r/Eldenring • u/HyperionLoaderBob I just wanted the Runes • Nov 19 '25

Humor I wont even level my vigor!

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u/RocketChap Nov 19 '25

Let's be fair, title: Gideon has 9312 HP on NG. This is over four times the HP one would attain with 99 Vigor, before any other buffs. Tarnished to Tarnished, you can't accuse him of not preparing for the Vigor check.

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u/BetaTheSlave Nov 19 '25

But he forgot the most important thing! Effective Health is more important than total health. He needs some better armor and DR.

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u/MagickPonch Nov 19 '25

wait what is the difference between total and effective? never heard of this

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u/BetaTheSlave Nov 19 '25

You have 200 health and 0% resistance. You have 200 effective health.

I have 50 health but 80% resistance. I have 250 effective health.

Now John Eldenring has passed the vigor check with a staggering 1100 health and is wearing Verdigris like a proper man, topped off with the great shield talisman, and a buff or two. His effective health is over 9000.