NEW ELDEN RING UPDATE! Patch 1.12.3 Brings Lots of Nerfs and buffs Shadow of the Erdtree

Patch testing finds Rolling Sparks and Perfume Bottles substantially weakened: enemies now require two shots instead of previous one-shot kills. Blood Fiend’s Arm now deals less damage, delays bleeding until later hits, and reduces buildup from over 200 to 172. Thrusting Shield stamina costs increased, yet heavy attacks reach 5,000 damage; Shield Strike seems redundant, while Smithscript throws deal 70.

He adapts to patches while prioritizing spectacle, maximum damage, and exploitable mechanics.