The Flask of Wondrous Physick is a wondrous and borderline-essential item inElden Ring. Found in the Third Church of Marika in eastern Limgrave (just north of the Mistwood), players can customize the effects of this single-use flask at any Site of Lost Grace by using Crystal Tears.

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Crystal Tears are most commonly found underneath Elden Ring's many Minor Erdtrees, but there are some that don't require players to defeat an Erdtree Avatar first. Two Crystal Tears can be used in the Flask of Wondrous Physick at a time, and both effects apply simultaneously. Some Crystal Tears are much more useful than others, though.

Updated on June 23rd, 2024, by Chad Thesen: With the arrival of the new Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, Elden Ring has a lot of new Crystal Tears for players to use in the Mixed Flask. While players will be eager to get their hands on new armors and weapons from the DLC, these new Crystal Tears have a lot of potential when it comes to making existing builds even better. Players should explore both the Realm of Shadows and the Lands Between for as many of these Tears as they can, experimenting to find which ones work best for them and their playstyle. Given the new additions in Shadow of the Erdtree, this list has been updated with a few more of the best Crystal Tears in Elden Ring.

Spiked Cracked Tear

Enhances Charged Attacks For A Limited Time

Charging an attack allows players to get in some additional damage, and players that find themselves charging a lot of attacks are missing out by not having this Tear in their Flask of Wondrous Physick. The effects of the Spiked Cracked Tear will enhance Charged attacks for several minutes, and will stack with buffs granted by Talismans such as the Axe Talisman and the Roar Medallion.

To find this tear, players will need to travel to the Fort Haight West Site of Grace and head north along the road towards the Minor Erdtree. Below this tree on the map, players will find two Crystal Tears, one of which will be the Spiked Cracked Tear. Players can also get here by heading southeast from the Mistwood Outskirts Site of Grace.

Crimsonspill Hardtear

Temporarily Boosts Max HP

It's not a nice feeling when an attack from an enemy just barely manages to drop the players health down to zero. While the best defense may be to finish off an opponent before they can do the same to the player, having a lot of points invested in Vigor allows the player to take more hits before going down. This gives them more room for error.

Players can use the Crimsonspill Hardtear to boost their maximum HP in the game, giving them the opportunity to soak up a bit more damage and survive a fatal blow. Players that want this Tear will need to head over to the Altus Plateau and defeat Wormface.

Crimson Bubbletear

Restores HP When Near Death

Elden Ring is pretty difficult at times, which falls in line with what people expect from a From Software-developed title, but that's not the only tradition it keeps alive. Veterans of these games can all relate to the feeling of being at little-to-no health, out of healing items, and hoping for a place of rest.

The Crimson Bubbletear may not sound all that enticing when comparing it to the wide selection of Crystal Tears, but it makes a case to be added to any Flask Of Wondrous Physick. Restoring health to the player when they're near death can come in clutch and be the difference between success and failure. The Erdtree Avatar east of the Mountaintop of the Giants drops this Crystal Tear once defeated.

Thorny Cracked Tear

Makes Consecutive Attacks Grow Stronger

Those heading east of Ordina, Liturgical Town will come upon an area known as the Consecrated Snowfield. A bit of exploring will result in the discovery of the Minor Erdtree in this area, with a Putrid Avatar patrolling nearby. Anyone brave enough to take on this monstrosity will claim the Thorny Cracked Tear.

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Adding it to the Flask Of Wondrous Physick concoction will provide the player will the ability to have their attacks grow stronger the more consecutively they unleash them. The Thorny Cracked Tear may not be best for all play styles, but players who are either hyper-aggressive in combat or built like a tank will have little issue staying in the enemy's pocket and attacking over and over again.

Crimsonwhorl Bubbletear

Converts Damage Received Into HP

The Mountaintops of the Giants is home to two useful crimson-colored Crystal Tears, with the Crimsonwhorl Bubbletearresting on a cliff's edge above a Site of Gracet and just south of an area known as Giants' Gravepost. Throughout Elden Ring, players are often punished for greedy maneuvers and poor decision-making, and that treatment rarely gets extended to the enemies populating The Lands Between.

The Crimsonwhorl Bubbletear's addition to a Flask Of Wondrous Physick mix evens the odds in that way. It converts the damage taken by the player into health, meaning that incoming damage is alleviated to some extent.

Leaden Hardtear

Temporarily Boosts Poise

An underrated aspect of combat in many of From Software's modern collection of games is how Poise can drastically affect certain encounters. It's one of the base stats in Elden Ring, and it provides resistance for the player in terms of avoiding the possibility of flinching or staggering from an incoming attack.

The Leaden Hardtear temporarily boosts it, so mixing it into the Flask Of Wondrous Physick is stellar if an upcoming enemy is prone to cause either flinching or staggering in its set of moves if/when landed. Those interested in adding this to their collection of Crystal Tears will need to make a trek to Mt. Gelmir. Upon defeating the Ulcerated Tree Spirit players will be rewarded with this sturdy and stoic asset.

Crimsonburst Crystal Tear

Gradually Restores HP For A Time

The Crimsonburst Crystal Tear is one of the first Crystal Tears players find in Elden Ring, and it just so happens to be one of the most useful. Almost all Flask of Wondrous Physick effects last three minutes, and this Crystal Tear gives players passive healing for this duration.

The Crimsonburst Crystal Tear can be acquired after defeating the Erdtree Avatar at the Minor Erdtree in the Weeping Peninsula. To get here, follow the path south from the Bridge of Sacrifices and double back to a path leading upwards before the Giant. Continue through the Demihuman forest and to the mesa above.

Stonebarb Cracked Tear

Makes Attacks More Likely To Break Enemy Stances

The Stonebarb Cracked Tear is one of the most useful Crystal Tears for melee builds, particularly Strength-based builds that easily break enemy Posture. This Crystal Tear increases the amount of Posture damage each attack does, making Critical Hits much easier to get for a short time.

The Stonebarb Cracked Tear can be found underneath a Minor Erdtree in Caelid (not the Dragonbarrow) and is guarded by a Putrid Avatar. This boss is particularly tough as it can cause Scarlet Rot buildup near-instantly, so bring some Preserving Boluses.

Cerulean Hidden Tear

Eliminates All FP Consumption For A Limited Time

While the Stonebarb Cracked Tear is near-essential for Strength builds, the Cerulean Hidden Tear is one of the best choices for Intelligence builds. This Crystal Tear completely negates all FP usage for about seven seconds – combined with the Comet Azur Sorcery and a build specifically geared to enhance damage, this quickly becomes the most broken Crystal Tear in Elden Ring.

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The Cerulean Hidden Tear is found in Mount Gelmirnear the Road of Iniquity Site of Lost Grace. Head East of the Grace point towards the area's Minor Erdtree not to fight an Avatar, but to fight an Ulcerated Tree Spirit.

Ruptured Crystal Tear (With A Caveat)

Causes Concoction To Explode

The Ruptured Crystal Tear is essentially a one-time explosion centered on the player that deals a ridiculous amount of damage to the user and surrounding NPCs in a small area. This almost always kills the player instantly, but that's not necessarily a bad thing. Using the Twiggy Cracked Tear with this Crystal Tear essentially makes it the perfect escape tool, letting players keep all their Runes while bringing them back to the last Site of Lost Grace rested at.

The Ruptured Crystal Tear is found beneath the western Liurnia of the Lakes Minor Erdtree after defeating its guardian Erdtree Avatar. A second one drops in the Consecrated Snowfield, but using both at the same time isn't a good idea as it's a guaranteed way to instantly die and lose all of one's Runes.

Magic, Flame, And Holy-Shrouding Cracked Tears

Temporarily Boosts Attacks

There are three useful Shrouding Cracked Tears in Elden Ring that specific spellcasting builds can make use of. For three minutes, each of the Shrouding Cracked Tears' associated Damage types gets significantly boosted. Sorcery players will find the Magic one most useful, while Incantation users can make good use of the Flame and Holy Shrouding Cracked Tears.

The Magic Shrouding Cracked Tear is found under the Minor Erdtree in Liurnia of the Lakes. The Flame-Shrouding Cracked Tear is found in Caelid just below the Smouldering Church to the east again guarded by an Erdtree Avatar. The Holy-Shrouding Cracked Tear is also found in Liurnia of the Lakes, guarded beneath the Northeastern Minor Erdtree.

Opaline Bubbletear

Significantly Negates Damage

The Opaline Bubble Tear is, alongside the Crimsonburst Crystal Tear, one of the first Crystal Tears players find in the game, and it just so happens to be one of the most popular. This Crystal Tear almost completely negates the damage of the next incoming attack, and is commonly used in Rune Level 1 speedruns and no-death playthroughs of Elden Ring.

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This Bubbletear is acquired after beating the Erdtree Avatar beneath the Weeping Peninsula's Minor Erdtree alongside the Crimsonburst Crystal Tear, and they make for a great one-time-use recovery combination.

Opaline Hardtear

Temporarily Boosts All Damage Negation

The Opaline Hardtear is similar to the Opaline Bubbletear but instead of a one-time negation of damage, it reduces incoming damage from all sources significantly for three minutes. If players are not concerned about being hit and would rather the defensive benefits last a few minutes than for one hit, the Hardtear is the Crystal Tear for that type of player.

The Opaline Hardtear is found in Greyoll's Dragonbarrow just northeast of Fort Farroth, where players find the second half of the Dectus Medallion. It is guarded by a Putrid Avatar and is one of the most popular spots for players to invade in Caelid - so watch out when playing with friends!

Windy Crystal Tear

Enhances Dodge Rolls For A Time

The Windy Crystal Tear is deceptively useful, especially for players who don't use a shield in their offhand and rely exclusively on dodging to avoid damage. This Crystal Tear increases the effectiveness of Dodge Rolls, essentially giving players a wider window of invincibility during the dodging and mounting animations.

The Windy Crystal Tear is one of the few that aren't found beneath a Minor Erdtree. Instead, head to the very southern part of Caelid where the Radahn Soldiers and mutated beasts battle in an open field. Players will find the Windy Crystal Tear in a pit with several nearby Giant Crows and T-Rex Dogs.

Twiggy Cracked Tear

Briefly Stop Rune Loss On Death

The Twiggy Cracked Tear is considered by most players to be the most useful Crystal Tear in Elden Ring because it provides an effect normally reserved for the extremely rare Sacrificial Twig. When used, players will lose nothing on Death. This means players get to keep Runes currently in possession, and any dropped Runes will not disappear if the player dies trying to get them back.

The Twiggy Cracked Tear is found at the base of the Minor Erdtree in the northern part of the Leyndell Royal Capital Outskirts, though players don't have to defeat any bosses. It's found instead on the ground surrounded by Minotaurs and other enemies, so it's entirely possible to ride Torrent and completely avoid confrontation in picking this extremely useful item up.

Oil-Soaked Tear

Coats Nearby Enemies In Oil

This is a Crystal Tear that players will be able to get through the new Elden Ring DLC, Shadow of the Erdtree. There are plenty of amazing pieces of gear for players looking to put together a build that focuses on dishing out fire damage, and the Oil-Soaked Tear will let players coat enemies in a combustible oil.

To get their hands on this DLC Crystal Tear, players will need to take down one of the large walking bonfire enemies that roam the Realm of Shadows — known as Furnace Golems. Specifically, they will need to fell the one east of the Castle Watering Hole Site of Grace. Here, players will find an inactive Furnace Golem that can be activated using a Hefty Fire Pot.

Deflecting Hardtear

Enhances Spontaneous Guard

Another Crystal Tear that is available to players through the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC is the Deflecting Hardtear. What makes this tear such a game-changer is that it will enhance Spontaneous Guard once used in the Flask of Wondrous Physick. This will allow players to parry their opponents without the need for a shield, making it a major boon for a lot of builds out there.

Players can find the Furnace Golem that drops this Tear by heading to the Scorched Ruins Site of Grace, which is located to the south of the Three-Path South Site of Grace.

Elden Ring

Platform(s)

PS5 , Xbox One , PS4 , Xbox Series X , Xbox Series S , PC

Released

February 25, 2022

Developer(s)

From Software

Genre(s)

RPG , Action

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