Elden Ring offers a challenging gameplay experience with formidable boss battles, relentless foes, and perilous terrains. Fortunately, players have access to an array of weapons, armor, sorceries, and incantations to aid them in navigating the Lands Between. These incantations, in particular, stand out as some of the most potent spells in the game.
Unlike traditional sorceries, incantations in Elden Ring possess a raw, primal essence. While sorceries often manipulate cosmic forces, incantations harness flame, blood, and earth. These spells draw power from various gods within the game world, ranging from the Erdtree itself to the Frenzied Flame. With the ability to turn the tide of battles by dispatching multiple foes or inflicting massive damage on single targets, these incantations are not only deadly but also visually stunning when unleashed.
8 Flame, Cleanse Me
Warding Off Scarlet Rot
- FP Cost: 14
- Requires: Faith 12
Flame, Cleanse Me, a fire monk incantation, proves invaluable not for attacking enemies but for navigating hazardous areas. This spell not only cures poison and scarlet rot but also mitigates any build-up inflicted on the player.
Scarlet Rot poses a significant threat in the game, swiftly draining players' HP. By utilizing the Fire, Cleanse Me incantation, areas like the Lake of Rot and Caelid become significantly less perilous. Moreover, bosses relying on scarlet rot or poison to weaken players lose much of their menace. By purging these harmful effects, players conserve their health resources for challenging encounters. This spell can be found early in the game within the Lake Of Liurnia region, discovered on a corpse in a Fire Monk camp.
7 Wrath Of Gold
Unleashing a Golden Wave
- FP Cost: 40
- Requires: Faith 32
The dazzling Erdtree Incantation, Wrath Of Gold, shines in overwhelming situations where players face hordes of enemies. Despite its high FP cost, this spell's swift activation and wide area of effect ensure all foes bear the brunt of its power. Particularly effective against undead enemies due to its holy damage, this incantation can swiftly neutralize swarming adversaries. Additionally, it halts the regeneration of undead, swiftly dispatching them, especially in catacombs and similar settings.
Aside from its damage-dealing prowess, Wrath Of Gold has the added utility of knocking enemies off balance, overpowering lower-level foes effortlessly. Located in the Altus Plateau region, specifically within the Woodfolk Ruins, players can acquire this incantation by descending the stairs and opening a chest at the base.
6 Black Blade
Precision Strikes Against Foes
- FP Cost: 26
- Requires: Faith 46
Among the most potent incantations in Elden Ring, Black Blade excels at swiftly dispatching lower-level enemies and weakening common bosses. This spell, witnessed during the Maliketh encounter, projects devastating waves of light at the Tarnished. Ideal for faith-build characters, Black Blade serves as a lifesaver in dire situations, efficiently clearing threats before they escalate. In addition to its initial strike, the spell reduces the enemy's maximum HP and continues to sap their health for a brief period, advantageous for finishing off bosses from a safe distance.
A must-have for faith-focused characters, Black Blade, though accessible later in the game, proves devastating against all foes. Players can obtain this incantation after vanquishing Maliketh and obtaining the Remembrance of the Black Blade.
5 Ekzykes's Decay
Draining Foes with Scarlet Rot Clouds
- FP Cost: 48
- Requires: Faith 23, Arcane 15
While dragon breath spells may pose challenges, Ekzykes's Decay emerges as one of the game's most devastating spells. Scarlet Rot proves as perilous for enemies as it is for players, with this Dragon Communion Incantation enabling players to ascend and release a scarlet rot cloud at adversaries. Inflicting foes with rot drains their HP, allowing players to defeat even formidable bosses from a safe distance.
The incantation's drawback lies in its extended wind-up time, vulnerable to interruptions upon being hit. Strategic distancing and precise timing are crucial for maximizing this spell's effectiveness. Applying scarlet rot to bosses can offer struggling players a significant edge, serving as an 'easy mode' option in the game. Ekzykes's Decay stands out as one of the premier incantations for this purpose, obtainable from the Cathedral of Dragon Communion in Caelid after overcoming Decaying Ekzykes nearby.