Elden Ring Multiplayer: How to Play With Friends

Teaming up with friends in Elden Ring for cooperative multiplayer against bosses requires some effort, but it is worth it. If you want to know how to play with your pals, this guide covers how to play co-op multiplayer with your friends in Elden Ring.

How to Play with Friends in Elden Ring Multiplayer?

First of all, if you want to set up Elden Ring Multiplayer, all players need internet access and required subscriptions like PlayStation Plus. Sadly, Elden Ring has no cross-platform support for now. PS4 and PS5 users can play together, as can Xbox consoles, but PlayStation and Xbox players cannot team up. 

Under Multiplayer Settings, players should create a shared password. This password ensures players connect specifically with friends instead of randoms.

Summon Friends as the Host in Elden Ring Multiplayer

Players joining another's world will be called "phantoms." They should use the Small Golden Effigy item, prompting a "Sending Co-op sign" message. If lacking the effigy, return to the Stranded Graveyard overlooking the Tree Sentinel. Grab the item near the Martyr Effigy statue.

The multiplayer host should locate a Martyr Effigy statue, typically near dungeons or boss arenas. Interact with the effigy to open summoning and call phantoms using the set password. Elden Ring supports up to three co-op players - one host and two assisting phantoms.

Co-op unlocks after escaping the Stranded Graveyard into Limgrave. While available immediately, the first hours are best spent exploring solo. But scout and make note of Martyr Effigies for later jolly cooperation!

Multiplayer Co-op Has Limitations in Elden Ring

In multiplayer, summoned players in Elden Ring have fewer resources and stats than in their own world. The focus is on specific goals tied to the Effigy locations. For example, in Stormveil Castle, the mission is to defeat Godrick. Once the boss is defeated, summoned players return home, and for more co-op, a new effigy must be found.

Random players can also be summoned in Elden Ring. Phantoms use the Tarnished's Furled Finger to create a summon sign. Hosts take the Furlcalling Finger Remedy to reveal signs. Friends can coordinate locations to connect without randoms.

A Step-by-Step Guide to Join Multiplayer in Elden Ring

To summarize, you can follow these steps to enable vicious PvP battles with friends or other players in Elden Ring:

Step 1: Ensure you have an active internet connection and any required online subscriptions. 

Step 2: Boot up Elden Ring and open the Main Menu. Scroll down and select "Multiplayer". This brings up the multiplayer menu.

Step 3: In the multiplayer menu, choose "Settings" and enter a unique Multiplayer Password. 

Step 4: Players joining someone else's world as a phantom should use the "Small Golden Effigy" item found early in the Stranded Graveyard area. Using this prompts a "Sending Co-op sign" message.

Step 5: The host player seeking to summon help needs to locate a Martyr Effigy statue near a dungeon entrance or boss fog wall. Interact with the statue to activate the summoning pool.

Step 6: With the Effigy activated and Multiplayer Password set, the host can now see gold signs from friends and allied phantoms to summon into their world for cooperation!