Few things feel as satisfying in Elden Ring as unleashing a divine flame or a scarlet rot storm to clear the battlefield. And in 2025, the meta has only matured — the best Incantations offer raw power, clutch utility, and unforgettable style.

In this guide, we rank the best Elden Ring Incantations , how to use Incantations , where to find Sacred Seals , and which builds pair well with them. Whether you're a casual Tarnished or a dedicated Faith-mancer, this list will upgrade your loadout.

To use Incantations, you need:

• A Sacred Seal (a catalyst, like a staff but for Faith spells)

• Sufficient Faith stat for the spell

• The Incantation memorized at a Site of Grace

• Enough FP (blue mana bar) to cast it

Incantations scale with Faith , and certain Seals amplify specific spell types like fire, lightning, or dragon-themed miracles.

Let’s break down the top picks — ranked for PvE, PvP, utility, and damage scaling.

S-Tier Incantations

• Flame, Grant Me Strength
  Boosts physical and fire attack — vital for both spells and melee builds.

• Beast Claw
  Low cost, fast cast, and can stagger groups. Perfect for aggressive spellcasters.

• Black Flame Ritual
  Deadly AoE fire damage. Scales well and breaks enemy poise.

• Swarm of Flies
  Unleashes rot-inducing bloodflies. Popular for PvP and melting bosses like Mohg.

• Erdtree Heal
  Best group heal — clutch in co-op or mimic summon builds.

A-Tier Incantations

• Lightning Spear
  Fast projectile with decent damage. A classic in the Faith arsenal.

• Scarlet Aeonia
  Malenia’s move as a spell — risky, but devastating AoE rot.

• Giantsflame Take Thee
  High damage fireball, slightly slower cast time.

• Flame of the Fell God
  Exploding fireball that tracks enemies.

• Catch Flame
  Short range, but super fast and strong. Think of it like a Faith shotgun.

Flame, Grant Me Strength

• Location: Behind a fort near Caelid’s Fort Gael .

• Details: Found on a corpse between two flame turrets.

Swarm of Flies

• Location: Mohgwyn Palace — near Dynasty Mausoleum Entrance.

• How to Access: Use Pureblood Knight’s Medal from White-Faced Varre questline.

Black Flame Ritual

• Dropped by: Godskin Duo in Crumbling Farum Azula.

• Requirement: Defeat boss to earn it.

Lightning Spear

• Location: Part of Dragon Cult Incantations from Brother Corhyn .

• Unlock Method: Give Dragon Cult Prayerbook to Brother Corhyn or Miriel, Pastor of Vows .

Catch Flame

• Default spell with Prophet class.

• Also purchasable from Brother Corhyn early in Roundtable Hold.

Sacred Seals determine casting speed and damage scaling. These are the top picks:

• Erdtree Seal: Pure Faith scaling — best for high Faith builds.

• Gravel Stone Seal: Boosts lightning Incantations.

• Dragon Communion Seal: Enhances dragon Incantations (rot, fire).

• Frenzied Flame Seal: Works for madness builds.

• Finger Seal: Basic seal for Confessor and Prophet — good early game option.

Upgrade with Somber Smithing Stones to +10 for max output.

Here’s a quick step-by-step for beginners:

1. Get a Sacred Seal. Check the Twin Maiden Husks at Roundtable Hold for early-game options.

2. Rest at Site of Grace.

3. Choose “Memorize Spell.”

4. Slot your Incantations based on your Memory Slots .

5. Use your Seal to cast with R1 or R2 .

To get more slots, use Memory Stones , found in towers like Oridys’s Rise or looted after boss fights.

• Brother Corhyn – Starts at Roundtable Hold, later moves near Altus Plateau .

• Miriel, Pastor of Vows – Found at Church of Vows , he accepts Prayerbooks.

• Gurranq the Beast Clergyman – Located at the Bestial Sanctum in northeast Caelid. Rewards powerful bestial spells.

• Stormveil Castle – Several key Incantations and Memory Stones found here, especially after defeating Godrick.

Both Prophet and Confessor start with solid Faith stats, making them ideal for Incantation builds:

• Prophet : Higher Faith, starts with Catch Flame and Heal

• Confessor : Balanced stats, great for hybrid builds, starts with Urgent Heal and Assassin’s Approach

Both start with the Finger Seal — solid early game tool.

To level up quickly, don’t forget — early mobs drop around 800 runes per run near Bestial Sanctum. Great farming spot.

• Use Swarm of Flies to apply bleed quickly.

• Pair Flame, Grant Me Strength with dual weapons for burst damage.

• Keep Lightning Spear for zoning and pressure.

• Use Black Flame Ritual to punish rolls.

Facing a boss like Malenia or Mohg ?

• Buff: Flame, Grant Me Strength + Golden Vow

• Offense: Swarm of Flies, Giantsflame Take Thee

• Defense: Erdtree Heal or Blessing of the Erdtree

Also bring a Mimic Tear with your Seal for twin-casting madness.

Elden Ring doesn’t hand you power — you carve it out with knowledge, precision, and the right spells. The Incantations listed here aren’t just flashy — they’re versatile, dangerous, and deeply satisfying to master.

So whether you’re raining flame from above or feeding your enemies to scarlet rot, there’s an Incantation ready to fit your style.

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