The Elden Ring Tarnished Edition introduces new cosmetic options for players, including unique skins for your spectral steed, Torrent. These Spectral Steed Regalias offer a way to customize Torrent’s appearance, adding a touch of flair to your journeys through the Lands Between. However, as is often the case with FromSoftware titles, these rewards are not immediately obvious and require a bit of exploration and specific actions to unlock. This guide will detail where to find these special skins.
Unlocking Torrent’s Spectral Steed Regalias
The Tarnished Edition includes three distinct Spectral Steed Regalias, each offering a unique visual theme for Torrent. Players can change Torrent’s appearance at any Site of Grace by selecting the “Change Spectral Steed Appearance” option. Here’s how to acquire each of the available skins:
Spectral Steed Regalia: Tree Sentinel
The first Spectral Steed Regalia, themed after the formidable Tree Sentinel boss, becomes available after defeating Godrick the Grafted, a significant demigod located in Stormveil Castle in Limgrave. Once Godrick is vanquished, players should proceed to the throne room. Behind the throne, there is a doorway leading to a previously empty room. Within this room, players will now find a chest containing the Spectral Steed Regalia: Tree Sentinel. This skin allows Torrent to adopt the iconic appearance of the early-game boss, a fitting reward for overcoming a major hurdle.
It’s worth noting that even if players have already defeated Godrick the Grafted on a previous playthrough or long ago, they can still backtrack to this location to claim the chest and unlock the Tree Sentinel skin for their Torrent.
Spectral Steed Regalia: Night’s Cavalry
The second Spectral Steed Regalia is inspired by the elusive Night’s Cavalry. This particular skin is typically found in the Consecrated Snowfield area. To obtain it, players must defeat the Night’s Cavalry boss that appears during a blood moon in this region. Upon defeating this formidable foe, the Spectral Steed Regalia: Night’s Cavalry will be awarded. This skin often grants Torrent a darker, more menacing appearance, fitting for a creature that stalks the shadows.
Spectral Steed Regalia: Carian Royalty
The third and final Spectral Steed Regalia available in the Tarnished Edition is themed around Carian royalty, a faction closely associated with Rennala, Queen of the Full Moon, and the magical academy of Raya Lucaria. This skin is generally found within the legacy dungeon of Raya Lucaria Academy. Players will need to navigate through the academy, potentially after defeating Rennala, and search for a specific chest or reward location. The Carian Royalty skin typically bestows Torrent with an elegant, perhaps magically imbued, appearance, reflecting the noble lineage it represents.
Significance of the Tarnished Edition Rewards
The inclusion of these cosmetic items in the Tarnished Edition is designed to enhance the experience for both new and returning players. Elden Ring is known for its challenging gameplay and vast, often cryptic, world. Providing tangible rewards like these unique Torrent skins can offer a sense of accomplishment and personalization, encouraging players to engage more deeply with the game’s content. FromSoftware’s tendency to hide secrets and rewards in less obvious locations means that discovering these items often feels like a reward in itself, adding to the game’s mystique.
Customizing Torrent’s Appearance
Once a Spectral Steed Regalia has been acquired, players can change Torrent’s appearance at any Site of Grace. Interacting with a Site of Grace will present the option to “Change Spectral Steed Appearance.” Selecting this option will bring up a menu displaying all the currently unlocked skins. Players can then choose their preferred Regalia, allowing them to switch between the default appearance and any of the special skins they have obtained. This feature provides a simple yet effective way to keep the visual experience fresh as players explore the expansive world of Elden Ring.
Conclusion
The Spectral Steed Regalias in Elden Ring’s Tarnished Edition offer a delightful way to personalize your journey. While the Tree Sentinel skin is tied to defeating Godrick the Grafted, the Night’s Cavalry and Carian Royalty skins require further exploration and mastery of specific challenges within the game’s world. By following these steps, players can unlock these unique cosmetic options and ensure their trusty steed, Torrent, looks as distinguished as their own Tarnished warrior.
