Elden Ring Patch 1.12 Is Now Live
FromSoftware has released Elden Ring patch version 1.12, the most significant balance update since the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC. The patch addresses community feedback on several DLC bosses, rebalances a range of weapons and skills, and resolves a long list of bugs affecting both single-player and multiplayer.
Boss Balance Changes
| Boss | Change |
|---|---|
| Promised Consort Radahn | Reduced hitbox range on select attacks; slightly increased delay between combos |
| Basilisk Knight | HP reduced by 5%; base attack power slightly lowered |
| Ancient Dragon Agheel | Fire breath duration shortened |
| Twin Moon Knight | Number of consecutive attacks in core combo adjusted |
Weapon & Skill Balance
Buffs
| Weapon / Skill | Change |
|---|---|
| Petrified Blade series | Physical damage increased by 8% |
| Stormblade | FP cost reduced by 15% |
| Sacred Spear line | Holy scaling slightly increased |
| Two-handing bonus | Scaling coefficients improved for select weapon categories |
Nerfs
| Weapon / Skill | Change |
|---|---|
| Moonveil | Magic burst hitbox reduced by 10% |
| Giant Hunt | Some superarmor frames removed |
| Freezing Mist | Frostbite buildup reduced by 12% |
Bug Fixes
- ▶Fixed terrain-related fall damage loop in several DLC regions
- ▶Fixed quest flags resetting after specific NPC dialogue sequences
- ▶Fixed boss HP scaling incorrectly in some multiplayer summon scenarios
- ▶Improved frame rate stability on PS5 and Xbox Series X in specific areas
- ▶Corrected multiple Korean subtitle typos
📸 Screenshots
Miscellaneous Changes
- ▶Improved UI hints for Scadutree Fragment collection
- ▶Faster item quick-select responsiveness during combat
- ▶Corrected several equipment description texts that did not match actual stats
- ▶Improved online matchmaking stability
Official Patch Trailer
Community Reaction
Overall reception to patch 1.12 has been positive, especially regarding the Promised Consort Radahn adjustments, which had been one of the most requested changes since the DLC released.
Selected responses from Reddit r/Eldenring:
""Radahn finally gives you a moment to breathe. It's still hard, but now it feels fair." — u/TarnishedCrasher
""Not happy about Moonveil, but the overall direction is right." — u/GlintStoneMage
""The bug fix list is massive. FromSoft responded faster than usual this time." — u/BonfireRekin
The general sentiment is that the patch represents a thoughtful, if imperfect, step toward addressing the DLC's rougher edges without stripping away its difficulty.
How to Update
Steam users with automatic updates enabled will receive the patch on next game launch. To update manually, right-click Elden Ring in your library → Properties → Updates, or click the Update button if one is shown on the game's library page.