Bloodfiends drop STRING – here's why it matters
40sStarts with a surprising in-game detail that hooks lore fans and sparks curiosity about hidden connections.
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This video explores the lore of Bloodfiends in Elden Ring, presenting evidence from item descriptions to link them to demihumans and theorize about their origin.
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String drop evidence
Blood fiends drop string, an item described as often carried by demihumans, and demihumans are the only other enemy that drops it.
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Alluring pot evidence
The alluring pot lures and distracts humans outside of combat, but it also works on blood fiends, just as it does on demihumans, even during combat.
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Origin theory
The theory suggests that when the realm of shadow diverged, a demihuman clan was cut off, and the formless mother hid in their ancestor's shadow, drawing them into her embrace.
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What item do blood fiends drop that links them to demihumans?
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What item do blood fiends drop that links them to demihumans?
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Blood fiends drop string, which is often carried by demihumans.
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What does the alluring pot do, and how does it affect demihumans?
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What does the alluring pot do, and how does it affect demihumans?
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The alluring pot lures and distracts humans outside of combat, but also works on demihumans during combat.
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What is the theory about the origin of blood fiends?
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What is the theory about the origin of blood fiends?
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The blood fiends' clan was cut off from the wider demihuman population when the realm of shadow diverged, and the formless mother hid in their ancestor's shadow and drew them into her embrace.
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💡 Key Takeaways
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String drop links blood fiends to demihumans
String is only dropped by demihumans and blood fiends, establishing a direct connection.
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Alluring pot affects both species
The pot's effect on blood fiends mirrors its effect on demihumans, reinforcing the relationship.
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Theory: Formless mother's influence
Speculates that the formless mother corrupted a demihuman clan, explaining the blood fiends' origin.
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[00:03] Let me explain. Our first piece of evidence is that the blood fiends are able to drop string, which in its description mentions it is often carried [music] by demihumans. Indeed, demihumans are the only other enemy that
[00:17] drops it. Then there's another item that mentions demihumans. It's the alluring pot. It conjures a pale shadow that will lure [music] and distract humans outside of combat. and it specifies that demihumans will be lured in even during
[00:33] combat. Of course, this works exactly as [music] is claimed against demihumans, but it works against blood fiends as well. Therefore, the two species are clearly related. So, when the realm of shadow diverged from the lands [music]
[00:50] between, I speculate that their clan was cut off from the wider demihuman population. Then the formless mother hid in the shadow of their ancestor and drew them into her embrace. Credit to user Rajko on Reddit who came up with this
[01:07] Rajko on Reddit who came up with this theory.
