ELDEN RING How to Use Incantations – Where to Find Incantations – PS5 – Xbox – PC

In Elden Ring, incantations are Faith-based spells that offer a variety of effects, including healing, buffs, debuffs, and offensive capabilities like fire, lightning, or holy damage. They’re akin to a blend of Miracles and Pyromancies from Dark Souls, requiring a Sacred Seal to cast and scaling primarily with the Faith stat.

Below is a detailed guide on how to use incantations on PS5, PC, and Xbox, including preparation, controls, and tips to maximize their effectiveness.

Prerequisites for Using Incantations

Before you can cast incantations, you need to meet specific requirements and acquire the necessary items:

a. Stats Requirements

• Faith: Incantations scale with your Faith stat, so the higher your Faith, the more powerful your spells. Aim for at least Faith level 60 for maximum damage output against enemies and bosses.
• Mind: This determines your Focus Points (FP), the resource used to cast incantations (shown as the blue bar under your health). A Mind level of 40 is recommended to avoid running out of FP quickly.
• Other Stats: Some incantations, like Dragon Communion spells, require Arcane, while Golden Order spells may need Intelligence. Check each incantation’s requirements in your inventory.

b. Acquiring a Sacred Seal

• What It Is: A Sacred Seal is the catalyst required to cast incantations, similar to a staff for sorceries.

How to Get One:

• Starting Classes: The Prophet and Confessor classes begin with a Finger Seal, allowing immediate incantation use. The Prophet also has the Clawmark Seal (scales with Strength).
• Purchase: If you didn’t choose these classes, buy a Finger Seal for 800 runes from the Twin Maiden Husks at Roundtable Hold, accessible early after progressing through Limgrave.
• Other Seals: Various seals are found throughout the game (e.g., Godslayer’s Seal for Godskin Apostle incantations, Dragon Communion Seal for Arcane scaling). Each has unique scaling and bonuses, so experiment to match your build.
• Equipping: Equip the Sacred Seal in either your main hand or offhand via the Equipment menu. It’s often best in the offhand to keep a melee weapon in your main hand.

c. Acquiring Incantations

Sources:

Vendors: Purchase from NPCs like:

• Brother Corhyn (Roundtable Hold, later moves to Altus Plateau): Basic and advanced incantations.
• Miriel, Pastor of Vows (Church of Vows): Support-focused incantations.
• D, Hunter of the Dead (near Summonwater Village or Roundtable Hold): Fundamentalist spells.
• Gowry (Caelid): Rot incantations.
• Gurranq, Beast Clergyman (Bestial Sanctum): Bestial incantations, unlocked with Deathroots.

Prayerbooks: Give these to Corhyn or Miriel to unlock more incantations for purchase.

World Loot: Found in chests, dropped by enemies (e.g., Teardrop Scarabs), or as quest rewards (e.g., Dragon Communion Incantations from dragon hearts).

Inventory Check: Ensure the incantation is in your inventory (viewable in the Inventory menu). Each has specific Faith (and sometimes Arcane/Intelligence) requirements.

d. Memory Slots

What They Are: Memory Slots determine how many incantations (or sorceries) you can equip at once.

How to Increase:

• Collect Memory Stones from chests, boss drops, or purchase one for 3,000 runes from Twin Maiden Husks.
• Use talismans like the Moon of Nokstella (found in Nokstella, Eternal City) to add slots.

Equipping Spells: Rest at a Site of Grace, select Memorize Spell, and choose incantations to fill your slots. Each spell shows its slot cost and stat requirements.

e. Focus Points (FP)

Casting incantations consumes FP. If your FP is low, replenish it with:

• Flask of Cerulean Tears: Allocate flask charges to restore FP (find Golden Seeds to increase flask uses).
• Resting at a Site of Grace.

Boost FP by leveling Mind or equipping items that enhance FP reserves.

2. How to Cast Incantations

Once you have a Sacred Seal, incantations, and sufficient stats, follow these platform-specific steps to cast spells:

PS5

• Equip the Seal: Open the Equipment menu (press Options), and equip a Sacred Seal in your main or offhand.
• Memorize Spells: Rest at a Site of Grace, select Memorize Spell, and equip the desired incantations.
• Select the Spell: In-game, press the Left or Right D-pad buttons to cycle through your equipped items and select the Sacred Seal. Press the Up D-pad button to cycle through memorized incantations (e.g., Heal, Dragonfire).
• Cast the Spell: With the Seal equipped, press R1 (right bumper) to cast the selected incantation. If the Seal is in your offhand, use L1 (left bumper).
• Check FP: Ensure you have enough FP (blue bar). If the spell’s thumbnail has an “X,” you don’t meet its stat requirements.

Xbox

• Equip the Seal: Press the Menu button to access the Equipment menu, and equip a Sacred Seal in your main or offhand.
• Memorize Spells: At a Site of Grace, select Memorize Spell and equip incantations.
• Select the Spell: Use the Up D-pad button to cycle through memorized incantations. Ensure the Sacred Seal is active by cycling with the Left or Right D-pad buttons to select it.
• Cast the Spell: Press RB (right bumper) to cast if the Seal is in your main hand, or LB (left bumper) if in your offhand.
• Check FP/Stats: Verify you have enough FP and meet the spell’s stat requirements.

PC

• Equip the Seal: Press E to open the Inventory menu, then equip a Sacred Seal in either hand.
• Memorize Spells: Rest at a Site of Grace, choose Memorize Spell, and select incantations.
• Select the Spell: Press the Up Arrow key to cycle through memorized incantations. Use Shift + Mouse Wheel or other keybinds to switch to the Sacred Seal if needed.
• Cast the Spell: Click the Left Mouse Button to cast the incantation (if the Seal is in your main hand). If in the offhand, use the bound key for offhand attacks (default is Shift + Right Mouse Button).
• Check FP/Stats: Ensure sufficient FP and that you meet the spell’s requirements.
• Custom Keybinds: PC controls can be remapped. For example, some players rebind pouch access or spell cycling for easier use (e.g., E + 1/2/3/4 for quick items).

3. Platform-Specific Tips

PS5:

• The DualSense controller’s haptic feedback enhances immersion when casting. Ensure your controller is charged to avoid interruptions.
• Use the Touch Pad to quickly open the map, helping you locate vendors or Sites of Grace.

Xbox:

• If using an Xbox controller on PC, controls mirror the Xbox console setup. Ensure your controller is recognized to avoid input issues.
• Quick pouch access (Y + D-pad) can be used for items like the Spectral Steed Whistle, freeing up slots for incantations.

PC:

• Mouse and keyboard can feel clunky for cycling spells. Consider remapping keys (e.g., T for spell switching, as one user did) for smoother combat flow.
• If using a controller on PC, Xbox or PS5 layouts apply based on your device.

4. Strategic Tips for Using Incantations

Build Optimization:

• Prioritize Faith for damage and Mind for FP. A Faith 60, Mind 40 setup is ideal for late-game.
• Use seals that boost specific incantations (e.g., Gravel Stone Seal for Dragon Cult spells). Dual-wielding seals (one in each hand) can stack bonuses for up to 30% damage increase.

Combat Tactics:

• Cycle Spells Quickly: Use the D-pad (or Up Arrow on PC) to switch incantations mid-fight for versatility (e.g., from Heal to Lightning Spear).
• Range Awareness: Incantations vary in range. For example, Dragonfire is short-range, while Frenzied Burst is long-range. Position accordingly.
• Weather Effects: Rain reduces fire incantation damage but boosts lightning spells. Plan your loadout based on the environment.

FP Management:

• Carry Flask of Cerulean Tears and allocate charges for FP recovery.
• Equip talismans like the Cerulean Amber Medallion to boost FP.
• Experiment with Seals: Different seals suit different playstyles. For example, the Dragon Communion Seal is great for Arcane builds, while the Erdtree Seal maximizes high-Faith builds.
• Memory Slot Strategy: Use Memory Stones to equip multiple incantations for flexibility (e.g., Erdtree Heal for co-op, Black Flame for PvP).

5. Common Issues and Fixes

Can’t Cast Spells:

• Stat Requirements: Check the incantation’s thumbnail in your inventory. An “X” indicates insufficient Faith, Arcane, or Intelligence. Level up accordingly.
• Low FP: Replenish FP with a Flask of Cerulean Tears or rest at a Site of Grace.
• Wrong Equipment: Ensure a Sacred Seal is equipped and active, not a staff or weapon.
• Spell Greyed Out: This happens if the Seal isn’t equipped or if you’re holding incompatible equipment (e.g., a shield blocking the Seal’s slot). Unequip conflicting items.
• Accidental Inputs: On PC, remap controls to avoid accidental crouching or menu issues during combat, which can disrupt casting.

6. Where to Find Incantations Early

Roundtable Hold:

• Brother Corhyn: Sells basic incantations like Heal, Rejection, and Cure Poison.
• Twin Maiden Husks: Sell the Finger Seal for 800 runes.

Limgrave:

• Church of Dragon Communion: Trade Dragon Hearts for Dragon Communion Incantations after defeating dragons.

Weeping Peninsula:

• Church of Vows: Find Miriel, Pastor of Vows for support incantations.
• Questlines: Progress NPC quests (e.g., Gideon Ofnir for Lord’s Divine Fortification) for unique incantations.

7. Recommended Incantations

Early Game:

• Heal (Prophet starter, Corhyn): Heals self and allies.
• Catch Flame (Prophet starter): Quick fire blast for close-range damage.
• Rejection (Corhyn): Pushes back enemies, great for crowd control.

Mid-to-Late Game:

• Lightning Spear (Corhyn with Prayerbook): High-damage ranged attack.
• Black Flame (Corhyn with Prayerbook): Deals percentage-based damage, ideal for bosses.
• Erdtree Heal (Miriel): Massive group heal for co-op.PvP:
• Frenzied Burst (Teardrop Scarab drop): Long-range madness buildup.
• Pest Threads (Gowry, Millicent quest): High-damage, tracking projectiles.

Using incantations in Elden Ring requires preparation (stats, seals, spells) and practice to master spell cycling and FP management. The process is consistent across PS5, Xbox, and PC, with slight control differences. Focus on building Faith, collecting Memory Stones, and experimenting with seals to create a versatile magic build. For further help, check vendors like Brother Corhyn early, and explore the Lands Between for powerful incantations.