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Whether you favor Intelligence-based Sorceries or Faith-based Incantations, Shadow of the Erdtree introduces new tools that redefine what spellcasting can do in Elden Ring. From frost-laced ghostflames to bloodthirsty thorns, this list breaks down the most effective new spells, including where to find them and what makes them shine. And use related Elden Ring Items to maximize the spell's effect

Best Sorceries

1. Impenetrable Thorns

·Stat Requirement: 24 Faith

·What it Does: Sacrifices HP to summon a fan of bloody thorns that build up Hemorrhage rapidly. Can be targeted or free-aimed.

·Why It's Great: Melts even late-game bosses thanks to multiple hits and Bleed damage.

·Location: On a corpse near the top of Shadow Keep. From Messmer's room, go down the stairs, drop to a bat-guarded balcony, then check the corpse by the wall.

2. Fleeting Microcosm

·Stat Requirement: 42 Intelligence

·What it Does: Launches an orb that detonates in two damaging hits.

·Why It's Great: Effective against mobs; can be comboed with Gravity spells to pin foes.

·Location: Purchased from Count Ymir after progressing his questline.

3. Blades of Stone

·Stat Requirement: 48 Intelligence

·What it Does: Summons jagged stone blades in a circle that deal high multi-hit damage.

·Why It's Great: Great stagger potential and area denial; pair with buy Elden Ring Items Meteorite Staff for synergy.

·Location: Trade Commander Gaius' Remembrance (found behind Shadow Keep, requires Prayer Room Key).

4. Mass of Putrescence

·Stat Requirement: 28 Intelligence, 22 Faith

·What it Does: Hurls a huge sludge ball that explodes and ignites the ground.

·Why It's Great: Deals excellent damage to large enemies; leaves lingering fire.

·Location: Found in Stone Coffin Fissure, north of the Fissure Waypoint Site of Grace.

5. Rings of Spectral Light

·Stat Requirement: 24 Intelligence, 18 Faith

·What it Does: Sends rings that home in on enemies and inflict Frostbite.

·Why It's Great: Excellent range, tracking, and status build-up.

·Location: Charo's Hidden Grave, near the gravestone guarded by Grave Birds.

6. Glintstone Nails

·Stat Requirement: 32 Intelligence

·What it Does: Fires rapid, piercing glintstone shards.

·Why It's Great: Fast cast and good for breaking enemy poise.

·Location: Sold at the Cathedral of Manus Metyr (after Count Ymir's quest).

7. Rellana's Twin Moons

·Stat Requirement: 72 Intelligence

·What it Does: Summons two massive moon blasts.

·Why It's Great: Devastating damage in a wide arc, though it requires proximity.

·Location: Trade Rellana's Remembrance. Use with Carian Regal Scepter for best scaling.

Best Incantations

1. Divine Beast Tornado

·Stat Requirement: 28 Faith

·What it Does: Channels the Dancing Lion to launch a massive tornado.

·Why It's Great: High stagger potential, chargeable, strong area coverage.

·Location: Defeat the Dancing Lion at the island temple near Temple Town Ruins, Rauh.

2. Pest-Thread Spears

·Stat Requirement: 26 Faith

·What it Does: Launches spears that deal Rot damage and high single-target DPS.

·Why It's Great: Melts bosses and large enemies; long-range and sticky.

·Location: Found in the rot caverns beneath the Church of the Bud, Rauh Ruins.

3. Ghostflame Breath

·Stat Requirement: 23 Faith, 15 Arcane

·What it Does: Spews ghostflame that hits twice and inflicts Frostbite.

·Why It's Great: Quick, wide, status-heavy breath attack.

·Location: Trade 3 Dragon Hearts at the Grand Altar of Dragon Communion.

4. Golden Arcs

·Stat Requirement: 22 Faith

·What it Does: Sends three golden arcs at a single target.

·Why It's Great: Quick cast, good stagger potential, and solid burst damage.

·Location: Moorth Ruins, in a building near the bottom.

5. Messmer's Orb

·Stat Requirement: 60 Faith

·What it Does: Propels you forward in a fiery explosion; the orb detonates afterward.

·Why It's Great: Massive AoE and stylish. Great for boss rooms and PvP.

·Location: Trade Messmer's Remembrance.

6. Fire Serpent

·Stat Requirement: 16 Faith

·What it Does: Summons a tracking serpent of flame.

·Why It's Great: Short-range, but excellent at pressure and stagger.

·Location: On a balcony in the Specimen Storehouse.

7. Knight's Lightning Spear

·Stat Requirement: 36 Faith

·What it Does: Flings several fast lightning spears in rapid succession.

·Why It's Great: High DPS, great for PvP, and fast-moving targets.

·Location: Found in Scorpion River Catacombs.

8. Midra's Flame of Frenzy

·Stat Requirement: 41 Faith

·What it Does: Fires erratic bolts of frenzied flame with small AoE.

·Why It's Great: Builds madness and hits hard. Works best on large enemies.

·Location: Trade Midra's Remembrance (from Abyssal Woods).

9. Multilayered Ring of Light

·Stat Requirement: 36 Faith

·What it Does: Throws a large, lingering ring of light that deals repeated damage.

·Why It's Great: Powerful zone control and sustained damage-an upgrade to Discus of Light.

Final Tips

·Hybrid Scaling: Many of the new spells scale with both Intelligence and Faith-ideal for hybrid casters or those using the Staff of the Great Beyond.

·Dragon Incantations feel far more viable with better casting speeds and multiple hits.

·Bleed, Frostbite, and Rot are still king in status builds-many of these spells help apply them faster than ever.