Turtle

Turtles are wildlife enemies in Elden Ring. They are non-hostile and will withdraw into their shells when antagonized.

Background[]

Turtles held deep symbolic significance to those who dwelled in the Lands Between.^[1] They were considered wise beasts that possessed boundless stamina and power.^[2]^[3] Two-headed turtles were prized by the hornsent who saw their intertwining necks as a reflection of the sacred spiral.^[4]

In the southern regions, turtle neck meat was considered a highly nutritious delicacy.^[5] Their flesh was often prepared in medicinal solutions by nomadic peoples or pungently pickled by the forager brood.^[6]^[7] However, these practices were by some considered an act of barbarism,^[1] given the reverence of turtles.

Characteristics[]

Turtles in the Realm of Shadow are wizened and covered in long strands of hair. A modest outcrop of horns grows on the wrinkled heads. In contrast, the common turtles of the Lands Between are reddish and experienced no sprouting.

When attacked, turtles retreat into their protective shells. The natural roundness of their shell acts as a shield to deflect most enemy attacks.^[8]

Variants[]


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Drops[]

Item	Drop rate	Quantity	Notes

Beast Horn	25.0%	x1	Horned variant
Beast Horn	25.0%	Horned variant
Nectarblood Burgeon	0.8%	x1
Nectarblood Burgeon	0.8%
Spirit Calculus	6.0%	x1	Rauh Ruins
Spirit Calculus	6.0%	Rauh Ruins
Strip of White Flesh	25.0%	x1
Strip of White Flesh	25.0%
Turtle Neck Meat	100.0%	x1
Turtle Neck Meat	100.0%

Locations[]

Turtles are commonly found near bodies of water throughout the Lands Between and the Realm of Shadow.

Chelona's Rise: Three giant turtle spirits must be defeated to unlock the seal.
Oridys's Rise: Three turtle spirits must be defeated to unlock the seal.

Moveset[]

Turtles are non-hostile and will withdraw into their shells when attacked.

Notes[]

A great gray turtle was the pastor of the Church of Vows, along the Bellum Highway in Liurnia of the Lakes. Miriel was a keen observer of Second Elden Lord Radagon and a firm believer in the miracle of celestial dew.

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References[]

↑ ^1.0 ^1.1 Turtles are known as a nutritious ingredient, symbolic of inexhaustible power. However, those who hold turtles to be wise creatures consider the practice of eating their meat to be barbarous. (Green Turtle Talisman)
↑ Oridys's Rise: "Seek three wise beasts"
↑ Chelona's Rise: "Seek three great wise beasts"
↑ Two-headed turtles are a favorite subject in the land of the tower, due to the spiral shape of their intertwined necks. (Two-Headed Turtle Talisman)
↑ A splendid, lengthy cut of turtle neck meat. Considered an especially nutritious ingredient In the south of the Lands Between. (Turtle Neck Meat)
↑ Turtle neck meat, pickled in a bitter medicinal solution. The nutrients churn through the body, practically boiling out endless power. (Pickled Turtle Neck)
↑ Turtle neck meat that has been thoroughly pickled in a bitter solution. The effects of the forager brood's pickled delights are enhanced by the fermentation, or rotting, of the ingredients. Though this results in a pungent odor, some come to find the aroma irresistible. (Well-Pickled Turtle Neck)
↑ Shield fashioned from a great turtle shell. The natural curve helps it contend with foes' attacks. The turtle is a symbol of tirelessness, and this shield boosts stamina recovery speed. (Great Turtle Shell)

[Talisman1-1] 1.0 ^1.1 Turtles are known as a nutritious ingredient, symbolic of inexhaustible power. However, those who hold turtles to be wise creatures consider the practice of eating their meat to be barbarous. (Green Turtle Talisman)

[2] Oridys's Rise: "Seek three wise beasts"

[3] Chelona's Rise: "Seek three great wise beasts"

[4] Two-headed turtles are a favorite subject in the land of the tower, due to the spiral shape of their intertwined necks. (Two-Headed Turtle Talisman)

[5] A splendid, lengthy cut of turtle neck meat. Considered an especially nutritious ingredient In the south of the Lands Between. (Turtle Neck Meat)

[6] Turtle neck meat, pickled in a bitter medicinal solution. The nutrients churn through the body, practically boiling out endless power. (Pickled Turtle Neck)

[7] Turtle neck meat that has been thoroughly pickled in a bitter solution. The effects of the forager brood's pickled delights are enhanced by the fermentation, or rotting, of the ingredients. Though this results in a pungent odor, some come to find the aroma irresistible. (Well-Pickled Turtle Neck)

[8] Shield fashioned from a great turtle shell. The natural curve helps it contend with foes' attacks. The turtle is a symbol of tirelessness, and this shield boosts stamina recovery speed. (Great Turtle Shell)

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