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How to Power Stance in Elden RingEverything you need to know about Powerstancing in Elden Ring

Everything you need to know about Powerstancing in Elden Ring

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A player in Elden Ring faces the camera while preparing a Power Stance attack wielding dual katanas.

Want to learn how to Power Stance in Elden Ring?Newcomers will soon discover that there’s a startlingly complex combat system inElden Ring, which builds upon the solid foundations ofDark Soulscombat. And one of the aspects of combat that has been reimagined for FromSoft’s largest and most successfulRPGto date is the Power Stance, achieved through dual-wielding weapons.

In this quick guide, we’ll walk you throughhow to Power Stance in Elden Ring, and the benefits and drawbacks of doing so in your playthrough.

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How to Power Stance in Elden Ring

Power Stance is a stance in Elden Ring that you get when you dual-wield two weapons of the same type. So, to Power Stance, all you need to do is enter your Equipment menu and equip two weapons of the same type - one in your main hand slot, and the other in your off-hand slot.

The moment you equip two weapons of the same type, you are already Power Stancing. This means you have access to a new set of extra moves, which are only available when dual-wielding two of the same class of weapon. To access your unique Power Stance moveset, pressL1orRight Mouse Button, which is typically used to block while one-handing a melee weapon. In Power Stance mode, this will unleash a new, extra-powerful attack combo which utilises both of your equipped weapons.

Just be aware that the Power Stance moveset uses up a lot of stamina! So if you want to Power Stance frequently in Elden Ring, you should be prepared to put a lot of skill points into your Endurance stat, to increase both your stamina and your equip load (for carrying both weapons at once).

That’s really all there is to the matter of Power Stancing in Elden Ring! For more top-tier loadouts and setups, check out our guides to thebest builds,best weapons,best armor sets, andbest spellsin Elden Ring. Or, if you’re struggling to progress, take a look at ourElden Ring area orderguide, and our mainElden Ring walkthrough.