Summary
It’s been a while sinceFromSoftwarereleased the critically acclaimedElden Ring,and since then, players from all over have enjoyed (and sometimes suffered) exploring the vast map of Lands Between. Nevertheless,Elden Ringhas proven that an unforgiving game can still be fun, even if that means dying multiple times to a boss or enemy.
And with the Update 1.03, players needed to readjust their tactics as FromSoftware rebalanced certain weapons and enemies. Fortunately,Elden Ringhas plenty of craftable items to help players survive any encounter, even if some enemies are harder than before. But, with so many craftable things available inElden Ring, players will need to know which one is worth having equipped at all times.
Updated Jun 14, 2025 by Nahda Nabiilah: Crafting materials can be a lifesaver in a life-or-death situationwhile fighting tough bosses in Elden Ring. Some players even took it as a challenge and decided to beat the game only using crafted materials and taking advantage of all types of Cracked Pots and Perfume Bottles. To increase the probability of surviving in the Lands Between, Tarnished need to have certain items in their quick menu to easily escape a tough situation without redoing the whole fight.
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Even though players can use a Lantern or Torch to illuminate dark areas inElden Ring, nothing compares to the illumination that theGlowstoneemits. This easy-to-craft item can be thrown anywhere and emit a powerful light that covers a large radius without despawning (unless the player leaves the area or quits the game).
Moreover, players can carry 99 Glowstones and store over 600 in the Storage, and since both crafting materials are easy to farm, players will never run out of Glowstones. This craftable item is also useful for creating a “breadcrumb” trail, making it easier to travel through dark tunnels or caves.
Sometimes players must resort to “cheesy” strategies to take down some of the toughest bosses inElden Ring(especially the bosses found in the underground regions). And Sleep is one of the best status effects against bosses since it gives players a limited window of free hits before the boss wakes up.
That’s why a practicalElden Ringcraftingtip to follow is to carry as many Sleep Pots as possible, as they will always come in handy against duo bosses. Moreover, enemies inflicted with Sleep will be vulnerable to a Critical Attack, making boss fights much easier. But, there are a limited number of Cracked Pots inElden Ring, so players should choose carefully which fight to use theSleep Pot.
TheBewitching Branchis perhaps one of the most underrated crafting items inElden Ringsince most players aren’t aware of its true power, which is to charm almost any enemy (except bosses) into cooperating with the player. Once players use the Bewitching Branch, a tiny pink cloud will surround them, and any enemy that passes through it will become their allies for 3 minutes.
But, there are some downsides to one of the best craftable items inElden Ring. For instance, charmed enemies can still hit the player, even if they aren’t intentionally targeting them. Likewise, players can damage charmed enemies (but won’t aggro them while being charmed), so players should use AOE attacks with caution if the player wants to avoid killing charmed enemies.
SomeElden Ringfans believe this crafting item is more a meme or joke since it only washes your body, but there’s more to it than a simple bubble bath. TheSoapis a useful item to carry around since it removes any type of build-up from a player’s character, and that’s because it can continue to linger on the character’s body even after using boluses.
For example, players who traverse the Lake of Rot will become drenched in Rot, but by using Soap, players can remove the build-up to a better extent. Moreover, players can use Soap to clean off player-thrown oil pots, which significantly increases damage.
Farming for loot is a core aspect in most open-world RPG games, especially if the best armor or weapon in the game is locked behind a particular enemy. Fortunately, theSilver-Pickled Fowl Footis one of thebest craftable items inElden Ringsince it increases the drop rate of droppable items like armor, weapons, or crafting materials.
Players that want to shorten their farm time do well in using this craftable item since it increases Discovery Rate by 50 for 3 minutes. Of course, using this item doesn’t guarantee an item to drop, so players should be prepared to pray to the RNG gods. The good news is thatDemigod or Boss armorsalways drop from their corresponding bosses, so no farming is required.
It comes as no surprise thatElden Ringhas plenty ofchallenging world bosses to fightin the entire FromSoftwareuniverse. Fortunately, players can call for the aid of other Tarnished to help them defeat most bosses and enemies, which is why having theUplifting Aromaticis essential.
This craftable item boosts the entire party’s attack power and increases Damage Negation for a short period, which can turn the tide in a tough boss battle. And Uplifting Aromatic is even useful for solo players since Mimic Tear (the best Spirt Ash Summon) will periodically use it during a boss fight.
Rejuvenating Bolusesare a must if you want to explore certain areas, like Volcano Manor, Deeproot Depths, Subterranean Shunning-Grounds, Lake of Rot, and so on. All of these locations have a good number of enemies that cause Death Blight, mainly the Basilisk or Wormface. Additionally, some bosses will also inflict Death Blight, like Death Rite Bird who only appears at night or Lichdragon Fortissax, which is a special boss fought in Fia’s dreams.
To be able to craft Rejuvenating Boluses, Tarnished must collect theMissionary’s Cookbook [7]to unlock the recipe and then gather the necessary materials to craft it. The Cookbook is sold by a Nomadic Merchant for 7,500 Runes at Mountaintops of the Giants just south of the Stargazer’s Ruins.
Players have always known thatFromSoftwarecreates enemies and bosses that cause more than just damage but also inflict a plethora of status effects that’ll slowly eat away a player’s HP. And one of the most annoying status effects inElden Ringis poison, as it slowly damages a player’s HP while lasting up to a minute if nothing is done to cure it.
Fortunately,Neutralizing Bolusesisone craftable item that can cure poison. But, the only way players can craft this item is by buying theArmorer’s Cookbook [2], which the Nomadic Merchant sells for 600 Runes at the Coastal Cave.
Most players disregard using this Craftable Item since they see that it hardly does any damage, but that’s not the main purpose of this item. Instead, thePoisonbone Dartis the perfect tool to bait enemies, especially those in large groups.
Moreover, players can use this Craftable Item to remove pesky enemies like Giant Bats or Rats since they have low HP, and a single Poisonbone Dart will take care of them. Furthermore, the Poisonbone Dart inflicts Poison Build Up (similar to the unique Coil Shield), which can help during boss fights.
Arguably the most prevalent status effect inElden Ringis that of Scarlet Rot, especially in the Caelid region of Lands Between. And to make matters worse, many of the hidden areas (like the Lake of Rot) are heavily covered in Scarlet Rot.
Fortunately, FromSoftwareadded a Craftable Item (Preserving Boluses) that can remove this pesky status effect. The only problem in crafting this item is that it’s difficult to find Sacramental Bud, so players will need to carefully decide when to use Preserving Boluses as they are scarce but necessary to have always equipped.
