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You can bolster your character further in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree through the use of accessories and spirit allies. The enemies in the DLC are significantly tougher compared to those in the base game, which is why you need all the help you can get. Here's our guide on the best talismans and summons in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree.
The best talismans and summons in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree
Our Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree best talismans and summons guide currently includes several accessories and spirit ashes. To be clear, we won't go into detail as to where each one is found in the game world, but we do have other articles that discuss these facets extensively:
- New DLC talisman locations
- New DLC summon locations
- Miquella followers rewards
- Boss Remembrances
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Crusade Insignia
Found in either the Church of the Crusade in Scadu Altus or the town square in Belurat, this item can be yours upon defeating Fire Knight Queelign for the first time. It also happens to be one of the best talismans in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree. This is because it boosts your attack power after defeating enemies, which means you can increase the buff's duration as you keep fighting foes in dungeons.
Blessed Blue Dew Talisman
What makes the Blessed Blue Dew Talisman quite amazing is the fact that it slowly regenerates your FP. Even if you're not a spellcaster, you're still going to use FP either when summoning or using Ashes of War skills. As such, you can just take a breather in between encounters to let the talisman restore your FP to full. Note that its counterpart, the Blessed Dew Talisman which regenerates HP, isn't as useful. Let's face it, you're more likely to carry extra HP flasks instead of FP flasks.
Two-Headed Turtle Talisman
The Two-Headed Turtle Talisman is the better version of the Great Turtle Talisman, greatly raising your stamina recovery speed. Since you expend stamina when attacking, casting spells, sprinting, and rolling, you're going to need this to ensure that you can still act when necessary. It's found in a hidden cavern behind a waterfall next to the Rivermouth Cave dungeon in Gravesite Plain.
Talisman of All Crucibles
In a list of the best talismans in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, few can compare to the Talisman of All Crucibles, the location of which is discussed in a separate guide. Simply put: It grants the effects of every Crucible-type accessory, including those that you haven't obtained yet.
Blade of Mercy
The Blade of Mercy is an accessory that you can find very early in your DLC adventure, as it's at the top of the Scorched Ruins in Gravesite Plain. It increases your attack power after each critical hit, making it viable for parry-focused builds.
Two-Handed Sword Talisman
This particular accessory increases your attack when wielding two-handed armaments. It complements strength-focused builds, especially since you want to bolster your massive weaponry. It's found in the steeple of the Temple Town Ruins in Rauh Base.
Beloved Stardust
The Beloved Stardust is obtained while tackling objectives for the Ymir Finger Ruins quest chain. It's similar to the Radagon Icon, but it shortens spell casting time by the utmost. The only downside is that you take increased damage. It's risky, but viable for glass cannon magic builds.
Golden Braid
The Golden Braid is found in the Shaman Village, accessible only once you've unlocked the northeast region. What makes the Golden Braid exceptionally useful is that it boosts holy damage resistance by the utmost, better than the buff that Haligdrake accessories provide. You're going to need it, especially once you face off against the DLC's final boss.
Black Knight Commander Andreas
This summon can be yours while exploring Fog Rift Catacombs in the northern portion of Gravesite Plain. Upon reaching a high ledge, you should be able to jump on a falling spike trap. This takes you to an opening that leads to this item. What makes it amazing? Well, let's just say you've got a very tanky option when taking on bosses.
Divine Bird Warrior Ornis
If you've come across warriors wearing a strange garb while dual-wielding blades, then you're probably wondering if one of them can join your side. That's certainly possible once you obtain the Divine Bird Warrior Ornis ashes, which is accessible by way of a spiritspring near the Temple Town Ruins.
Fire Knight Hilde
One of the best DLC summons in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree is the Fire Knight Hilde ashes. If you've been exploring Shadow Keep, you've definitely encountered these annoying Fire Knight enemies. Now, assuming you've gained access to the Shadow Keep - Loft area through the flooded alternate path, you should see this glowing item next to a couple of lifts.
Night Sisters Jolan and Anna
The process to obtain the Jolan and Anna ashes can be somewhat convoluted. But the endeavor is certainly worth it, as this is one of the best summons in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree. Here's what you need to do:
- Complete the entirety of the Ymir Finger Ruins quest line, which leads to you defeating Jolan.
- Then, obtain the Iris of Grace and Iris of Occultation in Shadow Keep.
- Talk to Jolan in the Cathedral of Manus Metyr as she clings on to the last remaining threads of life, and give her the Iris of Grace. This nets you the Night Jolan ashes.
- Finally, head to the slopes behind the Shaman Village in Scaduview and go down the cliffside ledges. You should be able to jump to the top of Rabbath's Rise, where you'll find the Puppet of Anna. Interact with it to upgrade your reward into the Jolan and Anna ashes, which means you get to summon both Night Sisters.
That does it for our guide on the best talismans and summons in Elden RIng: Shadow of the Erdtree. If you're looking for other goodies in this new realm, you can visit our articles regarding the best DLC weapons and best DLC spells.
Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree takes you to the Realm of Shadow where you have to search for Miquella the Empyrean. If you're looking for more tips and tactics, you can head over to our guides hub.
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