Elden Ring Tarnished Pack: New Classes, Torrent Skins and Price
November 9, 2026 · 6 min read
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- What's in the Tarnished Pack?
- Price, platforms and release date
- How to get the new classes
- How to change Torrent's appearance
- The new NPC invasions
- Community Quests running until December 2026
- What else changed in patch 1.17?
- Frequently asked questions
- What is the Elden Ring Tarnished Pack?
- How much does the Tarnished Pack cost?
- Is the Tarnished Pack included in Tarnished Edition?
- Do you need a new character for the Heavy Knight or Idus Knight?
- How do you change Torrent's appearance in Elden Ring?
- Does the Tarnished Pack include Shadow of the Erdtree?
The Elden Ring Tarnished Pack is a small paid DLC released on August 28, 2026. It adds two new starting classes, the Heavy Knight and the Idus Knight, four new armor sets, new weapons, three appearance options for Torrent and two new NPC invasion events. It costs €4.99 in Europe and is sold on PlayStation, Xbox and Steam, while the Nintendo Switch 2 release, Elden Ring Tarnished Edition, includes it from the start.
Last checked: November 9, 2026. The current version of Elden Ring is 1.17.2.
What's in the Tarnished Pack?
| Content | Details |
|---|---|
| New starting classes | Heavy Knight and Idus Knight, picked at character creation |
| Armor | Four new armor sets, two of them the starting sets of the new classes |
| Weapons | New weapons bought from merchants or found in the Lands Between |
| Torrent appearance | Three Spectral Steed Attire skins found in the world |
| New encounters | NPC invasion events in Caelid and in Leyndell, Royal Capital |
Bandai Namco says the content works in both the base game and the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion. It is not a story expansion and does not include Shadow of the Erdtree itself, which is still a separate purchase on PlayStation, Xbox and PC.
Price, platforms and release date
- Release date: August 28, 2026, the same day Tarnished Edition launched on Nintendo Switch 2.
- Platforms: PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC via Steam.
- Price: €4.99 standard price according to Bandai Namco Europe. Prices vary by region and currency.
- Switch 2: Tarnished Edition includes everything in the pack by default, along with Shadow of the Erdtree.
The pack needs patch 1.17 or later, which came out on August 27, 2026 to add support for it. If you bought the DLC but can't see the new classes, update the game first.
How to get the new classes
Heavy Knight and Idus Knight appear in the class list when you create a new character, as long as the pack is installed. You do not need to start over to use their gear, though. The official patch notes say the starting equipment of both new classes can also be bought from merchants or found in the world, so an existing character can collect it too.
For full starting stats and a comparison with the original ten classes, see our best starting class guide, which includes both new classes in its stats table.
How to change Torrent's appearance
Each Torrent skin is an item called Spectral Steed Attire that you find in the world. After you pick up any of them, a new option to change your spectral steed's appearance is added to the Site of Grace menu. Switching is free, and you can return to Torrent's original look from the same menu.
| Attire | Region in the official notes | Where guides place it |
|---|---|---|
| Tree Sentinel | Stormveil Castle | A chest in a room off Godrick's throne room, available after you beat Godrick |
| Silver of Caria | Liurnia of the Lakes | A chest in the same room as the Ranni's Rise Site of Grace, in the Three Sisters area |
| Funereal Night | Altus Plateau | A pickup near a Sword Monument on the plateau |
The names above are from Bandai Namco's English patch notes. Some guides list the same items under slightly different names, such as "Spectral Steed Regalia".
A few notes on each:
- Tree Sentinel. You can't grab this one early, since the chest is only reachable after the Godrick fight. Fast travel to the grace by his arena and check the rooms around the throne room.
- Silver of Caria. Ranni's Rise is reached through Caria Manor in northern Liurnia, so you need to clear the manor first.
- Funereal Night. Guides agree it is beside a Sword Monument on the Altus Plateau but disagree on the nearest grace, so check the area around the plateau's Sword Monuments if you can't find it straight away.
The new NPC invasions
The pack adds two invasion events against computer-controlled invaders:
- Caelid. One new NPC invader appears in Caelid.
- Leyndell, Royal Capital. The second appears in the capital. This one is missable: the patch notes say it will not happen after Leyndell changes into the Ashen Capital, which occurs late in the main story.
If you want to see the Leyndell invasion on a current character, explore the capital before you beat the Fire Giant. Our boss order guide shows where that point falls.
Community Quests running until December 2026
To celebrate the Tarnished Edition and the pack, Bandai Namco is running Community Quests from September to December 2026. Anyone playing Elden Ring on any platform contributes, and progress updates are posted on the official Elden Ring Discord server. Each completed questline unlocks commemorative artwork.
| Questline | Dates | Goals |
|---|---|---|
| Path of the Tarnished | September 1 to 28 | Summon Sorcerer Rogier, collect Stonesword Keys, Cookbooks and Sacred Tears |
| Path of the Cardinal Sin | October 1 to 28 | Commit Cardinal Sins, summon White Phantoms, collect Festering Bloody Fingers and Golden Seeds |
| Path of the Elden Lord | November 2 to 28 | Summon Warrior Jar Alexander, collect Rune Arcs and Legendary Armaments, upgrade standard Spirit Ashes to +8 |
| Path of Shadows | December 1 to 28 | Collect Scadutree Fragments and Revered Spirit Ashes, reach the Abyssal Woods, drink St. Trina's Nectar, collect Larval Tears |
The November questline is live right now. If you want to help, our Spirit Ashes guide covers upgrading spirits to +8, and the December goals line up with our Scadutree Fragments guide.
What else changed in patch 1.17?
The update that added support for the pack also made balance changes for everyone, whether or not you buy it. Highlights from the official notes:
- Parrying was improved, with faster recovery for daggers, curved swords and small shields.
- Many shields got a higher guard boost, a lower weight, or both.
- Several sorceries and incantations got more power or faster casting, including Meteorite, Founding Rain of Stars and Rain of Fire.
- Some items found in the Realm of Shadow, or dropped by powerful enemies there, were changed to higher-tier items. Items you already picked up stay the same.
Patch 1.17.2 on October 20, 2026 followed with bug fixes only.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Elden Ring Tarnished Pack?
It is a small DLC released on August 28, 2026 that adds two starting classes, four armor sets, new weapons, three Torrent skins and two NPC invasion events. It works in both the base game and Shadow of the Erdtree.
How much does the Tarnished Pack cost?
Bandai Namco Europe lists a standard price of €4.99. Prices vary by region and currency, so check your platform's store for your local price.
Is the Tarnished Pack included in Tarnished Edition?
Yes. Elden Ring Tarnished Edition on Nintendo Switch 2 includes all Tarnished Pack content by default, plus Shadow of the Erdtree. On other platforms the pack is a separate purchase.
Do you need a new character for the Heavy Knight or Idus Knight?
You need a new character to start as one of those classes. Their starting equipment can also be bought from merchants or found in the world, so an existing character can still use the gear.
How do you change Torrent's appearance in Elden Ring?
Find any Spectral Steed Attire, then rest at a Site of Grace and pick the new option to change your spectral steed's appearance. The option only appears once you own at least one attire and have the pack installed.
Does the Tarnished Pack include Shadow of the Erdtree?
No. The Tarnished Pack and Shadow of the Erdtree are separate DLCs on PlayStation, Xbox and PC. Only the Switch 2 Tarnished Edition bundles both.
