Balance changes affect weapons and skills.

Patch 1.12.3 for Elden Ring’s Shadow of the Erdtree DLC has issued a host of balance changes that weaken a bunch of new weapons and Ash of War skills.
The latest update for Elden Ring’s Shadow of the Erdtree DLC has made several balance changes that affect various weapons and skills.
While many new weapons were nerfed, the Carian Sorcery Sword was tuned up higher, though its general attack damage was knocked down a bit.
One exception to the nerfs is the Carian Sorcery Sword, which received a buff to certain stats even though its general attack power was slightly reduced.
The most impactful changes affect the new perfume bottles and the specific Ash of War called Rolling Sparks.
Players will notice a significant impact on gameplay with the adjustments made to perfume bottles and the Rolling Sparks Ash of War.
The update also makes life a little easier as far as two of the DLC’s more demanding boss fights..
Additionally, the patch offers some relief by making two of the DLC’s tougher boss fights a bit more manageable.