What does the dung eater ending do?

What does the dung eater ending do?

The Dung Eater’s ending in Elden Ring is often considered to be one of the bleakest and most despairing conclusions in the game’s multiple endings. This walkthrough will delve into the meaning and implications of this ending, as well as how players can achieve it.

The Curse of the Seedbed

The Dung Eater is a boss character in the game that players can defeat and learn more about their story through various quests. However, to access this ending, players must obtain a rare item called the Seedbed Curse. There are seven Seedbed Cursts to collect in the game, and once acquired, each one will move the meter closer to fulfilling the curses.

Mending Rune of the Fell Curse

Once the Seedbed Curses are all collected and given to the Dung Eater, he will reward the player with a Mending Rune of the Fell Curse. This mysterious item is instrumental in unleashing the game’s climactic ending, as detailed below.

The Path to the Blessing of Despair Ending

1. Collected and given all five Seedbed Cursts
2. Defeated the bosses and obtained all required Items
3. Looted all areas

The Game-Changing Consequences of the End

By accessing this path, players are effectively condemned to a curse that would spread across The Lands Between, ensuring their demise will be an endless and brutal cycle of destruction.

Impact on Future Playthroughs

Playing through the entire game’s story without succumbing to the Dung Eater’s curse provides players access to various bonus features.