Summary
Whether they’re focused on the Intelligence stat, Faith stat, or evenBloodborne’s Arcane, magic builds have remained some of the most popular choices for players over the years in Souls games, andElden Ringis no exception. While the game boasts over 100 Incantations and about 70 Sorceries, not all of them are very effective for a given build, and players can often find themselves in need of something different.
Thankfully, the community has come up with several magic-focused mods that not only replace some of the Sorceries and Incantations in the game but can also significantly change the whole experience of playing with a magic build for the better. Here are some of the best magic mods available inthe ever-challengingElden Ring.
7One-Slot Magic and Extra Slots
Useful For Carrying More Sorceries And Incantations
While this mod might not look as alluring as the other highlights, since it doesn’t add any new spells to the game, it can turn out to be extremely helpful for players who want to have a bit more variety in their gameplay.Elden Ringonly allows a maximum of 12 slots, which is achieved byacquiring eight Memory Slots and the Moon of Nokstella. Players would soon find themselves with plenty of good spells that take more than one slot, and in a situation where they are lacking slots. This mod fixes both of these problems.
The One-Slot Magic and Extra Slots mod adds a consensus to the slot requirement for Incantations and Spells, with all of them requiring just one Memory Slot. This means that powerful Sorceries like Comet Azur, which require three slots, and Incantations like Black Blade (two slots) will no longer occupy extra space, allowing players to carry more Spells. That’s not all, either: The mod also adds six more Memory Slots, taking the total to 14 slots.
It should be noted that the Moon of Nokstella cannot be used to extend the Memory Slots beyond 14, as the game caps it.
6Ancient Dragons' Lightning Spear
Allows players to wield the boss Incantation with the best animation
TheDragonlord Placidusaxboss fight is considered not only one of the best boss fights in Elden Ring, but also in the history of the Soulsborne franchise, which is quite a coveted title to have. Apart from the encounter posing a really difficult challenge for players, one of the major highlights of it is the infamous “lightning nuke” Incantation, which looks extremely aesthetically pleasing despite being devastating. Fans have always wanted to wield the Incantation themselves, and while it’s not officially available in the game, this mod has added it.
Ancient Dragons' Lightning Spear mod replaces the Ancient Dragons' Lightning Spear incantation with Dragonlord Placidusax’s attack, and it is just one of the most satisfying attacks to pull off in the game. That being said, if the adrenaline rush is kept aside, the attack itself might not be that effective, considering that it is quite slow. This largely makes it useful only for specific scenarios, such as when the enemy’s stance is broken.
5No Spell Requirements
Makes It Easier For Players To Wield Magic Without Investing In Faith Or Intelligence
One of the problems players face inElden Ringis that a lot of good spells they acquire might have a high stat requirement. For instance,Comet Azur, one of the most powerful spells players can acquire in the game, has an extremely high Intelligence requirement of 60. This would take a lot of time for players to reach, considering that it is crucial to level up other stats as well.
This mod eliminates all these requirements, which can be useful in several ways. Firstly, it will allow players to use a spell that has a higher stat requirement much earlier on in the game. Additionally, it also opens up avenues for new builds, as it will allow players to invest in other attributes while still being able to use Sorceries and Incantations.
4Summon The Armies Of The Lands Between
Replaces Spirit Ashes With Powerful Armies From Various Parts Of The Lands Between
While Elden Ring is essentially a solo experience, there are several summons available to players that can lend them a helping hand. Be they NPCs, spirits, or just their friends, these summons can change the tide of the battle in no time. However, if players want to take it a notch further and get the experience of being an army general in Elden Ring, Summon The Armies of the Lands Between is the perfect mod for your journey throughthis obscure, expansive world.
The mod replaces each Soldier Spirit Ash with an entire army. Instead of spawning a few soldiers, they will instead spawn a full army consisting of two Knights, 10 Soldiers, and 20 Foot Soldiers. This mod gives players one of the most powerful Spirit Ashes they can get in the game, and with the variety offered by seven different armies, it is equally versatile as well.
3Master Mage Carian Filigreed Crest
The All-In-One Talisman Capturing The Best Perks Of Six Magic-Focused Talismans
Talismans are very useful, adding some additional stat booststhat can make a build much more effective. For instance, one of the most popular Talismans, Radagon’s Soreseal, raises Vigor, Endurance, Strength, and Dexterity, all at the cost of some damage negation. However, just like spells,Elden Ringhas a cap on Talismans, with the upper limit set to 4.
There are several Talismans that can be quite useful for magic builds, and the Master MageCarian Filigreed Crestcombines the perks of some of the best magic Talismans into one. TheCerulean Amber Medallion,Cerulean Seed Talisman,Spelldrake Talisman,Graven-Mass Talisman, and Flock’s Canvas Talisman’s effects are all combined in the Carian Filigreed Crest. Players will get extra FP, more FP restoration from Flasks, a magic damage negation boost, a Sorcery damage boost, and a Incantation damage boost all from this one equip. This gives them more than enough room to add more Talismans and buff up the stats even further.
2101 Sorceries
Brings The Perks Of Incantations To Sorceries
It is always a very tough decision to choose between Faith and Intelligence inElden Ring. While Sorceries can deal tons of damage,Incantations offer more flexibility, with a range of healing and supportive effects. This makes them more effective in a variety of scenarios. The Dragon Communion Incantations, for instance, are as effective as they are satisfying to use. What if there was an option to get the best of both worlds, though?
Well, 101 Sorceries is based on that concept. This brilliant mod replaces the Incantations in the game with their Sorcery counterparts, which means that players can invest all of their attributes in Intelligence and still enjoy the various perks incantations have to offer.
1Magic Overhaul - Sorceries
Makes Some Of The Best Sorceries Even Better
For players who are bored with the existing Sorceries and looking for a change, the Magic Overhaul - Sorceries mod is a must. It is by far the most popular magic mod forElden Ringby a significant margin, and it makes some of the best Sorceries in the game much more effective and aesthetically pleasing.
For instance, it replaces the regular Stars of Ruin with the charged variant, and the charged variant is replaced by the Founding Rain of Stars, which looks devastating. Likewise, some Sorceries are also tweaked by the mod, such as Comet Azur getting a much longer range than usual. It’s a mod that has more than just a cosmetic effect, which is always welcome. Just pick outa suitable magic-centric armor setand you’re good to go.
Elden Ringis available on PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X and Series S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, and Microsoft Windows.
