All Game Items
All Game Items Guide for Elden Ring
This guide covers every major item category in Elden Ring. Items are grouped logically, with detailed descriptions, how to obtain them, when they are useful, and any important synergies or upgrade paths. All information applies to the latest patch (1.xx) on all platforms.
1. Weapons
Weapons are the primary tool for dealing damage. Each weapon belongs to a weapon class and scales with different stats. They can be upgraded with Smithing Stones or Somber Smithing Stones.
#### 1.1 Melee Weapons
| Weapon Class | Examples | How to Obtain | Use & Synergies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight Swords | Longsword, Lordsworn's Straight Sword | Longsword: purchased from Twin Maiden Husks in Roundtable Hold. Lordsworn's: dropped by Guards in Limgrave. | Balanced moveset, low stat requirements. Good for early game. Infusable and buffable. Synergizes with shield & spell buffs. |
| Greatswords | Claymore, Bloodhound's Fang | Claymore: found in a chest in Castle Morne. Bloodhound's Fang: dropped by Bloodhound Knight Darriwil in Limgrave (summoned by Blaidd). | Versatile moveset, heavy damage. Bloodhound's Fang inflicts bleed build-up. Scales with Strength/Dex. Useful for quality builds. |
| Colossal Swords | Guts' Greatsword (The Greatsword), Maliketh's Black Blade | The Greatsword: found in a chest in Caelid (near the Colosseum). Maliketh's Black Blade: Remembrance of the Black Blade (from Maliketh). | Extremely high damage, slow swing. Good for stagger-lock. Maliketh's Black Blade has unique weapon art. Requires high Strength. |
| Katanas | Uchigatana, Moonveil | Uchigatana: starting weapon for Samurai class or found in Deathtouched Catacombs (Limgrave). Moonveil: dropped by Magma Wyrm in Gael Tunnel. | Fast, bleed build-up, unique weapon arts. Moonveil’s Transient Moonlight does magic damage. Excellent for Dexterity/Intelligence builds. |
| Daggers | Reduvia, Black Knife | Reduvia: dropped by Bloody Finger Nerijus (invader) in Limgrave. Black Knife: dropped by Black Knife Assassin in Deathtouched Catacombs. | Fast, critical damage, backstab bonus. Reduvia inflicts bleed; Black Knife reduces enemy max HP temporarily. Good for stealth and ripostes. |
| Fists & Claws | Caestus, Hookclaws | Caestus: purchased from Twin Maiden Husks. Hookclaws: found in Stormveil Castle. | Fast strikes, low range. Some have bleed (e.g., Hookclaws). Caestus can parry. Useful for pure Strength or Dex builds with fast aggression. |
| Axes | Battle Axe, Winged Scythe | Battle Axe: purchased from Twin Maiden Husks. Winged Scythe: found in the Tombsward Ruins (Weeping Peninsula). | Good damage for low weight. Winged Scythe inflicts bleed and has a unique skill. Scales with Strength/Faith. Useful for Faith builds early. |
| Hammers | Mace, Nightrider Flail | Mace: purchased from Twin Maiden Husks. Nightrider Flail: dropped by Night's Cavalry (Bridge near Limgrave). | Excellent poise damage. Nightrider Flail has bleed. Mace is reliable for Strength builds. Combine with shield for guard counters. |
| Spears & Great Spears | Partisan, Serpent-Hunter | Partisan: dropped by common soldiers. Serpent-Hunter: found at the bottom of Volcano Manor (for Rykard fight). | Good reach, thrust damage. Serpent-Hunter has a special effect against Rykard (makes the fight trivial). Useful for shield-poking builds. |
| Halberds | Commander's Standard, Golden Halberd | Commander's Standard: dropped by Commander O'Neil in Swamp of Aeonia. Golden Halberd: dropped by Tree Sentinel in Limgrave. | Great range, bonus damage. Golden Halberd has Golden Vow weapon art (damage & defense buff). Useful for heavy builds. |
| Reapers | Scythe, Grave Scythe | Scythe: found in the Church of the Plague (Caelid). Grave Scythe: dropped by Skeletons with scythes. | R2 attack has phantom reach. Good for Dex/Faith. Grave Scythe can have Bloodhound's Step ash of war. |
| Whips | Urumi, Hoslow's Petal Whip | Urumi: found in the Mt. Gelmir. Hoslow's Petal Whip: dropped by Juno Hoslow (invasion quest). | Ignores shields, long range. Good for status buildup. Urumi has a unique charged R2 that arcs lightning (if infused). |
| Colossal Weapons | Giant-Crusher, Fallingstar Beast Jaw | Giant-Crusher: found in Outer Wall Phantom Tree (Altus Plateau). Fallingstar Beast Jaw: dropped by Full-Grown Fallingstar Beast. | Highest poise damage and stagger. Giant-Crusher is the heaviest hammer. Fallingstar Beast Jaw has gravity magic on weapon art. |
| Twinblades | Twinblade, Godskin Peeler | Twinblade: found in the Dragon-Burnt Ruins (Limgrave). Godskin Peeler: dropped by Godskin Apostle in Windmill Village. | Fast attacks with good reach. Godskin Peeler has a unique R2. Infusible. Great for status effects (bleed, frost, poison). |
| Thrusting Swords | Rapier, Estoc | Rapier: purchased from Twin Maiden Husks. Estoc: found in the Roundtable Hold (after first invasion) or from a merchant. | Good critical, fast attacks. Works with shields. Synergizes with quickstep or bloodhound step. |
| Curved Swords | Scimitar, Moonveil (categorised as katana, but similar) | Scimitar: starting weapon for Warrior or found in the world. | Fast slashes, decent damage. Good for dual-wielding with bleed builds. |
| Curved Greatswords | Bloodhound's Fang, Dismounter | Dismounter: dropped by Kaiden Sellswords. Bloodhound's Fang (already mentioned). | Heavy, sweeping attacks. Bloodhound's Fang best in class. Great for jump attacks. |
- Bows (Shortbow, Longbow, Pulley Bow): Obtained from merchants or drops. Use arrows. Useful for pulling enemies, sniping, or applying status from distance. Synergize with status arrows (bleed, rot, poison).
- Greatbows (Greatbow, Lion Greatbow): High damage, slow. Used to knock enemies off ledges. Lion Greatbow obtained from Radahn fight. Use Radahn's Spear arrows for special effect.
- Crossbows (Light Crossbow, Arbalest, Pulley Crossbow): Found or purchased. Use bolts. Can be used in off-hand. Works with status bolts. No scaling, so good for low-stat builds.
- Ballistas (Hand Ballista, Jar Cannon): Large crossbows. Dropped by enemies. Very high damage but heavy. Good for strength builds.
- Glintstone Staff (Sorcery): Used to cast sorceries. Examples: Meteorite Staff (found in Caelid, scales with Intelligence, boosts gravity sorceries), Carian Regal Scepter (from Rennala's Remembrance). Upgraded with Somber Smithing Stones.
- Sacred Seal (Incantations): Used to cast incantations. Examples: Finger Seal (starting or purchased), Erdtree Seal (best scaling at high Faith, found in Leyndell), Godslayer's Seal (boosts Godslayer incantations).
- Small Shield (Parry): Some shields can parry. Examples: Buckler (bought from Gostoc, best parry frames), Parrying Dagger (Ash of War can give parry).
- Regular weapons: +1 to +25 using Smithing Stones (1-8).
- Special weapons: +1 to +10 using Somber Smithing Stones (1-10).
- Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone: max upgrade for regular (1 max).
- Somber Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone: max upgrade for special (1 max).
Catalysts (for casting spells, incantations, etc.)
#### Weapon Upgrades
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2. Armor
Armor provides damage negation, poise, and status resistance. Weight affects movement speed and roll type. Each set has a different stat distribution.
#### Light Armor
| Set Name | Weight | Poise | Negation | Where to Find | Use Case |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astrologer Set | Very Light | Low | Magic negation | Starting set for Astrologer class. | Best for spellcasters wanting low equip load for fast rolls. |
| Bandit Set | Very Light | Low | Standard, Strike | Starting set for Bandit class. | Good for stealth. Low protections. |
| Traveler's Set | Light | Low | All-around low | Found in a chest at the Church of Elleh. | Early game light armor. |
| Set Name | Weight | Poise | Negation | Where to Find | Use Case |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knight Set | Medium | 24 | Good all-around | Purchased from Twin Maiden Husks after giving them the Knight Set item (found in Stormveil). | Best early medium set. Good for melee builds. |
| Lionel Set | Heavy-Medium | 48 | High physical | Found in the Fortified Manor (Leyndell). | High poise for medium weight. Great for Strength weapons. |
| Blaidd's Set | Medium | 32 | Magic & Physical | Buy from Finger Reader after completing Ranni's quest. | High poise and magic defense. Good for mixed damage areas. |
| Set Name | Weight | Poise | Negation | Where to Find | Use Case |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bull-Goat Set | Very Heavy | 100 | Highest physical | Locked behind quest (Patches). Obtained by invading and killing Great Horned Tragoth. | Maximum poise; can tank hits. Requires high endurance. |
| Tree Sentinel Set | Heavy | 60 | Good holy negation | Dropped by Tree Sentinel (Leyndell). | High holy damage defense. Good for endgame areas. |
| Radahn Set | Heavy | 70 | High all | Purchased from Finger Reader after Radahn festival. | High poise and magic defense. |
- Mix and match for aesthetic or stat optimization.
- Poise is essential for not being staggered during attack animations. Aim for 51 poise (to survive one hit from small weapons) or 101 (to survive a greatsword hit).
- Some helmets give stat boosts: e.g., Crown of Sunken (Arcane), Imp Head (Fang) (Strength), etc.
- Certain armor sets are needed for certain quests (e.g., Blackguard's Armor for Rya).
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3. Consumables
Consumables are single-use items that provide temporary effects. They can be crafted if you have the Cookbook and materials.
| Category | Examples | Effect | Obtain | Useful When |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Healing Items | Flask of Crimson Tears (charges), Rune Arcs, Warming Stones | Crimson Tears restore HP. Rune Arcs activate Great Rune effects. Warming Stones create a healing area. | Flasks upgraded with Sacred Tears. Rune Arcs found everywhere. Warming Stones crafted. | Always needed. Rune Arcs for boss fights with Great Runes. Warming Stones for co-op. |
| Status Recovery | Boluses (Stanching, Neutralizing, Thawfrost, etc.) | Cure specific status effects: bleed, poison, frost, etc. | Crafted from materials or bought from merchants. | When facing enemies that cause those statuses. |
| Buff Items | Exalted Flesh, Bloodboil Aromatic, Flask of Wondrous Physick | Temporary stat boosts. Bloodboil raises damage but reduces defense. Physick can have 2 effects (mixed before grace). | Crafted or found. Physick components found in Minor Erdtrees. | Before tough boss fights. Physick is reusable; choose effects like damage negation, mana regen, etc. |
| Damage Items | Fire Pots, Lightning Pots, Holy Water Pots | Throwable that deal elemental damage. | Crafted with cracked pots and materials. | Good for ranged damage without FP. Useful on enemies weak to that element. |
| Status Items | Festering Bloody Finger, Recusant Finger, Taunter's Tongue | Used for invasions or summoning adversaries. | Festering from early invader (Yura quest). Recusant from Volcano Manor. Taunter's Tongue bought from merchant. | For PvP or co-op mechanics. |
| Tools | Lantern, Torch, Beast-Repellent Torch, etc. | Light sources. Beast-Repellent reduces agro of beasts. | Lantern bought from Isolated Merchant (Liurnia). Torches from merchants or drops. | For dark dungeons (e.g., Catacombs). Beast-Repellent for Caelid. |
4. Materials
Materials are used for crafting or upgrading. They are gathered from the world, enemies, or purchased.
| Material | Description | Location | Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rune Arc | Activates Great Rune effects. | Drops from rats, giants, and bell bearing hunters. | Post-boss buffs. |
| Golden Rune (1-13) | Consumable for Runes (experience). | Found everywhere. | Quick runes to level up. Larger ones give more. |
| Smithing Stone (1-8) | Upgrade regular weapons. | Mines, sold by merchants. Upgrade bell bearing to unlock unlimited purchase. | Weapon upgrade. |
| Somber Smithing Stone (1-9) | Upgrade special weapons. | Found in mines, some enemies, and ghost-carrying snails. | Special weapon upgrade. |
| Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone | Max upgrade for regular weapons. | Found in very few locations (e.g., Crumbling Farum Azula). | One-time max upgrade. |
| Somber Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone | Max upgrade for special weapons. | Same as above. | One-time max upgrade. |
| Glintstone | Used for some unique upgrades (e.g., staff upgrades). | Dropped by certain enemies. | Rarely used directly. |
| Sacred Tears | Upgrade Flask of Crimson/Cerulean Tears. | Found in churches. | Increases flask potency. |
| Mushroom | Crafting ingredient. | Caelid swamps, caves. | Used for boluses, pots. |
| Fallen Hawks | Crafting. | Mountaintops. | Rare. |
| Gravel Stone | Removes weapon scaling to base damage (for somber weapons). | Not used in this way; actually an item for Dragon Communion incantations. | Used to get Dragon Hearts. |
5. Currencies
Elden Ring has multiple currencies used for different purposes.
| Currency | Purpose | How to Earn | Storage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Runes | Main currency; used to level up, buy items, upgrade weapons. | Killing enemies, using Golden Runes, selling items. | Stored in inventory; lost on death unless retrieved. |
| Rune Arcs | Activate Great Rune effects. | Drops, chests, farming rats. | Stored in inventory. |
| Flask of Wondrous Physick (refillable) | Once per rest, provides two buffs. | Upgraded by finding Tears in Minor Erdtrees. | Reusable. |
| Bell Bearings | Trade to Twin Maiden Husks to unlock merchant items. | Found in the world (e.g., from dead merchants). | Given to Husks. |
| Memory Stones | Increase spell slots. | Found in towers and certain quests. | Equip in inventory. |
| Talisman Pouches | Increase talisman slots. | Defeating shardbearers, finding in the world. | Obtain as items. |
| Golden Seeds | Increase flask charges. | Found near Erdtrees, minor Erdtrees. | Used at sites of grace. |
| Stonesword Keys | Unlock imp-sealed doors. | Found in the world, purchased from merchants. | Consumable. |
| Lantern (tool) | Not currency, but used for light. | Buy from merchant. | Equipped. |
6. Key Items & Collectibles
These are unique items that often trigger events, open areas, or progress quests.
| Item | Description | How to Obtain | Importance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Torch | Light source. | From merchants or starting equipment. | Essential for dark areas. |
| Spirit Calling Bell | Summons spirit ashes. | Given by Renna at Church of Elleh after getting horse. | Must have for spirit summons. |
| Lone Wolf Ashes | Summon wolves. | Found in a chest at the Witch's House in Limgrave. | Early spirit ash. |
| Flask of Wondrous Physick (obtained early) | Customizable buff flask. | Found at Third Church of Marika after stumbling past the Tree Sentinel. | Very useful before tough fights. |
| Medallion (Dectus) | Two halves that open Grand Lift of Dectus. | One half in Fort Haight (Limgrave), other in Fort Faroth (Caelid). | Required to reach Altus Plateau via lift. |
| Medallion (Rold) | Opens Grand Lift of Rold to Mountaintops. | Given by Melina after defeating Morgott. | Progression to endgame areas. |
| Cursemark of Death | Used for Ranni's questline. | Found in the Divine Tower of Liurnia after defeating Godfrey's shade. | Required to complete Ranni's ending. |
| Mending Runes | Used to alter the ending. | Found from various questlines (e.g., Dung Eater, Gold Mask). | Changes final cutscene. |
| Assassin's Prayerbook | Teaches incantations. | Found in Carian Study Hall (inverted). | Unlocks stealth spells. |
| Great Runes | Dropped by main bosses (Godrick, Rennala, Radahn, etc.) – actually you need to activate them at Divine Towers. | After defeating shardbearers. | Equip at grace, use Rune Arc to activate. |
| Scarab Ashes | Summon scarabs. | Found in Ainsel River. | Fun niche. |
7. Talismans
Talismans provide passive buffs. They are equipped in slots unlocked by Talisman Pouches. There are over 100 talismans in the game. Here are key ones:
| Talisman | Effect | How to Obtain | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radagon's Soreseal | +5 Vigor, Endurance, Strength, Dexterity; +15% damage taken. | Found in Fort Faroth (Caelid). | Early to mid-game stat boost. |
| Erdtree's Favor | +HP, Stamina, Equip Load. +2%, +3%, +4% for +0/+1/+2. | +0: chest in Fringefolk Hero's Grave. +1: Leyndell. +2: after Maliketh. | All builds. |
| Green Turtle Talisman | Increases stamina recovery speed. | Found in Summonwater Village. | For any build that uses stamina heavily. |
| Claw Talisman | Increases jump attack damage by 15%. | Found in the Forbidden Lands. | Strength builds using jump attacks. |
| Godfrey Icon | Increases charge skill damage by 15%. | Dropped by Godefroy the Grafted. | Casters and charge attacks. |
| Magic Scorpion Charm | Increases magic damage by 12%, but decreases damage negation. | Given by Preceptor Seluvis (quest). | Sorcery builds. |
| Dragoncrest Greatshield Talisman | Reduces physical damage taken by 20%. | Found in Leyndell (after beating a boss). | Essential for physical defense. |
| Rotten Winged Sword Insignia | Increases attack power with successive hits. | From Millicent's quest (upgraded version). | Fast weapons, status builds. |
| Blessed Dew Talisman | Slowly restores HP over time. | Found in the Lake of Rot. | Passive healing out of combat. |
| Sacrificial Axe (not talisman but weapon) | Restores FP on kill. | Dropped by Deathbirds. | Casters. |
8. Spirit Ashes
Summonable allies for tough fights. Upgraded with Grave Glovewort and Ghost Glovewort.
| Spirit Ash | Cost (FP) | Effect | Location | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lone Wolf Ashes | 34 | Summons 3 wolves. | Limgrave (Witch's House). | Early game, distraction. |
| Mimic Tear Ashes | 660 HP | Summons a copy of you. | Nokron, Eternal City (after Radahn). | Best in slot for most fights; copies build and spells. |
| Black Knife Tiche | 100 | Summons a nimble assassin that does % health damage and reduces max HP. | Ranni's quest (evergaol in Liurnia). | Boss killers, especially Malenia. |
| Lhutel the Headless | 55 | Tanky, teleports. | Tombsward Catacombs (Weeping Peninsula). | Early to mid game tank. |
| Ancient Dragon Knight Kristoff | 71 | Extremely tanky, lightning attacks. | Sainted Hero's Grave (Altus Plateau). | High endurance, draws aggro. |
9. Upgrade Materials & Bell Bearings
To unlock unlimited purchase of upgrade materials, find Bell Bearings and give them to Twin Maiden Husks at Roundtable Hold.
| Bell Bearing | Unlocks | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Smithing-Stone Miner's Bell Bearing [1] | Smithing Stone [1] & [2] | Raya Lucaria Crystal Tunnel (boss drop). |
| Smithing-Stone Miner's Bell Bearing [2] | Smithing Stone [3] & [4] | Sealed Tunnel (Altus Plateau). |
| Smithing-Stone Miner's Bell Bearing [3] | Smithing Stone [5] & [6] | Zamor Ruins. |
| Smithing-Stone Miner's Bell Bearing [4] | Smithing Stone [7] & [8] | Crumbling Farum Azula (Godskin Duo area). |
| Somberstone Miner's Bell Bearing [1] | Somber Smithing Stones [1] & [2] | Sellia Crystal Tunnel (Caelid). |
| Somberstone Miner's Bell Bearing [2] | Somber Smithing Stones [3] & [4] | Ainsel River Well (site of grace). |
| Somberstone Miner's Bell Bearing [3] | Somber Smithing Stones [5] & [6] | Mountaintops of the Giants (Guardian's Garrison). |
| Somberstone Miner's Bell Bearing [4] | Somber Smithing Stones [7] & [8] | Crumbling Farum Azula (near Dragon Temple). |
| Glovewort Picker's Bell Bearing [1] | Grave Glovewort [1-3] & Ghost Glovewort [1-3] | Various catacombs (e.g., Tombsward Catacombs). |
| Glovewort Picker's Bell Bearing [2] | Grave Glovewort [4-6] & Ghost Glovewort [4-6] | Road's End Catacombs (Liurnia). |
| Glovewort Picker's Bell Bearing [3] | Grave Glovewort [7-9] & Ghost Glovewort [7-9] | Giant's Mountaintop Catacombs. |
10. Crafting Cookbooks
Found throughout the lands. They expand your crafting options at the Sites of Grace.
| Cookbook | Unlocks | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Nomadic Warrior's Cookbook [1] | Basic arrows, fire arrows, throwing dagger, etc. | Limgrave (coastal cave). |
| Nomadic Warrior's Cookbook [13] | Exalted Flesh, Bloodboil Aromatic | Mountaintops of the Giants (Castle Sol). |
| Armorer's Cookbook [1] | Boluses (poison heal, etc.). | Weeping Peninsula (Church of Marika). |
| Perfumer's Cookbook [1] | Perfume items (Uplifting Aromatic, etc.). | Altus Plateau (Perfumer's Grotto). |
| Missionary's Cookbook [1] | Immunizing Cured Meat, etc. | Liurnia (Bellum Church). |
11. Memory Stones & Spell Slots
Memory Stones increase the number of spells/incantations you can attune. Found at specific towers.
| Memory Stone | Location |
|---|---|
| Memory Stone | Tower of Return (Weeping Peninsula). |
| Memory Stone | Converted Tower (Liurnia). |
| Memory Stone | Seluvis's Rise (Liurnia). |
| Memory Stone | Oridys's Rise (Liurnia). |
| Memory Stone | Testu's Rise (Caelid). |
| Memory Stone | Lenne's Rise (Caelid). |
| Memory Stone | Heretical Rise (Mountaintops). |
| Memory Stone | After completing Ranni's quest (from Renna's Rise). |
12. Important Notes on Item Management
- Inventory weight: Only equipped items count toward equip load. Stored items have no weight. Use the Chest at Sites of Grace to store unneeded items.
- Selling: You can sell items to merchants for runes, but most items are better kept or used for crafting.
- Upgrading: Prioritize upgrading one or two weapons fully rather than spreading resources. Ancient Dragon Smithing Stones are very limited per playthrough.
- Multiplayer: Items like Festering Bloody Finger and Rune Arcs are essential for PvP and co-op. Save them.
- Quest items: Many key items are missable. Check quest guides if you want all endings.
- Ash of War: Most weapons can have Ash of War changed (except special weapons). This changes weapon art and sometimes scaling. Experiment.
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This concludes the comprehensive All Game Items guide for Elden Ring. Use it to plan your build, find the best gear, and understand the importance of each item category. May the guidance of grace lead you true.