Man, I’ve been messing around with this new thing called “talisman against madness” in Elden Ring, and let me tell you, it’s been a wild ride. So, I heard about this item, the Aged One’s Exultation, that’s supposed to help with madness. Sounds cool, right? I was getting tired of going crazy every five minutes, so I decided to give it a shot.
First, I went on a hunt for this bad boy. Turns out, it’s part of the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC. I dove into the DLC, battling all sorts of crazy enemies and finally found this Aged One’s Exultation. What it does is pretty neat – it boosts your attack power when madness is inflicted nearby. I thought, “Alright, let’s see how this works in action.”
I equipped it and started running around, deliberately trying to get hit by madness-inducing attacks. I noticed that my attack power shot up by around 20% whenever I or someone nearby went mad. That’s a pretty decent buff, lasting for about 30 seconds. It was kinda fun to watch my damage go up like that, but it felt a bit risky to rely on getting mad for the boost.
Then I remembered there’s another talisman called the Clarifying Horn Charm. This one boosts your Focus stat, which helps resist madness. I found it in some deep, dark place after a tough fight. Putting it on, I felt a bit more in control. Less madness, more hitting stuff without going bonkers. The Clarifying Horn Charm was good for preventing madness, and that made sense.
But I’m a bit of an experimenter, so I also tried other stuff like the Mottled Necklace and the Immunizing Horn Charm. They all helped with resisting madness in their own ways. And, of course, I pumped some points into my Mind stat, because that’s a no-brainer for resisting madness. Now I was feeling a lot more solid, less likely to go crazy. I’m more calm, but maybe less powerful since I’m not activating the damage boost from the Aged One’s Exultation anymore.
Someone on the forums also mentioned the Flock’s Canvas Talisman, which is supposed to greatly increase the power of incantations. I haven’t tried it out yet, but it sounds like it could be powerful. The combo of Fire Scorpion Charm with Alexander’s Shard seemed really powerful, too, so I started using that and found I could deal a lot more damage than I expected.
So, here’s the thing: using the Aged One’s Exultation is a trade-off. You get more power, but you have to deal with madness, which can be a pain. The Clarifying Horn Charm and other similar items help you stay sane, but you miss out on that sweet attack boost. It’s all about what you prefer. Do you want to go a bit crazy and hit harder, or stay sane and hit a bit less?
For now, I’m sticking with the Clarifying Horn Charm and the other resistance boosters. I like being in control, and those extra points in Mind are definitely helping. It might not be as flashy, but it feels more reliable. I might switch back to the Aged One’s Exultation sometime if I feel like living on the edge, but for now, sanity is my priority.
It’s been a fun experiment, and I’m still figuring out the best way to play. But that’s what makes this game so great – there are so many ways to tackle it. Just sharing my experience so far, and I hope it helps someone out there. If you’ve got any tips or tricks, let me know!
- Equip Aged One’s Exultation to boost attack power by 20% for 30 seconds when madness is inflicted.
- Use Clarifying Horn Charm to boost Focus and resist madness.
- Consider Mottled Necklace and Immunizing Horn Charm for additional madness resistance.
- Invest points into Mind to increase overall resistance to madness.
- Experiment with Flock’s Canvas Talisman to greatly increase incantation power.
- Combine Alexander’s Shard with Fire Scorpion Charm for significant damage increase.
Conclusion of My Experiment
Using Aged One’s Exultation is really effective if you want a temporary power-up during fights where madness is common. But if you don’t like the idea of getting weakened by madness, using Clarifying Horn Charm, Mottled Necklace, and Immunizing Horn Charm can help you stay in control. It is all about finding the right balance for your playstyle.
