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Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree Update v1.13.2 Patch Notes & Analysis
The latest refinement for FromSoftware's massive expansion has arrived. While major content drops like Shadow of the Erdtree redefine the Lands Between, it is the incremental updates—like the recently released v1.13.2—that ensure the experience remains polished for the millions of Tarnished still roaming the Realm of Shadow.
This specific hotfix focuses on critical stability improvements and balancing following the major v1.13 update. Below is a comprehensive breakdown of what has changed in v1.13.2 and how it impacts your journey. 🛠️ Key Bug Fixes in v1.13.2
The primary goal of version 1.13.2 was to squash several "pesky bugs" that appeared after the larger 1.13 refinement patch. ELDEN.RING.Shadow.of.the.Erdtree.Update.v1.13.2...
Skill Interaction Fix: Fixed a critical bug where the Death status ailment from the "Death Flare" skill was unintentionally being applied to the "Deadly Poison Spray" skill.
NPC Rebalancing: The NPC "Red Bear" had several attacks that were dealing significantly more damage than intended; these have been tuned back to their proper values. Multiplayer Stability:
Resolved an issue preventing players from invading worlds in specific sections of Scadu Altus. Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree Update v1
Fixed a bug that allowed cooperative play in areas of Scadu Altus even when no area bosses were present.
Spirit Ash Corrections: Perhaps most importantly for solo players, a bug was fixed where summoned spirits were not correctly receiving the attack and defense buffs from the Revered Spirit Ash Blessing. ⚔️ Context: The Legacy of v1.13
To understand why v1.13.2 is important, one must look at the massive v1.13 update that preceded it. That update introduced sweeping changes to the game's combat meta: Elden Ring – Patch Notes Version 1.13.2 - Bandai Namco PlayStation / Xbox: The update will download automatically
5. How to Update
- PlayStation / Xbox: The update will download automatically if the console is connected to the internet. You can manually trigger it by pressing "Options" on the game title screen and selecting "Check for Update."
- Steam: The update applies automatically when launching the game or via the Steam Library "Update" button.
4.3 Promised Consort Radahn (Post-Nerf Polish)
- Light pillars: The visual clarity of the holy light pillars has been improved on Base PS4 and Xbox Series S to reduce frame drops.
- Grab attack: The grab hitbox has been tightened. Previously, the grab would catch players slightly behind his back.
Overview
On August 6, 2024, FromSoftware rolled out Update 1.13.2 (sometimes displayed as Calibration Update 1.13.2). This is a hotfix designed to address specific, high-impact issues that were degrading the player experience following the larger 1.13.1 balance patch.
If you are experiencing crashes, save data loading errors, or missing NPCs, this update is essential.
What’s Dead?
- One-shot Rolling Sparks (Perfumer): Gone forever.
- Passive Shield Poker (Duelling Shield): No longer free.
4.2 Messmer the Impaler (Second Phase)
- Fix: The snake AoE (Area of Effect) fire in phase 2 no longer clips through pillars in the center of the arena.
- Buff (Yes, a buff): Messmer now has 3% more health in New Game+ 3 and above to compensate for the pillar exploit removal.
What This Update Does NOT Change
- No Weapon or Spell Balance: The changes to Perfume Bottles, Backhand Blades, Swift Slash (nerfed), and Sorceries (e.g., Miriam’s Vanishing) from v1.13.1 remain exactly the same.
- No New Content.
- No Performance Improvements: This does not fix framerate drops in the Cerulean Coast or Abyssal Woods.