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How to summon in Elden RingLearn how to summon Spirit Ashes, Torrent and even other players in Elden Ring
Learn how to summon Spirit Ashes, Torrent and even other players in Elden Ring
Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Bandai Namco
Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Bandai Namco
Wondering how to summon in Elden Ring?It’s an incredibly large, dangerous, and at times lonely world in the Lands Between ofElden Ring. So it’s a very good thing that FromSoftware have given players a plethora of tools with which they can summon powerful allies and comrades into battle with them.
Using different unique items, you can summon everything from your trusty steed Torrent to packs of wolves, powerful sorcerers, important NPCs, and even other players into your world to help you conquer the Lands Between. And we’ll go over each of these options in this guide, so you are always aware of the summoning tools at your disposal in Elden Ring.
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How to summon Spirit Ashes in Elden Ring
You do not begin Elden Ring with the ability to summon Spirit Ashes. To summon Spirit Ashes, you first need a unique item called theSpirit Calling Bell.
Follow these steps to easily unlock the Spirit Calling Bell:
From your starting point, rest at the Gatefront Site Of Grace and then head to the Church Of Elleh to get the Spirit Calling Bell. |Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Bandai Namco
We’ve also got a whole guide dedicated to thebest Spirit Ashes in Elden Ring, so check it out if you like!
Nepheli Loux is an example of an NPC that can be summoned outside the arena of an important boss (Godrick). |Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Bandai Namco
How to summon NPCs in Elden Ring
There are particular boss fights in Elden Ring where you can summon NPCs to help you in battle. This is an entirely separate system from Spirit Ashes - you don’t need FP to summon NPCs, nor do you need the Spirit Calling Bell. But conversely, you can only summon each NPC at a single specific boss encounter.
You’ll know if you can summon an NPC into battle because there will be agolden symbol on the floorjust outside the boss arena. To summon an NPC, simply walk up to the golden symbol and interact with it. Certain areas may only have the ability to summon an NPC if you’ve previously spoken to that NPC - for example, Nefeli Loux can be found not far from where you fightGodrickinStormveil Castle, and you must speak to her first before you can summon her outside Godrick’s arena.
Summoned NPCs often have more health and attack power than Spirit Ashes, which makes them very valuable in combat. You can also summon Spirit Ashes even while you have a summoned NPC helping you, which gives you a lot of extra help on the battlefield.
The Tarnished’s Furled Finger is one of several items that can be used for the process of summoning other players into one’s world. |Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Bandai Namco
How to summon players in Elden Ring
If you want to summon another player to help you in co-op mode, then that’s a different system altogether. To summon a friendly player, you must use aFurlcalling Finger Remedy, an item which you can craft using a Crafting Kit out of 2x Erdleaf Flowers.
Elden Ring wouldn’t be quite the joy to explore that it is without the help of your horse, Torrent. |Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Bandai Namco
How to summon Torrent in Elden Ring
Finally, a quick word on how to summon Torrent, your noble spirit steed, in Elden Ring. Torrent doesn’t require the Spirit Calling Bell: instead, it is summoned via its own unique item called theSpectral Steed Whistle. This item is given to you the first time you speak to Melina at the Gatefront Site Of Grace in Limgrave (there are other Sites Of Grace which can prompt her appearance, but the Gatefront is the easiest to reach).
Once you have spoken to Melina and received the Spectral Steed Whistle, the best thing to do isplace it in one of your pouch slotsso you can quickly access it without needing to clutter up your Quick Item hotbar. Summoning Torrent costs no FP, and you can do it infinitely, pretty much whenever you like. The only exception is that certain areas, such as dungeons and evergaols, prohibit the use of Torrent, so you can’t summon it in these areas.
That wraps up our guide to summoning just about everything it is possible to summon in Elden Ring. To ensure you’re up to the challenge of aiding your spirit friends in all the coming fights, consult our top-tier guides on thebest builds,best weapons,best armor sets, andbest spellsin Elden Ring!
