Understanding soft caps are key to how to level up stats and runes in Elden Ring. That way, if you know the soft cap breakpoints, you’ll be able to get the optimal return from the runes you’ve spent — ...

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Like most FromSoftware games, Elden Ring has two different stat caps that can dictate how effective your build is. Reaching hard caps is easy to explain, but soft caps are what make all the difference ...

Liam has been a Features writer for Game Rant since 2021. He's a life-long gaming enthusiast, and started covering game news in 2019. Liam has a preference for melee-focused action games, and enjoys ...