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Elden Ring

Focused examples of reproduction analysis, HUD validation, transition testing, and QA task planning.

3 bug reports2 test cases2 QA tasksBuild 1.10.2

Bug reports

ER-101 · Major · Open · 80% repro

Spirit Ash summon fails near the Consecrated Snowfield catacomb entrance

The summon pool is visible, but the Spirit Calling Bell produces no summon prompt in a valid co-op restricted area. Steps: Travel to the entrance; equip the Spirit Calling Bell; enter the boss approach; attempt to summon a Spirit Ash. Observed results: The prompt does not appear until the area is reloaded. Expected results: The summon prompt appears when the player enters the valid encounter area.

ER-102 · Minor · In Progress · 60% repro

Torrent remains unavailable after leaving a cave elevator transition

The mount whistle is disabled after a vertical loading transition even though the player is outdoors. Steps: Enter a cave elevator; ride to the outdoor exit; attempt to summon Torrent. Observed results: The action stays disabled until the map is opened and closed. Expected results: Torrent is available immediately in the outdoor area.

ER-103 · Major · Review · 40% repro

Boss health bar briefly disappears after a phase transition

The phase transition completes, but the HUD health bar is hidden while damage continues to register. Steps: Start a two-phase remembrance fight; trigger phase two; continue attacking. Observed results: The bar disappears and returns after damage has registered. Expected results: The health bar remains visible throughout the transition.

Test cases

Fail · Regression

Spirit Ash prompt appears in a valid encounter area

Equip the bell, enter a valid boss approach, verify the prompt, then repeat after fast travel.

Pass · Regression

Boss HUD remains visible during phase transition

Start a two-phase fight, trigger the transition, and confirm the health bar and damage updates remain visible.

QA tasks

In Progress · QA Tester

Capture summon-state logs around catacomb transitions

Compare fast travel and grace reload paths.

Backlog · QA Analyst

Add phase-transition HUD regression coverage

Include remembrance bosses with two phases.