If you need help defeating a boss in Elden Ring, you can use multiplayer items to summon other players in co-op mode. You can then join forces and work together to take out annoying bosses.
But what happens if you die during co-op games in Elden Ring? Let’s find out!
What happens when you die in co-op in Elden Ring?
You don’t lose anything when you die in co-op in Elden Ring. Summoned players are immediately kicked out of the game when they die. You don’t get to go to a Site of Grace. If the host dies, everyone is kicked out.
If you beat the boss you were summoned for, co-op ends and you get kicked out of the host’s game. The host needs to do a new summon after every boss. But they don’t need to use the multiplayer item to re-summon players for co-op unless they die.
Keep in mind that you can also get invaded after summoning a player to help you in combat.
Joining co-op brings you two main advantages: you get to earn Runes for every kill and learn more about bosses before fighting them in your game. However, bosses drop less Runes for the player helping the host.
Of course, you’ll also get a serotonin boost for having helped a fellow Tarnished in need.
Limitations for summoned players
There is a series of limitations in co-op mode that increase your chances of getting killed fast. For example, summoned players cannot use Sites of Grace or go to Vendors in the host’s world. Additionally, you flasks are nerfed down to two, instead of five. Not being able to use Grace means you’re going to have trouble replenishing your flasks and restoring HP.
Moreover, you can’t summon Torrent and some parts of the map are restricted in co-op mode. You can’t use summon spirits either.
As you can see, playing co-op in Elden Ring is really challenging. That’s why many players prefer to play solo and pursue the main story, instead of invading other players or helping players in distress.
Conclusion
Summoned players don’t lose anything when they die in co-op in Elden Ring. They’re instantly kicked out of the game but the host can re-summon them. If the host dies in co-op, everyone is kicked out of the game.
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