Elden Ring, the 2022 masterpiece by FromSoftware and Hidetaka Miyazaki, birthed a vast subculture of memes even before its release. From the initial 'Ooh Elden Ring' hype to the ubiquitous 'Maidenless' insults and the iconic 'You Died' death screen, the game's difficulty and unique lore provide endless comedic material. Players frequently use these templates to poke fun at the game's brutal difficulty, the cryptic nature of NPC quests, and the community's tradition of leaving absurd floor messages like 'Try fingers, but hole.' It has become a staple of gaming culture, representing both the frustration and the shared triumph of the Souls-like experience.