Unlock the Secrets of Elden Ring: Mastering Item Equipping and Consumption for Ultimate Success!

The Pouch in Elden Ring is an extremely useful feature as it allows players to quickly access four items of their choice. However, the process of assigning items to the Pouch is not clearly explained within the game, which may leave fans unsure of how to utilize their equipped Pouch items. This comprehensive guide aims to shed light on both of these issues, providing players with detailed instructions on accessing the Pouch in Elden Ring, assigning items to it, and efficiently using those items during intense combat situations or whenever required.

Updated July 16, 2023 by Erik Petrovich: Players looking to access the pouch in Elden Ring and utilize this new mechanic effectively will discover that certain items prove more advantageous than others. The Pouch serves as a convenient means for swiftly accessing one's inventory without navigating through numerous sub-menus. While it does not facilitate equipping new weapons, armors, or spells, it proves invaluable for various consumable items, such as Torrent's whistle, Lanterns, Spirit Ash summons, as well as throwable and consumable items in their literal sense.

Elden Ring: How To Put Items In Pouch

How To Access Pouch

To access their pouch in Elden Ring, players simply need to press the Menu button on their controller. This action brings up a tabbed list of selectable menus on the left side of the screen, with the emotes list displayed on the bottom right corner and the Pouch on the top right corner.

You should observe four slots with assigned d-pad inputs and two slots with no inputs - these two Elden Ring pouch slots can only be utilized if chosen directly from this menu, which is still quicker than navigating through the inventory. To select a slot in the Pouch, simply swipe to the right on the D-pad while the main menu is open, or upwards from the emotes list.

How To Put Items In Pouch

Elden Ring: How to Use Pouch Items

To add a new item to the quick select Pouch in Elden Ring, players can simply scroll over to the desired item and press the highlighted "Switch" button. By default, this button is Triangle or Y. Once pressed, the game's inventory will open, allowing players to choose a consumable. After selecting the desired item, the screen will return to the main menu, where the newly assigned item – whether it be a consumable, key item, throwable, or something else – will be available for use, provided that there is at least one of it in the inventory.

To utilize the items stored in the pouch of Elden Ring, players can press the Interact button (Y or Triangle) and simultaneously use the d-pad input to select one of the slots. While holding down the Interact button, the menu in the bottom left corner will display the pouch slots instead of the currently equipped Quick Items and armaments. This feature transforms the Pouch into a convenient quick-select wheel. However, it is important to note that the last two slots in the six-slot pouch cannot be accessed through this menu and must be directly used from the inventory.

Quick Items are a set of 10 items that players can easily switch between using the down directional input. To use these items, players can press X or Square. However, only one item can be accessed at a time, so you must switch between equipped items in order to use them.

In contrast, Elden Ring pouch items can be simultaneously accessed by holding the Interact button, allowing for quicker usage. It is generally recommended to keep the Quick Items bar clear, except for Flasks, to simplify swapping during intense combat situations. The pouch is more suitable for storing consumables and other items.

Best Items For The Pouch

Some items are more useful to have in your pouch than others. For example, the Spectral Steed Whistle is a popular choice as it allows for a quicker mount with Torrent. Other recommended options include Spirit Ashes, a Lantern, Boluses for Poison or Scarlet Rot, and Prattling Pates for communication and entertainment during cooperative play.

For first-time Elden Ring players, a practical inventory layout would be to equip Torrent in the top slot, place a Spirit Ash and a consumable item in the left and right slots respectively, and have the Lantern easily accessible in the bottom slot for use in dark areas like caves. The remaining two slots can be used for Prattling Pates, leaving one for an item that can be quickly used when needed and two slots for selection from the menu.

Elden Ring is available on PC, PlayStation 4 and 5, and Xbox One and Series X|S.