Elden Ring, like many FromSoftware games before it, includes a fairly comprehensive magic system. Some of the classes in Elden Ring start off able to use magic and any character can eventually take part in flinging spells, with the right investments. In general, Elden Ring appears to offer more choice than any of FromSoftware’s previous titles, meaning it could be one of the best Xbox RPGs available. Here’s what you need to know about magic in Elden Ring, including a complete list of Sorceries and Incantations so far.
Elden Ring magic types
Magic in Elden Ring appears to be divided into two parts: Sorceries and Incantations. Sorceries require the Intelligence stat to use, while Incantations require the Faith stat. Both spells and miracles use FP, which is increased by raising your character’s Intelligence stat when leveling up. FP can be restored by drinking from your character’s Flasks of Cerulean Tears.
Sorceries require a Staff to cast, while Incantations require a Sacred Seal. Functionally, Sorceries and Incantations seem to be very similar to Sorceries and Miracles from Demon’s Souls and the Dark Souls trilogy of games.
Elden Ring magic list of Sorceries
- Glintstone Pebble — Fires a magic blast towards an enemy.
A glintstone sorcery discovered at the Raya Lucaria Academy. The glintstone serves as a conduit, launching magical projectiles at foes. This sorcery can be cast repeatedly and while in motion. This is a universal first step on the journey to true knowledge of sorcery.
- Requires: 10 Intelligence
The Enchanted Knight class starts with this magic. Can be bought from Sorceress Sellen for 300 Runes.
- Glintstone Stars — Fires three magic blasts towards an enemy.
A glintstone sorcery discovered at the Raya Lucaria Academy. Fires highly directable magic shooting stars. This sorcery can be cast repeatedly and while in motion, and it increases in power when charged up. An ancient sorcery, thought to be close to the primeval current itself.
- Requires: 13 Intelligence
Can be purchased from Sorceress Sellen for 400 Runes.
- Glintstone Arc — Fires a wave of magic energy horizontally.
A glintstone sorcery discovered at the Raya Lucaria Academy. A horizontal arc of magic spreads outward. This sorcery can be cast repeatedly and while in motion. This sorcery is granted to sorcerers who set off from the Academy to travel, to protect them against large groups of would-be adversaries. Fools often roam in packs.
- Requires: 13 Intelligence
Dropped by a Teardrop Scarab.
- Carian Piercer — Stabs out with a magic blade.
A glintstone sorcery used by the enchanted knights who served the Carian royal family. Forms a magic sword to impale one’s foes. This sorcery increases in power when charged up. Blades of pure moonlight epitomize the protection the moon grants to Caria.
- Requires: 15 Intelligence
The Enchanted Knight class starts with this magic.
- Meteorite — Rains down magic meteors.
A glintstone sorcery that draws on gravitational force, used by a great white king with stone skin. Calls small meteorites down from the sky. The meteor shower continues for as long as the sorcery is in effect. It is said that, in the Eternal City, now lost in ruin underground, meteorites held the same import as stars.
- Requires: 16 Intelligence
Can be bought from Sorceress Sellen for 600 Runes.
- Briars of Sin — Stabs in circle with vines of blood
An aberrant sorcery, discovered along with red glintstone by those exiled to the north for their crimes. Summons large thorns from a whorl of blood shed by one’s own hand in penance for sins. This sorcery can be cast repeatedly. The Academy reviles this sorcery, which draws its power from faith.
- Requires: 11 Intelligence
Can be bought from Sorceress Sellen for 400 Runes.
- Magic Bubble — Sends out a wave of magic bubbles.
A lost, ancient glintstone sorcery used by wretches who dwell in underground ruins. Produces several bubbles of magic that drift until they naturally pop. Charging up this sorcery makes the bubbles linger for a longer time.
- Requires: 10 Intelligence
Can be purchased from Sorceress Sellen for 400 Runes.
Elden Ring magic list of Incantations
- Urgent Heal — Quickly heals a small amount of health
An incantation taught by maidens of the Finger Reader. Heals a small amount of HP. This incantation can be cast while in motion. The maidens serve the Two Fingers by guiding the Tarnished to grace, in accordance with its mighty will.
Looted from a dead body in Murkwater Catacombs.
- Heal — Restores a moderate amount of health in an AoE
An incantation taught by maidens of the Finger Reader. Heals HP for the caster and nearby allies. The maidens serve the Two Fingers by guiding the Tarnished to grace, in accordance with its mighty will.
The Prophet Class starts with this magic. Can be purchased from Gatekeeper Gostoc for 400 Runes.
- Cure Poison — Cures you of poison
An incantation taught by maidens of the Finger Reader. Cures the poison status ailment and reduces poison gauge buildup. This incantation can be cast while in motion. The poison gauge fills steadily. When it is full, you will become poisoned. Your HP will continuously decrease while you are poisoned.
Dropped by a Teardrop Scarab. Can be looted from a corpse on the beach near Dissenter’s Cave.
- Rejection — Sends out a shockwave in an AoE.
An incantation taught by maidens of the Finger Reader. Produces a shockwave that pushes away foes near the caster. This incantation increases in power when charged up. Hark, Tarnished! If you truly walk in faith, you must be prepared to reject all else!
Found in the Stormfoot Catacombs.
- Litany of Proper Death — Creates a batch of burning light, dealing Holy damage against Undead.
An incantation used by Golden Order fundamentalists. Produces an arc of gold that deals holy damage. This incantation is especially damaging to those who have lived beyond death. Any felled by this incantation cannot be revived. These fundamentals hold that, through study guided by the laws of the Golden Order, knowledge itself is the root of holiness.
Found on a corpse at Scavenger’s Shack in Stormhill.
- Oh, Flame! — Conjures flame in the characters’ hands.
An incantation from the Fire Monks, guardians of the giants’ flame of ruin. Momentarily sparks a roaring flame from the caster’s hands. This incantation can be cast rapidly after dashes, dodge rolls, and other maneuvers.
Found in the Stormfoot Catacombs.
- Feast upon Flame — Hurls a roaring fireball
An incantation from the Fire Monks, guardians of the giants’ flame of ruin. Produces and throws a ball of raging fire. Charging up this incantation makes it more powerful and causes the ball to explode. Fire beguiles those who look upon it. Those who would guard the flame would also come to worship it.
Drops from a Teardrop Scarab on the island of the Church of Dragon Communication.
- Beast Claw — Slashes upwards through the ground in a wide arc
An incantation bestowed upon those who cull the Deathroot by Gurranq, the Beast Clergyman. Creates beast claws that tear apart the land. This incantation increases in power when charged up. Long ago, Gurranq was a beast of such terrifying ferocity that his former name meant “Death of the Demigods.
The Prophet class starts with this magic. Can be bought from Gatekeeper Gostoc for 500 Runes.
- The Flame of Frenzy — Inflicts Madness on your character and targets. Sends several waves of flame forward
An incantation from the maddening Three Fingers. Causes the yellow flame of frenzy to burst forth from the caster’s eyes. This incantation can drive human foes mad, and charging up makes it more powerful. Those whose eyes are afflicted with the flame of frenzy are racked with maddening pain and unstoppable tears.
Can be bought from Nomadic Merchant for 500 Runes.
- Greyoll’s Roar — Causes an AoE that reduces enemy attack power
An incantation of the Dragon Communion, used by those who’ve eaten of a dragon’s heart. Manifests the power of the Great Ancient Dragon Grayoll to sound a fearsome roar. The roar of the great Grayoll, foreboding as a mountain, overcomes all who hear it with its might. Their attack power is temporarily decreased.
Once you have defeated the Flying Dragon Agheel and obtained the Dragon Heart, go to the statue in the Church of Dragon Communion. Interact to receive this Incantation.
- Dragonfire — Summons a dragon head that breathes out flame
An incantation of the Dragon Communion, used by those who’ve eaten of a dragon’s heart. Spews flaming breath with draconic power. Those extraordinary individuals who perpetuate the Dragon Communion are called the dragon-hearted.
The Champion class starts with this magic. Located on the island of the Church of Dragon Communion.
Elden Ring is currently slated to arrive on Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One, PC, PS5, and PS4 on Feb. 25, 2022.