Best Incantations in Elden Ring

Here are the best Incantations in Elden Ring

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Looking for the best Incantations in Elden Ring? Incantations are a type of spell in Elden Ring that primarily scales with the Faith stat and is cast with Sacred Seals rather than Staffs . There is a range of Incantation types in Elden Ring that range from Frenzied Flame, Golden Order, Fire Monk, Erdtree, Dragon Cult and more.

Incantations can be acquired from specific NPCs in return for Runes . A few NPCs can upgrade their spell stock when presented with Prayerbooks, of which there are eight scattered across the Lands Between.

Below, we’ll go through the best Elden Ring Incantations based on damage type, output, special effects and Faith scaling. We’ll also tell you how to get each one so you’re fully prepared as you take on Elden Ring and the upcoming Shadow Of The Erdtree DLC.

Catch Flame

The Catch Flame Incantation only costs 600 Runes to purchase. |Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/FromSoftware

• Spell type: Fire Monk Incantation.
• FP Cost: 10.
• Damage: 67 Fire.
• Requirements: Faith 8.

In terms of early game Incantations in Elden Ring, the Catch Flame spell is up there with the best and even comes for free with the Prophet starting class .

The Incantation essentially conjures up a flame into the hand of the Tarnished and sparks it at enemies. Although it isn’t as flashy as later-game entries, the beauty of this Incantation comes from the low-cost and quick appliance of the spell.

Usuable on horseback, the Catch Flame Incantation is a good option for getting quick jabs in between the larger casts. Players have reported particular success with this Incantation during PvP matches.

You can buff the fire damage of this Incantation further by equipping the Fire Scorpion Charm Talisman.

How to get the Catch Flame Incantation

You can get the Catch Flame Incantation either by starting as the Prophet class or by purchasing it off of Brother Corhyn at the Roundtable Hold for 600 Runes.

Rotten Breath

Rotten Breath has a longer cast time but emits valuable Scarlet Rot build-up. |Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/FromSoftware

• Spell type: Dragon Communion Incantation.
• FP Cost: 36.
• Damage: 0.33% of max HP +13 per second (up to 90 seconds).
• Requirements: Faith 15, Arcane 12.

The Rotten Breath Incantation summons a spectral dragon head that engulfs foes in Scarlet Rot for a possible Scarlet Rot build-up of 65 . Other than looking exceptionally cool as most of the Dragon Communion spells do, the Scarlet Rot build-up on enemies can be especially handy for dealing a large chunk of damage.

This is especially useful when taking on foes with Scarlet Rot vulnerability like Radahn , the Godskin Duo and Tree Sentinel . Of course, the downside is that you won’t see the benefit of this spell against enemies with Scarlet Rot resistance or immunity.

Due to the Incantation’s immense popularity via PvP, the Scarlet Rot build-up was reduced from a previous value of 110 to 65 via the Elden Ring 1.07 patch . Despite this, it remains a fan-favourite and can be lethal under the right circumstances. If you’re concerned with the wind-up time of the spell, you can pair it with the Radagon Icon Talisman which improves the casting times of spells. We also recommend using the Dragon Communion Seal for the added 15% buff and increase of status effect build-ups.

How to get the Rotten Breath Incantation

The Rotten Breath Incantation can be traded at the Dragon Communion Altar with one Dragon Heart. This Altar is situated outside the Cathedral of Dragon Communion in Caelid. Dragon Hearts drop from most dragon-type enemies in Elden Ring, the first of which you’re likely to come across is the Flying Dragon Agheel in Limgrave.

Flame, Cleanse Me

This Incantation is a must when travelling through Caelid. |Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/FromSoftware

• Spell type: Fire Monk Incantation.
• FP Cost: 14.
• Damage: 15 (to player).
• Requirements: Faith 12.

Speaking of Scarlet Rot, if you’re having a hard time mitigating it whilst travelling in Caelid or the Lake of Rot, the Flame, Cleanse Me Incantation is a must-have for all players. The Incantation will damage you for 15 HP but in doing so, will cure the Scarlet Rot and poison conditions plus build-up effects. This circumvents your need to constantly make or buy Preserving Boluses.

As far as utility spells go, Flame, Cleanse Me is at the top for usefulness, especially in the Lake of Rot area where you’ll need to explore if you’re following Ranni’s questline and looking to face Astel, Naturalborn of the Void .

Ironically, it is also useful for countering players in PvP who are using the aforementioned Rotten Breath Incantation. Seeing as this Incantation is inherently useful in areas of high Scarlet Rot concentration, we recommend pairing it with the Kindred of Rot’s Exultation Talisman, which raises your attack power by 20% when poison or rot is nearby.

How to get the Flame, Cleanse Me Incantation

To get the Flame, Cleanse Me Incantation in Elden Ring, you must loot it from the corpse opposite the main campfire in the Fire Monk camp , southeast of the Church of Vows in Liurnia of the Lakes.

Ancient Dragons’ Lightning Strike

This Lightning Incantation can target several foes at once or hit the same foe multiple times. |Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/FromSoftware

• Spell type: Dragon Cult Incantation.
• FP Cost: 36.
• Damage: 648 Lightning.
• Requirements: Faith 26.

If you’re looking for a showstopper, the Ancient Dragons’ Lightning Strike Incantation is an impressive spell to prioritise. Although there are a few single-hit lightning spells that technically deliver more damage, the Ancient Dragons’ Lightning Strike surpasses them due to its ability to strike the same foe multiple times.

This Incantation allows the Tarnished to summon a lightning storm, which spreads and sends bolts of energy out with surprising range.

It only requires 26 Faith to cast and the damage can be bolstered even more with Talismans like the Godfrey Icon (+15% attack power) and Lightning Scorpion Charm (+12%). You can buff this build further by equipping the Gravel Stone Seal , which bolsters Dragon Cult Incantations by 15%.

How to get the Ancient Dragons’ Lightning Strike

To get the Ancient Dragons’ Lightning Strike, you’ll need to hand in the Ancient Dragon Prayerbook to either Brother Corhyn at the Roundtable Hold or Miriel at the Church of Vows. The Prayerbook is located next to the Crumbling Beast Grave Depths Site Of Grace in the Crumbling Farum Azula region.

Blessing of the Erdtree

If you need a healing Incantation, consider Blessing of the Erdtree. |Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/FromSoftware

• Spell type: Erdtree Incantation.
• FP Cost: 60.
• Damage: Heals 18 HP per FP (up to 1,080 per cast).
• Requirements: Faith 38.

The Blessing of the Erdtree is arguably the best healing Incantation in Elden Ring, perfect to boost your health if you find yourself in a sticky situation or out of flasks in a boss fight.

The Incantation can heal up to 1,080 HP per cast and costs 60 FP. It’s surprisingly fast to cast and encircles the Tarnished in waves of golden light. Additionally, the AOE wave emitted when casting the spell can target nearby allies too and heal them as well.

Whether you prefer slow regeneration or health in one lump sum like this, it’s always handy having a strong heal Incantation in your back pocket before facing bosses or tackling difficult regions of the map . You can boost the strength of the Incantation further (up to 8%) by pairing it with the Flock’s Canvas Talisman, dropped from Gowry after completing Millicent’s questline .

We also recommend the Erdtree Seal , as although it doesn’t provide a specific boost to Erdtree Incantations, it is the best Faith scaling Sacred Seal in the game.

How to get the Blessing of the Erdtree

You can pick up the Blessing of the Erdtree from the Queen’s Bedchamber in Leyndell , Royal Capital, just before the Erdtree opening. Here, you’ll also find the Erdtree Heal Incantation.

Aspects of the Crucible: Horns and Tail

Using these Incantations one after another is a powerful combo. |Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/FromSoftware

• Spell type: Erdtree Incantation
• FP Cost: Horns 18, Tail 20.
• Damage: Horns: 17 stance damage (30 charged), 507 standard damage. Tail: 13 stance (39 charged), 340 standard damage (269, 666 charged).
• Requirements: Faith 27

The Aspects of Crucible Incantations are valuable for delivering stance damage to guarded foes. The Crucible Tail Incantation summons a large lizard tale that sweeps enemies and knocks them off-balance. Similarly, the Horns Incantation summons a large horn on the shoulder of the Tarnished and allows them to charge into enemies.

Both of these Incantations can be obtained fairly early and have received substantial buffs via the 1.07 Elden Ring patch (during which the stamina consumed via the spell was decreased and attack power increased). Charging the Tail Incantation will result in the Tarnished delivering a second, stronger blow.

These Incantations are particularly useful for any Faith/ Strength builds and can be buffed even more when wearing the Godfrey Icon which increases the attack power of charged spells by 15%. You could also complete the build with the Green Turtle Talisman for increased stamina recovery speed.

How to get the Aspects of the Crucible: Horns and Tail Incantations

The Aspects of the Crucible: Tail Incantation can be acquired after defeating the Crucible Knight in the Stormhill Evergaol . The Horns version of this Incantation is slightly trickier to get as it will require you to platform the Stormveil Castle ramparts.

From the Rampart Tower Site Of Grace, exit the room and head left, past the Stormhawks. Turn left at the balcony area and start dropping down the different levels of the cliff until you hit a patch of soft earth that will crumble underneath you. From this new pathway, follow it and you’ll encounter a Scarab. Defeat it to get the Storm Assault Ashes of War and continue. Defeat the Crucible Knight waiting underneath the archway for the Crucible Tail Incantation.

Frenzied Burst

Madness build-up is a powerful tool to use against rival spellcasters. |Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/FromSoftware

• Spell type: Frenzied Flame Incantation.
• FP Cost: 24.
• Damage: Fire damage 324 (422 charged), Madness build-up 90 (105 charged).
• Requirements: Faith 22.

As with all Frenzied Flame Incantations, the Frenzied Burst inflicts Madness build-up which in turn, reduces enemies’ FP and deals damage to health. With this Incantation, the Tarnished will clutch their heads before unleashing a beam from their eyes. This can be charged for greater damage (+23.5%).

This Incantation has an impressive range and additionally deals Fire damage to targets despite the relatively low Faith requirement. You can buff it further by using the Frenzied Flame Seal which adds another 55 Madness build-up and increases the power of Frenzied Incantations by 20% (stackable with two Seals).

How to get the Frenzied Burst Incantation

The Frenzied Burst Incantation is dropped from a Scarab in Liurnia of the Lakes. Specifically, you’ll need to head south of the Church of Inhibition . Or, travel west of the Bellum Church Site Of Grace and follow the cliff edge around, travelling through the Frenzied Flame Village. From the village, head upwards towards the first of two towers. Here, there will be a pack of crazed rats and the Scarab you need to kill.

Golden Vow

Golden Vow is a great Incantation to use for buffing melee combat. |Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/FromSoftware

• Spell type: Erdtree Incantation.
• FP Cost: 47.
• Damage: Passive +15%.
• Requirements: Faith 25.

For melee-focused players who wish to enhance their build with spellcasting, the Golden Vow is the perfect companion Incantation. It grants players +15% damage (7.5% in PvP) and +10% damage negation (5% in PvP) for 80 seconds.

This essentially means you can cast it, switch to your melee armament and have a constant damage and damage negation buff on the go (for as long as you remember to cast it). This is technically an AOE buff which means that allies will also reap the rewards of this Incantation.

Additionally, as it only requires 25 Faith to wield, it shouldn’t divert too much from your stats. Even less so, if you equip the Two Fingers Heirloom which raises your Faith by 5 and the Cerulean Seen Talisman for faster FP regeneration.

How to get the Golden Vow Incantation

You can pick up the Golden Vow Incantation in Elden Ring from the Corpse-Stench Shack in Mt. Gelmir. This shack is located on the way to Volcano Manor , north of the Gelmir Hero’s Grave and east of Seethewater Cave.

That rounds off our guide to the best Incantations in Elden Ring and how to get them. For more Elden Ring tips and tricks see our best weapons , best armor , Talismans , builds or boss locations guides.

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All 75 Arc Raiders Blueprints and where to get them

These areas have the highest chance of giving you Blueprints

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Looking for more Arc Raiders Blueprints? It’s a special day when you find a Blueprint, as they’re among the most valuable items in Arc Raiders. If you find a Blueprint that you haven’t already found, then you must make sure you hold onto it at all costs, because Blueprints are the key to one of the most important and powerful systems of meta-progression in the game.

This guide aims to be the very best guide on Blueprints you can find, starting with a primer on what exactly they are and how they work in Arc Raiders, before delving into exactly where to get Blueprints and the very best farming spots for you to take in your search.

We’ll also go over how to get Blueprints from other unlikely activities, such as destroying Surveyors and completing specific quests. And you’ll also find the full list of all 75 Blueprints in Arc Raiders on this page (including the newest Blueprints added with the Cold Snap update , such as the Deadline Blueprint and Firework Box Blueprint), giving you all the information you need to expand your own crafting repertoire.

In this guide:

• What are Blueprints in Arc Raiders?
• Full Blueprint list: All crafting recipes
• Where to find Blueprints in Arc Raiders Blueprints obtained from quests Blueprints obtained from Trials Best Blueprint farming locations

What are Blueprints in Arc Raiders?

Blueprints in Arc Raiders are special items which, if you manage to extract with them, you can expend to permanently unlock a new crafting recipe in your Workshop. If you manage to extract from a raid with an Anvil Blueprint, for example, you can unlock the ability to craft your very own Anvil Pistol, as many times as you like (as long as you have the crafting materials).

To use a Blueprint, simply open your Inventory while in the lobby, then right-click on the Blueprint and click “Learn And Consume” . This will permanently unlock the recipe for that item in your Workshop. As of the Stella Montis update, there are allegedly 75 different Blueprints to unlock - although only 68 are confirmed to be in the game so far. You can see all the Blueprints you’ve found and unlocked by going to the Workshop menu, and hitting “R” to bring up the Blueprint screen.

It’s possible to find duplicates of past Blueprints you’ve already unlocked. If you find these, then you can either sell them, or - if you like to play with friends - you can take it into a match and gift it to your friend so they can unlock that recipe for themselves. Another option is to keep hold of them until the time comes to donate them to the Expedition.

Full Blueprint list: All crafting recipes

Below is the full list of all the Blueprints that are currently available to find in Arc Raiders, and the crafting recipe required for each item:

Note: The missing Blueprints in this list likely have not actually been added to the game at the time of writing, because none of the playerbase has managed to find any of them. As they are added to the game, I will update this page with the most relevant information so you know exactly how to get all 75 Arc Raiders Blueprints.

Where to find Blueprints in Arc Raiders

Below is a list of all containers, modifiers, and events which maximise your chances of finding Blueprints:

• Certain quests reward you with specific Blueprints .
• Completing Trials has a high chance of offering Blueprints as rewards.
• Surveyors have a decent chance of dropping Blueprints on death.
• High loot value areas tend to have a greater chance of spawning Blueprints.
• Night Raids and Storms may increase rare Blueprint spawn chances in containers.
• Containers with higher numbers of items may have a higher tendency to spawn Blueprints. As a result, Blue Gate (which has many “large” containers containing multiple items) may give you a higher chance of spawning Blueprints.
• Raider containers (Raider Caches, Weapon Boxes, Medical Bags, Grenade Tubes) have increased Blueprint drop rates. As a result, the Uncovered Caches event gives you a high chance of finding Blueprints.
• Security Lockers have a higher than average chance of containing Blueprints.
• Certain Blueprints only seem to spawn under specific circumstances: Tempest Blueprint only spawns during Night Raid events. Vulcano Blueprint only spawns during Hidden Bunker events. Jupiter and Equaliser Blueprints only spawn during Harvester events.

Raider Caches, Weapon Boxes, and other raider-oriented container types have a good chance of offering Blueprints. |Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Embark Studios

Blueprints have a very low chance of spawning in any container in Arc Raiders, around 1-2% on average. However, there is a higher chance of finding Blueprints in particular container types. Specifically, you can find more Blueprints in Raider containers and security lockers.

Beyond this, if you’re looking for Blueprints you should focus on regions of the map which are marked as having particularly high-value loot. Areas such as the Control Tower in Dam Battlegrounds, the Arrival and Departure Buildings in Spaceport, and Pilgrim’s Peak in Blue Gate all have a better-than-average chance of spawning Blueprints somewhere amongst all their containers. Night Raids and Electromagnetic Storm events also increase the drop chances of certain Blueprints .

In addition to these containers, you can often loot Blueprints from destroyed Surveyors - the largest of the rolling ball ARC. Surveyors are more commonly found on the later maps - Spaceport and Blue Gate - and if one spawns in your match, you’ll likely see it by the blue laser beam that it casts into the sky while “surveying”.

Surveyors are quite well-armoured and will very speedily run away from you once it notices you, but if you can take one down then make sure you loot all its parts for a chance of obtaining certain unusual Blueprints.

Blueprints obtained from quests

One way in which you can get Blueprints is by completing certain quests for the vendors in Speranza. Some quests will reward you with a specific item Blueprint upon completion, so as long as you work through all the quests in Arc Raiders, you are guaranteed those Blueprints.

Here is the full list of all Blueprints you can get from quest rewards:

• Trigger Nade Blueprint: Rewarded after completing “Sparks Fly”.
• Lure Grenade Blueprint: Rewarded after completing “Greasing Her Palms”.
• Burletta Blueprint: Rewarded after completing “Industrial Espionage”.
• Hullcracker Blueprint (and Launcher Ammo Blueprint): Rewarded after completing “The Major’s Footlocker”.

Alas, that’s only 4 Blueprints out of a total of 75 to unlock, so for the vast majority you will need to find them yourself during a raid. If you’re intent on farming Blueprints, then it’s best to equip yourself with cheap gear in case you lose it, but don’t use a free loadout because then you won’t get a safe pocket to stash any new Blueprint you find. No pain in Arc Raiders is sharper than failing to extract with a new Blueprint you’ve been after for a dozen hours already.

One of the best ways to get Blueprints is by hitting three stars on all five Trials every week. |Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Embark Studios

Blueprints obtained from Trials

One of the very best ways to get Blueprints is as rewards for completing Trials in Arc Raiders. Trials are unlocked from Level 15 onwards, and allow you to earn rewards by focusing on certain tasks over the course of several raids. For example, one Trial might task you with dealing damage to Hornets, while another might challenge you to loot Supply Drops.

Trials refresh on a weekly basis, with a new week bringing five new Trials. Each Trial can offer up to three rewards after passing certain score milestones, and it’s possible to receive very high level loot from these reward crates - including Blueprints. So if you want to unlock as many Blueprints as possible, you should make a point of completing as many Trials as possible each week.

Best Blueprint farming locations

The very best way to get Blueprints is to frequent specific areas of the maps which combine high-tier loot pools with the right types of containers to search. Here are my recommendations for where to find Blueprints on every map, so you can always keep the search going for new crafting recipes to unlock.

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Dam Battlegrounds

The best places to farm Blueprints on Dam Battlegrounds are the Control Tower, Power Generation Complex, Ruby Residence, and Pale Apartments . The first two regions, despite only being marked on the map as mid-tier loot, contain a phenomenal number of containers to loot. The Control Tower can also contain a couple of high-tier Security Lockers - though of course, you’ll need to have unlocked the Security Breach skill at the end of the Survival tree.

There’s also a lot of reporting amongst the playerbase that the Residential areas in the top-left of the map - Pale Apartments and Ruby Residence - give you a comparatively strong chance of finding Blueprints. Considering their size, there’s a high density of containers to loot in both locations, and they also have the benefit of being fairly out of the way. So you’re more likely to have all the containers to yourself.

Buried City

The best Blueprint farming locations on Buried City are the Santa Maria Houses, Grandioso Apartments, Town Hall, and the various buildings of the New District . Grandioso Apartments has a lower number of containers than the rest, but a high chance of spawning weapon cases - which have good Blueprint drop rates. The others are high-tier loot areas, with plenty of lootable containers - including Security Lockers.

Spaceport

The best places to find Blueprints on Spaceport are the Arrival and Departure Buildings, as well as Control Tower A6 and the Launch Towers . All these areas are labelled as high-value loot regions, and many of them are also very handily connected to one another by the Spaceport wall, which you can use to quickly run from one area to the next. At the tops of most of these buildings you’ll find at least one Security Locker, so this is an excellent farming route for players looking to find Blueprints.

The downside to looting Blueprints on Spaceport is that all these areas are hotly contested, particularly in Duos and Squads. You’ll need to be very focused and fast in order to complete the full farming route.

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Blue Gate

Blue Gate tends to have a good chance of dropping Blueprints, potentially because it generally has a high number of containers which can hold lots of items; so there’s a higher chance of a Blueprint spawning in each container. In my experience, the best Blueprint farming spots on Blue Gate are Pilgrim’s Peak, Raider’s Refuge, the Ancient Fort, and the Underground Complex beneath the Warehouse .

All of these areas contain a wealth of containers to loot. Raider’s Refuge has less to loot, but the majority of the containers in and around the Refuge are raider containers, which have a high chance of containing Blueprints - particularly during major events.

Stella Montis

On the whole, Stella Montis seems to have a very low drop rate for Blueprints (though a high chance of dropping other high-tier loot). If you do want to try farming Blueprints on this map, the best places to find Blueprints in Stella Montis are Medical Research, Assembly Workshop, and the Business Center . These areas have the highest density of containers to loot on the map.

In addition to this, the Western Tunnel has a few different Security Lockers to loot, so while there’s very little to loot elsewhere in this area of the map, it’s worth hitting those Security Lockers if you spawn there at the start of a match.

That wraps up this primer on how to get all the Blueprints in Arc Raiders as quickly as possible. With the Expedition system constantly resetting a large number of players’ Blueprints, it’s more important than ever to have the most up-to-date information on where to find all these Blueprints.

While you’re here, be sure to check out our Arc Raiders best guns tier list , as well as our primers on the best skills to unlock and all the different Field Depot locations on every map.

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