Complete Elden Ring Silver Scarab Guide: Location, Prerequisites, and Best Farming Runs
By James H. Sterling
Q1: Does the Silver Scarab stack with the Gold Scarab talisman?
A1: Yes, both talismans can be equipped simultaneously if you have enough talisman pouches unlocked. However, they serve completely different purposes: the Silver Scarab boosts item drop rates by +75 points, while the Gold Scarab increases acquired runes by 20%.
Q2: Can I grab the Silver Scarab without killing Commander Niall?
A2: No. Through normal gameplay progression, the left half of the medallion is locked behind Commander Niall's arena atop Castle Sol. Unless you employ unpatched speedrun skips to bypass the Grand Lift of Rold entirely, Niall must be defeated to legitimately acquire the talisman.
Q3: Does Item Discovery affect drop rates from bosses or chests?
A3: No. Boss drops, treasure chest contents, scripted corpse pickups, and guaranteed quest rewards are hard-coded into the game data. Item Discovery strictly governs the random chance rolls of common and elite respawning field enemies.
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