„AI, reliable as always.” A popular Elden Ring meme became „canon,” reminding us that Artificial Intelligence has a long way to go

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Although Elden Ring remained popular over time, the spin-off titled Nightreign might have sparked renewed interest in this intricate world. The two games share connections and coexist within a sort of multiverse. This link can be understood from the game’s backstory as an outcome of an event called The Shattering. While it is just a theory, it provides a logical explanation for why certain items, enemies, and locations seem similar across both worlds. Some players may have come across a mysterious weapon known as the Coded Sword while exploring either world. Nowadays, asking AI can help find answers, but it might still leave room for improvement because it sometimes mixes up memes with important information.

AI mistakes a meme for a lore description of a weapon in Elden Ring

It’s only natural to seek information beyond Elden Ring’s mystifying universe, especially when you use a widely-used search engine powered by AI technology. This helps expand our understanding of the world designed by Hidetaka Miyazaki. However, as we attempt to unravel the linguistic riddle surrounding an artifact known as the Coded Sword, it becomes evident that AI still has much to learn before it can consistently provide accurate answers.

To give a little more background, the weapon called Coded Sword has just a handle and a “blade” that looks like a runic phrase. Similarly, there’s another tool called Cipher Pata that works in the same way but is shaped like a fist. What makes these items special is their blades are composed of mysterious text. Since every element in the Souls series seems to be significant and connected, players are eager to uncover any hidden meanings behind these symbols etched on the edges.

In today’s gaming world, the go-to spot for solving mysteries is none other than good ol’ Google. So, I fired up my browser and used it to dig deep and unravel this puzzle. Here’s what I found out…

The initial response provided by AI is inaccurate because, as outlined in the description of Cipher Pata within the game, it’s written in “the language of light spoken by the Two Fingers,” not elvish and nordic runes. Furthermore, neither of these races are referenced in Elden Ring’s lore, which weakens the reliability of the tool.

The best part, nevertheless, is the enigmatic translation of the sword blade, humorously referred to by Gemini as “Try fingers, but hole.” This phrase has become a beloved running joke among the gaming community. Since they can’t write custom messages in the game, they often include such amusing notes to bring a smile and alleviate the tension of traversing The Lands Between, a place where death lurks at every corner of the map. Interestingly enough, this meme has no connection to the actual meaning of the sentence used to craft the blade. One Reddit user even suggested that it’s an ancient language spoken by the gods, beyond human comprehension, before AI provided this explanation.

In the realm of Elden Ring, this particular weapon stands out primarily due to its engraving on the blade, as it’s almost ineffective overall because it exclusively deals Holy damage, with no physical component whatsoever. This is quite unusual in this game’s setting. Moreover, most end-game bosses exhibit significant or complete resistance to such damage, making it even less practical. However, in the Nightreign world, this weapon might prove slightly useful since Nightlords are relatively weak against Holy damage. Regardless, you would likely be more effective if you opted for a different blade.

AI-generated responses are still not flawless, so it’s wise to seek clarification from reliable sources. Meanwhile, Elden Ring is brimming with lore and you might be curious about what the Journal is for or why there are towering giants on the horizon. Delving into explanations and discussing your findings with others is a key aspect of games developed by From Software. Avoid quick fixes, as these questions often don’t have straightforward solutions. Instead, enjoy the adventure!

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2025-07-21 12:32