Torrent can die in Elden Ring, and when that happens you face a delay before you can act again, plus a revival option that costs a Flask to bring Torrent back. Here’s what to know and how it typically plays out. Key outcomes when Torrent dies
- Stun/immobilization window: After Torrent dies or is knocked off, your character is briefly stunned and cannot move for a short period. This creates a vulnerability window during which enemies can hit you.
- Resurrection option: You can revive Torrent by using the Spectral Steed Whistle and spending a Flask of Crimson Tears. This consumes one charge of the Flask to resurrect Torrent, letting you remount and continue. The prompt to expend the flask appears when you attempt to revive him.
- Continued travel on foot: If you choose not to revive Torrent immediately, you can continue on foot, but you’ll miss the benefits of mounted combat, field mobility, and quick navigation that Torrent provides.
Practical tips
- Keep a spare Flask charge ready: If you anticipate heavy combat or risky routes, ensure you have Crimson Tears charges available for a quick revive.
- Time your revival: Sometimes it’s safer to revive Torrent after a tough pull or when you’re near cover or a favorable terrain feature, rather than risking a second fall or additional hits.
- Healing and positioning: While Torrent is down, heal and reassess your position to minimize the risk of a follow-up assault during the stun period.
- Horseback combat considerations: In boss arenas or tight passages, riding Torrent can be risky if enemies have ranged or fast melee pushes that can knock you off; plan routes and engage when you can safely remount.
Notes on permanence and game versions
- The specifics can vary slightly with patches or community-sourced tips, but the general mechanic of a revive cost via a Flask and a short stun window remains consistent in active game versions. If you’re playing a recently updated build, verify the current revival costs and any changes to the stun duration in patch notes or official guides.
