Two new tools, Priestess Heart and Rock Heart, are introduced in Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree. Their similarity makes it difficult for players to choose between them, and they need to carefully weigh the pros and cons of each item.
If there were more significant differences between these items, it might be easier for players to discern which one they prefer. Although one item is more difficult to obtain due to defeating Bayle the Dread, it does not necessarily mean that it is the better choice.
When using the Priestess Heart or Rock Heart, considering that these items can help players gain an advantage in combat, which may increase the efficiency of obtaining Elden Ring Runes, this has a direct impact on the player’s strategic choice. For players who want to decide whether these two hearts are worth pursuing, it will be very helpful to understand the functions of each item and the subtle differences between them.
Priestess Heart Is Choice For Dragon Cultists
Players can obtain Priestess Heart by completing Defeat Bayle the Dread quest. After the quest is completed, return to Priestess’s starting location to claim the heart as a reward. Priestess is a reusable item that allows the player to transform into an ancient dragon. While using this heart, the player cannot wear any armor.
Although the player cannot wear armor while in ancient dragon form, you gain 7% negation of all damage and 70 resistance scores. While in dragon form, if the player uses Priestess Heart again, it increases the damage of Dragon Cult Incantation by 20% for one minute. Unlike similar effects such as Golden Vow, this effect does not consume FP, so the player can repeat it repeatedly without worrying about running out of resources. This buff can also be stacked with Golden Vow if the player needs to further increase the damage.
Rock Heart Is For Dragon Communion
To obtain Rock Heart, the player needs to solve Domain of Dragons Painting puzzle. This quest requires the player to find the spirit of the artist who created the painting. Similar to Priestess Heart, Rock Heart also allows the player to transform into a dragon without wearing armor, though it has slightly different stat bonuses.
The additional resistance provided by Rock Heart is 50 points, lower than the 70 points provided by Priestess Heart. However, the damage reduction provided is 10%, higher than the 7% provided by Priestess Heart. Rock Heart does not enhance Dragon Cult incantations, but Dragon Communion incantations. This effect also costs no FP and can be stacked with other buffs. Once activated by the player, the effect also only lasts for 60 seconds.
Final Verdict: Priestess Heart Or Rock Heart?
When choosing between Rock Heart and Priestess Heart, the player should consider which type of spells they prefer to use. There are 15 Dragon Cult incantations and 16 Dragon Communion incantations in the game. Dragon Cult includes Lightning Spear, which is popular with many players, while Dragon Communion includes Rotten Breath, which is popular in PvP. Players can choose which heart to use based on different situations and their own judgment of spell effects.
The improvement of basic attributes will also vary depending on the player’s choice. If the player already has a high resistance score, they may not mind that Rock Heart provides slightly less resistance than Priestess Heart. In addition, players need to weigh which attribute is more important to them - negation or resistance, because Rock Heart performs better in negation.
In Elden Ring, item diversity is common. Although some items may not be very practical, players can combine them almost at will and play their role. Although not every combination is optimal, the game experience will be more interesting when players make choices based on their own play style. If players want to keep their options open, even in late-game areas such as Shadow of the Erdtree, they can always obtain these two hearts and switch between them as needed.
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