Can you start a New Game Plus in Elden Ring without beating the game?

Once you have beaten the final boss and triggered one of the various endings, you'll be prompted to begin your next journey and trigger New Game Plus right away.
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Do you have to beat Elden Ring to start NG+?

Once you've wrapped up your initial run through Elden Ring, you'll be all set for a New Game Plus (NG+) run. This allows you to start the game over from the very beginning while retaining all of your gained levels and collected items.
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Can I start a new game in Elden Ring and keep my old one?

Choosing to start your new game plus journey will write to the same save file you've been using thus far; the game won't create a separate save file for you.
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What do you lose in NG+ Elden Ring?

I haven't finished this game yet, but, in previous souls titles, you keep your weapons, armor, player levels, spells, great souls and regular souls, and most materials. Really, the only thing you lose are key progression materials such as the medallion halves and keys.
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Can you get a different ending in Elden Ring New Game Plus?

Yep, once you beat Elden Ring you'll have to do it again in New Game Plus to see the other possible endings. (Or just watch them on YouTube.) You need to choose wisely before initiating the final boss fight, ensuring that you've set yourself up for the ending you most want to achieve.
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Elden Ring - What Happens If You Begin Journey 2?

What happens if you refuse melina?

You have to accept Melina's accord in Elden Ring if you want to level up and get your horse. While suspicion is wise in a FromSoftware game, you really have to say yes here. Because without her, you'll be cut off from some crucial tools.
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What is the max NG+ in Elden Ring?

NG+7 is the highest scaling of the game. Now, like I said in the SL1 part (or just in the note above), it's not even close to be as hard as a SL1 run, because you can just keep leveling and use absolutely everything in the game. If you are not ready for a SL1 run, you can choose to play the NG+ difficulties first.
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Do smithing stones carry over to NG+?

Find all the unique Elden Ring Ancient Dragon Smithing Stones (13 total) and Somber Ancient Dragon Smithing Stones (8 total) - these can't be farmed but will carry over, so this is your best chance to maximise how many you have.
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What is the point of NG+ Elden Ring?

The New Game Plus (NG+) in Elden Ring refers to a new game run after the game has been played through once completely. A New Game Plus playthrough is associated with various changes in the game, allowing you to take certain items and progress with you, while losing other things and having to find them again.
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Do runes carry over to NG+?

Once players have officially decided that they want to take their same characters into a brand new run-through of the game, they can begin NG+. Keep in mind some objects, quests, runes, etc., will not carry over to the next game.
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Do enemies scale in Elden Ring NG+?

Even in New Game+ the enemies do not scale with the player at all, and only get a minor statistical upgrade.
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Do memory stones carry over to NG+?

Collect the max number of key items that carry over - including 20 Cracked Pots, 10 Ritual Pots, 10 Perfume Bottles, 8 Memory Stones, and 3 Talisman Pouches. Do a final respec from Rennala if you want a new build going into NG+.
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Do Sites of Grace carry over to NG+?

The world map is revealed and all locations you have discovered are still on the map, however you lose all of your sites of grace. You also obviously lose your Key Items that are necessary for story progression. There is actually no limit on how many times you can keep making a new game from the same file.
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Do I keep bell bearings in NG+?

As of Patch 1.05, the Twin Maiden Husks shop unlocks from the following Bell Bearings are kept in NG+ (they must be handed in prior to starting your next journey or the item itself is lost): Bone Peddler's Bell Bearing. Meat Peddler's Bell Bearing. Medicine Peddler's Bell Bearing.
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Do you lose anything in NG+ Elden Ring?

In fact, the only major things you'll lose will be Sites of Grace (which must be discovered again), Great Runes, and any keys or key items that might allow you to skip ahead and break progression.
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How much harder is New Game Plus Elden Ring?

New Game Plus will mostly be an easier experience for you. There is a bump in the damage and health of enemies and bosses, but it's not so drastic that you're back to square one. However, some of the lategame bosses will still give you a run for your money, likely even moreso than the first time.
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Do great runes reset in NG+?

I don't know about remembrances but when I transferred to ng+ I no longer had any of my great runes and had to collect them again. So just letting you know in case your build revolves around utilizing a great rune.
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What level should I be at Mohg?

We recommend being any level from 95 onwards, as this is when you'll have a decent amount of health to work off of, so his attacks shouldn't be an issue.
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When should you start the New Game Plus Elden Ring?

Start NG+ in Elden Ring after finishing the campaign to face new challenges with acquired equipment and items for a fresh playthrough. Collect key items like Prayerbooks, Scrolls, Dragon Hearts, Larval Tears, Stonesword Keys, and more before advancing to NG+ for advantages.
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What level should I be for Elden Beast?

For the best chance to beat the Elden Beast, your recommended level should be 120 and up, with weapons of +22 or higher. Keep in mind this is a "bare minimum" score, and it's not going to be easy regardless. The Elden Beast is actually healed by Holy damage, so for god's sake, don't use it!
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Is Ranni good or evil?

Praising her character design as "gorgeously magical", she nevertheless stated that as a character, Ranni had a clear evil streak as the catalyst for the Shattering.
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What's the hardest ending to get in Elden Ring?

The most difficult ending to achieve in Elden Ring is the Lord of Frenzied Flame ending. To get this ending you need to undertake a pretty obtuse and esoteric quest, meaning you might not ever come across it over the course of your standard play.
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What is the most evil ending in Elden Ring?

Elden Ring Dung Eater ending

To do this you have to follow the Dung Eater quest, but it's undoubtedly a bad ending, since you curse the world and all of its inhabitants. As if the folks of the Lands Between didn't already have it bad enough.
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