Top Elden Ring DLC Spells: Best Sorceries and Incantations Guide

UPDATE: We have added an interactive map to this Elden Ring guide to assist you in finding all the premier sorceries and incantations in the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC.

In Elden Ring’s Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, the selection of spells can greatly enhance your character’s effectiveness. However, not every spell warrants a complete character overhaul. While many spells like Crucible: Bloom or the unclear finger shield may seem underwhelming, there are definitely some top-tier sorceries and incantations that are worth your attention and effort.

This comprehensive guide highlights the most powerful spells in the Elden Ring DLC, detailing where to locate them and the prerequisites required to utilize their full potential.

Top Sorceries in Shadow of the Erdtree

The original game’s sorcery offerings peaked, and with few new additions in the DLC, some can be considered hit-or-miss. Nonetheless, there are several standout spells that might significantly ease your encounters, including the final boss battle.

Impenetrable Thorns

• Faith Requirement: 24

Impenetrable Thorns is among the most overpowered spells in the Shadow of the Erdtree. Similar to other thorn sorceries, it requires faith and utilizes a portion of your health to conjure thorns. Unlike its counterparts, this spell can target enemies directly or disperse in a fan shape when unbound. It excels at inflicting damage and rapidly filling the blood loss bar, making it particularly effective against foes susceptible to hemorrhage, including the final boss.

To obtain this spell, locate a corpse at the summit of Shadow Keep. Descend the stairs from Messmer’s chamber, drop to the balcony with a bat, and find the corpse against the wall.

Fleeting Microcosm

• Intelligence Requirement: 42

This spell launches a torrent of energy that lingers before detonating, delivering double damage output. Although the targeting can be tricky, this isn’t a major issue when facing mobs. Pair it with Gravity Well or Gravitational Missile for maximum impact, albeit requiring careful timing.

Count Ymir sells Fleeting Microcosm after certain quest progression.

Blades of Stone

• Intelligence Requirement: 48

The Blade of Stones conjures a series of jagged stones around a target, inflicting substantial damage and a staggering effect. For optimal outcomes, equip the Meteorite Staff to enhance this spell’s effectiveness.

This spell can be obtained from Commander Gaius’ Remembrance, located beyond Shadow Keep. Ensure you possess the Prayer Room key to maneuver through the church district.

Mass of Putrescence

• Intelligence Requirement: 28
• Faith Requirement: 22

Mass of Putrescence hurls a massive sludge ball that explodes upon impact, igniting the surface. The initial impact is effective against larger targets, while the fiery aftermath works well against clusters of enemies.

Find this spell in the Stone Coffin Fissure, north of the Fissure Waypoint Site of Grace.

Rings of Spectral Light

• Intelligence Requirement: 24
• Faith Requirement: 18

Among the best spells in the DLC, Rings of Spectral Light boosts the Frostbite meter on foes, often triggering it after several hits. Compared to Glintstone Icecrag, it has superior charge capability, extended range, and better tracking of targets.

Discover this spell encased near a giant gravestone guarded by Grave Birds in Charo’s Hidden Grave, prior to encountering the Death Rite Bird.

Glintstone Nails

• Intelligence Requirement: 32

Despite not being the highest damage dealer, Glintstone Nails offers a rapid casting animation and the ability to break enemy stance with successive hits. Ensure sufficient distance from your target or the presence of allies for optimal effectiveness during casting.

This spell can be purchased at the Cathedral of Manus Metyr following a segment of Count Ymir’s quest.

Rellana’s Twin Moons

• Intelligence Requirement: 72

Named after its creator, Rellana’s Twin Moons delivers a triple assault, though it requires proximity to your targets due to its limited range compared to its boss fight iteration. Nevertheless, the damage output is substantial, making it a valuable addition.

To acquire it, trade Rellana’s Remembrance. Ensure you pair it with the Carian Regal Scepter for optimal sorcery scaling and enhanced lunar spell power.

Top Incantations in Shadow of the Erdtree

With thematic depth in mind, FromSoftware has prioritized incantations in this DLC, offering a variety of options. Here’s a selection of noteworthy spells.

Pest-Thread Spears

• Faith Requirement: 26

Pest-Thread Spears utilize rot-infused spears that effectively strike enemies. After a brief casting time, you launch sticky projectiles — a potent attack to deplete enemy HP.

Find this incantation within the rot caverns beneath the Church of the Bud in Rauh Ruins.

Ghostflame Breath

• Faith Requirement: 23
• Arcane Requirement: 15

This Dragon Incantation is a formidable choice, emitting a breath attack that inflicts considerable damage with multiple hits. Particularly effective against enemies susceptible to Frostbite, its rapid casting time enhances its lethality.

Obtained from the Grand Altar of Dragon Communion outside Dragon Pit, this spell demands three Dragon Hearts.

Golden Arcs

• Faith Requirement: 22

Golden Arcs launch three arcs of radiant light, which might appear simplistic, but they deal unexpected damage and can stagger enemies, disrupting their strikes. Although lacking area prominence compared to Giant Golden Arc, its quick casting time and damage potential mark it as a reliable option.

Acquire this spell from within a building at the base of Moorth Ruins.

Messmer’s Orb

• Faith Requirement: 60

With Messmer’s Orb, execute Messmer’s signature attack by generating a fireball that propels you forward and detonates on impact, covering a wider area. Despite a prolonged casting time, its expansive damage area compensates well.

Exchange Messmer’s Remembrance to obtain this powerful incantation.

Fire Serpent

• Faith Requirement: 16

While not flashy, the Fire Serpent remains practical, following foes and dealing notable damage. This spell, favored by Fire Knights and shades in Shadow Keep, may be short-ranged but holds superior effectiveness compared to the original fire incantations.

Discover the spell on a corpse situated on a balcony in the lower section of the Specimen Storehouse.

Knight’s Lightning Spear

• Faith Requirement: 36

This enhanced Knight’s Lightning Spear unleashes multiple bolts rapidly, delivering exceptional damage and proving advantageous in PvP and boss encounters. Remember to face your desired target for optimal follow-up strikes, or the bolts will misfire.

Found in the Scorpion River Catacombs, this spell is a valuable addition to your arsenal.

Midra’s Flame of Frenzy

• Faith Requirement: 41

Midra’s Flame of Frenzy stands out as a premier Frenzy incantation, launching erratic bolts of flame in close proximity. With a defined area of effect, it’s likely to strike larger targets reliably, causing significant fire damage and complementing several madness-enhancing gear.

Attain this incantation by trading Midra’s Remembrance after defeating him in the Abyssal Woods.

Multilayered Ring of Light

• Faith Requirement: 36

Offering substantial improvements from the prior game’s Discus of Light, the Multilayered Ring of Light emits a persistent ring that inflicts repeated damage. Smaller enemies are effectively immobilized, and you have the potential to launch multiple disks, making it an essential choice for any faith-focused build.

Acquire this spell as a drop from the Misbegotten Crusader located in the Stone Coffin Fissure.

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