Highlights

  • Elden Ring's trolls will bite players that are face level with them, a relatively unknown interaction that has sparked intrigue and discussion in the game's community.
  • Developed by FromSoftware and published by Bandai Namco, Elden Ring has been praised for its deep lore, open world, and challenging gameplay.
  • The upcoming Shadow of the Erdtree DLC expands Elden Ring's world with new bosses, weapons, and gameplay mechanics, promising an immersive experience.

An Elden Ring player recently discovered that trolls in the game attempt to bite players when approached at face level. They shared a video with the Elden Ring community, igniting a conversation about the impressive variety of enemies and interactions featured in the game.

Elden Ring has captivated audiences with its deep lore, expansive open world, and challenging gameplay. Developed by FromSoftware and published by Bandai Namco, its blend of dark fantasy elements and innovative mechanics has garnered critical acclaim and numerous awards since its release, including the prestigious Game of the Year at The Game Awards 2022, where it also received accolades for Best Game Direction, Best Art Direction, and Best Role-Playing Game.

Related
Elden Ring DLC Release Times and PC Minimum Specs Revealed

With just days left until Shadow of the Erdtree releases, Elden Ring confirms when the DLC rolls out as well as what requirements PC players need.

In an intriguing discovery, a player named Prsy______ recently shared a video on Reddit, showcasing an unexpected encounter with one of the game's formidable trolls. The footage captured a moment where the troll demonstrated a rarely seen behavior: biting at the player. Apparently, the player found out this occurs when they strategically positioned themselves on a high stone, aligning with the troll's face level, leading to the unexpected attack. This behavior has sparked interest and discussion within the game’s community about surprising enemy interactions in Elden Ring, continuing to intrigue players even years after the game's release.

Elden Ring's Rare Troll Bite Attack

Elden Ring features an incredible variety of enemies, each contributing to the game's rich and immersive lore. The enemies range from standard humanoid soldiers and bandits to grotesque monsters and mythical creatures, each with unique designs, behaviors, and attack patterns. Comments on the Reddit post expressed an ongoing sense of exploration and discovery, with players noting new aspects discovered even after hundreds of hours of gameplay. Players eagerly anticipate such surprises in the upcoming Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, scheduled for release on June 21.

Elden Ring’s Shadow of the Erdtree DLC promises to be FromSoftware's largest expansion yet, introducing a new map, the Land of Shadow, which expands upon the already vast world of the game. Players will encounter over ten new bosses, numerous new weapons, spells, and items, as well as new gameplay mechanics. The expansion also includes dense environments, legacy dungeons, and diverse terrain.

Elden Ring's enduring appeal lies in its ongoing sense of adventure, exploration, and challenge that defines FromSoftware titles. As players continue to uncover hidden secrets and encounters, such as the rare troll bite, they should be prepared for Shadow of the Erdtree on June 21.

elden ring cover
Elden Ring

Elden Ring is a fantasy action-RPG adventure set in a world co-created by Hidetaka Miyazaki, the creator of the influential Dark Souls video game series, and George R.R. Martin, the author of the best-selling fantasy series A Song of Ice and Fire. This collaboration between two renowned creators has resulted in FromSoftware's largest game to date, filled with danger and discovery at every turn. Hidetaka Miyazaki, president and game director of FromSoftware, has a history of directing highly acclaimed games in franchises such as Armored Core and Dark Souls.

Platform(s)
PS5 , Xbox One , PS4 , Xbox Series X , Xbox Series S , PC
Released
February 25, 2022
Developer(s)
From Software
Genre(s)
RPG , Action