Erik Petrovich-Staff Writer

Staff Writer

Staff Writer

February, 2021
BA in Journalism & Media Communications, Colorado State University
RPG, PC, Strategy Guide
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About Erik Petrovich

After receiving his degree in Journalism & Media Communications from CSU in 2019, Erik began building his career in online media, and found his dream job when he joined The Best War Games as a staff writer. Though he started on the News and Lists teams back in 2021, Erik has since established himself as a key member of the Guides team as a specialist editor. 

When he's not replaying Elden Ring or perusing gaming leak forums online to learn anything he can about Half-Life 3, you can usually find Erik at the reservoir with his paddleboard or, on less sunny days, hunched over his desk like a shrimp painting 3D-printed miniatures.

Favorite Console

Despite being a PC gamer for much of his life, Erik has always wanted to have a Dreamcast for two reasons: to listen to its startup jingle whenever he wants, and to play Crazy Taxi on original hardware. Please contact him via pager if you have a spare CRT and Dreamcast.

Industry Focus

Erik primarily produces guides and walkthroughs spanning all manner of genres, but especially for RPGs and Indie games. He also enjoys every chance he gets to break news and interview the developers behind his favorite games.

Favorite Games

Elden Ring, Baldur's Gate 3, Hollow Knight, Cyberpunk 2077, The Binding of Isaac, Stardew Valley, Undertale, Noita, Dark Souls 2, Expedition 33, Hades, World of Warcraft, Diablo 2, Zelda: BOTW, Zelda: Wind Waker, Chibi-Robo, Zelda: Link's Awakening, Dishonored, Morrowind, Wrestling Empire, BOTW+TOTK, Katamari Damacy, Inscryption, Heroes of Might and Magic 3, Banjo Kazooie, It Takes Two, Pizza Tower, DOOM (2016), Half Life series, Vampire Survivors, Crazy Taxi

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Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree – Carian Sorcery Sword Location (Spell Casting Sword)

The Carian Sorcery Sword lets Shadow of the Erdtree players cast spells with a Weapon, but you must enter Castle Ensis on a hidden path to get it.

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One of the most highly-anticipated new weapon skills, Aspect of the Crucible: Wings can be found in the Elden Ring DLC by killing a specific boss.

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There are two locked doors in Belurat – but the keys that unlock these Shadow of the Erdtree doors are hidden elsewhere in the city.

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Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree – Outer God's Heirloom Talisman Location & Effects

To get the Arcane-boosting Outer God's Heirloom Talisman, Shadow of the Erdtree players must find a devastated town high above the Gravesite Plain.

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In Shadow of the Erdtree, the Greatjar helmet is no doubt a bit of a meme item – but it does have its legitimate uses.

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The Remembrance of the Dancing Lion is one of the ten Remembrances players can get in Shadow of the Erdtree, granting a choice between two items.

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The Great Katana is one of the new Shadow of the Erdtree weapon types, and the default weapon of this type can be found in the north Gravesite Plain.

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The Erdtree's Favor Talisman improves three important attributes - it's found early in Elden Ring, but that doesn't mean it's easy to get to.

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The Scavenger's Curved Sword is one of Elden Ring's many weapons that deal Bleed damage, and it's perfect for dual-wielding builds.

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