Summary
Elden Ringhas an assortment of weaponry for players to experiment with, so they can find theperfect build for their playthrough. Besides the usual swords, axes, and hammers, players also have an assortment of spells they can unlock to sling at their enemies.
These spells require different stats to use, with some requiring a player to invest in Faith, while others require an increase in Intelligence. The higher the stat requirement, the better the spell usually is. For players that are looking to use the assortment of intelligence spells available, these are by far the best and where they can be found.
Updated on January 17th, 2025 by Joshua Leeds:Elden Ring has a long list of intelligence spells for players to use, with that number only increasing with the addition of Shadow Of The Erdtree. This list has been further updated to include five additional spells that focus more on unique situations, though they will greatly help you excel in each one. The locations of each spell have also been updated to offer more detail to help you easily locate each spell without. Additional tool tip entires have been added to offer more basic information on each spell.
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Where It Can Be Found
Purchased from Brother Corhyn or Miriel, Pastor of Vows, after giving one of them the Golden Order Principia.
Intelligence sorcerers who don’t want to keep crafting ways to remove the build-up of different status effects should look no further than theLaw of RegressionIncantation.
This is unlike many of the other spells players using intelligence are likely to memorize, as it doesn’t do damage but instead protectsthe player from the statusthey are likely to face while adventuring inElden Ring, or when attacked by various foes. It can also be used to nullify other sorcerers' spells, such as removing a Lightning Spear while it’s mid-flight.
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At the top of Mirage Rise in Altus Plataeu aftersolving the Mirage Riddlegiven by the Imp.
This sorcery is only really helpful in PVP, but it can give you an incredible edge against any opponent . Even with so any weapons inElden Ring, only a set number of weapons are used in the PVP meta, and knowing how your opponents weapon works gives you the edge.
WithUnseen Blade, your right hand weapon will vanish, letting you greatly catch your opponent off guard with your opening attack. If you break line of sight for a moment, you can recast this spell on a new weapon and further catch them off guard.
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Purchased from Sorceress Sellen for 3,000 Runes.
Every enemy and boss has multiple resistances and affinities to worry about. Even if you’re not a full-on magic user, having access to magic damage at least gives you access to more options to get around a particular resistance if your main weapon is covered.
Scholar’s Armamentcan be used on a lot of weapons in the game, and once activated it will add magic damage to that weapon. This will not only add an additional affinity, but also increase the overall damage done by that weapon for the short time this spell is in effect.
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A starting spell for the Astrologer, or it can be purchased from Sorcerer Sellen at Limgrave or Thops at the Church of Irith.
Besides the usualGlintstone Pebblethat players can have access to at the start of the game whenplaying as the Astrologer class, players will also have theGlintstone Arcavailable to them. This spell is perfect for dealing with multiple enemies at once that approach the player as a group.
Instead of focusing on one at a time, a player can instead hit them all with an arc of magic that can then pass through the enemies to hit the ones behind them. This therefore makes quick work of the obstacles a player is likely to face.
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Purchased from whatever merchant you give the Royal House Scroll to.
A lot of sorceries focus on dealing damage from a distance, and with cast times, you’ll rarely have good options for enemies that are able to get up close and personal.Carian Sliceroffers a very quick attack that is perfect for dealing with melee enemies, and the minimal cast time makes it viable in any situation.
The low FP cost and Intelligence requirements make it an ideal backup spell early in the game. The one downside with this spell is that it isn’t very good at hitting multiple enemies at once, and is best used only against single enemies or ones you can dodge around fast to position the best flurry of attacks.
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Found in a chest inside Sellia, Town of Sorcery. Players must first light the brazier to remove the barrier in the way.
A large issue with using only magic inElden Ringis that some enemies, especially NPC invaders, tend to dodge out of the way of every spell thrown at them. This can get incredibly annoying as these enemies roll around, not taking a single bit of damage.
Thankfully, Night Sorceries likeNight Cometare perfect for dealing with this problem. The Night Comet spell is essentially a dark version of the usual Glintstone Pebble but is semi-invisible, meaning enemies tend to avoid dodging out of the way. This allows a player to hit a foe multiple times with it without worrying about wasting FP.
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It can be purchased from Count Ymir once the player has completed the first step of his quests.
Elden Ring’sonly DLC,Shadow of the Erdtree, added a variety of new incantations and sorceries for players to experiment with. As this DLC demands players are at higher levels when dealing with the various regular enemies and bosses, it’s no surprise that these spells are some of the best for intelligence casters.
Glintstone Nailsis a perfect example of the Glintstone regular spell made even more lethal. Players cast multiple nails that quickly hit their target for a lethal amount of damage. While it may not be invisible like the Night Comet, enemies still struggle to dodge out of the way of sorcery due to how quick it is.
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Looted off a corpse inside Castle Ensis.
Early into a player’s adventure in theElden RingDLC, players will find theGlintblade Triospell. While some players may argue throughout the DLC, especially against some of the bosses, magic damage isn’t the best to be used, this spell that attacks enemies with three projectile blades still does an incredible amount of damage to the foes it targets.
Compared to other intelligence magic that players are likely to have in their roster, Glintblade Trio requires a small FP cost to cast it, as well as only needing an intelligence stat score of 28.
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Found on a corpse in the Zamor Ruins in the Mountaintops of the Giants.
Zamor Ice Stormis a powerful area of effect spell that can easily decimate groups of weaker enemies. A lot of spells focus on attacking enemies from a distance, but this spell’s center of effect is the caster, giving you a defensive option in case one or many enemies are able to get on you.
Not only does this spell have a wide area of effect and deal a lot of damage, it also builds up Frostbite. Hitting an enemy with this spell once or twice can usually trigger Frostbite, dealing additional damage and letting future spells deal even more damage for a short time.
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Dropped by Glintstone Dragon Adula.
Despite the sword that is cast with this spell’s size, the cast time and swing speed is very fast, beating out just about every physical sword of that size. While it may not be as good in a pinch asCarian Slicer, this spell can deal more damage and is perfect for dealing with large groups of enemies thanks to the arc of damage.
On top of the magic damage,Adula’s Moonbladealso builds up Frostbite. Overall, this spell is an ideal option for those playing a more melee-focused intelligence build, as it’s worth getting in close with enemies to use. Unlike Carian Slicer, the size of the sword and arc of damage still lets this spell be used at a safer distance, and outside a regular enemy’s range of attack.
