1. Consuming the Environment
Absorbing the Battlefield – The longer the battle continues, the Gaping Dragon begins to Elden Ring Items consume its surroundings. It devours fallen enemies, rocks, chunks of the environment, and even players’ own attacks to fuel its transformations. The ground cracks open, and players might see chunks of the arena disappear into its gaping maw.

Feeding Frenzy – As it eats, the Gaping Dragon becomes more powerful, mutating and adapting to gain new attacks or grow more menacing. For example, if it devours corpses, it could gain frenzied, sweeping attacks or more destructive charges.

Ruinous Ecosystem – This environmental absorption causes the arena itself to shift, perhaps with walls collapsing, pools of acid spreading, or broken structures that prevent escape.

2. Mutating Mid-Fight
Physical Transformations – As the Gaping Dragon feeds, it begins to mutate:

Multiple Mouths – Its stomach might split open, revealing additional mouthed tendrils that lash out unpredictably.

Tendrils and Extra Limbs – Tendrils could sprout from its back, grabbing players or whirling around in a frenzy, while extra limbs could grow, forcing players to dodge from all angles.

Harder Shells or Armor – As it evolves, it could develop tougher scales or armor-like skin, reducing the damage it takes and forcing players to adapt their tactics or buy Elden Ring Runes target weak points.