Are the Tarnished immortal?

Understanding why certain Tarnished are immortal, and whether that's a blessing of course, requires no small amount of lore-hunting and pursuit of intriguing quest-lines about the nature of Death in Elden Ring's setting.
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Can Tarnished die in Elden Ring?

In the Dark Souls trilogy, the character players create are explicitly undead, but Elden Ring, the newest FromSoftware action RPG, doesn't explicitly state why the Tarnished can't permanently die within the narrative of the game.
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Do the Tarnished live in death?

“Ye dead, who yet live”

The Tarnished cannot truly die. With each of his deaths, he gets resurrected at a site of grace. Grace is the reason for the resurrection. The Tarnished's purpose is to become Elden Lord.
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Does the Tarnished become a god?

A Tarnished cannot become a Lord. Not even you. A man cannot kill a god…
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Is a Tarnished a human?

The Tarnished are individuals who lost the grace of the Erdtree and were consequently banished from the Lands Between by Queen Marika the Eternal. Following the breaking of the Elden Ring, the Tarnished were beckoned by lost grace, fragmentary divine light from the Erdtree, to return.
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The Tarnished Explained | Elden Ring



What is the goal of the Tarnished?

The Tarnished have the goal of stopping the wars between the demigods, the children of Queen Marika, who embodies the Golden Order, the force that sustains life in the world through the Erdtree.
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What is tarnish caused by?

When silver is exposed to sulfur-containing gases in the air, it discolours and then darkens as it reacts with the gas to form a surface layer of tarnish. This process is called tarnishing, as explained below in The science of silver tarnish and its cause.
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Who is the strongest demigod in Elden Ring?

General Radahn is generally considered by most Elden Ring characters as the strongest demigod, except it seems even the strongest don't always win.
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Why are Tarnished banished?

History of the Tarnished

But these warriors eventually lost the Guidance of Grace and were banished from the Lands Between by Queen Marika, the Eternal who was the Queen of the Lands Between. There is no clear reason as to why they were stripped of Erdtree's Grace and banished from their own lands.
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Who was the first Tarnished?

Godfrey was the first Elden Lord and first husband of Queen Marika the Eternal. He was a mortal hero of legendary prowess, but after he achieved his crowning victory, he lost the grace of the Greater Will. He was then exiled from the Lands Between and became the very first Tarnished.
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What happens if you refuse Melina?

Refusing Melina's offer in Elden Ring will block your progression in the game. Accepting her offer is the only way to level up in the game, and she's the one who will give you the key item Spectral Steed Whistle, which you can use to summon Elden Ring's horse Torrent.
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What exactly is a Tarnished?

Tarnish is a thin layer of corrosion that forms over copper, brass, aluminum, magnesium, neodymium and other similar metals as their outermost layer undergoes a chemical reaction. Tarnish does not always result from the sole effects of oxygen in the air.
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Why do Tarnished need maidens?

Finger Maidens serve as guides for Tarnished warriors seeking the Elden Ring, as they can turn gathered runes into strength (which is how the player levels up and assigns attributes to customize their character).
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Does the Tarnished become Elden Lord?

The Tarnished is the player character and protagonist of Elden Ring. Compelled by the "Flame of Ambition", the Tarnished endeavor to retrieve the Elden Ring and become Elden Lord. In their journey throughout the Lands Between, they encounter various demigods, bearers of Great Runes as well as those likewise Tarnished.
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What is the difference between Tarnished and those who live in death?

A question that has gone around between fans is if being Tarnished is any different from Those Who Live in Death, and the answer is Grace. Tarnished at the beginning of the game come back to life through the Erdtree's Grace. This Grace gives them immortality. Those Who Live in Death have no Grace.
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How tall is the Tarnished?

That percentage of Blaidd's height would mean the Tarnished is about 1.7538672067039107 m tall, rounded down to 1.75 meters. That would also translate to roughly 5.7 feet tall. Literally just average human height.
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Who revived the Tarnished?

When the Elden Ring was shattered, all the slain Tarnished rose from the dead. During the opening cinematic of the game, the dead bodies of the important Tarnished NPCs are shown being revived by the Erdtree's grace.
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Who was the last Elden Lord?

Elden Lord is a title of great reverence. Godfrey was the first one to hold this title and was later replaced by Radagon.
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Is Ofnir a Tarnished?

GIdeon Ofnir before his boss fight. Sir Gideon Ofnir, also known as the the All-Knowing is a supporting character in the 2022 action-RPG video game, Elden Ring. He is an aged Tarnished that serves as the leader of the Roundtable Hold.
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Who is stronger Radahn or Malenia?

Malenia has a lot more health than Radahn (over 33,000 HP divided between two phases, compared to Radahn's 9,000+ HP), though she also has a lot less poise.
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Is ranni a god?

She is a four-armed witch that happens to be the demigod daughter of Radagon and Rennala, making her the sister of Radahn and Rykard. Interestingly enough, she also happens to be an Empyrean, in spite of not being born from a single god.
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Who is the strongest boss lore wise Elden Ring?

Elden Ring: 10 Bosses With The Best Lore, Ranked
  1. 1 Starscourge Radahn.
  2. 2 Margit/Morgott. ...
  3. 3 Malenia, Blade of Miquella. ...
  4. 4 Radagon/Elden Beast. ...
  5. 5 Rykard, Lord of Blasphemy. ...
  6. 6 Godfrey/Hoarah Loux. ...
  7. 7 Lichdragon Fortissax. ...
  8. 8 Elder Dragon Greyoll. ...
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Why is gold tarnished?

What Causes Gold To Tarnish? Much like rust on a piece of metal, oxygen and sulfur are contributing factors to gold tarnishing. When moisture mixes with oxygen and sulfur compounds in the metals mixed with the gold, corrosion will take place on the surface causing a tarnished look.
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Does gold become tarnished?

Gold does tarnish and scratch over time. To preserve the luster of your gold jewelry, avoid exposure to household bleach and other cleaning products, which will quickly cause gold to discolor and possibly disintegrate.
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How do you fix tarnished?

Quickly restore your jewelry or tableware with vinegar, water and baking soda. This cleaning agent is a great option for many things, including your tarnished silver. Mix 1/2 cup of white vinegar with 2 tablespoons of baking soda in a bowl of lukewarm water. Let the silver soak for two to three hours.
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