First new Elden Ring patch finally gets Shadow of the Erdtree's annoying Golden Hippopotamus off your back
What did Elden Ring patch 1.12.3 address specifically?
Elden Ring patch 1.12.3 addressed several balance adjustments and bug fixes in the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC. It nerfed overpowered weapons like the Lightning Perfume Bottle and Frenzyflame Perfume Bottle, adjusted the effectiveness of the Rolling Sparks and Swift Slash skills, and made changes to bosses like Commander Gaius and Golden Hippopotamus5. Additionally, it improved the Carian Sorcery Sword's Intelligence scaling and base damage.
How do the new boss placements affect gameplay?
The new Elden Ring patch changes the placement of bosses, such as the Golden Hippopotamus and Commander Gaius, in their re-fight encounters to be in the same position as in the first fight. This means that these bosses will no longer charge towards players as soon as they enter the arena, providing a fairer and less frustrating gameplay experience.
What specific bug involving the Golden Hippopotamus was fixed?
The specific bug involving the Golden Hippopotamus that was fixed is related to its unblockable bite attack2. Previously, the attack would connect with players more easily than intended, even when players successfully dodged the attack2. The new Elden Ring patch has resolved this issue, making the boss fight more fair for players.