Erik Petrovich-Staff Writer

Staff Writer

Staff Writer

February, 2021
BA in Journalism & Media Communications, Colorado State University
RPG, PC, Strategy Guide
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About Erik Petrovich

After receiving his degree in Journalism & Media Communications from CSU in 2019, Erik began building his career in online media, and found his dream job when he joined The Best War Games as a staff writer. Though he started on the News and Lists teams back in 2021, Erik has since established himself as a key member of the Guides team as a specialist editor. 

When he's not replaying Elden Ring or perusing gaming leak forums online to learn anything he can about Half-Life 3, you can usually find Erik at the reservoir with his paddleboard or, on less sunny days, hunched over his desk like a shrimp painting 3D-printed miniatures.

Favorite Console

Despite being a PC gamer for much of his life, Erik has always wanted to have a Dreamcast for two reasons: to listen to its startup jingle whenever he wants, and to play Crazy Taxi on original hardware. Please contact him via pager if you have a spare CRT and Dreamcast.

Industry Focus

Erik primarily produces guides and walkthroughs spanning all manner of genres, but especially for RPGs and Indie games. He also enjoys every chance he gets to break news and interview the developers behind his favorite games.

Favorite Games

Elden Ring, Baldur's Gate 3, Hollow Knight, Cyberpunk 2077, The Binding of Isaac, Stardew Valley, Undertale, Noita, Dark Souls 2, Expedition 33, Hades, World of Warcraft, Diablo 2, Zelda: BOTW, Zelda: Wind Waker, Chibi-Robo, Zelda: Link's Awakening, Dishonored, Morrowind, Wrestling Empire, BOTW+TOTK, Katamari Damacy, Inscryption, Heroes of Might and Magic 3, Banjo Kazooie, It Takes Two, Pizza Tower, DOOM (2016), Half Life series, Vampire Survivors, Crazy Taxi

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Silksong Tool Tier List Best Tools Lace Background Feature
Silksong: Best Tools Tier List

The best Tools in Silksong are useful for every build and playstyle – but some Tools aren't worth wasting a socket on your Crest.

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Silksong Act 2 Citadel of Song Complete Walkthrough
Silksong Act 2 Walkthrough & Progression Guide

Players must defeat the Cogwork Dancers then complete the Threefold Melody and beat the "final" boss to complete Act 2 in Silksong.

Silksong The Lost Merchant Quest Guide Jubilana Location
How to Complete The Lost Merchant in Silksong (Jubilana Location)

Silksong players should follow this guide to learn how to complete The Lost Merchant quest, the second part of a chain involving Jubilana.

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How to Get & Use Witch Crest in Silksong

One of the most transformative Crests in Silksong, the Witch Crest can only be earned after completing a challenging, multi-part quest chain.

Silksong Threefold Melody Locations Architect Conductors Vaultkeepers Melodies Ancient Statues
Silksong: Threefold Melody Locations (Ascend Pharloom's Crown Quest)

To collect all three pieces of the Threefold Melody, Silksong players must explore the furthest and most challenging reaches of the Citadel.

Silksong All Fast Travel Locations Bell Beast Hornet Jump
Silksong: All Fast Travel Locations (All Bellways & Ventricas)

There are 19 fast travel locations in Silksong, including 12 Bellway locations in Acts 1 and 2, and seven Citadel-exclusive Ventrica locations.

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Silksong: Twisted Bud Quest Walkthrough (How to Remove Parasite)

To find the Twisted Bud, and remove the Twisted Bud parasite, Silksong players must follow a lengthy, challenging quest chain.

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Silksong Beat Groal the Great Boss Guide Phase Transition
Silksong: How to Beat Groal the Great (Boss Guide)

One of the hardest bosses in Act 2 of Silksong, Groal the Great is a gigantic boss hidden at the top of Bilewater behind a long runback and gauntlet.

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Silksong Beat Trobbio Boss Guide
Silksong: How to Beat Trobbio (Boss Guide)

A fan-favorite character, to beat Trobbio, Silksong players will have to learn to avoid its rapid attacks and fireworks explosions.

Silksong Unlock Choral Chambers Stage Door
How to Open Stage Door in Silksong (& Unlock Trobbio)

Just above the Grand Bellway, players will find a locked door that leads to the Stage – Silksong does not make it easy to unlock this door, though.

Silksong Balm for the Wounded Quest Walkthrough Sherma
Silksong: Balm for the Wounded Quest Guide (Where is Sherma?)

To find Sherma for the Balm for the Wounded quest, Silksong players must unlock the Whiteward and look for traces of his trail.

Silksong Get Choir Cloaks of the Choir Quest
Silksong: Cloaks of the Choir Quest Guide

To complete the Cloaks of the Choir quest, Silksong players must figure out where to find Choir Cloaks in the Choral Chambers.

Silksong What To Do First Act 2 Where To Go Citadel Entrance
Where to Go First in Act 2 of Silksong (Post-Act 1 Guide)

Follow this guide to learn what you should do first in Act 2 in Silksong, and locations players should prioritize unlocking at the start of Act 2.

Silksong Act 1 Pharloom
Silksong Act 1 Walkthrough & Progression Guide

Follow this complete Silksong Act 1 walkthrough to learn the optimal Act 1 progression route through this early portion of the game.

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Silksong Beat Last Judge Boss Guide Defeat Final Hit
Silksong: How to Beat The Last Judge (Boss Guide)

To beat the Last Judge, Silksong players must first master the difficult boss runback, then deal with the challenging guardian of the Citadel itself.

Silksong Fine Pins Locations Quest Guide
Silksong: Fine Pins Quest Guide

To fine Fine Pins, Silksong players must venture back to the Choral Chambers within the Citadel to farm two specific enemies.

Silksong Widow Boss Guide Moveset Hornet Binding Skill
Silksong: How to Beat Widow (Boss Guide)

To beat the Widow in Silksong, you must avoid its downward slash and follow-up while also maneuvering around bell projectiles and damaging ground.

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Silksong: Sister Splinter Boss Guide

To beat Sister Splinter, Silksong players must dodge its slam attacks, quickly destroy thorny vines, and avoid being hit by summoned enemies.

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Silksong Unlock Act 2 Get To Citadel Guide Hornet Cutscene-1
How to Get to Act 2 in Silksong

To complete Act 1 and progress to Act 2, Silksong players must beat one of the hardest bosses in the game at the entrance to the Citadel.

Silksong Where To Do After Greymoor What To Do First Greymoor Signs
Where to Go After Reaching Greymoor in Silksong

After Hornet bursts into Greymoor, follow this guide to learn where to go next in Silksong.