When a player dies in Elden Ring, they’ll leave bloodstains behind them. To get more information about the player that died and the way they died, you can simply use the Touch bloodstain interaction.
Unfortunately, this option doesn’t always work. The game doesn’t tell you who died or how they died. Let’s explore how you can quickly fix this glitch and retrieve the information you need.
Fix: Can’t interact with bloodstains in Elden Ring
To fix the issue where bloodstains are not working in Elden Ring:
- Touch the bloodstains with a red circle around them a few times
- Make sure your Internet connection is stable
- Install the latest game and OS updates
- Restart your computer or console
Touch the bloodstains with a red circle around them a few times
The bloodstains with a red circle around them should show the death animation correctly. Use them to summon the player’s phantoms and watch their last moments unfold before your eyes.
Sometimes, you may need to touch the bloodstains a few times for them to work and show the animation. Unexpected errors may sometimes occur preventing the bloodstain data from loading on the first try.
Check if this is a known issue
Go to the official Elden Ring Twitter account and check if there’s any news about any known issues that are breaking the bloodstain interaction. If this is the case, wait until the devs have fixed the problem on their end and try again later.
Ensure your Internet connection is stable
If you’re experiencing bandwidth issues, you won’t be able to access all the online features the game has to offer.
To improve your network connection stability:
- Disconnect all the other devices connected to your router.
- Switch to a cable connection, if possible.
- Unplug your router, wait for one minute, and then plug it back into the wall outlet.
- Restart your computer or console.
Install the latest updates
- Check for updates and install the latest Elden Ring updates and patches.
- If the bloodstain interaction is broken due to unexpected bugs in the game code itself, chances are the devs have already patched the problem in the latest Elden Ring version.
- Don’t forget to update your operating system to the latest version as well.
- Restart your device and check if you can use the Touch Bloodstain interaction.
How to use bloodstains in Elden Ring
Bloodstains can serve as a warning to alert someone about an imminent nearby threat.
Whenever you come across a bloodstain on the ground, it’s a clear signal to be extra cautious right away.
Just think about the unsettling experience of reaching an area in Elden Ring with no messages or bloodstains. Imagine being the first player to stumble upon such a place while playing online.
Eerie, right?
Did you manage to solve the problem? Let me know in the comments below.
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Updated in November 2023 to include new info and more details.