Master the divine magic of the Lands Between with our comprehensive guide to Incantations in Elden Ring. These powerful Faith-based spells offer healing, devastating damage, and unique buffs that can completely transform your gameplay experience across Xbox, PS5, and PC.
Unlike Sorceries that scale with Intelligence, Incantations scale with Faith and require Sacred Seals to cast. From healing wounded allies to calling down lightning strikes, these versatile spells provide both offensive and defensive capabilities essential for any Tarnished exploring the challenging world of Elden Ring.
🛡️ What are Incantations in Elden Ring
Incantations in Elden Ring are a type of magic that primarily relies on the Faith stat. Sacred Seals are used to cast these special spells, offering healing, status effect removal, and elemental damage with fire, lightning, or other divine forces.
📿 Divine Magic Fundamentals
- Faith-Based Scaling – Unlike Sorceries, Incantations scale with the Faith attribute
- Sacred Seal Required – These specialized catalysts channel your divine power
- Versatile Applications – Healing, damage, buffs, and utility effects
- Elemental Power – Fire, lightning, holy, and blood-based effects
- Character Customization – More diverse than Sorceries for build variety
Incantation Categories
🌟 Healing Incantations
Restore HP for yourself and allies with spells like Heal and Great Heal. Essential for survival in the Lands Between.
⚡ Lightning Incantations
Call down divine lightning strikes to devastate enemies. Highly effective against heavily armored foes.
🔥 Fire Incantations
Burn enemies with flame-based attacks. Excellent for crowd control and area denial tactics.
💪 Buff Incantations
Enhance weapons and stats temporarily. Flame Grant Me Strength and Golden Vow are prime examples.
Starting Classes for Faith Builds
Prophet and Confessor classes are gifted with Sacred Seals and Incantations from character creation, making them ideal starting points for Faith-focused builds:
- Prophet Class – High starting Faith, comes with Heal incantation and Finger Seal
- Confessor Class – Balanced Faith/Strength build with healing capabilities
- Other Classes – Can acquire Sacred Seals from Twin Maiden Husks for 800 Runes
📋 Step-by-Step Guide: How to Use Incantations
Learning to cast Incantations requires meeting several requirements and following specific steps. Here’s your complete roadmap to mastering Faith magic:
Prerequisites for Casting
- Acquire a Sacred Seal – Purchase Finger Seal from Twin Maiden Husks (800 Runes) or start as Prophet/Confessor
- Meet Faith Requirements – Each Incantation has minimum Faith requirements (e.g., Urgent Heal needs 8 Faith)
- Sufficient Focus Points (FP) – Ensure you have enough FP to cast your desired spells
- Learn Incantations – Purchase from trainers like Brother Corhyn or find in the world
- Memory Slots – Equip spells at Sites of Grace using available memory slots
Getting Your First Sacred Seal
🏛️ Roundtable Hold Journey
- Reach Roundtable Hold – Progress past Margit encounter and meet Melina
- Find Brother Corhyn – Located behind the Table of Lost Grace in the main hall
- Study Incantations – Purchase your first spells using Runes
- Visit Twin Maiden Husks – Go through the hallway to the small room with books
- Purchase Finger Seal – Buy this basic Sacred Seal for 800 Runes (requires 10 Faith)
Equipping and Memorizing
- Equip Sacred Seal – Place in weapon slot (right-hand for primary use, left-hand for off-hand casting)
- Rest at Site of Grace – Access the “Memorize Spell” option
- Select Memory Slots – Choose which Incantations to equip in available slots
- Cycle Between Spells – Use Up Arrow (PC) or D-pad Up (Console) to switch active Incantation
- Cast the Spell – Press attack button while Sacred Seal is equipped
⚔️ All Sacred Seals Comparison
Choosing the right Sacred Seal is crucial for optimizing your Faith build. Each seal offers different scaling and passive effects that can dramatically impact your spell effectiveness.
| Sacred Seal | Scaling | Passive Effects | Best Usage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finger Seal | STR D, FAI S | No Effect | For Low Faith Build |
| Erdtree Seal | FAI S | No Effect | For High Faith Build |
| Golden Order Seal | FAI A, INT A | Increase Golden Order incantations by 10% | For Intelligence and Faith Build |
| Gravel Stone Seal | STR D, FAI S | Dragon Cult Incantations is increased by 15% | While Using Dragon Cult Spells |
| Giant’s Seal | STR D, FAI S | Fire Giant and Fire Monk incantations increased by 20% | While using Fire Giant or Fire Monk Spells |
| Godslayer’s Seal | STR D, FAI S | Godskin Apostle’s incantations increased by 10% | While using Godskin Apostle spells |
| Clawmark Seal | STR B, FAI B | Bestial incantations increased by 10% | For Strength and Faith Build |
| Frenzied Flame Seal | STR C, DEX C, INT C, FAI B | Frenzied Flame incantations increased by 20% | While using Frenzied Flame Spells |
| Dragon Communion Seal | FAI B, ARC S | Dragon Communion incantations increased by 15% | For Faith and Arcane Build. While using Dragon Communion Spells |
Sacred Seal Recommendations by Build Type
🔰 Pure Faith Build
Erdtree Seal – Highest Faith scaling (S) makes it perfect for pure Faith builds at high levels.
⚡ Dragon Cult Build
Gravel Stone Seal – 15% bonus to lightning spells makes this essential for Ancient Dragon builds.
🔥 Fire Monk Build
Giant’s Seal – 20% boost to Fire Giant spells provides incredible damage potential.
💪 Strength/Faith Hybrid
Clawmark Seal – Dual scaling with Strength makes it perfect for melee-caster hybrids.
🎮 Platform-Specific Controls
Each platform has slightly different control schemes for casting Incantations. Master your platform’s controls for smooth spell casting in combat:
🖥️ Windows PC Controls
- Open Inventory – Press E button
- Equip Sacred Seal – Place in any hand slot
- Select Spell – Press upward arrow key to cycle
- Cast Incantation – Press Left Mouse Button (LMB)
🎮 PlayStation 5 Controls
- Access Inventory – Press Options button
- Equip Sacred Seal – Place in main or off-hand
- Cycle Spells – Use left and right D-pad buttons
- Cast Incantation – Press R1 button
🎯 Xbox Controls
- Open Equipment – Press Menu button
- Equip Sacred Seal – Choose main hand or off-hand
- Toggle Spells – Use upper D-pad
- Cast Incantation – Press RB button
📚 Incantation Trainers & Locations
Finding the right trainers is essential for expanding your spell collection. Each trainer specializes in different types of Incantations and can be found across the Lands Between:
| Trainer | Location | Specialization |
|---|---|---|
| Brother Corhyn | Roundtable Hold / Altus Plateau (questline) | General Incantations, Golden Order spells |
| D, Hunter of the Dead | Summonwater Village / Roundtable Hold (later) | Death and Undead-focused spells |
| Gurranq the Beast Clergyman | Bestial Sanctum, northeastern Caelid | Bestial Incantations (requires Deathroot) |
| Miriel, Pastor of Vows | Church of Vows, eastern Liurnia of the Lakes | All spell types (universal teacher) |
| Gowry | Shack south of Sellia, Town of Sorcery in Caelid | Pest and Rot-based Incantations |
Essential Early Game Incantations
- Heal – Basic healing spell (8 Faith) – Brother Corhyn
- Cure Poison – Removes poison status (10 Faith) – Brother Corhyn
- Lightning Spear – Ranged lightning attack (17 Faith) – Brother Corhyn after Roundtable Hold
- Flame Sling – Quick fire projectile (8 Faith) – Brother Corhyn
- Beast Claw – Ground-ripping attack (8 Faith) – Gurranq
💡 Advanced Tips & Strategies
Mastering Incantations goes beyond basic casting. These advanced techniques will help you dominate the Lands Between with divine magic:
Essential Optimization Tips
- Use Radagon Icon Talisman – Significantly reduces casting time for all spells
- Charge Your Incantations – Hold cast button for increased power and range
- Monitor Stamina – Casting consumes stamina, manage it carefully in combat
- Upgrade Sacred Seals – Use Smithing Stones to boost Incantation Scaling
- Target Lock Recommended – Ensures accuracy for long-range spells
Memory Management
🧠 Expanding Your Spell Arsenal
Memory Stones
Find these to increase spell slots. Look for towers with glowing tops or defeat specific bosses.
Purchase Options
Twin Maiden Husks sell Memory Stones for 3,000 Runes – expensive but reliable.
Strategic Selection
Choose spells that complement your playstyle and current encounter needs.
Situational Swapping
Visit Sites of Grace to change your spell loadout for different areas or bosses.
Combat Applications
- Area Control – Use Burn, O Flame! for wide-area damage against groups
- Quick Casting – Bestial Sling offers fast, low-FP damage option
- Hybrid Combat – Switch between melee attacks and Incantations for versatility
- Buff Management – Apply weapon buffs before tough encounters
- Healing Strategy – Keep emergency heal spells memorized for survival
Build Optimization
📈 Stat Priority
Faith (60) for damage, Mind (40) for FP pool, adequate Vigor for survivability.
🏺 Flask Allocation
Balance HP and FP flask distribution based on your playstyle – more FP for heavy casting.
🔗 Talisman Synergy
Flock’s Canvas Talisman enhances all Incantations – essential for any Faith build.
⚡ Spell Variety
Don’t rely on one spell type – mix healing, damage, and utility for maximum effectiveness.
❓ Troubleshooting Common Issues
Even experienced Tarnished sometimes struggle with Incantation mechanics. Here are solutions to the most common problems:
Why Can’t You Cast Incantations?
🔧 Common Problems & Solutions
❌ “X” Mark on Spell
This indicates you don’t meet the Faith requirement. Level up your Faith stat to the required amount.
🛡️ No Sacred Seal Equipped
You must have a Sacred Seal equipped in your weapon slots to cast any Incantation.
🧠 Spell Not Memorized
Visit a Site of Grace and use “Memorize Spell” to equip your desired Incantations.
💙 Insufficient FP
You need enough Focus Points to cast. Use Flask of Cerulean Tears or level Mind stat.
Performance Issues
- Slow Casting Speed – Equip Radagon Icon talisman or use Azur’s Glintstone Staff for sorceries
- Low Damage Output – Upgrade your Sacred Seal and increase Faith stat
- Limited Memory Slots – Find Memory Stones or purchase from Twin Maiden Husks
- High FP Consumption – Level Mind stat and optimize flask allocation
- Poor Range/Accuracy – Use target lock and consider charging spells for better range
⚔️ Need Help Mastering Faith Magic?
Struggling with Incantation builds or looking to optimize your Sacred Seal setup? Our team of experienced Tarnished can provide personalized guidance to help you become a master of divine magic in the Lands Between.