- Welcome to Elderfield old gods change your bonuses and penalties every Sunday.
- Gatis and Delvek favor luck, agility, mystery solving, and maximum MP.
- Kaal and Daeus provide defensive options for dangerous dungeons and bosses.
- The God Forge unlocks exclusive equipment after you choose the matching allegiance.
- Best approach: match your deity to the week’s goal instead of using one choice permanently.
Welcome to Elderfield Old Gods: How Sunday Works
In Welcome to Elderfield, the Old Gods influence everyday progression through a weekly allegiance system. Sunday is the key decision point: you can change your chosen deity, receive a temporary stat profile, and gain access to God Forge recipes associated with that god. The right choice depends on whether you are gathering resources, solving mysteries, exploring mines, or preparing for a major fight.
The available allegiances are not simple upgrades. Most gods grant two useful bonuses while reducing another attribute. That trade-off makes the system more strategic than a standard blessing mechanic. A luck-focused choice can improve exploration but reduce defense, while a defensive god can make combat safer at the cost of mobility or magical resources.
Video Highlights:
- Sleep, bathing, and weekly planning affect survival and resource efficiency.
- Sunday allegiance choices can support exploration, magic, farming, or combat.
- God Forge equipment adds a long-term reason to visit follower areas.
| Sunday Goal | Recommended Focus | Why It Helps |
|---|---|---|
| Gather rare materials | Gatis or Delvek | Luck supports discovery and resource-focused routes |
| Solve puzzles and cast rituals | Delvek or Valtris | Maximum MP and knowledge-themed tools support utility |
| Enter a difficult dungeon | Kaal or Daeus | Defense and related equipment improve survivability |
| Improve farm output | Hagroth | Luck and maximum HP support a harvest-centered week |
| Build a health-focused setup | Nezroth | Maximum HP and defense favor durable play |
Choose your allegiance before committing to a major route. A Sunday blessing has the most value when its bonuses match the activity you expect to repeat throughout the week.
The Old Gods reference page on the Welcome to Elderfield Wiki lists the known stat effects, follower rooms, and God Forge options. Use it as a location reference when you are hunting for a specific cultist room or crafting recipe.
Old God Bonuses and Trade-Offs
Each deity represents a different playstyle. Gatis favors speed and fortune, Delvek supports magical utility, and Kaal provides a straightforward defensive profile. Other gods are more specialized, rewarding players who build around farming, maximum health, knowledge, or deep exploration.
The table below summarizes the documented allegiance effects. Percentages represent the listed changes while following that god.
| Old God | Main Bonuses | Penalty | Best Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gatis | +10% Luck, +10% Agility | -10% Defense | Fast exploration and discovery |
| Delvek | +10% Luck, +10% Max MP | -10% Agility | Rituals, puzzles, and utility magic |
| Kaal | +10% Defense, +10% M. Defense | -10% Max MP | Defensive dungeon runs |
| Daeus | +10% Max MP, +10% Defense | -10% M. Defense, -10% Luck | Durable spellcasting and heavy combat |
| Hagroth | +10% Luck, +10% Max HP | -10% Attack, -10% M. Attack | Harvest preparation and survival |
| Valtris | +10% Max MP, +10% M. Attack | -10% Max HP | High-powered magical builds |
| Nezroth | +10% Max HP, +10% Defense | -10% Agility, -10% M. Defense | Maximum durability |
| Xxarteck | No complete bonus profile listed | Not documented | Lore-focused shrine investigation |
Gatis
Strengths: Luck and agility.
Choose Gatis when you want faster movement, better exploration potential, and a lighter route through dangerous areas.
Delvek
Strengths: Luck and maximum MP.
Delvek fits mystery solving, ritual-heavy routes, and players who want more magical endurance.
Kaal
Strengths: Defense and magic defense.
Kaal is a dependable choice when incoming damage matters more than maximum spell capacity.
Daeus
Strengths: Maximum MP and defense.
Daeus supports a hybrid setup for prolonged fights that require both protection and repeated spells.
Do not select a god only for its highest bonus. Reduced defense, agility, health, or MP can change how safely you clear a route, especially when entering mines or catacombs.
Hagroth, Valtris, and Nezroth are particularly valuable when your build has a clear purpose. Hagroth supports farming-oriented preparation but lowers both attack categories. Valtris increases magical output and maximum MP while reducing maximum HP. Nezroth offers health and defense but makes movement less agile and reduces magic defense.
Xxarteck is a special lore subject. Its shrine is connected to the end of all things, while the nearby farm represents life and growth pushing back against that influence. Because a full stat profile is not documented in the available reference, treat Xxarteck primarily as an investigation target rather than assuming an unlisted combat bonus.
God Forge Recipes and Follower Rooms
Following an Old God does more than modify your stats. It also enables deity-specific crafting at the God Forge. These recipes include rings, footwear, necklaces, shields, weapons, keys, holy water, and farming tools.
The best way to use the forge is to plan around a target item. If you want a defensive accessory, choose the matching god on Sunday and then visit the relevant follower locations. If you are gathering materials for a future recipe, keep your allegiance aligned with the equipment you are trying to unlock.
| Old God | God Forge Items | Notable Follower Areas |
|---|---|---|
| Gatis | Opal Ring, Moonlight Shoes, Cat's Eyes Necklace | Greystone Estates, Old Woods cabin, Catacombs F3 |
| Delvek | Lucky Die, Cursed Die, Magnifying Glass, Whip of Delvek | Mall Mines F2, Old Woods Mines F2, Catacombs F2 |
| Kaal | Ring of Immortality, Bone Shield, Bone Staff | Mall Mines F3, Old Woods Mine F3, Catacombs F1 |
| Daeus | Lesser Holy Water, Greater Holy Water, Trident of the Deep, Earring of the Dark Sea | Mall, Old Woods Mine F3, Catacombs F2 |
| Hagroth | Lesser Rune of Growth, Enchanted Pitchfork, Straw Hat | Mall Mines F3, Old Woods Mine F2, Catacombs F1 |
| Valtris | Basic Skeleton Key, Small Mine Key, Forbidden Lorebook, Starmap of Valtris | Mall Mines F3, Old Woods clearing, Catacombs F3 |
| Nezroth | Blood of the Gods, Bloated Chestplate, Finger Necklace | Mall Mines F2, Old Woods Mines F2, Catacombs F3 |
Set Your Sunday Allegiance
Decide whether the upcoming week is focused on combat, exploration, magic, farming, or crafting. Select the god whose bonuses support that priority.
Locate the Matching Followers
Visit the follower room associated with your chosen deity. Some rooms depend on dungeon floors, map variants, breakable walls, or special access routes.
Check the God Forge
Review the deity-specific recipes and identify the item that best improves your current build. Avoid spending rare materials on equipment that does not fit your route.
Prepare Before the Next Sunday
Record missing materials, keys, and room requirements. Use the remaining week to gather what is needed before changing allegiances.
The most efficient forge route is goal-based: choose one item, identify its follower room, then gather the required materials before the next allegiance change.
Some follower areas contain additional rewards or lore. The Old Woods Mine F3 Kaal room, for example, is associated with Bone materials and a Brutal Maul of Kaal +8 in the reference data. A Valtris clearing can contain a Dagger of Valtris +8 and Expert Wizard's Meal items. These rewards make room discovery worthwhile even when the immediate stat bonus is not your priority.
Best Allegiance by Playstyle
The strongest Old God choice changes with the activity. There is no universal selection that covers every route efficiently, so build your weekly plan around the danger and resource demands ahead.
For fast travel and discovery, Gatis is the natural starting point. Its agility bonus helps movement, while luck supports exploration-focused play. The defense penalty means you should avoid treating this choice as a pure combat setup.
Delvek is better when your route depends on spells, rituals, or mystery-solving tools. The maximum MP increase supports repeated casting, but reduced agility can make evasive movement less comfortable. Pair Delvek with careful positioning and a reliable healing plan.
Kaal is the safer option for physical and magical damage pressure. Its defense profile is simple and practical, especially when entering an unfamiliar dungeon. The maximum MP reduction matters less for weapon-focused builds but can restrict spell-heavy characters.
Daeus works well as a hybrid combat allegiance. It combines maximum MP with defense, allowing you to cast more often without giving up all physical protection. Its reduced magic defense and luck make it less attractive for luck-based exploration or enemy spell resistance.
| Playstyle | First Choice | Alternative | Main Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speed exploration | Gatis | Delvek | Lower defense or agility trade-offs |
| Spell-heavy combat | Daeus | Valtris | Reduced defensive specialization |
| Defensive dungeon run | Kaal | Nezroth | Lower MP or agility |
| Farming preparation | Hagroth | Gatis | Reduced attack power |
| High magic damage | Valtris | Daeus | Lower maximum HP or magic defense |
| Maximum health build | Nezroth | Kaal | Reduced agility or magic defense |
Weekly Old Gods Checklist:
- Choose an allegiance that matches the next major activity
- Check the deity-specific God Forge recipes
- Locate the relevant follower room or map variant
- Reserve materials for one practical upgrade
- Reassess the choice before the next Sunday
A balanced character should rotate allegiances rather than forcing one deity into every situation. The weekly system rewards preparation, not loyalty to a single stat profile.
When choosing between two suitable gods, compare the penalty as carefully as the bonus. For example, Valtris may provide excellent magical offense, but losing maximum HP can make mistakes more expensive. Nezroth improves health and defense, yet its reduced agility can affect positioning. The better choice is the one whose drawback your equipment and playstyle already compensate for.
Old Gods Lore and Common Questions
The Old Gods are also central to Elderfield’s atmosphere. Their follower rooms combine practical rewards with unsettling stories about moons, death, mystery, oceans, harvests, knowledge, flesh, and endings. Exploring those rooms can reveal why each deity’s gameplay identity differs from the others.
Gatis is associated with the moon and a many-eyed cat symbol. Delvek represents mystery and uncertainty, with follower dialogue built around hidden knowledge and questions about whether the god exists at all. Kaal governs the dead, while Daeus is tied to the ocean floor and the deep.
Hagroth’s identity is connected to harvest and cultivation. Valtris is represented by a living book and embodies knowledge. Nezroth represents expansion, division, and flesh. Xxarteck stands against life and growth, with its shrine weakened by the neighboring farm.
Q: When can I change my Old God allegiance in Welcome to Elderfield?
Sunday is the designated holy day for switching allegiances. Use that timing to set bonuses for the activities you expect to perform during the following week.
Q: Which Old God is best for exploration?
Gatis is the strongest fit for speed-focused exploration because it grants Luck and Agility. Delvek is a useful alternative when exploration also requires mystery solving and frequent spell use.
Q: Which god should I choose for difficult dungeons?
Kaal is a straightforward defensive choice with Defense and M. Defense bonuses. Daeus and Nezroth are also useful when you need a combination of durability and either maximum MP or maximum HP.
Q: What does the God Forge do?
The God Forge provides deity-specific crafting options. Following a god unlocks access to its associated equipment and utility recipes, such as rings, shields, weapons, keys, holy water, and farming tools.
Read follower dialogue while checking room locations. The stories explain each god’s theme, while the stat bonuses and forge recipes show how that theme affects progression.
The Old Gods system is most effective when treated as a weekly loadout. Pick the allegiance, route, and forge objective together. That approach turns Sunday from a passive calendar event into a repeatable planning phase for combat, exploration, farming, and lore hunting.