Elden Ring - Incantations

Faith powers the incantations of the Lands Between, prayers cast through sacred seals that offer healing, buffs, fire, lightning and dragon breath beside or instead of a weapon.

How Incantations Work

• An incantation deals a percentage of the casting seal's Incantation Scaling, which grows with the seal's upgrade level and the caster's Faith. The Erdtree Seal scales on Faith alone, hybrid seals fold in a second stat, and the Frenzied Flame Seal blends Strength, Dexterity, Intelligence and Faith.
• Seals boost their own families, and the bonus applies from the off hand as well, so the Godslayer's Seal can add its 10% to black flame and the Frenzied Flame Seal its 20% to the flame of frenzy while another seal does the casting.
• The Faithful's Canvas Talisman raises incantation damage by 4% and the Flock's Canvas Talisman by 8%, while the Old Lord's Talisman stretches the duration of spells by 30%.
• Many attack incantations charge into a stronger cast at the same FP cost, and the Godfrey Icon adds 15% to charged spells, while Dragon Communion breaths extend their duration when held. Dexterity speeds casting up to 70, and the 30 virtual Dexterity of the Radagon Icon applies to incantations as well as sorceries.
• Brother Corhyn sells incantations at the Roundtable Hold before leaving to follow Goldmask, and Miriel, Pastor of Vows teaches from the Church of Vows in Liurnia of the Lakes; both learn new incantations from prayerbooks. D, Hunter of the Dead sells Golden Order incantations, Gowry sells Pest Threads from his shack in Caelid, and Gurranq, Beast Clergyman trades Bestial incantations for Deathroot at the Bestial Sanctum.
• Dragon Communion incantations cost Dragon Hearts instead of runes at the altars of the Church of Dragon Communion in Limgrave and the Cathedral of Dragon Communion in Caelid. Basic breaths such as Dragonfire take one heart, while named ones like Ekzykes's Decay take two and unlock only after the dragon that grants them is slain.

Builds

Best Incantations

Incantation	Image	FP	Requires	Why Take It
Heal		32	FAI 12	Heal restores HP for the caster and every ally nearby, and holding the cast delays the prayer until a partner steps into range. It costs 32 FP and comes cheap enough to be an easy first purchase for any Faith character, and it also deals heavy damage to Revenants.
Catch Flame		10	FAI 8	Catch Flame sparks a short burst of fire from the hand and comes out without delay after a roll, jump or backstep, which makes it a close-range weapon in its own right. It costs 10 FP and can be chain cast for as long as FP lasts.
Flame, Grant Me Strength		28	FAI 15	Flame, Grant Me Strength lights a fire within the caster that raises physical and fire attack power by 20% for 30 seconds and quickens stamina recovery. It costs 28 FP and sits within reach of almost any build, and it stacks with Golden Vow for a larger combined boost.
Golden Vow		47	FAI 25	Golden Vow raises the attack power of the caster and nearby allies by 15% and cuts the damage they take by 10% for 80 seconds, a cornerstone buff for both solo fights and cooperation. It costs 47 FP, and holding the cast delays it until allies gather.
Black Flame		18	FAI 20	Black Flame throws a ball of raging black fire that keeps sapping a share of the target's HP for a moment after the hit, so it stays effective against bosses with huge health bars. It costs 18 FP, charges into an explosion and gains 10% from the Godslayer's Seal.
Lightning Spear		18	FAI 17	Lightning Spear summons a spear of lightning and hurls it at foes, and charging calls a bolt down on the point of impact for extra damage. It costs 18 FP, enemies rarely dodge the uncharged version, and the Gravel Stone Seal raises it by 15%.
Ancient Dragons' Lightning Strike		36	FAI 26	Ancient Dragons' Lightning Strike calls down red lightning that scatters across the surrounding ground in rows of bolts, and charging sends out more bolts over a wider area. Every bolt hits separately, so large bosses such as dragons take enormous damage, and the Gravel Stone Seal adds 15%, making it a heavy hitter for lightning builds.
Bloodflame Blade		20	FAI 12, ARC 10	Bloodflame Blade coats the right-hand armament in bloodflame for 60 seconds, adding fire damage and a lingering effect that builds 40 blood loss over two seconds after each hit. It costs 20 FP and is available early enough to carry a bleed build through most of the game.
Swarm of Flies		14	FAI 11, ARC 16	Swarm of Flies releases bloodflies that track foes and then linger as a cloud, chipping away and building up blood loss. It costs 14 FP and can be cast while moving, which makes it a steady source of blood loss for Arcane casters.
Rotten Breath		36 (4)	FAI 15, ARC 12	Rotten Breath turns the caster into a dragon that spews scarlet rot over a wide area, and holding the cast extends the breath. The scarlet rot keeps eating at a target long after the breath fades, and the Dragon Communion Seal adds 15% to the spell.
Giantsflame Take Thee		30	FAI 30	Giantsflame Take Thee hurls a massive ball of raging fire, and a charged cast adds power and bursts across a wider area. It costs 30 FP and two memory slots, knocks back medium-sized enemies, and the Giant's Seal raises it by 20%.
Flame of the Fell God		34	FAI 41	Flame of the Fell God releases a slow fireball inhabited by a fell god that drifts toward foes and explodes, knocking enemies back and leaving the ground ablaze. It costs 34 FP, ranks among the legendary incantations and proves especially effective against Erdtree Avatars, which are weak to fire.

All Incantations

Name	Image	Effect	Type	FP	Slots	INT	FAI	ARC
Agheel's Flame		Fire breath from above	Dragon Communion	36 (6)	1	-	23	15
Ancient Dragons' Lightning Spear		Red lightning spear	Dragon Cult	25	1	-	32	-
Ancient Dragons' Lightning Strike		Spreading red lightning	Dragon Cult	36	1	-	26	-
Aspects of the Crucible: Bloom		Rain of holy light	Erdtree	23	1	-	27	-
Aspects of the Crucible: Breath		Walking fire breath	Erdtree	28 (4)	1	-	27	-
Aspects of the Crucible: Horns		Shoulder horn charge	Erdtree	18	1	-	27	-
Aspects of the Crucible: Tail		Tail sweep	Erdtree	20	1	-	27	-
Aspects of the Crucible: Thorns		Rolling thorn attack	Erdtree	14	1	-	27	-
Assassin's Approach		Silent steps, no fall damage	Two Fingers	15	1	-	10	-
Barrier of Gold		Group magic negation	Erdtree	30	1	-	24	-
Bayle's Flame Lightning		Flame lightning talon smash	Dragon Communion	43	2	-	-	53
Bayle's Tyranny		Roar and heatwave blast	Dragon Communion	46	2	-	-	49
Beast Claw		Claw shockwaves	Bestial	10	1	-	8	-
Bestial Constitution		Clears bleed and frost buildup	Bestial	10	1	-	9	-
Bestial Sling		Fast rock shard spread	Bestial	7	1	-	10	-
Bestial Vitality		Self heal over time	Bestial	18	1	-	12	-
Black Blade		Destined Death slash wave	Erdtree	26	2	-	46	-
Black Flame		Black flame fireball	Godskin Apostle	18	1	-	20	-
Black Flame Blade		Brief black flame weapon buff	Godskin Apostle	15	1	-	17	-
Black Flame Ritual		Ring of black flame	Godskin Apostle	30	1	-	42	-
Black Flame's Protection		Physical negation, less healing	Godskin Apostle	30	1	-	30	-
Blessing of the Erdtree		Strong group regen	Erdtree	60	1	-	38	-
Blessing's Boon		Group regen	Erdtree	30	1	-	24	-
Bloodboon		Bloodflame pools	Blood	13	1	-	14	17
Bloodflame Blade		Bloodflame weapon buff	Blood	20	1	-	12	10
Bloodflame Talons		Exploding bloodflame claws	Blood	12	1	-	13	15
Borealis's Mist		Frost breath from above	Dragon Communion	48 (6)	1	-	23	15
Burn, O Flame!		Flame pillars around caster	Fire Giant	26	1	-	27	-
Catch Flame		Quick close fire burst	Fire Giant	10	1	-	8	-
Cure Poison		Cures poison	Two Fingers	7	1	-	10	-
Darkness		Blinding veil	Two Fingers	24	1	-	18	-
Death Lightning		Death Blight lightning storm	Dragon Cult	28	2	-	47	-
Discus of Light		Returning ring of light	Golden Order	3	1	13	13	-
Divine Beast Tornado		Forward tornado	Divine Beast	24	1	-	28	-
Divine Bird Feathers		Held feather barrage	Divine Beast	3	1	-	24	-
Divine Fortification		Holy negation buff	Two Fingers	20	1	-	10	-
Dragonbolt Blessing		Deflect buff, lightning weakness	Dragon Cult	20	1	-	21	-
Dragonbolt of Florissax		Group negation aura	Dragon Cult	35	1	-	52	-
Dragonclaw		Dragon claw slam	Dragon Communion	24	1	-	17	13
Dragonfire		Fire breath	Dragon Communion	28 (4)	1	-	15	12
Dragonice		Frost breath	Dragon Communion	36 (4)	1	-	15	12
Dragonmaw		Heavy dragon bite	Dragon Communion	34	1	-	24	16
Ekzykes's Decay		Rot breath from above	Dragon Communion	48 (6)	1	-	23	15
Elden Stars		Golden shooting stars	Erdtree	41	2	-	50	-
Electrify Armament		Lightning weapon buff	Dragon Cult	27	1	-	15	-
Electrocharge		Lightning strike and shock aura	Dragon Cult	26	1	-	30	-
Erdtree Heal		Big group heal	Erdtree	65	1	-	42	-
Fire Serpent		Homing fire serpent	Messmer's Fire	11	1	-	16	-
Fire's Deadly Sin		Self-immolating fire aura	Fire Giant	26	1	-	19	-
Flame Fortification		Fire negation buff	Two Fingers	20	1	-	10	-
Flame Sling		Fireball	Fire Giant	11	1	-	10	-
Flame of the Fell God		Homing fireball explosion	Fire Giant	34	2	-	41	-
Flame, Cleanse Me		Cures poison and rot	Fire Monk	14	1	-	12	-
Flame, Fall Upon Them		Splitting fireballs	Fire Giant	16	1	-	28	-
Flame, Grant Me Strength		Physical and fire attack buff	Fire Monk	28	1	-	15	-
Flame, Protect Me		Strong fire negation buff	Fire Monk	30	1	-	24	-
Fortissax's Lightning Spear		Twin red lightning spears	Dragon Cult	35	1	-	46	-
Frenzied Burst		Frenzied flame beam	Frenzied Flame	24	1	-	22	-
Frozen Lightning Spear		Frost lightning spear	Dragon Cult	29	1	-	34	-
Furious Blade of Ansbach		Bloodflame lunging slashes	Blood	18	1	-	19	27
Ghostflame Breath		Ghostflame breath from above	Dragon Communion	36 (6)	1	-	23	15
Giant Golden Arc		Large golden arc	Spiral Tower	24	1	-	34	-
Giantsflame Take Thee		Huge exploding fireball	Fire Giant	30	2	-	30	-
Glintstone Breath		Magic breath	Dragon Communion	28 (4)	1	-	15	12
Golden Arcs		Three golden arcs	Spiral Tower	12	1	-	22	-
Golden Lightning Fortification		Party lightning negation	Erdtree	30	1	-	24	-
Golden Vow		Party attack and defense	Erdtree	47	1	-	25	-
Great Heal		Large party heal	Two Fingers	45	1	-	15	-
Greyoll's Roar		AoE roar, enemy debuff	Dragon Communion	50	2	-	28	17
Gurranq's Beast Claw		AoE claw shockwaves	Bestial	21	1	-	15	-
Heal		Party heal	Two Fingers	32	1	-	12	-
Heal from Afar		Ranged party heal	Erdtree	45	1	-	18	-
Honed Bolt		Lightning bolt from above	Dragon Cult	12	1	-	24	-
Howl of Shabriri		Madness howl, attack buff	Frenzied Flame	21	1	-	33	-
Immutable Shield		Shield elemental guard	Golden Order	15	1	19	19	-
Inescapable Frenzy		Madness grab	Frenzied Flame	22	1	-	21	-
Knight's Lightning Spear		Lightning spear volley	Dragon Cult	29	1	-	36	-
Land of Shadow		Holy projectile barrage	Erdtree	40	1	-	58	-
Lansseax's Glaive		Red lightning sweep	Dragon Cult	22	1	-	40	-
Law of Causality		Retaliation explosion	Golden Order	22	1	29	-	-
Law of Regression		Area dispel and cure	Golden Order	55	1	37	-	-
Light of Miquella		Holy pillar of light	Miquella	48	2	-	72	-
Lightning Fortification		Lightning negation buff	Two Fingers	20	1	-	10	-
Lightning Spear		Lightning spear throw	Dragon Cult	18	1	-	17	-
Lightning Strike		Line of lightning bolts	Dragon Cult	19	1	-	28	-
Litany of Proper Death		Holy ground wave, anti-undead	Golden Order	17	1	17	17	-
Lord's Aid		Party status cure	Two Fingers	12	1	-	12	-
Lord's Divine Fortification		Party holy negation	Two Fingers	30	1	-	27	-
Lord's Heal		Massive party heal	Two Fingers	55	1	-	20	-
Magic Fortification		Magic negation buff	Two Fingers	20	1	-	10	-
Magma Breath		Magma spit, fire pools	Dragon Communion	30	1	-	14	10
Messmer's Orb		Giant exploding fire orb	Messmer's Fire	31	2	-	60	-
Midra's Flame of Frenzy		Held frenzied flame stream	Frenzied Flame	22 (5)	2	-	41	-
Minor Erdtree		Area heal over time	Erdtree	30	2	-	70	-
Multilayered Ring of Light		Multi-hit ring of light	Miquella	23	1	-	36	-
Noble Presence		Belly shockwave, knockback	Godskin Apostle	20	1	-	26	-
O, Flame!		Close-range flame burst	Fire Monk	16	1	-	16	-
Order Healing		Cures death blight buildup	Golden Order	15	1	11	11	-
Order's Blade		Holy weapon buff	Golden Order	22	1	13	13	-
Pest Threads		Piercing thread volley	Servants of Rot	19	1	-	11	-
Pest-Thread Spears		Twin thread spears	Servants of Rot	28	1	-	26	-
Placidusax's Ruin		Dragonlord lightning and fire	-	-	3	-	36	-
Poison Armament		Poison weapon buff	Servants of Rot	15	1	-	10	-
Poison Mist		Poison cloud	Servants of Rot	18	1	-	12	-
Protection of the Erdtree		Party elemental negation	Erdtree	30	1	-	35	-
Radagon's Rings of Light		Wide holy ring	Golden Order	21	1	31	31	-
Rain of Fire		Raining fire cloud	Messmer's Fire	27	1	-	52	-
Rejection		Knockback shockwave	Two Fingers	9	1	-	12	-
Roar of Rugalea		Bear roar, multi-hit	Bear Communion	17	1	-	14	-
Rotten Breath		Scarlet rot breath	Dragon Communion	36 (4)	1	-	15	12
Rotten Butterflies		Rot butterfly explosions	Servants of Rot	48	1	-	33	-
Scarlet Aeonia		Exploding rot flower	Servants of Rot	48	3	-	35	-
Scouring Black Flame		Sweeping black flame	Godskin Apostle	21	1	-	28	-
Shadow Bait		Lures human foes	Two Fingers	15	1	-	13	-
Smarag's Glintstone Breath		Glintstone dragon breath	Dragon Communion	36 (6)	1	-	23	15
Spira		Held holy spirals	Spiral Tower	10	2	-	48	-
Stone of Gurranq		Thrown boulder	Bestial	15	1	-	13	-
Surge, O Flame!		Held fire stream	Fire Monk	1 (1)	1	-	9	-
Swarm of Flies		Bloodfly swarm	Blood	14	1	-	11	16
The Flame of Frenzy		Frenzied flame burst	Frenzied Flame	16	1	-	16	-
Theodorix's Magma		Great magma spit	Dragon Communion	45	1	-	21	14
Triple Rings of Light		Returning rings of light	Golden Order	23	1	23	23	-
Unendurable Frenzy		Held frenzied flame spray	Frenzied Flame	22 (6)	1	-	31	-
Urgent Heal		Quick self heal	Two Fingers	16	1	-	8	-
Vyke's Dragonbolt		Red lightning weapon buff	Dragon Cult	35	1	-	23	-
Watchful Spirit		Skull spirit turret	Divine Beast	12	1	-	26	-
Whirl, O Flame!		Piercing fire spiral	Fire Monk	19	1	-	13	-
Wrath from Afar		Ranged golden shockwave	Erdtree	18	1	-	34	-
Wrath of Gold		Golden shockwave	Erdtree	40	1	-	32	-

Notes

• Heal and Catch Flame from Brother Corhyn at the Roundtable Hold are two of the first incantations worth buying, and Flame, Grant Me Strength waits behind Fort Gael in Caelid for anyone who reaches it early.
• Brother Corhyn leaves the Roundtable Hold to follow Goldmask, and Corhyn's Bell Bearing turns up in Leyndell, Ashen Capital, where his journey ends.
• D, Hunter of the Dead dies at the Roundtable Hold during Fia's questline; D's Bell Bearing on his corpse returns Litany of Proper Death and Order's Blade to sale at the Twin Maiden Husks.
• Gowry's Bell Bearing, taken from his body in his shack, restores Pest Threads, and every teacher's bell bearing carries over any prayerbook already given to that teacher.
• Miriel, Pastor of Vows stays at the Church of Vows for good and accepts prayerbooks as well as scrolls, which makes him the safest teacher to hand books to.