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Elden Ringhas a greater focus on magic than previous FromSoftware titles, and there are two kinds that players can learn: Incantations and Sorceries. Of the two, Sorceries are more focused on damage and ranged firepower, and scale from Intelligence. Whether players are building a pure sorcerer or a hybrid character, knowing which Sorceries to equip is essential to making the most ofElden Ring’s magic.
Updated on May 28, 2025, by Nahda Nabiilah:While some players prefer to explore the Lands Between slowly and get stronger in baby steps, other players immediatelysearch for powerful Sorceriesand Incantations to one-shot enemies and bosses. Since the early game is usually filled with standard spells that are not that special and used by all, there are some hidden ones found occasionally that can be considered a rare treasure.
12Night Maiden’s Mist
Sellia, Town of Sorcery
TheNight Maiden’s Mistspell requires 14 Intelligence, and it releases a thick silver mist that drains enemies' HP as well as the caster’s. Although the idea ofmelting enemies and bosses' health bars is tempting inElden Ring, this Sorcery is a double-edged sword where players also have a disadvantage.
To obtain the Night Maiden’s Mist, Tarnished must purchase it from Gowry for 5,000 Runes in Sellia, Town of Sorcery, after completing his quest. Although Caelid is next to Limgrave, it’s not considered a suitable area for early players, but you can get there early on and grab some powerful items to facilitate the journey in easier areas.
11Magic Glintblade
Prisoner Class/Church of Vows
Magic Glintbladeis one of the Sorceries given at the start of the game for the Prisonerclass inElden Ring. If players choose another class, you can purchase it for 3000 Runes from Miriel, Pastor of Vows.
To reach the Church of Vows where Miriel is encountered for the first time, Tarnished must defeat Godrick the Grafted or take a shortcut around the castle to arrive at Liurnia of the Lakes. Next, keep going north until you see a path leading to the eastern Liurnia of the Lakes. Take it and proceed northwest to find the Church of Vows.
10Glintstone Pebble
Astrologer Class/Waypoint Ruins/Church of Irith
In true Soulslike fashion,Elden Ringchallenges players right from the tutorial, and finding thebest early Sorceriesis essential to a Sorcerer character’s survival. Fortunately for Astrologers, the spell they start with is one of the best early-game Sorceries;Glintstone Pebbleis a single-target missile spell that is quick to cast, consumes only seven ofElden Ring’s Focus Points, and does a surprising amount of damage.
For classes that don’t begin with Glintstone Pebble, it can be bought for 1000 Runes from either Sorceress Sellen at the Waypoint Ruins in Limgrave or Thops at the Church of Irith in Liurnia of the Lakes.
9Cannon Of Haima
Open Chest Inside The Converted Fringe Tower
TheCannon of Haimais basically a big shot of Magic damage hurled towards enemies. It can be used against a lot of opponents as it has great AoE damage, and the spell can also find enemies hidden behind walls or on top of the roofs. you may increase its damage by using various Talismans or buffing it with other spells.
To unlock the seal of theConverted Fringe Towerin Liurnia of the Lakes,find the spare Glintstone Key in Raya Lucariaand give it toSorcerer Thopsto earn theEruditiongesture. Next, get theKarolos Glintstone Crownfrom killing a crab next to the Debate Parlor in the Academy. Head to the tower and use the gesture while wearing the headpiece to unlock the seal and gain access to the chest at the top.
8Glintstone Arc
Similar to the previous Sorcery, theGlintstone Arcis obtained the same way; Astrology class starter Sorcery, obtained from Sorceress Sellen, or Thops. If, by any chance, Thops is dead because youcompleted his quest inElden Ring, take his Bell Bearing and give it to the Twin Maiden Husk to purchase the spell.
The Sorcery only takes one slot and requires 13 intelligence to use. Tarnished will be able to cast a wide arc that deals Magic damage, which is perfect for certain scenarios where players get ambushed or attacked by several enemies at once.
7Meteorite
Royal Grave Evergaol
TheMeteoriteSorcery is very similar to the Rock Sling one as both spells use gravitational magic. While The Rock Sling can hit multiple enemies, Meteorite is better used againstbig foes like bosses inElden Ring, as the caster will be able to summon a meteor rain from the sky. The Spell does require 30 Intelligence, so keep that in mind.
Before heading inside Caria Manor, take a detour east and enter the Royal Grave Evergaol. Defeat the Onyx Lord to acquire some Runes and the Meteorite Spell. The best tip to defeat this boss is by taking advantage of his spell-casting time, as he will take a while to cast Meteorite.
6Rock Sling
Near Street of Sage Ruins
Players looking to upgrade Glintstone Pebble should attempt to findRock Sling, a Gravity Sorcery that summons three large, homing rocks to smash into enemies. Although Rock Sling uses more FP than Glintstone Pebble, it deals more damage and has a good chance to stagger or knock enemies back. Additionally, the Rock Sling is great against enemies that are good at dodging spells, as it often causes them to dodge too early.
The easiest way tofind the Rock Sling Sorcery inElden Ring’s early game is to open the trapped chest at the bottom of the stairs in the Dragon Burnt Ruins in Limgrave. This chest will transport players directly to Caelid, where Rock Sling can be found at the bottom of a stone staircase on the eastern side of the Street of Sage Ruins.
5Meteorite Staff
Although not a Sorcery itself, theMeteorite Staffis one of the best early-game weapons for Sorcerers inElden Ring. Requiring only 18 Intelligence, the Meteorite Staff has S Int Scaling and grants a 30% boost to the power of Gravity Sorceries.
Conveniently, players who’ve gone looking for the Rock Sling Sorcery will also be able tofind the Meteorite Staffnearby. The Staff can be found in the southwestern building on the Street of Sages Ruins. The corpse holding the Staff is dangling from a ledge in the room with the poison flowers.
The Meteorite Staff is as powerful as the early-game staves get, but it’s important to note thatit cannot be upgraded, and thus will eventually get outclassed by more powerful staves.
4Carian Piercer
Caria Manor
TheCarian Piercerallows the caster to conjure a magicalgreatsword and thrust it forward into enemies inElden Ring. Although the Sorcery is obtained early in the game, it requires 27 intelligence, which might be a bit challenging for some players.
While visiting the Caria Manor to defeat Loretta and gain access to the Three Sisters, head to the gardens found east of the manor and kill the Teardrop Scarab as it will drop the Carian Piercer.
3Terra Magica
Complete The Academy Crystal Cave
While there are Talismans thatbuff Sorceries inElden Ring, players can also collect a powerful buffing spell early on in the game. Upon casting theTerra Magicaspell, a ruin will be inscribed on the ground and anyone standing inside its border will receive approximately 22% buff for 30 seconds.
When exploring the ruins around theRaya Lucaria Academy, Tarnished might stumble upon the Academy Crystal Cave. Explore it and defeat the Crystalians boss to unlock a room behind it. Climb to the top to obtain the Terra Magica.
