Top 10 Talismans in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree

The 10 best Talismans in SotE to improve your playthrough.

Game Guide by Nine_toes on Jul 03, 2024

Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree is incredibly challenging—so much so that FromSoftware even released a balance update to address the issue. The difficulty is still there though, and one good way to improve your experience is by using talisman. Here are 10 of the best talisman found only in the Land of Shadow.

Rellana's Cameo

This one's my personal favorite. Love using weapon skills? Rellana's Cameo gives you a sweet 15% damage buff to any attack you unleash after holding a stance for 2 seconds. Think of it as a reward for your patience in combat!

Where to find: This talisman is super easy to find in Castle Entus, just after you get invaded by Moon Wraithal. It's chilling on an altar near the Castle Lord's chamber.

Blessed Blue Dew Talisman

For all you spellcasters out there, this is a must-have. The Blessed Blue Dew Talisman slowly restores your FP over time. It's not a massive boost, but it helps keep the magic flowing, especially if you're using a lot of Ash of War attacks.

Where to find: You'll find this one at the Church of Benediction, which is a bit of a trek, but worth it for the extra FP.

Two-Headed Turtle Talisman

Running a melee build that requires a lot of dodging? This talisman is your new best friend. The Two-Headed Turtle Talisman significantly speeds up your stamina recovery. This lets you dodge roll and attack more frequently, keeping you in the fight and the enemy on the defensive.

Where to find: This gem is hidden behind a waterfall in a cave east of the Rivermouth Cave.

Crusade Insignia

This talisman is all about rewarding your aggressive playstyle. The Crusade Insignia increases your attack power for 20 seconds after defeating an enemy. While it won't help much with bosses, it's fantastic for clearing out dungeons and regular enemies.

Where to find: You can snag this one from the Belurot Towers Settlement after defeating the Fire Knight Queelign near the tree.

Blade of Mercy

Similar to the Crusade Insignia, the Blade of Mercy grants you an attack power buff, but with a twist. This one activates after you land a critical hit. It seems to offer a bigger damage boost, but requires more skill to trigger. Perfect for those focused on breaking enemy stances and landing those critical hits.

Where to find: You'll find this bad boy in the Scorched Ruins, just climb to the very top and a chest awaits.

Two-Handed Sword Talisman

Calling all colossal weapon wielders! This talisman is for you. The Two-Handed Sword Talisman straight-up buffs the damage of your attacks when wielding a weapon in two hands. Great for those massive weapons and greatswords.

Where to find: You'll find this one in the Temple Town Ruins, which requires a bit of navigating through caves and poison storms, but the damage boost is worth it.

Flame Drake Talisman

The enemies in the DLC love to throw fire at you, A LOT. The Flame Drake Talisman is your fiery defense. It reduces fire damage taken by 20%, a lifesaver against all those fire-wielding foes. This is a must-have for areas crawling with fire damage like the Furnace Golems and Fire Knight fights.

Where to find: You can find the upgraded version of this talisman inside a chest at the Fort of Reprimand.

Crimson Seed Talisman & Cerulean Seed Talisman

These two talismans are part of a questline, but totally worth the effort. Everything hits harder in the DLC, so you'll be chugging on those healing flasks. The Crimson Seed Talisman increases the amount of health restored by your flasks, while the Cerulean Seed Talisman does the same for your FP. This means more healing and more spellcasting between visits to the Sites of Grace.

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Where to find: To get these, you'll need to start a quest with Count Ymir at the Cathedral of Manus Celes. He'll send you on a treasure hunt involving ringing bells at Finger Ruins. Follow the questline and you'll be rewarded with both these fantastic talismans!