Mmoexp: Advanced Lock-On Strategies for PvP in Elden Ring

Advanced Lock-On Strategies for PvP in Elden Ring
Player-versus-player (PvP) combat in Elden Ring is a test of skill, knowledge, and adaptability. Among the many tools at your disposal, the lock-on system plays a crucial role—but unlike in PvE, its use in PvP is far more nuanced. In duels, invasions, or Elden Ring Items co-op ambushes, your ability to control your lock-on behavior can mean the difference between life and death.

To outsmart human opponents, you must not only understand how lock-on works but also how to manipulate it, disengage at the right time, and read your enemy’s use of the same system. Let’s explore how to use lock-on smartly and strategically in PvP.

1. Know When to Lock On—and When Not To
Locking on in PvP gives you focused control of your camera and targeting, which helps with precision in melee strikes and spellcasting. However, always staying locked on can make you predictable.

Use Lock-On When:
You need to track fast opponents who rely on quick rolls or mobility.

You are using close-range melee weapons where spacing and timing are critical.

You're casting homing spells or projectiles like Glintstone Pebble or Lightning Spears.

Avoid Lock-On When:
You're trying to manually aim long-range spells or Free-Aim projectiles.

You want to bait your opponent’s movement by controlling your direction freely.

You’re flanking or preparing a backstab—manual movement can help you slip behind opponents more easily.

Smart PvP players toggle lock-on constantly—locking in to strike or track, then unlocking to elden ring items buy online reposition or roll unpredictably.