Summoning is a major component of Elden Ring, as it can make certain enemy encounters in the open-world RPG much easier. But in typical fashion, developer FromSoftware doesn’t explain the mechanics in a straightforward way. It also doesn’t help that, functionally, you can summon a horse to ride, spirits to fight alongside you, or even other human players to fight with or against. Figuring out the distinctions and functions of each is important for your journey through the Lands Between, so here’s how the various forms of summoning work in Elden Ring.
