One of the greatest strengths of Elden Ring lies in how its story is told—not through traditional cutscenes or dialogue-heavy exposition, but through the world itself and the cryptic flavor text found on various Elden Ring items. For lore enthusiasts like me, these seemingly simple artifacts reveal rich layers of history, betrayal, ambition, and divine conflict. Some of the most profound revelations about the Lands Between are hidden in item descriptions that most players might overlook.

While some choose to buy discount Elden Ring items to strengthen their character builds quickly (and that’s totally valid), others dive deep into the game’s world by reading every scrap of lore. If you’re in the latter group—or even just lore-curious—these seven items will significantly expand your understanding of the world FromSoftware has created.

1. Godwyn’s Corpse (Prince of Death’s Pustule / Prince of Death’s Cyst)
These items reference the corpse of Godwyn the Golden, the first demigod to die. While they offer slight resistance buffs, their true value is in the lore. They hint at the unnatural state of Godwyn’s death, the blasphemous nature of it, and how it led to the corruption of death itself. Finding these on my first blind playthrough was a wake-up call that the world of Elden Ring is not just broken—it's been cursed from within.

2. Remembrance of the Rot Goddess
Gained after defeating Malenia, this item contains rich insight into her tragic story and the devastating power of Scarlet Rot. The text references Malenia’s status as a child of a god, her internal battle with rot, and her unmatched martial skill. This item deepened my appreciation for one of the hardest bosses in the game and the cost of her strength.

3. Ranni’s Doll (Discarded Palace Key)
The key unlocked from Ranni’s questline—and the doll itself—suggest complex relationships between Ranni, her consorts, and the legacy of the Two Fingers. The item makes more sense the deeper you go into her questline, showing how she resisted the Greater Will and set the stage for one of the game’s alternative endings. I remember re-reading this item’s description several times, trying to piece together Ranni’s motivations and the larger implications of her defiance.