Many Elden Ring players have experienced the bug that makes enemies invisible. Long story short, NPCs and enemies are invisible in the game, you can’t see them. This forces players to adopt a defensive playstyle.
The good news is that there are a few quick solutions that you can use to solve the problem. Let’s jump right in!
Why are enemies invisible in Elden Ring?
Enemies are invisible in Elden Ring because the game can’t render them properly on your computer or console due to incompatible graphics settings. This usually happens due to incorrect scaling, lightning, or depth of field settings. Frame rate drops may also cause this problem.
How to fix invisible enemies in Elden Ring?
Disable graphics scaling
The quickest way to fix the issue that makes enemies invisible in Elden Ring is to disable scaling and get the frame rate above 30 FPS.
How to disable scaling on Nvidia GPUs
- Open the NVIDIA Control Panel.
- Navigate to the Display tree.
- Select Adjust desktop size and position.
- Set scaling to No scaling.
How to disable scaling on AMD GPUs
- Right-click on your desktop.
- Select AMD Radeon Settings.
- Go to Display.
- Toggle the GPU Scaling option to Off.
Get the frame rate above 30 FPS
Getting the frame rate above 30 FPS should fix the issue. Lower your graphics settings to increase FPS. Targeting also increases FPS.
Additionally, force-stop unnecessary background processes in Task Manager.
If you’re using a multiple-monitor setup, play the game on the main monitor and disable all other monitors.
Some players managed to increase Elden Ring FPS by overclocking their CPU. Before you do that, make sure your hardware configuration supports overclocking.
Don’t overclock your computer too much, and don’t put too much strain on it.
Your CPU’s heat will increase as you overclock your computer which could lead to other issues.
If you’re playing on a PlayStation console, running the PS4 version of Elden Ring on the PS5 should help you stabilize the frame rate.
Run Elden Ring on high-performance settings
Elden Ring is a graphics-intensive game. Make sure to run it on high-performance settings on your device to ensure it runs smoothly.
- Go to Settings
- Click on System
- Select Display
- Navigate to the Graphics section
- Search for the Elden Ring game
- Select it, click on Options, and choose the High-Performance setting
Restart your PC to ensure the changes take effect.
Launch the Elden Ring game again and check if the issue of invisible enemies has been resolved.
Clean your computer/console
Clean your device and remove dust from the fan and the power supply. Elden Ring requires a lot of CPU and GPU power which generates a lot of heat.
If the fan is unable to dissipate the heat, your device will overheat which will reduce gaming performance.
Place your device in a well-ventilated place.
Additionally, install the latest system updates and Elden Ring patches on your computer or console.
If you’re playing on a PC, make sure to update your graphics drivers as well. Restart your system and check if you notice any changes.
Conclusion
To fix the bug where enemies are invisible in Elden Ring, disable GPU scaling. Then, lower your graphics settings to get the frame rate above 30 FPS. Additionally, clean your device and remove dust from the CPU fan and power supply.
Hit the comments below and let me know if these solutions helped you fix the problem.
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Note: This guide was updated in June 2023.