Summary: This guide covers everything about Elden Ring incantations, including how to use and obtain them, leveling up, a full list of incantations, character-building tips, and enhancing gameplay with Xmod.

In Elden Ring, Incantations are powerful spells that draw on the forces of Faith to heal, buff allies, and unleash devastating elemental or holy attacks. Whether you’re a devoted cleric calling upon the Erdtree’s blessings or a dragon cultist wielding fire and rot, mastering Incantations can turn the tide of battle in your favor.

This guide will walk you through everything you need to know about Incantations — from how to cast them and scale their effectiveness, to where to find the most valuable support spells in the Lands Between.

Whether you’re just beginning your journey or refining your Faith build, this is your go-to resource for becoming a true miracle worker in Elden Ring.

Table of Contents

How to Use Incantations in Elden Ring

How to Get Incantations in Elden Ring

Can You Level Up Incantations in Elden Ring?

List of All Incantations in Elden Ring

Tips for Building an Incantation-Focused Character

How Can You Enhance Elden Ring Gaming with XMOD

Conclusion

How to Use Incantations in Elden Ring

Incantations are a type of magic in Elden Ring that require a Sacred Seal to cast and typically scale with your Faith stat. They include a wide variety of effects, such as healing, buffs, fire/lightning damage, and status effects.

1. Equip a Sacred Seal Obtain a Sacred Seal like the Finger Seal (sold by the Twin Maiden Husks or Brother Corhyn). Equip it in either hand.
2. Increase Faith Stat Make sure your Faith stat meets the minimum requirement for the incantation you want to use.
3. Memorize Incantations at a Site of Grace Rest at a Site of Grace → Choose “Memorize Spell” → Equip your available incantations (limited by your Memory Slots).
4. Assign and Cast Incantations Use the D-Pad (Up) to toggle between memorized incantations. Press R1/RB (or your casting button) to activate the selected spell while holding a Sacred Seal.
5. Watch FP and Stamina Each cast consumes FP (blue bar), and some require HP or stamina. Equip Flasks of Cerulean Tears for magic recovery.

How to Get Incantations in Elden Ring

There are several ways to get incantations in the game, especially if you’re building around Faith.

Here’s how:

1. Buy from NPC Vendors

• Brother Corhyn – Found at Roundtable Hold.
• Miriel, Pastor of Vows – Located at the Church of Vows.
• Gowry – In Caelid, sells unique rot-based incantations.
• Turtle Pope – Offers incantations after giving him prayerbooks.

2. Turn in Prayerbooks

Find prayerbooks during your journey (e.g., Dragon Cult Prayerbook, Godskin Prayerbook) and give them to vendors like Corhyn or Miriel to unlock new incantations.

3. Quest Rewards

Some NPC quests reward you with rare or exclusive incantations.

4. Exploration and Loot

Dungeons, catacombs, and hidden locations often contain powerful incantations as loot.

Can You Level Up Incantations in Elden Ring?

You cannot directly level up incantations themselves, but you can increase their effectiveness through several methods:

1. Upgrade Sacred Seals

Use Smithing Stones at a blacksmith to upgrade your Sacred Seal. A higher-level seal significantly boosts incantation damage and healing.

2. Boost Faith Stat

Many incantations scale primarily with Faith, so increasing this stat improves power and efficiency.

3. Use Buff Gear

Equip items that increase incantation strength:

• Flock’s Canvas Talisman – Boosts incantation power.
• Radagon Icon – Reduces casting time.
• Two Fingers Heirloom – Increases Faith.

4. Use Incantation Buffs

Cast Flame, Grant Me Strength or Golden Vow before battles to enhance both attack and defense power.

List of All Incantations in Elden Ring 

The list of all incantations in Elden Ring provides a comprehensive overview of the various spells available, detailing their effects, requirements, and how they can be used to enhance different playstyles.

1.Rejection

Rejection is a Two Fingers Incantation that creates a powerful shockwave, pushing enemies back and knocking down weaker foes. While it inflicts minimal damage, it excels in crowd control, making it ideal for clearing space when surrounded. It’s especially effective in open-world encounters where enemies swarm the player. The spell costs 24 FP and requires 12 Faith to cast. It can be bought from Brother Corhyn at the Roundtable Hold for 600 Runes. For those seeking an upgraded version, Wrath of Gold offers similar knockback with added Holy damage, making it a worthy successor in the right Faith-based build.

2.Darkness

Darkness is a unique Two Fingers Incantation that doesn’t deal damage but creates a cloud that de-aggroes enemies, breaking their focus on the player. This allows users to escape or sneak behind enemies for critical backstabs. Requiring 18 Faith and costing 24 FP, this spell is perfect for stealthy approaches or evasion tactics in tough fights. It’s also great for PvP trickery. Darkness is available from Brother Corhyn or Miriel after handing over the Assassin’s Prayer Book, found behind the second Imp Statue door in Roundtable Hold’s basement. Though non-lethal, its utility makes it a must for tactical Faith builds.

3.Pest Threads

Pest Threads, a Servants of Rot Incantation, launches sticky, piercing threads toward enemies, ideal for bosses or massive enemies with multiple hit zones. Each thread can strike several times due to large foes’ segmented hitboxes, delivering heavy cumulative damage. With a cost of 29 FP and only 11 Faith required, it’s highly accessible for many builds. The spell excels in long-range engagements and is particularly effective against dragons and giants. Players can buy Pest Threads from Gowry in Sellia after progressing Millicent’s quest and providing the Valkyrie’s Prosthesis. It’s a versatile offensive tool that shines in specific high-durability encounters.

4.Swarm of Flies

Swarm of Flies is a Blood Incantation that summons a homing swarm of bloodflies, inflicting damage and rapidly building hemorrhage. Costing 24 FP and requiring 11 Faith and 16 Arcane, it’s a favorite for bleed-focused builds. This spell is especially effective in boss fights against bleed-vulnerable enemies, including Mohg himself. Its tracking ability ensures it hits even agile targets, making it useful in both PvE and PvP. Found in Mohgwyn Palace, on a corpse near the eastern blood marsh wall, this spell rewards exploration. Swarm of Flies is a deadly choice for Arcane users aiming to capitalize on blood loss.

5.Barrier of Gold

Barrier of Gold is a potent defensive Erdtree Incantation that greatly reduces magic damage for a time. It’s highly effective against magic-using bosses like Rennala or Glintstone Dragons. With a modest FP cost of 13 and a Faith requirement of 24, it fits into most mid-to-late game builds. This spell is particularly useful in multiplayer or summon-heavy battles where magical threats are present. To obtain it, players must defeat Godfrey’s specter in Leyndell, Royal Capital, then locate an invisible teardrop scarab near a hidden staircase and elevator. Barrier of Gold is invaluable when facing sorcery-heavy enemies or areas.

6.Aspects of the Crucible: Tail

Aspects of the Crucible: Tail is a utility-heavy Erdtree Incantation that manifests a spectral tail to swipe at enemies. While its damage is moderate, the spell excels at staggering and knockdowns, especially when fully charged. It’s a great option for disrupting groups or tougher enemies in close combat. The spell costs 42 FP and requires 27 Faith, making it more suited to dedicated Faith builds. Found in Stormhill Evergaol after defeating the Crucible Knight, the fight can be tough for early players, but the reward is a versatile tool for stunning foes and managing melee encounters with control.

7.Radagon’s Rings of Light

Radagon’s Rings of Light is a flashy Golden Order Incantation that emits a large ring of Holy energy from the caster, damaging all enemies in its radius. Though powerful, it’s hindered by the widespread resistance to Holy damage, especially in late-game zones. It costs 37 FP and requires an investment in both Faith and Intelligence (31 each), making it exclusive to hybrid builds. This spell excels in clearing out mobs and has excellent visual flair. To obtain it, give the Golden Order Principia Prayerbook from Erdtree Sanctuary to Brother Corhyn or Miriel. In the right build, it’s a strong AOE option.

8.Lord’s Heal

Lord’s Heal is a powerful Golden Order healing Incantation that restores a large amount of HP to the caster and nearby allies, including spirit summons. It costs 45 FP and requires 20 Faith, making it one of the most efficient large-scale healing spells available. This Incantation is perfect for co-op sessions, Spirit Ash-heavy builds, or prolonged dungeon runs. It synergizes well with passive FP regeneration tools like the Sacrificial Axe. Lord’s Heal becomes available after reaching the Altus Plateau and giving the Two Fingers Prayerbook (found in Leyndell’s Fortified Manor) to Brother Corhyn or Miriel. A must-have for support-oriented players.

9.Erdtree Heal

Erdtree Heal is an ultimate healing Incantation that restores a massive amount of HP to the caster and allies. With a steep cost of 50 FP and requiring 42 Faith, it’s designed for high-level support builds or clutch healing in challenging boss fights. This spell is an upgrade over Lord’s Heal, offering even greater recovery at the cost of efficiency. It’s best suited for battles with sustained damage or in multiplayer support roles. To find Erdtree Heal, reach the Queen’s Bedchambers in Leyndell, Ashen Capital, accessible only after defeating the Fire Giant. It’s the pinnacle of Faith-based healing spells.

10.Catch Flame

Catch Flame is a simple but highly effective Fire Monk Incantation that generates a quick, fiery burst at close range. Despite its short casting distance, its low FP cost (17) and fast animation make it excellent for rapid, repeated use. It’s particularly useful in tight spaces or during aggressive melee engagements where other spells may be too slow. Ideal for early-game combat and viable throughout the journey, this spell can also be charged for slightly more power. It’s a starting spell for the Prophet class and can also be purchased from Brother Corhyn at Roundtable Hold for just 600 Runes

11.Lightning Spear

Lightning Spear is a classic Dragon Cult Incantation that conjures a bolt of lightning to hurl at enemies. With its 28 FP cost and 17 Faith requirement, it is an accessible and versatile ranged attack. When charged, the bolt strikes from above and affects nearby enemies in a small AOE. Notably, it doesn’t trigger evasive movements in AI enemies, making it more consistent than most projectiles. This makes Lightning Spear ideal for punishing slow or magic-resistant enemies. It’s unlocked after giving the Dragon Cult Prayerbook to Brother Corhyn or Miriel, found near the Artist’s Shack in Liurnia of the Lakes.

12.Discus of Light

Discus of Light is a Golden Order Incantation that hurls a glowing disc of Holy energy forward before it boomerangs back to the caster. With only 20 FP required and a dual INT/FAITH requirement of 13 each, it’s efficient and reusable. The disc can strike enemies twice—outward and on return—and its trajectory adjusts to the caster’s movement, making it useful for hitting clustered targets. It also staggers slightly and interacts with parry Incantations for bonus combos. The spell is available from Brother Corhyn for 11,000 Runes after he aligns with Goldmask, expanding a support caster’s ranged utility toolkit.

13.Triple Rings of Light

Triple Rings of Light functions as a stronger version of Discus of Light, sending out three Holy rings in a cone that return to the caster. Each ring deals damage on the way out and back, making this Incantation ideal for dealing with groups or applying repeated hits to single foes. With a higher FP cost (28) and significant dual stat requirements (23 INT and FAITH), it’s suited for late-game Golden Order builds. Like its predecessor, it can trigger spell parry effects for extra damage. Found in Elphael, Brace of the Haligtree, it’s hidden behind a Stonesword Key door.

14.Golden Vow

Golden Vow is a powerful Erdtree Incantation that boosts both offense and defense for the caster and nearby allies. Requiring 25 Faith and 50 FP, it grants a 15% attack increase and 10% damage negation in PvE (7.5%/5% in PvP), making it an ideal spell to cast before boss fights or tough areas. Though its casting time is long, high Dexterity can help mitigate that. The buff also stacks with other enhancements, like Flame, Grant Me Strength. Golden Vow is located at the Corpse-Stench Shack in Mt. Gelmir and can be picked up without defeating the invading NPC guarding it.

15.Flame, Grant Me Strength

Flame, Grant Me Strength is a Fire Monk Incantation that boosts physical and fire damage by 20% (15% in PvP) for a short duration. With a manageable FP cost (16) and 15 Faith requirement, it’s an excellent damage enhancer for melee-focused and fire-based builds alike. It stacks with Golden Vow for an even more devastating effect. Found behind Fort Gael in Caelid, the spell lies between two Flame Chariots guarding a corpse. Though it’s a risky location, brave players can retrieve it early in the game. Its ease of use and immense damage boost make it a top-tier buff spell.

16.Honed Bolt

Honed Bolt is a Dragon Cult Incantation that calls down lightning directly above an enemy, striking them from overhead. With a 29 FP cost and 24 Faith requirement, it’s an excellent choice for bypassing cover or terrain, as it locks onto enemies even behind obstacles. It can be cast rapidly for continuous pressure, making it effective against evasive or shielded enemies. Ideal for both PvP and PvE, Honed Bolt complements builds that emphasize mobility and ranged casting. This spell becomes available after delivering the Dragon Cult Prayerbook to Brother Corhyn or Miriel, both of whom can teach it for Runes.

17.Glintstone Breath

Glintstone Breath is a Dragon Communion Incantation that spews sustained magic damage in a wide cone, useful for handling enemies resistant to fire or holy. Requiring 15 Faith, 12 Arcane, and costing 40 FP, it functions similarly to Dragonfire but deals magic-type damage, expanding a Faith caster’s elemental options. The breath can be held to maintain the attack, making it ideal for area denial or melting large foes. It’s learned at the Cathedral of Dragon Communion in Caelid by exchanging 1 Dragon Heart. Though costly, its damage type and duration make it a solid pick for hybrid Arcane/Faith builds.

18.Rotten Breath & Ekzykes’s Decay

Rotten Breath and Ekzykes’s Decay are two Dragon Communion Incantations that inflict the powerful Scarlet Rot status, ideal for melting bosses and high-health enemies over time. Rotten Breath costs 48 FP (15 Faith, 12 Arcane), while Ekzykes’s Decay is a stronger variant requiring 60 FP (23 Faith, 15 Arcane). Both release clouds of deadly rot that linger and infect anything caught within. These spells are particularly effective against General Radahn and other tough foes. Rotten Breath is available for 1 Dragon Heart, and Ekzykes’s Decay for 2, after defeating Decaying Ekzykes near the Cathedral of Dragon Communion in Caelid.

19.Aspect of the Crucible: Horns

Aspect of the Crucible: Horns is a high-impact Erdtree Incantation that manifests a massive horn from the caster’s shoulder to charge forward, launching foes and breaking poise. With a high FP cost (48–60) and 27 Faith required, it’s designed for Strength/Faith hybrids. Though it has a slower wind-up, the resulting charge can control space and create openings against large or shielded enemies. The spell becomes available after defeating the Crucible Knight in Stormveil Castle, accessible via a hidden path with birds and barrels. Wearing Crucible Knight armor grants bonus damage, making it even more rewarding for full Crucible-themed builds.

Lannseax’s Glaive is a powerful Dragon Cult Incantation in Elden Ring that excels at dealing area-of-effect damage against groups of enemies. When cast, it creates a glaive made of red lightning which the caster swings forward, releasing a wide cone of lightning that spreads across multiple foes. This spell is especially useful for crowd control, clearing enemies efficiently. It also provides hyperarmor during the attack, allowing the caster to withstand incoming hits without interruption. To obtain it, players must defeat the Ancient Dragon Lannseax found on Altus Plateau.

The Flame of Frenzy is a versatile Frenzied Flame Incantation that unleashes numerous bolts of yellow flame from the caster’s eyes. This spell is chargeable, increasing its range and number of bolts without extra FP cost, making it ideal for both crowd damage and focused attacks on large foes. The spell also builds the madness status effect on enemies and the caster. To acquire The Flame of Frenzy, players must explore the Callu Baptismal Church in the Weeping Peninsula, where it is guarded by frenzied rats.

22.Frenzied Burst

Frenzied Burst is a Frenzied Flame Incantation that fires a rapid burst of fiery projectiles from the caster’s eyes, excelling at precise, quick damage. When charged, it inflicts increased damage and high stamina damage on enemies blocking with shields, making it perfect for breaking defenses. This ability is especially effective against shielded foes, stunning them and opening them up to follow-up attacks. Players can obtain Frenzied Burst by defeating a Teardrop Scarab near frenzied rats south of the Church of Inhibition in Liurnia of the Lakes.

23.Ancient Dragons’ Lightning Spear

Ancient Dragons’ Lightning Spear is a Dragon Cult Incantation that calls down crimson lightning around the caster, making it devastating against large enemies and groups. Although the lightning strikes randomly, using it under large foes or dragons guarantees many hits, dealing massive damage. The spell requires significant Faith investment and is obtained by giving the Ancient Dragon Prayer Book to Brother Corhyn or Miriel after finding it in Crumbling Farum Azula. It costs 10,000 runes to learn and adds a powerful option for lightning builds.

24.Giantsflame , Take Thee & Flame, Fall Upon Them

Giantsflame, Take Thee and Flame, Fall Upon Them are two Fire Giant Incantations that deliver impressive fire damage. Giantsflame, Take Thee launches a massive fireball for focused damage, while Flame, Fall Upon Them rains multiple fire projectiles to strike groups or large foes effectively. These spells are useful for farming animals or enemies in clusters and complement fire-based builds. Players must obtain the Giant’s Prayerbook by defeating Chief Guardian Arghanthy atop Guardian’s Garrison, then trade it to Brother Corhyn or Miriel to learn the spells for 10,000 and 13,000 runes respectively.

25.Dragonfire & Dragonice

Dragonfire and Dragonice are Dragon Communion Incantations that summon the head of a dragon to unleash either fiery or icy breath attacks. Both spells cover wide areas and deliver continuous damage, excellent for crowd control and sweeping through groups. They consume significant FP when maintained but deal high damage in short bursts. To learn these, players must acquire Dragon Hearts dropped by boss dragons such as Greyoll, Flying Dragon Agheel, or Glintstone Dragon Smarag. Dragonfire is purchased at the Church of Dragon Communion in Limgrave, while Dragonice is available at the Cathedral of Dragon Communion in Caelid.

26.Greyoll’s Roar

Greyoll’s Roar is a costly but effective Dragon Communion Incantation that weakens groups of enemies by reducing their attack and defense stats. The spell’s powerful roar affects all foes in range, making it invaluable during battles against large groups or strong enemies. Its high FP cost is justified by the strategic advantage it offers, as weakened foes become far easier to defeat. To acquire it, players must collect three Dragon Hearts and visit the Cathedral of Dragon Communion in Caelid after defeating Greyoll, the mother of dragons, who drops multiple Dragon Hearts upon defeat.

27.Gurranq’s Beast Claw

Gurranq’s Beast Claw is a Bestial Incantation famous for its devastating long-range AoE attack. It sends out a wide cone of rending claw waves that stagger and damage enemies effectively, making it great for clearing crowds. The spell can be charged to increase its range and power. Players earn this incantation by completing Gurranq’s questline—giving him five Deathroots found throughout Elden Ring. Care must be taken not to kill Gurranq during the quest, as he must survive to receive all Deathroots and teach this powerful spell.

28.Bloodflame Blade

Bloodflame Blade is a versatile Bestial Incantation that temporarily enchants the player’s right-hand weapon with fire damage and hemorrhage buildup. It stacks hemorrhage effects on weapons with innate bleed, increasing damage over time, and benefits rapid-hit weapons like twinblades. The fire damage scales with Faith, enhancing its effectiveness. This spell is easy to obtain by defeating a teardrop scarab near the Rose Church in Liurnia of the Lakes, requiring only moderate Faith and Arcane stats to cast. It also offers fun roleplay potential, turning twinblades into a “double-bladed lightsaber” style weapon.

29.Black Blade

Black Blade is a powerful Erdtree Incantation that channels the power of Destined Death. It conjures a red blade that performs a spinning attack and fires a projectile, inflicting significant Holy damage. The spell applies two debuffs: temporarily reducing the enemy’s max HP by 10% and causing a health-sapping effect that deals damage based on max HP. This makes it particularly effective against tough enemies. The debuffs stack with Maliketh’s Black Blade and the Black Knife effects but only up to two instances. Black Blade is learned by trading the Remembrance of the Black Blade.

Tips for Building an Incantation-Focused Character

To build an effective incantation-focused character in Elden Ring, prioritize raising your Faith and Mind stats—Faith boosts incantation power while Mind expands your FP pool for more frequent casting. Invest in Endurance to wear heavier armor without losing mobility, and Vigor to improve survivability.

Equip a Sacred Seal that scales with Faith, such as the Erdtree or Godslayer’s Seal, and upgrade it regularly. Use a mix of offensive spells like Lannseax’s Glaive or Flame of Frenzy, along with buffs and healing like Flame, Grant Me Strength to stay versatile. Manage your FP efficiently with talismans like the Carian Filigreed Crest or Radagon Icon. Enhance melee power with weapon buffs such as Bloodflame Blade, and maintain balanced armor for both protection and fast dodging.

Use Ashes of War and talismans that boost Faith scaling, like the Flock’s Canvas Talisman, to further amplify your power. Consider hybrid builds that combine incantations with melee or summons for adaptability, and practice your casting timing and positioning to maximize spell effectiveness while minimizing vulnerability.

How Can You Enhance Elden Ring Gaming with Xmod? 

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Here’s how to use Xmod:

1. Download and install the Xmod app.
2. Search for the game you want to play (e.g., Elden Ring).
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Enjoy a tailored and elevated gaming experience!

Conclusion

Mastering incantations in Elden Ring opens up powerful new ways to tackle challenges and customize your playstyle. By learning how to acquire, upgrade, and effectively use these spells—along with building a character focused on Faith—you can greatly enhance your combat options. Tools like XMOD can further personalize your experience. Whether you’re new to incantations or looking to refine your skills, understanding these elements will help you make the most of Elden Ring’s rich magical system.