Just a few skill points in Faith open up a host of useful spells to aid you in your adventures.
Incantations are a type of Magic in Elden Ring. Incantation spells are typically dependent on the Faith stat and have a variety of effects such as healing, curing status effects, dealing damage, and enchanting people or weapons. Level up your play, by learning how to find incantations and use them to your advantage to repair the Elden Ring.
Step-by-gtep guide to gast Incantations in Elden Ring
Step 1: Equip the Sacred Seal
In order to cast any spell or incantation, you must have a sacred seal equipped. Open your equipment menu and assign the Sacred Seal to either your left or right hand. The most common type of sacred seal is the Finger seal which can be used to cast all types of incantations and can be purchased from the Twin Maiden Husks at the Roundtable Hold for 800 runes. Alternatively, starting classes like the Prophet or Confessor come with a seal equipped.
Types of Sacred Seals used for Incantations
- Finger Seal
- Clawmark Seal
- Dragon Communion Seal
- Golden Order Seal
- Gravel Stone Seal
- Fire Knights Seal
- Giant’s Seal
- ErdTree Seal
- Frenzied Flame Seal
Step 2: Memorize Incantations
Before you can cast any incantation, you need to equip it to one of your five memory slots.
This is done at a Site of Grace:
- Rest at a Site of Grace.
- Select "Memorize Spells."
- Choose the incantations you want to add to your memory slots.
Step 3: Use the D-Pad to select your Incantation
Now that you have your incantation and sacred seal equipped you can use the D-Pad (up button) to cycle through your memorized spells until you select the desired incantation.
Pro Tip: Ensure you have sufficient Faith to use the incantation. The minimum is 50 but for certain incantations a faith of 60-80 is required.
Step 4: Press Attack to cast the spell
Press the light attack button (R1 for right hand or L1 for left hand, depending on where your seal is equipped) to cast the selected incantation.
- PC: press ↑ to select an incantation and click the left mouse button.
- PS5 press the Left and Right buttons on the D-pad to cycle through your equipment and select the incantation you want to use, then press the right bumper to cast your spell.
- Xbox: use the upper button on the D-pad to select an incantation and hit R1 to cast it.
FAQ
How do I get a Sacred Seal?
There are two ways to acquire sacred seals:
- Select Prophet or Confessor class during character creation
- Purchase a seal from the Twin Maiden Husk vendor
Select Prophet or Confessor class
Characters in these classes come with a seal already equipped. You can purchase more seals later in the game but your first one will be enough to start casting your first incantations.
Purchase from Twin Maiden Husk
Sacred seals can also be purchased in the Roundtable at the Twin Maiden Husk vendor.
How do I find Incantations in Elden Ring?
Most Incantations can be purchased from different NPC’s acting as trainers in different locations within the game.
Where to find Incantation trainers:
- Brother Corhyn, can be found at Roundtable Hold, he later moves to the Altus Plateau during as his questline advances.
- D, Hunter of the Dead, initially stands near Summonwater Village, he later moves to the Roundtable Hold if you miss the first encounter.
- Gurranq, Beast Clergyman can be found at the Bestial Sanctum in northeastern Caelid. This location can be accessed by using a waygate in Limgrave.
- Miriel, Pastor of Vows is inside the Church of Vows, in eastern Liurnia of the Lakes.
- Gowry, is found living in a shack south of Sellia, Town of Sorcery in Caelid.