Elden Ring incantations represent one of the most versatile and powerful magic systems in FromSoftware's masterpiece. As we move into 2025, these faith-based spells continue to define character builds and playstyles across the Lands Between and the new Shadow of the Erdtree expansion areas. Whether you're a veteran Tarnished or just starting your journey, understanding the depth of incantation magic is essential for conquering the game's toughest challenges.

Unlike sorceries which primarily rely on Intelligence, Elden Ring incantations draw their power from the Faith stat, combining elements that would have been separate Miracles and Pyromancies in previous Souls titles. To cast these divine spells, players need Sacred Seals or the unique Staff of the Great Beyond, allowing for impressive versatility in both offensive and supportive magic.

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Finding Incantation Trainers

Throughout your journey across the Lands Between, you'll encounter several NPCs who can teach you new incantations:

  • Brother Corhyn - Initially found at Roundtable Hold before relocating to the Altus Plateau

  • D, Hunter of the Dead - First encountered near Summonwater Village before moving to Roundtable Hold

  • Gurranq, Beast Clergyman - Located at the Bestial Sanctum in northeastern Caelid

  • Miriel, Pastor of Vows - Resides in the Church of Vows in eastern Liurnia

  • Gowry - Lives in a shack south of Sellia, Town of Sorcery in Caelid

Among these trainers, Miriel stands out as particularly valuable since he never relocates and can teach both incantations and sorceries after being given the appropriate prayerbooks or scrolls.

Prayerbooks: Unlocking New Incantations

Prayerbooks are special items scattered throughout the world that, when given to certain trainers, unlock new incantations for purchase. These include:

  • Two Fingers' Prayerbook

  • Assassin's Prayerbook

  • Golden Order Principia

  • Dragon Cult Prayerbook

  • Ancient Dragon Prayerbook

  • Fire Monks' Prayerbook

  • Giant's Prayerbook

  • Godskin Prayerbook

Each book contains unique spells aligned with different magical traditions in the game's lore, from the golden magic of the Erdtree to the forbidden arts of the Godskins.

Legendary Incantations

For achievement hunters and powerful spell collectors, Elden Ring features several Legendary Incantations that stand above the rest in terms of power and significance. These rare spells are awarded for defeating major bosses or finding well-hidden secrets throughout the world.

Shadow of the Erdtree Expansion Incantations

The 2024 Shadow of the Erdtree expansion significantly expanded the incantation roster with powerful new options across various schools:

  • Erdtree Incantations - New golden magic spells found throughout the Land of Shadow

  • Miquellan Incantations - Holy spells connected to Miquella's unique powers

  • Dragon Cult Incantations - Lightning-based magic with expanded capabilities

  • Spiral Tower Incantations - A completely new school of magic found only in the DLC

  • Messmer's Flame - Fire magic connected to the mysterious Messmer

  • Blood Oath Incantations - Powerful blood magic tied to Sir Ansbach's questline

  • Servants of Rot - Poison and scarlet rot magic expanded from the base game

These new spells have dramatically shifted the Elden Ring incantation meta in 2025, with some DLC spells outperforming classic options in both PvE and PvP scenarios.

Building an Effective Incantation Character

Creating an effective faith build requires understanding the scaling mechanics of Sacred Seals. Different seals boost different incantation schools:

  1. Dragon Communion Seal - Boosts dragon communion incantations with Arcane scaling

  2. Godslayer's Seal - Enhances godslayer incantations with superior Faith scaling

  3. Golden Order Seal - Scales with both Intelligence and Faith for golden order spells

  4. Gravel Stone Seal - Strengthens dragon cult incantations with solid Faith scaling

  5. Giant's Seal - Boosts fire giant and fire monk incantations

When building your incantation-focused character, consider which spell schools you plan to focus on and select the appropriate seal. Most faith builds aim for 60-80 Faith for maximum spell damage, though hybrid builds may split stats between Faith and other attributes like Strength or Arcane depending on their overall strategy.

PvP-Focused Incantations

In 2025's PvP meta, several Elden Ring incantations stand out as particularly effective:

  • Lightning Spear - Quick casting with solid damage and range

  • Flame of the Fell God - Creates a slow-moving fireball that can catch roll-spammers

  • Black Flame - Deals percentage-based damage that ignores heavy armor

  • Bloodboon - DLC addition that creates powerful blood projectiles

  • Spiral Lightning - New lightning incantation with unpredictable patterns

The best PvP casters typically mix fast-casting options with area denial spells to control the battlefield while maintaining pressure on opponents.

Elden Ring incantations continue to be one of the most satisfying magic systems in gaming, offering incredible versatility for both newcomers and veterans. As the community continues to discover new combinations and strategies in 2025, the divine magic of the Lands Between remains as compelling as ever.