If you were to ask Elden Ring enthusiasts about their favorite aspects of the game, "fighting the birds" would likely not top the list. The current avian enemies, including the infamous Warhawks in Elden Ring Runes Stormveil Castle and the formidable Monstrous Crows of Caelid, have gained notoriety for their ability to disrupt and frustrate players with their unexpected attacks and tricky maneuvers. Though not the most powerful in terms of raw strength, their capacity for annoyance is unmatched.

With the upcoming release of "Shadow of the Erdtree," Bandai Namco has revealed in promotional images a new breed of feathered foes. These new enemies, with their impressively long and sharp talons, have sparked concern among the community that they might uphold the tradition of avian aggravation.

The community's reaction has been decidedly mixed. For those with a strong aversion to Elden Ring's bird enemies, the prospect of encountering more is met with dread and sarcastic resignation. "Oh great, more birds with talons. Just what I needed," one disgruntled player lamented. Another player, recalling the comparative ease of dealing with avian foes in other FromSoftware titles like Bloodborne, echoed this sentiment.

On the flip side, some players welcome the challenge with elden ring items buy online the masochistic enthusiasm typical of Soulslike fans. "Bring on the big birds that'll kick my ass!" one enthusiastic player cheered, embodying the genre's spirit of embracing daunting challenges.