What weapon does Anastasia use?

Anastasia, the Tarnished-Eater, mainly uses her Butchering Knife as her primary weapon, which can be deceivingly fast and lethal in combat. She also wields Curved Greatswords in certain situations, making her a formidable opponent in the world of Elden Ring.

Anastasia, Tarnished-Eater: FAQs

About Anastasia

1. Who is Anastasia, Tarnished-Eater?: Anastasia is an NPC invader in Elden Ring, encountered in various locations, including the Smoldering Church and the Consecrated Snowfield.
2. What does Anastasia drop?: Anastasia drops the Sacred Scorpion Charm in Caelid, the Butchering Knife in the Consecrated Snowfield, and Runes.
3. Where does Anastasia invade you?: Anastasia invades you in the Smoldering Church, located to the left of the main road connecting Limgrave to Caelid, and in the Consecrated Snowfield.

Combat and Strategies

4. How do you beat Anastasia?: To beat Anastasia, it’s essential to be prepared for her fast and aggressive attacks, using strategies that involve staggering and stunning her to land critical hits.
5. What are Anastasia’s attack patterns?: Anastasia’s attack patterns remain the same throughout the game, despite her health and attack power scaling with difficulty levels.

Related Characters and Endings

6. Who does the Tarnished marry?: The Tarnished marries Ranni, becoming her consort and ruling together, creating a unique ending where there is no Elden Lord.
7. Does Ranni love the Tarnished?: Ranni refers to the Tarnished as her “lord” and “dear consort”, indicating a deep affection and acknowledgment of their partnership.
8. Is the Tarnished immortal?: The Tarnished are considered “Dead who have yet to live”, making them unable to truly die, which sets them apart and is a reason they are looked down upon by the living.

Game Progression and Bosses

9. What order should I fight the bosses in Elden Ring?: The recommended order includes Margit, The Fell Omen, Godrick, The Grafted, Rennala, Queen of the Full Moon, and others, depending on the player’s progression and chosen path.
10. How do you beat the electro black knife?: Beating the electro black knife involves using spells like Carian Phalanx or Glintblade Phalanx, and melee spells to break the enemy’s poise and land critical hits.

Lore and Characters

11. Who revived the Tarnished?: The Tarnished were revived by the Erdtree’s grace when the Elden Ring was shattered, bringing them back from the dead.
12. What does the Red Wolf of Radagon give you?: Killing the Red Wolf of Radagon rewards the player with 10,500 Runes and a Memory Stone, which increases the number of Talismans that can be equipped.

Morality and Endings

13. Is the Tarnished a good guy?: The Tarnished’s actions and choices lead to various endings, none of which portray them as an outright hero, often resulting in villainous outcomes.
14. Is Ranni a bad guy?: Ranni’s character is morally grey, and while her ending is considered one of the best possible outcomes, her methods and motivations can be debated as not entirely altruistic.

Miscellaneous

15. What are the six things Jesus hates?: According to biblical references, the six things hated by the Lord include haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, and others, which are considered detestable.