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Best new spells in Elden Ring: Shadow Of The ErdtreeCheck out the best new spells in Elden Ring: Shadow Of The Erdtree
Check out the best new spells in Elden Ring: Shadow Of The Erdtree
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Are you curious what the best new spells are in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree?There’s no shortage of incredible spells inElden Ring, andShadow Of The Erdtreeis here to offer up a fresh selection for players to experiment with. The DLC’s spells feature a wide range of abilities, from new healing incantations to a trick that can explode in your enemy’s face during battle, so there’s a little something for every player to enjoy casting during their playthrough. If you’re looking for some of the top-tier choices, though, you’ve come to the right place.
In this guide, we round up what we believe to be some of the best spells in Shadow of the Erdtree. Each one offers up a little something different in its execution, but they’re absolutely worth finding and adding into your arsenal for your playthrough.Keep in mind that some of these spells will feature spoilers for endgame locations and encounters, so proceed with caution.
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Rellana’s Twin Moons
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As this sorcery’s name suggests, you’ll need to defeatRellana, Twin Moon Knightin order to get Rellana’s Twin Moons. She’s a tough boss located in Castle Ensis, but defeating her is well worth the reward. You can exchange her Remembrance for this spell, which is an excellent addition to an Intelligence build’s arsenal.
Heal from Afar
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Messmer’s Orb
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Messmer’s Orb is another incantation that’s locked behind a boss:Messmer the Impaler. After defeating him and gaining his Remembrance, you’ll be able to trade it in for this spell. If you’re a Faith build, this is another very fun one to keep in your arsenal.
If you like fire and explosives, Messmer’s Orb will give you the satisfaction of generating both at once. It’s the offensive spell that Messmer uses in his boss fight, so you’ll definitely be familiar with it. When it’s cast, you’ll create a giant orb and float up into the air before sending it crashing down into your enemies, where it promptly detonates. You can also charge it up for a bigger explosion, which is a great bonus.
Dragonbolt of Florissax
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In order to get Dragonbolt of Florissax, you need to complete the Dragon Communion Priestess’s questline in a very specific way, with the help ofThiollier’s Concoction. To learn more about the required route through this questline, have a look at our guide toall quests in Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtreeand read about the alternative ending to her story.
If you’re looking for additional damage negation, this is the incantation for you. Once cast, Dragonbolt of Florissax calls down red lightning that protects you and your allies, so it’s a great addition if you’re frequently playing in co-op or with summons. While you’re covered in the red lightning all forms of damage are negated, so you can feel fully armored up against any enemies that step in your way.
Impenetrable Thorns
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Impenetrable Thorns has a lower Faith requirement than many spells on this list, so it’s easier for builds outside of a Faith specialization to take advantage of it. It’s also an easy one to find. From theStorehouse, Seventh Floor Site of Gracein Shadow Keep, make your way onto the center beams and climb up to reach a room with a Statue of Marika. From here, head outside and straight ahead, carefully walking off the ledge in front of you. You’ll find this spell on the lower platform here.
When cast, Impenetrable Thorns creates, as its name suggests, rows of impenetrable thorns from the Scadutree on the ground. If you’re a bleed build, Impenetrable Thorns will be a perfect addition to your arsenal thanks to its Hemorrhage effect. On top of that, it can be cast repeatedly, so you can go to town on lacerating your enemies with it.
Special Mention: Light of Miquella
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Alongside all of the new spells in Shadow of the Erdtree, there’s also an abundance of new weapons to find. Check out our guide onall 103 weapons in Shadow of the Erdtreeto see which ones are worth adding to your inventory. We also have guides forevery Crystal Tear location in the DLC,all Spirit Ash locations in the DLC, andall Scadutree Fragment locationsso you can feel fully prepared on your journey in the Realm of Shadow.
