Will using an NPC co-op sign allow other players to invade me?
Elden Ring appears to use a fairly distinct formula for when you can be invaded by other players. If I understand the Fextralife wiki page on PvP correctly, you can only be invaded by a player if:
- You're currently in a co-op session, and not already invaded (because the invader cap is normally 1).
- You're already being invaded, and you used a taunter's tongue to raise the invader cap to 2.
- You used a taunter's tongue to invite invaders even without co-op.
Naturally engaging in a duel also involves other players, but I'm less concerned about that scenario since I have to manually engage in it.
It's pretty clear to me that inviting another human player for co-op via a summon sign will open me up to invasion, but what's not clear for me is this: does summoning an NPC for co-op open me up to invaders? For example, if I summon Nepheli Loux for assistance, am I liable to be invaded by a player?
I ask this mainly prompted by the discovery of a new invader exploit on PC. I'd like to stay in online mode, but I want to know when I'm opening myself up to an exploit so that I can ensure my saves are backed up before someone messes with them.
Best Answer
As far as I know no.
But I've got no sources to prove it's true (though I've tested it if the invaders can join my world with the kind help of Nepheli at the Godrick's area, after 10 mins no invader invaded me - not sure if it's luck or connectivity issues). So, take my answer with grain of a salt.
Luckily, almost all of NPC signs are at right before the boss area, or even inside of the boss area, so quickly enter the boss area, so that the invaders can't invade you.
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Can you summon NPC invaders Elden Ring?
if you want to summon a friend into your Elden Ring game for the ultimate assist, here's how it's done. Head into the Options menu -> System -> Display Player Names and set it to Online ID. Then, head to the Multiplayer menu and add a multiplayer password that only you and your friend know.Can you invade with friends Elden Ring?
Elden Ring not only allows you to invade the worlds of other players but also your friends. You need to use a Festering Bloody Fingers to search different worlds for an invasion. Make sure to be online as you equip and use this item. It can only be used once for an invasion.How do I get people to stop invading Elden Ring?
To turn off invasions in Elden Ring, you'll need to simply avoid summoning other players into your game. Playing in solo mode, while connected to the internet, will not allow players to invade your world. You're entirely safe when doing this.Why do I keep getting invaded Elden Ring?
As long as players are participating in co-op, they are liable to be invaded. Elden Ring's brand of multiplayer harkens back to 2009's Demon's Souls, but is far more forgiving than early iterations. Being in Human Form in Demon's Souls - or having restored Humanity in Dark Souls - would open the player up to invasions.Multiplayer Troubleshooting in Elden Ring
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No. Using NPC summons are fine and safe. NPC do not use net code, or turn on any flags for multiplayer.
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