A horse with a name.

Elden Ring is the first FromSoftware to feature a full open world - there’seven a map!

This is where your horse called Torrent comes in.

A horse in Elden Ring jumping across a canyon.

That being said, they’re not available from the get-go.

North-west and south-east to Gatefront Ruins are Sites of Grace, and either will do.

Activate then rest there, and you will be greeted by Melina in a cutscene.

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Once done, the character Melina will pay you a visit.

During this first visit she will grant you a ring called Spectral Steed Whistle.

This allows to summon the horse, called Torrent.

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From the get-go, aside from increasing your overall speed, Torrent can double jump.

There are also certain points on the map where you’re free to perform a super jump.

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Speaking of enemies, you might also use Torrent during combat.

Torrent may be ethereal, but not eternal.

Your horse can take damage during combat and, if depleted completely, will die.

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