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I Equipped Zacharius' Wand... Now I'm Cursed Explained
Something new shook Elden Ring recently. Players discovered a risky build centered on an unlikely tool.
I Equipped Zacharius' Wand... Now I'm Cursed is a glitch build. It locks you into a broken stance by overcharging the Finger Wave gesture. Studies indicate stance animation data confuses equip checks. This triggers the curse status while keeping the move equipped.
This odd setup removes all guard breaks. Research shows frames inside the attack override normal status rules. Opponents see a frozen guard window, making punishment easy.
That tiny bug creates endless punishment chances for aggressive play. One line takeaway exploit stance collision to bypass guard, turning a novelty into a stiff punish trap.
How can you trigger the curse? Stack Zacharius' Wand with another heavy guard break item. Swap items mid animation to force the game into an invalid state.
Is the run still viable? Yes, speedrunners use it for laughs. Community videos show creative ways to break encounters with broken posture.
