The Lands Between is a massive place, but your freedom to explore different builds is surprisingly limited — Elden Ring unlimited respec isn’t truly unlimited: respecs require Larval Tears.
You want to try the new Shadow of the Erdtree weapons. You want to switch from a Strength “Ungabunga” build to a flashy Dex/Faith hybrid. But there is one major problem holding you back: Larval Tears.
In Elden Ring, these precious respec items are finite. Once you use the ~18 tears available in a playthrough, you are locked into your stats until you beat the game and start New Game Plus.
But what if you didn’t have to restart?
In this guide, we will show you how to bypass this restriction entirely. We will teach you how to unlock Elden Ring unlimited respec capabilities on PC (v1.16+), spawn specific DLC weapons instantly, and bypass Easy Anti-Cheat safely—so you can spend less time farming and more time becoming the Elden Lord.
Table of Contents
- Editor’s View: The “Build Paralysis” is Real
- The Hard Limit: Why 18 Larval Tears Are Not Enough
- Does Elden Ring Have Console Commands? (The Truth)
- The Better Way: Unlimited Respec with XMODhub
- Bonus: 2026 Stats Soft Cap Cheat Sheet
- Shadow of the Erdtree: Spawn New DLC Weapons
- Crucial: How to Bypass Easy Anti-Cheat (EAC) Safely
- Elden Ring Save File Location (PC)
- FAQ
- Conclusion
Editor’s View: The “Build Paralysis” is Real
“Fellow Tarnished, we have all been there. You just spent your precious Larval Tear to switch to a ‘Bleed Arcane’ build, only to realize five minutes later that you absolutely hate the moveset of the Rivers of Blood.
Now you are stuck. You either have to suffer through the Lands Between with a build you despise, or rush through New Game Plus (NG+) just to find another tear.
With the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC adding 8 new weapon categories—from Light Greatswords to Perfume Bottles—the default limit of ~18 Larval Tears per playthrough is simply too restrictive for 2026 standards. You shouldn’t be punished for wanting to experiment.”
— Catherine Hu, Senior Soulslike Specialist and Game Writer at XMODhub
The Hard Limit: Why 18 Larval Tears Are Not Enough
In Elden Ring, the ability to “Rebirth” (Respec stats) is unlocked after defeating Rennala, Queen of the Full Moon. However, each rebirth consumes one Larval Tear.
- Base Game: There are roughly 18 tears per cycle.
- DLC: Adds a few more, but they are still finite.
- The Issue: Once you use them all, the game strictly blocks you from changing stats until you beat the final boss and restart the world in Journey 2 (NG+).
For players who love PvP min-maxing or just want to try the new “Dryleaf Arts” martial arts, this limitation is a massive headache.
Does Elden Ring Have Console Commands? (The Truth)
Before you go searching for “Elden Ring cheat codes” on YouTube, let me save you some time:
No, Elden Ring does NOT have a developer console.
Unlike Skyrim or Fallout 4, you cannot press ~ to type player.additem. FromSoftware disabled this feature completely.
- Myth: Typing
/give in chat works. (False)
- Myth: Editing
.ini files unlocks cheats. (False)
The only way to modify your stats, runes, or items is by using an external memory editor—which is exactly what the XMODhub Trainer does, but with a safe, user-friendly interface.
The Better Way: Unlimited Respec with XMODhub
XMODhub offers a solution that doesn’t require restarting the game or messing with “Save Scumming”. We use a logic toggle called “Infinite Items”.
How it works: The game code checks if Larval Tear Count > 0. If yes, it consumes 1 and proceeds. The XMODhub Trainer freezes the memory value. You spend the item, but the count never decreases.
Step-by-Step Guide:
- Download & Launch: Open the XMODhub Client.
- Safety First: Click “Play” (This automatically disables EAC for offline safety).
- In-Game: Load your save and stand before Rennala at the Academy of Raya Lucaria.
- Activate: Press F1 to open the overlay and toggle “Infinite Items / No Consume”.
- Rebirth: Respec as many times as you want. Your Larval Tear count will stay at 18 (or whatever you started with).
Bonus: 2026 Stats Soft Cap Cheat Sheet
If you are respecing, you need to know where to stop leveling. Here are the current “Soft Caps” (diminishing returns) for the latest Patch:
- Vigor (HP): 40 (First Cap) / 60 (Hard Cap)
- Mind (FP): 38 (Optimal for one Flask) / 60
- Endurance (Stamina): 30 / 50
- Strength/Dexterity: 20 / 55 / 80 (Weapon Scaling)
- Intelligence/Faith: 50 (Weapon) / 80 (Sorcery Scaling)
- Arcane: 45 (Status Buildup) / 80 (Damage)
Pro Tip: Don’t waste points going above 60 Vigor. The HP gain is negligible. Use those points for Endurance instead!
Shadow of the Erdtree: Spawn New DLC Weapons
Respecing is useless if you don’t have the weapons to match your new stats. The Shadow of the Erdtree expansion added weapons with notoriously low drop rates.
Instead of farming enemies for hours, use the XMODhub Item Spawner to instantly get:
- Milady (Light Greatsword): Perfect for Quality builds.
- Dryleaf Arts (Hand-to-Hand): For the “Monk” playstyle.
- Messmer’s Spear: The ultimate Faith/Dex weapon.
- Euporia (Twinblade): A hidden legendary weapon.
Note: Unlike Cheat Engine tables which require complex hex IDs like 0x4000001, XMODhub uses a visual menu. Just search “Milady” and click “Add”.
Crucial: How to Bypass Easy Anti-Cheat (EAC) Safely
Elden Ring uses Easy Anti-Cheat (EAC). If you try to hook a generic cheat engine table while online, you will be flagged and soft-banned (forced to play with other cheaters only).
How XMODhub Keeps You Safe:
- Auto-Bypass: When you click “Play” in XMODhub, we automatically launch the game with the
-eac-nop-loaded parameter.
- The “Inappropriate Activity” Message: You will see a message saying “Inappropriate activity detected. Unable to start in online mode.” on the main menu.
- Don’t Panic! This is GOOD. It means EAC is successfully disabled and you are 100% safe to cheat in single-player.
- Safety Rule: Never try to force cheats in PvP or Co-op. Our tools are strictly for solo exploration.
Elden Ring Save File Location (PC)
Even with a safe trainer, backing up your legacy is smart. 400 hours of progress is worth protecting.
- Path:
C:\Users\[YourName]\AppData\Roaming\EldenRing\[SteamID]\
- File Extension:
.sl2
Pro Tip: If you can’t find “AppData”, press Win + R and type %appdata%.
FAQ
Q: Will using the unlimited respec cheat ban me?
A: Not if you use XMODhub’s offline launcher. As long as you are offline (which our tool enforces), FromSoftware does not ban you for modifying local save data.
Q: Can I spawn Larval Tears if I have 0?
A: Yes. You can use the “Item Spawner” to add 1 Larval Tear to your inventory, then use the “Infinite Items” toggle to make it last forever.
Q: Does XMODhub work with the “Seamless Co-op” Mod?
A: XMODhub is primarily designed for the vanilla Steam version. While it can work with mods, we recommend disabling complex overhaul mods to prevent crashes.
Conclusion
Elden Ring is a masterpiece, but its restrictive respec system feels outdated in 2026. You shouldn’t need to replay the entire game just to see if a specific DLC weapon is fun.
Take control of your journey in the Lands Between. Test every weapon, hit every soft cap, and become the Elden Lord on your own terms.
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Catherine Hu
Nancy Miller
I’ve been holding off on fully committing to a build because of the Larval Tears issue, but this modding solution sounds like a real game-changer. I wonder how easy it is to implement on PC?