Elden Ring Drinking Game Rules: You Drink When You Die!

What is the Elden Ring Drinking Game? 🤔

Greetings, Tarnished. You've risen from the grave only to find that the Lands Between are... unforgiving, to say the least. Since "YOU DIED" is a screen you'll be seeing often, why not make the experience a little more spirited? The Elden Ring Drinking Game turns every painful death and triumphant victory into a shared experience. Steel your nerves, fill your flask (the real one), and prepare for a challenge.

For a more guided set of challenges in the Lands Between, try our interactive Elden Ring Squiffy Game! Or, if you need a break from the difficulty, try our more chaotic Mario Party Drinking Game.

What You'll Need 🛠️

To embark on this perilous journey, you will require:

• Elden Ring: The source of your impending triumph and suffering.
• A Console or PC: To run the game.
• Players: Ideal for a solo player, or a group taking turns between deaths.
• Drinks: Your preferred "Crimson Tears" for the night.
• A Strong Will: You're going to need it.

Getting Set Up ⚙️

1. Enter the Lands Between: Launch Elden Ring.
2. Prepare Your Flasks: Pour your drinks and make sure everyone understands the rules.
3. Choose Your Tarnished: Decide if you're playing solo or passing the controller after every death.
4. Embrace Death (and Drink Responsibly): The goal is to have fun, not to go hollow.

The Drinking Rules: When to Sip in the Lands Between ⚔️💧

Here are the sacred rites for when to drink. May grace guide you.

Drink ONCE When: 🍺

• You use a Flask of Crimson Tears to heal.
• "YOU DIED." (This is the fundamental rule).
• You die from falling off a cliff.
• You get knocked off your spectral steed, Torrent.
• You activate a new Site of Grace.
• You're ambushed by an enemy hiding around a corner.
• You get caught in a trap (e.g., a teleporter chest).

Drink TWICE When: 🍻🍻

• You die to the same non-boss enemy twice in a row.
• You lose a significant amount of runes and fail to retrieve them.
• You die to an invader (NPC or another player).
• You use your Flask of Wondrous Physick.

FINISH YOUR DRINK When: 🥂 (A Tarnished's Fate!)

• You die to a boss more than 5 times in a single session.
• You accidentally attack a friendly NPC and make them hostile.
• YOU FINALLY DEFEAT A SHARDBEARER! (This is a celebratory finish!)

The Dojo's Take 🍻

The Elden Ring Drinking Game is not for the faint of heart, much like the game itself. It beautifully transforms the inevitable frustration of a FromSoftware title into a communal and hilarious experience. Every death becomes less of a punishment and more of a punchline. It’s the perfect way to bond over shared suffering and celebrate those hard-earned victories.

Your Questions Answered: FAQ ❓

• How do you play the Elden Ring Drinking Game? Simple: Play Elden Ring and take drinks based on the in-game events listed in the rules above. It's a game of endurance, both in-game and out.

• Is this game better solo or with friends? Both work! Playing solo makes it a personal challenge. With friends, taking turns after each death is a fantastic way to share the experience and the drinks.

• What if I don't drink alcohol? No Tarnished is left behind! You can substitute any non-alcoholic beverage. The aim is to add a fun ritual to the gameplay loop.

• Where can I find more video game drinking games? We have a whole collection! Check out our full list of drinking game categories to find the perfect ruleset for your next gaming session.