Summary
Star Wars’The Acolyteseries may have drawn inspiration fromElden Ringin an unexpected way that makes perfect sense. The latest episode featured a sequence in which the villainous Qimir takes on multiple Jedi in a display of pure power that shocked many viewers with its brutality and the efficiency with which The Master fought his many opponents.
[Warning: The following article contains spoilers from The Acolyte Episode 5.]Throughout this sequence, Qimir can be seen in his flowing black robe and intimidating helmet with his bare arms exposed, and as the battle goes on, this reduces to a vest-type top and the removal of the helmet. In an interview withInverse,The Acolyte’s showrunner, Leslye Headland, revealed that this look was inspired by scantily cladElden Ringsummonslike Let Me Solo Her.
Summons are other players who can be invited to join a game as a spirit to assist in defeating difficult foes. Let Me Solo Her rose to fame by joining games as a summon just before the notoriously difficultMalenia, Blade of Miquella boss fight, and would take on the boss alone, having aided thousands of players prior to the launch of theShadow of the Erdtreeexpansion.
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“Why Would You Wear Armor If You’re Not Going To Get Hit?”
The Elden Ring-Inspired Costume Choice Makes Sense For Such A Powerful Character
Headland explained the logic behind having Qimir in such an exposed outfit rather than full armor, referring back to the Elden Ring summons and stating, “When you summon people, you always summon the people that aren’t wearing anything.” The idea is that players know that the ones who don’t need the armor have an incredible level of skill, with Headland asking, “Why would you wear armor if you’re not going to get hit?”
This made Qimir even more intimidating throughout the sequence, as even before he started dispatching groups of Jedi with ease, he clearly displayed a level of confidence in his ability. Much like withElden Ring’s most skilled players, Qimir was largely untouchable in the battle, proving that while he didwear a Cortosis helmet- which was explained as shielding his mind from the Jedi’s Force abilities such as mind-reading or using similar tricks to manipulate him - he certainly didn’t need any kind of body armor slowing him down in battle.
Cortosis is also a material that has a very high energy absorption rate and cantemporarily deactivate lightsabers upon contact, which is how Qimir was able to headbutt a lightsaber blade mid-battle without taking damage.
Considering how hugely successful and popularElden Ringhas been since its 2022 launch, it should come as no surprise that it inspired showrunners such as Headland when working onThe Acolyte. As for Let Me Solo Her, they have recently returned for theShadow of the Erdtreeexpansion as “Let Me Solo Him,” taking on one of theDLC’s new bosses, Messmer the Impaler.
Elden Ring
Elden Ring is a popular game released by From Software, creators of games such as Armored Core, Dark Souls, and Bloodborne. Players assume the role of a Tarnished, a being once exiled to the Lands Between and has returned to repair the Elden Ring after the events of “The Shattering.” “The Shattering” occurred when the offspring of Queen Marika battled to claim the shards of the Elden Ring, known as Great Runes. Their war has brought lawlessness, destruction, and chaos to the land, and the player will challenge them with the assistance of a Maiden known as Melina as they travel towards the great Erd Tree to face their destiny and to become the one true Elden Lord. Players can tackle the game how they choose and can adventure across realms as they build their character how they want - be it a powerful magic caster or a brutal swordsman - they will have complete control over their build.
Players venture into the shadowed realm of the Land of Shadow to confront new biomes, dungeons, and formidable bosses. Guided by the enigmatic Miquella, they face the terrifying Messmer the Impaler and uncover the dark secrets shrouded beneath the Erdtree’s influence, featuring new weapons, magic, and challenges.
The Acolyte
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The Acolyte is a television series set in the Star Wars universe at the end of the High Republic Era, where both the Jedi and the Galactic Empire were at the height of their influence. This sci-fi thriller sees a former Padawan reunite with her former Jedi Master as they investigate several crimes - all leading to darkness erupting from beneath the surface and preparing to bring about the end of the High Republic.
