Please pinn this. As of Patch 1.05, bell bearings now carry over as well as a couple other things. This means that you don't need to go buy a ton of Smithing Stones, though I would still reccomend stocking up on runes to be able to buy them later.

Me watching this while sitting though the opening cutscene in NG+

First time playing one of the ‘dark souls’ games and honestly it’s a 10/10 for me I love it. I unlocked all the trophies/achievements as I enjoyed this game so much, has to be GOTY.🔥

One important thing I regret not doing on my first gameplay is, not using markers on the map. I got lost and forgot the whereabouts of many NPCs, I had to search online everytime I wanna complete a quest. Also many important locations where I intend to return to, poof just forgot. Even more, the game's map doubles every other day so yeah good luck remembering. Do yourself a favor and use them, they are there for a reason. Don't be dumb like me.

Can we just take a moment of silence and realize that we are in 2022 and elden ring is finally out and people are already doing a NG+ ? Thank you

Best thing to do is buy 12x smithing stones on each level before starting Ng+. i.e. if you have 9 ancient dragon smithing stones, you’ll need to have 108 smithing stones for each level. Which is a lot of rune farming, and for somber stones a lot easier. You only need 1 stone per level. But its worth it do grind the runes so you can upgrade weapons to max going thru ng+

Not keeping bell bearings is pretty annoying. I thought I’d be able to start upgrading a bunch of weapons right away

I haven’t made it to end of game yet started so many different builds both melee and spell casting focused. But I can say I love this game I have been playing only this for the last month. I am not very good I die a lot but in loving this game. It’s hard to stop playing lol.

So Many items and bosses and quests I didn't get to experience my first playthrough mostly because my anxiety of being weak kept me from exploring freely. Now that I'm powerful the experience is different. Truly feel like the Elden Lord.

I just said yolo and went for it. Besides, NG+ is pretty easy now that you know the mechanics and have upgraded weapons from your previous run.

So glad I watched this video before starting NG+. I just finished my 1st play through and was a melee dual katana build. Have 150hrs in so I definitely did a bunch and got most everything. My 2nd play through I’m going full mage build with high intelligence and planned on doing the respect after I started the next play through but now I know to do it before starting NG+ cause I have to beat Rennala again.

Man if it wasn't for Shadow Of The Erdtree I totally would go into new game plus

Also go around and kill all the minor erd trees and get all the mixed physics items as well as kill all the night cavalry to get their armor and glace, and lastly give the beast guy all the deathroot to get one more ancient dragon smithing stone.

Here's another tip. Usually when FS releases new DLC it will be accessible about halfway through the game. NG+ or not, so if you do start a new game then try to get 3/4 the way through. OR just start a new playthrough. Just a heads up.

Good Video, i would also recommend 3 things before you go NG+: 1:Get all Limited Items (Ancient Smithing stones for +25/+10) and mby some more Tears since those exist only 8-10 Times 2: Maybe kill most NPC if u done Quests for them, since they could drop a rare/cool Armor set For example: Patches, he will disappear at the end, and if u kill him before that u get his Leather Armor set 3: Make a List what things u want to get in NP+ since some Quests/Invaders will stop if u kill the Main Boss in that Area For example: Volcano Snake Boss, if u kill him before u end the quest line for some NPC there, they will disappear

I've already done Ng+ 3 times already but I'm gonna watch this video in case I wanna do a fourth time

Who else is watching this in 2024 after almost/completing the DLC? I really want some Ancient Dragon Smithing Stones to upgrade the gear I got in the DLC. I hope Rune Arcs come back in the NG+

I wonder how hard the Bell Bearing Knights are going to be in NG+.... 😭

I feel like fromsoft is one of the only companies (if not the only) that recognizes that when someone plays through a game again, they don’t want to completely start over from scratch. I remember I had such a hard time deciding if I wanted to make a new character in an mmo because I didn’t want to start all the way over with nothing. Props to them.

Im gonna stock up on smithing stones before I go in

I restarted the game a day ago and went and beat 4 of the main bosses already as second playthrough is a cakewalk at level 165. Then went to the farming spot and leveled up to 200. lol. Game is SUPER EASY second time through so really starting new game + at anytime if you are leveled well will be really fun.

You have to fight the first two main bosses to enter the capital. I had the same issue because I left a legendary armament for the platinum trophy 🏆

I wish I knew about the bell bearings. woulda loaded up on glovewarts and smithing stones before I went NG+

Biggest mistake with starting NG+ is starting NG+

Back up save to the cloud. That way you can unlock all three endings and the trophies/achievements that correspond with said endings in Elden Ring.

I finally started NG+1 at level 200. I seem to be way overpowered for everything. Definitely lost the challenge. I just put on crappy armor and weapons until I "discover" them again.

The quest to get smithing bearings led me to the end of the game lol.. 178 and hitting for over 1k jump attacking with 2 straight swords.

Ive been getting runes for smithing stones and the spirit upgrade stuff. Im also searching around and clearing out old things i missed

over level 250 still has Baldachins blessing in his inventory SMH

with spirit ashes you said be sure to use the right one or whatever, is it possible to put those unupgraded ashes in the chest by going to a site of grace? that way they shouldn’t show up in your inventory like stored throwables which exceed the max amount you’re able to hold

Gonna get 999 smithing stones of each and same for somber stones before I even consider ng1

I still don’t understand why there’s a “No. Held” for spells. What’s the purpose of having more than one of the same spell?

If you put Map Markers on every Site of Grace... will they still be there so you know where they all are at the start of New Game + ? :)

perfect video. i've been looking for this exact vid. appreciate ur right to the point hopefully more people find this

“Keep doing what you’re doing because you’re already doing it.” That’s called status quo bias.

I'm waiting to enter NG+ on most of my characters for the DLC to come out.

I wish I would have stocked up on smithing and ghost gloveworts before ng+. All I want to do really now is PVP and I can't even upgrade weapons and play with builds without playing thru the story & grinding again..

No one say this, but before starting a new NG+, just go and kill all NPC possible for armor, some time weapons, etc.

Get all those mausoleums, too.

You mightve Saud it but I started ng+ and I have all my cookbooks etc

I’ve spent so much time upgrading most of the weapons to 24 and 9. Some are maxed out. Getting ready for the next fight. Finished it in august but nothing else out there that really grabs my attention.

How many hours did everyone play first gsme before ng+ im on 310 hours

Was I the only one hoping for more Insensitive to NG? In Dark souls there where lots of items you didn’t discover until NG, not to mention the red spirit enemies that are only in NG+. I just completed journey 2 and there is no reason for me to NG other than I want more of the same thing.

I see alot of ppl boasting they platinum this game but its by far the easiest souls game to 100%.. DS1&2, bloodborne, and sekiro were much harder to plat and 100%. Although its good to see ppl are enjoying the game.

ok so to carry over your runes (you have to beat the grafted in the starting area) out the door across the 2nd bridge then walk to the edge to pick up the butterfly and the ground breaks you die but keep your runes

So, if you played a Souls game before you already know what to expect in NG+.

If you have a sacrifice branch equipped you'd keep your runes from the beginning right? Because the forced death wouldn't cost any runes.

Great video. I planned on waiting to start NG+ until a true DLC comes out. The only thing I need for platinum is Bolt of Gransax as I cannot get it since I turned the capital to ash. Total crap in my opinion. There should be a way to get this very easy item after the capital is ash. I simply forgot about it and it is not hard to get either.

I got to the elden beast over the 4th of July weekend so I definitely need to know this.

Wish I found this sooner because I almost finished ng+ 4

Best game ever.

Is it better to rune farm in NG+ than in the first play through? Trying to determine whether or not I should just max out before going NG+ or if I should just jump to NG+ since it’ll be more runes then

Very Good!! Thank you very Much

But are there any secret bosses that only pop up once you beat the game?

I don't even want to do a new game plus playthrough. First soulsborne game I've ever played where I didn't want to keep playing after a playthrough. Maybe after dlc.

the one thing I was curious about was do you get to keep boss remembrances because I have milanas and I can't duplicate it in my current play through I really don't want to fight her again😅

im very satisfied with what i got from the main game i didnt get all of the trophies just 61% but ill be sure to go and get that rivers of blood, i killed the fire giant before hand prior to me finding out how to get it, its like the only thing i wanted that i didnt get the first time.

"i hope you have a fantastic day" me about to start new game+

I’m level 516 and I just started NG+ so I don’t mind re-experiencing grindin’

I finished the first journey and never crafted anything or used all those books.

Excellent. Thanks very much 😊

You can sell Remembrances to a vendor. I believe the one you have sells for 50k. They range from 20k-50k. That's why it's also a good idea to get the things you want with them, and then take advantage of the walking mausoleums per run and duplicate them. I made 3 copies of Malenia's because it sold for 50k.

I had no idea what changes new game plus brings. But after watching this video I now know that it's exactly what common sense told me it would be and I wasted my time

Great vid. Thank you

This is exactly what I wanted to know! Thanks!

im glad i worked my butt off to make sure i could use anything and everything i wanted, any weapons and any spell or incantation... i have no need of another character or playthrough. I explored the hell out of the game and took nearly till the other day to finally finish my first play. Why rush through a whole bunch of times? why not get a quality experience once? you people are just too caught up in being able to say I'm on my 99th play through or... no you're not. but anyway whatever play through you are on good for you like I just finished my first

Will all NPC’s be revived? I killed Yura and I really want his ash of war, so I’m hoping he’s alive in my NG+

I prefer a new character to new game plus. New game plus tends to be too easy and I've usually already collected most items in my first play through.

Pure strength Guts build with Mimic Tear is OP. Turns NG+ into a cake walk

Can I respec in any point after I finish the game and before starting NG+? Basically can I fast travel from roundtable to Rennala before starting the new game? Thanks.

love how i see this right after starting ng +

Amazing video, so useful, thank you. Subsribed. Nitpic up the sound, very quiet to hear over the game :)

Thanks for the video, I am about to start NG+ and wonder if the stoneward keys will carry over?

I told myself i wasnt going to do any ng+ with elden ring as i get bored finding so much duplicate gear amd stuff. But i messed up the lobster guy quest and it really bothers me that i cant buy that item for the defense boost. I think i do want to do every endings but i will just make new characters and do each one different.

Whew! Very glad I get to keep my "Lavar tears."

Do you still get to keep all of the crafting /Cookbooks?

Can't kill the damn beast....

Does your chest inventory carry over?

For those who did do new game plus, do u still get Remembrance from the bosses?

Rememberances sell, for a decent amount of runes, I remember seeing Radans i think for 40k to sell.

Thanks for the vid. Does the dark moon greatsword carry over as it’s quest related? Thanks

didn't realize you could purchase the shackles- unless you're using one of those trash rmt shops

When you say you will loose your runes is that both runes that have not been broken\used or just the amount that shows when at the merchant?

upgraded fingerprint shield and an upgraded thrusting weapon. all you need lol

7:35. I did the same thing with the same remembrance haha

I'm on Journey 3 lol Waves of Gold got me right in Mohgwyn.

Well shit man, this video is 2 months old and I still saw it in time..

If I do Blaidd's quest line again in NG+ will I receive the Royal Greatsword again? Meaning I would have two and be UnStoppable!!! 🔥🔥🙏🔥🔥

0:00 hey that’s my message on top of the staff thing to his right

what to do if im refused to start a ng? i thought thats gonna be a full new world and im will lose everything and refused.

Good stuff to know! Also, Lavard Tears? 😂

thank you for the total breakdown, but elephant in the room, can you keep smithing your weapons that are already plus 10?

Is it just me or would you rather just play a 1st run new save than NG+.. it takes the challenge and adventuring away impo.. unless they made it much more difficult, currently too easy impo..

at 5:00 - how did you get up to volcano manor then? I'm confused, I thought the only two ways were through the Ruin Strewn Precipice or the Grand Lift. Is there actually another way?

Just about to start NG+5 So many things I need to get.

When you do a NG+ when leveling up are the levels cheap again or they are still expensive like previous

There is ways around everything on the map closed off I’ve seen on KZfaq.

I just started new game+ last night, damn it

Just completed NG3 and I’ve still forgotten to collect somber stones etc.

“Me who’s already and NG+ 4 and just watching the video” shittttttr