What is Robustness in Elden Ring?

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Are you wondering what Robustness is in Elden Ring? In FromSoftware’s popular RPG, players will come across various in-game stats which are essential for both offense and defense. Robustness is a defensive stat in Elden Ring, which is essential for resistance to Hemorrhage and Frostbite. A player’s Rune and Endurance Level has a direct impact on Robustness. You can also use various pieces of Equipment, Items, and Armaments to increase Robustness in the game. Defense stats factor in when you are fighting against enemies. Players must strengthen this aspect to survive against difficult bosses. Here is everything you need to know about Robustness in Elden Ring.

How to improve Robustness

Defense stats like Immunity, Vitality, Focus, Physical Defense, and Robustness in Elden Ring represent resistance against various effects. Robustness primarily provides resistance against Hemorrhage and Frostbite. The higher amount of Robustness a character has, the less susceptible they are to the afflictions mentioned above. Status Effects like Hemorrhage and Frostbite affect a player’s HP directly, and it is lethal when left unattended. Having a low amount of Robustness reduces the chances of survivability against many opponents.

Players can equip a few Armaments that can increase Robustness in Elden Ring. For instance, General Radahn’s Armaments have the highest Robustness compared to other armor sets. You will find a similar Robustness stat with Lionel’s set of Armaments. Similarly, equipping Talismans like the Stalwart Horn Charm and Mottled Necklace increase a character’s Robustness. Endurance is one of the Primary Attributes in the game, and it directly affects Robustness. Players can increase this Attribute beyond level 31 to improve the Robustness of their character. You can use Runes from an early stage in the game to increase Endurance.

Players will also come across Items that temporarily boost Robustness in Elden Ring. Items like Invigorating Cured Meat and Invigorating White Cured Meat temporarily boost this defensive stat in the game. One of the best methods to achieve high Robustness in the game would involve defeating General Radahn early on. You can find this boss at the southeastern edge of Caelid at Redmane Castle. Defeat General Radahn and purchase his Redmane Helm, Lion Armor, Gauntlet, and Greaves from Finger Reader Enia. Enia is located at the Roundtable Hold and sells Radahn’s Armaments for 36,000 Runes. We recommend players to get these Armaments before visiting Lyndell as it will help them overcome powerful opponents.