Game News What do NPCs in Elden Ring really look like? A fan revealed their face and it’s stunning!
Have you ever wondered about the identity of the characters in Elden Ring hidden behind their armor? Thanks to this fan, here is the answer to this mystery… A dataminer reveals the hidden side of the Shadow of the Erdtree NPCs and it’s impressive!
In the dark and mysterious world of Elden Ring, NPCs play a crucial role in the game’s atmosphere and narrative. Recently, the hidden faces of some of these characters were revealed Thanks to the data mining work of a YouTube user named Zullie the Witch. Players can now discover what lies beneath the imposing and fearsome armor of the creatures in the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC.
Details that say a lot about the characters
In one of her videos, Zullie the Witch shows the character models without their armor, which gives an impressive insight into the attention to detail that FromSoftware put into creating the NPCs. Among the most notable discoveries by fans is Freyja’s model, which stands out for its scarlet fever scars. A detail that is not trivial since it is explained in the description of his armor.
Golden helmet of Redmane Freyja, member of General Radahn’s greatest knights. A terrible scarlet wound was once carved into the center of his face. Later, Miquella gently placed her lips on it and the scar, which refused to fade, became the compass that Freyja would follow from then on.
Redman Freyja
Additionally, another character, Tanith, encountered in the Volcano Manor in the base game, bears striking resemblance to the Ranah Dancer, an optional boss from the DLC. For the community, this similarity finds its explanation in the past of Tanith, who was herself a dancer before she became Rykard’s wife. Other revelations surprised fans. For example, Hornsent, another NPC, does not have the horns that should have characterized his appearance. The dataminer suspects that this omission is due to the need to create a unique model for this character, which did not happen.
The community reacts… they want more!
Although some models are quite simple, others have fascinating features that relate to their history and role in the game. Fan reactions to these revelations have been overwhelmingly positive, highlighting From Software’s exceptional attention to detail in character design. Players have expressed admiration for the level of detail hidden beneath NPCs’ armor but invisible during gameplay.
I like how From Software makes every NPC look original, even if you never see their faces – said a fan in the comments on the Zullie the Witch video
However, this precision is not so surprising when we see the customization options when creating the protagonist. The DLC also brought new hairstyles. Fans are now demanding the ability to add horns and other features in future updates or even in FromSoftware’s next game.
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