Summary
There are many great Talismans inElden Ring, but a number of them are fairly niche, either working best as part of a specific build or serving as good options versus certain bosses. As such, Tarnished will find that it’s best to swap out Talismans regularly depending on the scenario.
As players will spend a substantial part of the gameexploring naturally, having a set of Talismans to aid this purpose is smart. For example, some Talismans help players acquire more Runes and items, while others keep Health Bars topped up while slaying hordes of enemies. Furthermore, with the introduction of theShadow of the ErdtreeDLC, there are plenty of new Talismans great for exploration.
1Gold Scarab
Increases Runes Obtained From Defeated Enemies
While exploring, players will want to earn as many Runes as possible so that they can level up for their next boss fight. TheGold ScarabTalisman, which increases the runes obtained from fallen enemies by 20%, is therefore not only the best Talisman forfarming inElden Ringbut also a great option for exploration.
The downside to this Talisman is that it offers no bonuses to combat, so when entering a difficult area or facing a boss, it’s usually best to unequip it in favor of something else. The Gold Scarab is dropped by the Cleanrot Knight bosses in the Abandoned Cave, which is found in the Dragonbarrow region of Caelid.
2Silver Scarab
Raises Item Discovery
Although it can only be found later in the game, theSilver Scarabis a great Talisman for exploration, as it raises Item Discovery by 75. This means that defeated enemies are more likely to drop items, and collecting loot is a key part of exploration in any open-world game.
To find the Silver Scarab, players will need to access the Hidden Path to the Haligtree, and then jump down to an invisible platform, just below a gap in the railing. The chest it’s hidden in is behind an Illusory Wall. This is just one ofElden Ring’smany secret locations.
3Taker’s Cameo
Restores HP Upon Defeating Enemies
When exploring or making their way through a legacy dungeon, players will be fighting many foes, who while not as strong as bosses, can still cause problems, especially in high numbers. All apart from the most skilled will inevitably take lots of damage as they progress and will eventually run out of health potions.
This is why theTaker’s Cameois easily one ofElden Ring’sbest Talismans for roaming, as every time an enemy is slain, the Tarnished will gain HP. No matter how small and easy the foes are, their deaths will heal the player, allowing them to stay healthy without the help of potions or spells. Taker’s Cameo is a reward given by Tanith atVolcano Manorafter the player invades and defeats Juno Hoslow on the Mountaintops of the Giants.
4Crusade Insignia
Raises Attack Power After Defeating An Enemy
Crusade Insigniais a new Talisman, available with theShadow of the ErdtreeDLC, and it also happens to be perfect for exploring and farming. After killing an enemy, the Tarnished’s Attack Power is raised by 15% for 15 seconds, and while this effect can’t stack, it does reset with each kill, meaning that taking out groups of foes one by one has never been easier.
The Crusade Insignia is acquired by defeating the invader known as Fire Knight Queelign, but only if he is defeated at the Belurat Tower Settlement and not a later location such as the Church of Crusade.
5Longtail Cat Talisman
Negates Non-Lethal Fall Damage
While there are plenty of open plains, there are also more treacherous areas inElden Ringwhere a fall is likely to cost the Tarnished their life. In fact, some areas and loot can only be accessed if players treat the RPG as a platformer. For this reason, it’s a good idea to equip theLongtail Cat Talismanwhen exploring these areas as it will negate any non-lethal fall damage.
Ironically, the Longtail Cat Talisman is found at the bottom of a ravine where some players may have fallen to their death. Thankfully, it can be safely accessed by descending a lift just beyond the graveyard ofthe Raya Lucaria Academy.
6Ailment Talisman
Raises Resistance To The Last Ailment Suffered
There are loads ofgreat Talismans inElden Ringwhich offer various specific resistances. Players will usually equip these for certain bosses or hard areas where they know which damage type they will encounter. However, while exploring, players don’t know what to expect so having theAilment Talismanto raise resistance against the last inflicted ailment is a great relief. This can prevent the buildup of one ofElden Ring’smany status effects.
To find the Ailment Talisman, players will first need to find the Abandoned Ailing Village to the north of the Gravesite Plain. From here it can be found on a corpse by an incomplete bridge.
