Elden Ring‘s combat system includes unique damage types referred to as “status effects” comprised of seven different “conditions” that affect players and NPCs in various ways, and Shadow of the Erdtree expanded on these status effects by adding new items and areas. Tarnished will encounter these unique status effects as they explore the Lands Between and the Shadow Realm. The effects build up over time on a status bar and start to inflict damage after reaching the threshold. Status effects can be used to the Tarnished’s advantage depending on the type of Buffs/Debuffs and other gear they have equipped.