Elden Ring\u2019s stealth system isn\u2019t complicated at its core. You have a basic crouch that impacts visibility and noise emitted by your character, as well as a \u201chiding in the tall grass\u201d system. There is more – which we\u2019ll explore in future guides – but we\u2019re just here to talk about the basics in this guide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Let\u2019s break it down, though, to remove any potential sources of confusion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Noise is the most important part of stealth in Elden Ring, and therefore the first thing we\u2019ll cover.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The primary method for reducing noise levels is to crouch. Crouching practically eliminates noise from movement, and allows you to creep up behind all standard foes, getting literally right up on them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Armor weight has zero impact on noise detection; You can be at a light armor load and still get detected at the same point as you would wearing a heavy armor load.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Noise-elimination equipment such as soft cotton, the Black Knife armor set or Crepus\u2019s Vial also work, but that will be covered more in-depth in a later guide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Creating noise can also be useful in luring enemies to you. Simply striking a wall nearby will cause enemies to investigate the sound exactly where it occurred, making carrying a bow or crossbow in Elden Ring<\/a> much more useful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Finally, casting buffs and other non-combat spells doesn\u2019t actually alert foes, whether they allow you to cast them while retaining a crouched stance or not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n