Playing games with friends is always more fun, and that's definitely true for a massive game like Elden Ring. If you're wondering how to team up with your buddies and take on the bosses of the Lands Between, you've come to the right place. It's not as simple as just sending an invite, but it's not too complicated either.

The short answer is that you'll need to use a few in-game items to summon your friends into your world. The main items are the Furlcalling Finger Remedy, the Tarnished's Furled Finger, and the Small Golden Effigy. Don't worry, I'll break down what each of these does.

How to Play with Friends

First things first, you'll want to set a multiplayer password. This is super important because it makes sure you only see your friends' summon signs and not a bunch of random players. You can find this in the multiplayer menu. My friends and I always use the same simple password for all our games, it just makes things easier to remember.

Once you've got a password set, the person who wants to host the game needs to use a Furlcalling Finger Remedy. This will reveal summon signs on the ground. The friends who want to join the host's game will need to use the Tarnished's Furled Finger to place their own summon sign. Once the host sees their friend's sign, they can interact with it to summon them into their world.

I remember the first time my friend and I tried to play together. We spent a good 20 minutes trying to figure out why we couldn't see each other's signs. It turned out I had forgotten to use the Furlcalling Finger Remedy! It's a simple step, but an easy one to forget when you're excited to jump into the action.

Playing with Random Players

If you don't have any friends who play Elden Ring, or if you just want some help with a tough boss, you can also play with random players. To do this, you'll want to use the Small Golden Effigy. This will send your summon sign to the summoning pools near the Effigies of the Martyr, which are those little statues you see scattered around the world. This means other players who are looking for help in that area can summon you.

Things to Keep in Mind

There are a few things to remember when you're playing multiplayer. First, you can't use your horse, Torrent, when you're in a multiplayer session. This means you'll have to travel on foot, which can be a bit of a drag in some of the larger areas. Second, once you defeat the area boss, your summoned friends will be sent back to their own worlds. You'll have to re-summon them if you want to continue playing together in a new area.

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