The Offhand Stance Swap is a returning glitch from Dark Souls 3 that returns to Elden Ring. It allows you to use arts on one weapon with another weapon, with potential interesting uses, such as hovering.
Patch History#
Seen working in patch 1.04, working in prior patches as well.
How to Perform#
Hovering#
Requirements: Hand of Malenia, any weapon with a stance Ash of War or Art (ex: Unsheathe) and Devourer's Scepter.
- Equip your stance Art/Ash weapon in your left hand and power stance it (two-handing).
- Get close to the ledge.
- Press Quick Attack and then buffer Weapon Skill at the end of the Quick Attack animation.
- Quickly swap your left hand weapon for the Devourer's Scepter.
- Move forward after the weapon is swapped. You can sprint to get more hovering distance.
Videos#
Video showcasing hovering by Swordless Sam:
Another video using hovering by Distortion2:
Notes#
Speedrunning Uses#
- Can be used to skip Godskin Duo in Crumbling Farum Azula.
Miscellaneous Uses#