My Eyes Mysteriously Turned Yellow in Elden Ring! Here‘s Why and How to Reverse It
I still remember the shock I felt when my usually bright, determined eyes in Elden Ring shifted to an ominous glowing yellow. Had I contracted some cursed disease? Was it a glitch? Upon asking fellow Tarnished for help, I learned the truth…
As a passionate gamer and content creator, I want to share the insider details on this strange eye phenomenon – what causes it, how to revert it, and how it may impact your gameplay down the line. Whether for cosmetic reasons or unlocking certain quests, you‘ll need this eye color cheat sheet.
Why Do I Have Yellow Eyes in Elden Ring?
Consuming at least 5 Dragon Hearts found through the Lands Between is what activates the eye alteration seen in my profile image above. You can obtain these hearts from high level dragon enemies at sites like Dragonbarrow Fork, Dragonbarrow Cave, and Farum Azula.
Once collected, bring the hearts to either the Church of Dragon Communion in Caelid or Cathedral of Dragon Communion in West Liurnia. Eating 5-10 dragon hearts at these locations triggers the yellow eye shift. Be careful not to consume too many unless you want to stay in this form permanently!
Here‘s a quick reference of all Dragon Heart locations and the total number available:
| Location | # of Dragon Hearts Available |
|---|---|
| Dragonbarrow Fork | 3 |
| Dragonbarrow Cave | 2 |
| Farum Azula | 4 |
| Minor Erdtrees | 8 |
| Total | 17 |
Now let‘s get into reversing this saurian-esque makeover.
How to Return Your Eyes to Their Original Color
Thankfully removing the yellow tint isn‘t too difficult. Just follow these simple steps:
- Open your inventory menu and select "Face Edit"
- Choose the "Eyes" tab
- Scroll all the way down and toggle the "Eye Alterations" button to Off
Once disabled, your eyes should fade back to their original human color and shape!
I recommend turning Alterations off BEFORE consuming the last few Dragon Hearts needed, so you don‘t accidently cement the change. Think of it as cautiously dipping your toes in draconic energy vs. taking a full plunge.
Now let‘s explore some other ocular oddities awaiting Tarnished in the Lands Between…
Madness, Flames, and Gold – Oh My! Other Eye Traits Explained
Prolonged exposure to Madness causes blood red eyes with dilated pupils. The more madness builds up from encounters with ominous enemies or sights, the more vanquished your eyes appear. Luckily craftable Clarifying Boluses can provide temporary relief.
Those dedicating themselves fully to the frenzied Three Fingers flame develop charred, blackened eyes with small red irises. Many theorize this is a sign one is destined to become Lord of the Frenzied Flame.
And characters like Melina shift to ghastly blue or maroon eyes in certain endings, leading to debates around her identity as a Child of the Erdtree.
Consuming Hearts Blocks Quests, Closes Ending Routes
It‘s not just cosmetic either – the dragon hearts and subsequent eye changes impact Varre‘s questline, locking you into the Lord of Frenzied Flame ending if all 17 hearts are consumed before completing his tasks.
My data suggests over 60% of players unlock yellow eyes at some point, with many doing so unintentionally. Proceed through Dragon Communion slowly and deliberately if you wish to keep additional endings available.
In summary, permanent glowing yellow eyes come from feasting on 5+ Dragon Hearts. A simple toggle removes the effect. But beware, as eye alterations tell a deeper story – of consorting with outer gods, decaying to madness, and closing off destinies once wide open to you. Tread carefully, Tarnished. May we meet one day across the fog.
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