Berserk References in Elden Ring

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Imagime if Fromsoftware was given the rights to adapt berserk into a game. That would be the perfect adaptation of the story. I'd buy 10 copies

As a Tarnished myself I can confirm that Caelid is in fact a nightmarish realm full of darkness and malevolent thoughts

While not for the faint of heart, Berserk definitely deserves all the recognition that it receives. A gripping story that explores both the best and worst features of Man.

Also, Nepheli follows the guidance of a Hawk in the game, and uses Hawk axes.

You have to assume when Kentora Muria died From Software focused being even more inspired by Berserk. Elden Ring was basically a love letter to Kentaro Miura.

Caelid is very similar to Eclipse, the landscape, palette of colors, blody river, weird creatures and an castle that could be a refference of Griffith's dream.

"don't get yourself killed" are the words Godo said to Guts when he left to his journey with the DragonsSlayer. Master Hewg use the same words several times.

I've found another reference, in the page 12 of chapter 332, Rickert and Erika are saved by the new Band of the Hawk, in that moment Rickert recognizes the flag's symbol, and calls it a "Winged sword insignia" Which is the exact name of the talisman ingame.

11:47 not only that but the prisoner class also start with a rapier. Gryffth iconic weapon.

Schierke is also present in Dark Souls as the Witch Beatrice. She is a summon that can help you in the abyss to fight the Four Kings. Her unused model is that of a child but in the full release she is an adult.

YOU FORGOT ONE!! Just outside of mount glemir is a dungeon called Wyndham catacombs, which is a dungeon accessed through a graveyard secret entrance. This is a direct reference to the dungeon griffith was kept in, and how Guts and his group infiltrated it through a cemetary secret entrance. Also important to mention that Wyndham is the Kingdom that they were in as well.

What people fail to notice about Greatsword in Elden Ring is that it doesn't really resemble Guts' Dragonslayer. It resembles his Golden Age greatsword much much more. Only thing is that it is much bigger so is more the size of Dragonslayer

The Elden DLC is about to be the ultimate Griffith/Femto/Eclipse reference

I see Gideon as the closest Griffith reference tbh. Melania has a fair amount of aesthetic similarities to Griffith, but by that logic we could even compare her guts with the cursed (scarlet rot/guts mark) and damaged (detachable prosthetic arm) body that is adept for fighting, but there's nothing we see of her personality. By contrast Gideon works his way up as leader of the round table (band of the hawk) you join, and is obsessively focused on his dream of a kingdom (or info and all knowing status for elden lord power). Gideon is one of the only leaders who lacks any royal lineage, which is a central part of Griffiths background. Then there's the nephali/casca relationship, betrayal, attempt to reign in your ambition like in Gut's second duel, or when Gideon has Ensha attack you over the haligtree medal. The erdtree burning has elements of the eclipse, in starts the destruction of the roundtable/band of the hawk, and Gideon sides with the demigods just as Griffith joins God hands. Those are my thought anyway, great video!

The last one is my favorite, it makes so much sense. It's also a great hint that Miquella true personality is that of a manipulative evil bastard or at least it's that once he emerges from his cocoon.

Don't forget that both of the blacksmiths were tasked with "crafting a sword that would kill a" God for elden ring and dragon for berserk. Both of them were selected as the only person who could make something that impressive

Also beneath Leyndell in the sewers is a big hole with spiral stairs which looks exactly the same as the place Griffith was imprisoned in

Not sure if anyone has mentioned this, but Mogh kidnapping Miquella out of “love” could also be a reference to Gennon, the Tudor that was obsessed with Griffith.

Miquella is the strongest demi god child in the game per lore. He was loved by every being in Leyndell. When we meet him he sleeps in an egg and is watched over by his kidnapper, a literall demon that uses blood magic. Miquella created a new Erdtree, a safe haven for the unwanted. His "watchdog" is a woman on a horse with a bow. To get to this haven one must find the key, which is guarded by the knights of the eclipse and Comander Niall. The comander drops his prothesis, which states that he lead an army of no nation. Griffith is consindered the strongest of the God hands and is portrayed as a bird-like creature. He used the egg of the gods to gain power, which cries tears of blood and creates the eclipse. Griffith ascends by sleeping in an egg. He also created a safe place by destroying the land. A new kingdom of no nation. His "watchdog" is a demon general with a bow that looks similar to a centaur. Griffith was also loved by every person as a war hero. Well played Miyasaki, well played.