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Elden Ring: Best Talismans Tier List

This Elden Ring talisman tier list compiles the best talismans available!

Published Feb 22, 2024 1:49 pm by Shida Aruya
Elden Ring: Best Talismans Tier List
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In the vast Lands Between, the various talismans found throughout provide essential buffs and tools for survival. With over 90 talismans available, choosing the right accessories for your playstyle is critical. This Elden Ring talisman tier list compiles 10 of the best talismans available. Check them out!

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Elden Ring: Best Talismans Tier List

With so many Talismans to collect in Elden Ring, prioritizing the best talismans for your build and playstyle is key to surviving the challenges in the game. This tier list ranks Elden Ring's most powerful talisman accessories across S, A, B, and C tier categories.

Elden Ring Talismans Tier List: S-Tier

These elite talismans provide universally powerful benefits in Elden Ring:

Talisman Effect Location

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Radagon's Soreseal
  • Raises Vigor, Endurance, Strength and Dexterity by 5 each.
  • Provides a huge early game boost.
 Found on a body in Fort Faroth, Caelid.

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Erdtree's Favor +2 
  • Significantly enhances HP, stamina, and equip load.
  • One of the best all-around talismans. 
 Located in Ashen Capital, Leyndell atop an Erdtree branch.

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Magic Scorpion Charm
  • Boosts magic attacks by 12% while increasing incoming damage.
  • Excellent for pure mages.
 Found in Seluvis's Rise, northwest Liurnia.

Elden Ring Talismans Tier List: A-Tier

Specializing in certain combat areas, these talismans still provide great utility in Elden Ring:

Talisman Effect Location

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Dragoncrest Greatshield
  • Superb physical damage negation, increasing absorption by 20%.
 Found in Elphael, Brace of the Haligtree.

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Shard of Alexander
  • Powers up skill attacks by 15%.  
 Complete Iron Fist Alexander’s questline to obtain.

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Radagon Icon
  • Cast spells faster.
 Found in a chest at Raya Lucaria Academy’s Debate Hall.

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Elden Ring Talismans Tier List: B-Tier

These B-Tier talismans will grant players helpful effects in certain combat situations in Elden Ring:

Talisman Effect Location

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Claw Talisman
  • Boosts jump attacks by 15%.
  • Useful for high mobility or critical hit builds.
 Found on a corpse in Stormveil Castle ramparts.

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Green Turtle Talisman
  • Speeds stamina recovery by 8 pts/sec.
  • Handy when using successive attacks or blocks.
 Get in Summonwater Village tunnels.

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Assassin's Crimson Dagger
  • Restores HP upon critical hits.
  • Sustain yourself while dealing high backstab or riposte damage. 
 Dropped by the Black Knife Assassin boss in Deathtouched Catacombs.

Elden Ring Talismans Tier List: C-Tier

While these C-tier talismans' effects are narrow, these can still provide an edge if used smartly:

Talisman Effect Location

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Companion Jar 
  • Boost spirit summon HP and damage by 10%.
  • Helpful when relying on spirits to tank bosses.
 Reward for Alexander's Innards pot NPC quest.

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Spear Talisman
  • Counterattacks after taking damage deal 20% more damage.
  • Risky but high-damage trades.   
 Found on a body on Mt. Gelmir's north face.

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How To Upgrade Your Talismans in Elden Ring

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Many talismans have enhanced +1 and +2 variants with greater effects. These are often found in late-game areas or by completing certain questlines.

For example, the standard Magic Scorpion Charm boosts magic by 10%. Its +1 version from the Volcano Manor raises this to 15%, making it much more viable for magic builds.

With a vast world full of challenges, the right talismans can make any Tarnished’s journey through the Lands Between smoother. Equip ones suiting your playstyle and combat approach for the best results. The above list highlights those most worth finding first in Elden Ring.

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