Thanks to the latest update, she now has more HP, doesn’t stagger easily, and deals more damage. You can acquire this Summon towards the end of Lakeside Crystal Cave once you defeat the boss.
Seems like the patch has ensured that this Summon is a worthy pick for those who are looking for an ally that fires at the range, without worrying about melee attacks.
Having a Summon by Your Side Isn’t the Worst Idea
Based on your playstyle, the game can feel like a breeze if you’ve got the right Spirit Ashes to help you out. While few players consider it to be a bit controversial, FromSoftware has proven with this patch that players should feely use Summons, if the need calls for it.
Across the two realms (the Lands Between and the Land of Shadow), you can acquire different kinds of Spirit Ashes. Some can help you heal, like Fingercreeper while others like Black Knight Tiche can help you win several boss fights.
A lot of players simply prefer using the Mimic Tear, which is a duplicate of the Tarnished. However, looks like this patch has made Latenna another safe choice.
Soon, we’ll likely see more than a few players use her assistance in battle as she can be a trustworthy distraction when it comes to dealing with hardened enemies.
What are your thoughts on this update? Do you think Latenna is now a great Spirit Ash in Elden Ring? Let us know in the comments below.
