In the expansive and treacherous Lands Between, Tarnished warriors seek every advantage to survive. Among the myriad spirit ashes that can be called upon, none sparks as much awe and strategic discussion as the legendary Mimic Tear. This unique summon doesn't conjure a distant memory of a fallen hero or a spectral beast; it creates a perfect, albeit will-less, copy of the summoner themselves. In the years since its discovery, it has remained a cornerstone of many successful builds, a testament to the enduring power of FromSoftware's 2022 masterpiece, Elden Ring. The journey to claim this power, however, is a legendary quest in its own right, requiring bravery, exploration, and the defeat of a demigod.

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To even begin the hunt for the Mimic Tear Ashes, one must first gain access to the hidden, subterranean realm of Nokron, the Eternal City. This is no simple feat. The gateway to Nokron is sealed until the very stars are shifted. The key event is the defeat of Starscourge Radahn, the mightiest of the demigods, at Redmane Castle in Caelid. Only after his colossal power is finally stilled does a celestial event occur, cracking open the earth and revealing the path downward.

With Radahn defeated, the Tarnished must travel to Fort Haight West in southeastern Limgrave. From there, a journey northwest reveals the aftermath of Radahn's fall: a massive, gaping chasm where a meteorite has struck the land. The descent is perilous, requiring careful navigation across floating fragments of stone and earth, leading into a dark cavern. Pushing forward through an entrance flanked by ghostly white flames finally grants entry into the awe-inspiring, somber expanse of Nokron, the Eternal City.

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The city itself is a maze of ancient architecture and lurking dangers. The search within Nokron is a test of platforming and combat. Adventurers must traverse the crumbling rooftops, finding a Site of Grace to anchor themselves. Progress leads east through narrow stairwells towards a foreboding fog gate. The boss that awaits behind it is a profound and challenging reflection—a Mimic Tear that has taken the Tarnished's own form, wielding their weapons and spells. Victory here is a battle against oneself, a fitting prelude to gaining the power to summon that same double.

After this introspective battle and resting at the subsequent grace, the true path to the treasure opens. The goal is to reach the Night's Sacred Ground. This involves crossing a grand bridge and then carefully following the left-hand cliff face until a hidden path reveals itself. A Site of Grace offers a moment of respite before a leap of faith is required: jumping from the cliff onto a lower rooftop below. A dangerous scramble across more rooftops leads into the interior of a decrepit building.

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Inside, the final obstacle awaits. An imp statue, often called a Stonesword Key Gargoyle, blocks the way. It demands a precious Stonesword Key to deactivate its seal. Once the key is offered, a guardian must be defeated within the sealed chamber. Only then does the prize become accessible. Opening the chest within rewards the seeker with the coveted Legendary Ashen Remains: the Mimic Tear Ashes.

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The description of the ashes reads: "Legendary ashen remains. Use to summon the spirit of a mimic tear. Summoning consumes HP rather than FP. This spirit takes the form of the summoner to fight alongside them, but its mimicry does not extend to imitating the summoner's will. Mimic tears are the result of an attempt by the Eternal City to forge a lord." This lore hints at the grand, failed ambitions of Nokron's ancient inhabitants and perfectly explains the summon's unique mechanics.

What makes the Mimic Tear so extraordinarily powerful is its perfect replication of the summoner's loadout and its unique resource cost.

Key Mechanics of the Mimic Tear Spirit:

  • Cost: Summoning requires 660 HP and 0 FP. This makes it accessible to builds that focus purely on strength or faith without investment in mind.

  • Replication: The mimic will use your currently equipped weapons, armor, shields, and talismans. It primarily favors the weapon in your right hand.

  • Abilities: It can use consumable items you have equipped and has unlimited ammunition for bows and crossbows. Most importantly, it can cast your equipped spells and incantations without depleting its own FP pool.

  • Limitations: The mimic cannot use Great Runes or items stored in your pouch. Its AI, while aggressive, operates independently and doesn't replicate your tactical will.

For players, this means the Mimic Tear's effectiveness is directly tied to their own build. A heavily armored warrior creates a resilient tank. A sorcerer laden with powerful spells creates a devastating artillery duplicate. It's a spirit that scales not just with upgrade levels, but with the player's own ingenuity and gear choices. In 2026, it remains a top-tier summon, celebrated for its versatility and the unique, empowering fantasy of fighting alongside a copy of oneself. The journey to Nokron and the clever platforming challenge to retrieve it have become iconic rites of passage for Tarnished the world over.