The magic world of Elden Ring would feel empty without spells and incantations. It's thanks to them that journeying through The Lands Between is not only fun, but also less daunting. From healing incantations that can substitute empty Flasks of Crimson Tears, to devastating dragon magic that can control the force of the heavens, there's no shortage of options for a faithful Tarnished.
That said, even with all the variety in the game, only players willing to dedicate their time, effort, and hard-earned Runes to maximize their Faith skills will be able to access this world's deepest magic secrets. These spells require the highest Faith Stats in Elden Ring for the Tarnished to wield.
The Best Faith Weapons in Elden Ring
Faith affects an Elden Ring player's ability to cast incantations, but also to equip some great weapons, and these are some of the game's best.
6 Lansseax's Glaive
A Deadly Diagonal Lightning Slash
Spell Type | FP Cost | Faith Stat Required |
|---|---|---|
Dragon Cult Incantations | 22 | 40 |
Once an unbeatable foe, Ancient Dragon Lansseax is now well past her prime. However, that doesn't mean she can't pose a challenge anymore. With an unmatched mastery of lightning and swift claw sweeps, this winged beast can still devour large armies, ending the Tarnished's quest. However, if players manage to muster up the courage to face and defeat her, they'll receive the Lansseax's Glaive Incantation.
Ancient Dragon Lansseax can be found by heading up the hill right next to the Abandoned Coffin Site of Grace. Once players reach that location, she will fly down and the battle will begin. Lansseax is weak to Piercing damage, so players struggling to defeat her should devise a strategy based on that fact.
5 Flame Of The Fell God
Hotter Than A Thousand Suns
Spell Type | FP Cost | Faith Stat Required |
|---|---|---|
Fire Giant Incantations | 34 | 41 |
Fire Incantations in Elden Ring always pack a huge punch. They can be a great tool of offense when facing several enemies at once, or even a single strong one that's weak to this element. This is why the Flame of the Fell God Incantation is so great, as it not only deals fire damage, but also explodes on contact, covering a wide area. Players looking for this spell can obtain it by defeating Adan, Thief of Fire in Liurnia of the Lakes.
Why Elden Ring's Fire Giant Is Such A Controversial Boss
Given that the Fire Giant is one of Elden Ring's mandatory bosses, its unique setting, moveset, and phases require a good amount of adaptation.
Players who have already completed the game will find this spell familiar, as it's the same one that the Fire Giant uses during the boss fight at the Flame Peak in the Mountaintops of the Giants area. While using the Flame of the Fell God, players must keep an eye on their FP bar, as it can quickly run out due to the spell's 34 FP cost.
4 Erdtree Heal
Extra Healing In Dire Situations
Spell Type | FP Cost | Faith Stat Required |
|---|---|---|
Erdtree Incantations | 65 | 42 |
One of the worst things that can happen to any Tarnished while traversing the world of Elden Ring is running out of Flasks of Crimson Tears. If this happens, they're left without the possibility of healing until the next Site of Grace. Luckily, spells such as Erdtree Heal can save the day and provide additional healing opportunities in the most dire of situations.
Players who want to get this helpful Erdtree Incantation will first have to ignite the Forge of the Giants and defeat Maliketh, Black Blade of Death in Crumbling Farum Azula. Upon emerging victorious, they can return to Leyndell. The Royal Capital will now be in ruins and covered in ash, and the Erdree Heal Incantation will be in the Queen's Bedchamber.
3 Fortissax's Lightning Spear
An Incantation Worthy Of Zeus
Spell Type | FP Cost | Faith Stat Required |
|---|---|---|
Dragon Cult Incantations | 35 | 46 |
A little-known fact about Elden Ring's ancient dragon lore is that Fortissax and Lansseax are siblings, with the former being the more powerful brother of the latter. As such, it stands to reason that, upon defeat, Fortissax yields a more devastating spell than Lansseax's Glaive: Fortissax's Lightning Spear.
This powerful Dragon Cult Incantation produces two massive red lightning bolts that users can slam into the ground, dealing absurd amounts of damage to surrounding enemies. To face Fortissax, players will have to follow and complete Fia's questline (so killing her is a no-no). Once the dragon has been slain, take the Remembrance of the Lichdragon to Finger Reader Enia, who, in exchange, will surrender this mighty spell.
2 Death Lightning
Hard-Hitting Yellow Lightning
Spell Type | FP Cost | Faith Stat Required |
|---|---|---|
Dragon Cult Incantations | 28 | 47 |
Lichdragon Fortissax is such a formidable enemy that defeating him yields more than one reward. Similar to Fortissax's Lightning Spear, the Death Lightning Incantation can also be obtained by giving Finger Reader Enia the Remembrance of the Lichdragon. However, since said Remembrance can only be used once per run, players will have to choose one over the other.
Elden Ring’s Lichdragon Fortissax is a Strong Example of Elevating a Repeated Boss Design
Lichdragon Fortissax is an impressive showcase of how far the ancient dragon archetype can evolve among Elden Ring's various dragon boss designs.
As opposed to Fortissax's Lightning Spear, Death Lightning strikes surrounding enemies with a powerful yellow storm. This spell requires a whopping 47 Faith Stat and has an FP cost of 28, which is quite low considering how devastating it is compared to weaker spells that demand higher FP expenditure.
1 Elden Stars
The Elden Beast's Favorite
Spell Type | FP Cost | Faith Stat Required |
|---|---|---|
Erdtree Incantations | 41 | 50 |
Few spells in Elden Ring are as beautiful and lethal as Elden Stars. Players who have already beaten the game will probably recognize this Incantation from the final boss fight against the Elden Beast. Like every other boss ability that players can imitate, this version is considerably weaker than the boss'. However, it still packs a huge punch, and can be great for pestering and distracting enemies.
The Elden Stars Erdtree Incantation can be found in the Deeproot Depths, west of the Great Waterfall Crest Site of Grace. It has a medium-high cost of 41 FP and a staggering Faith Requirement of 50. Players will need to spend millions of Runes and have plenty of Flasks of Cerulean Tears to use this spell frequently.
Elden Ring
- Platform(s)
- PS5 , Xbox One , PS4 , Xbox Series X , Xbox Series S , PC
- Released
- February 25, 2022
- Developer(s)
- From Software
