Elden Ring beginner’s tips are arguably more important than those in just about any other game. Not only is this from the creator of Dark Souls–From Software–but it’s also an open-world game that is very easy to get overwhelmed in if you don’t know what you’re doing. That being said, it also eliminates some of the hard roadblocks found in the studio’s other games, as you can usually go do something else whenever you’re stuck.

As you first boot up Elden Ring, you will be greeted with a myriad of choices and challenges, and it may leave you wondering about your best way forward. Lucky for you, we’ve compiled a list of tips that can help you get off on the right foot in your adventure through The Lands Between.