Players around the globe count Elden Ring among the hardest games ever. The challenging enemies overpowered bosses, and punishing areas of the Lands Between ensure that the players are always on their heels. For instance, when roaming in the fields of Caelid, you never know which enemy is waiting for you around the corner. Fortunately, FromSoftware Inc took pity on the players and offered the option to summon spirits for their aid.
These spirits can help you defeat dangerous enemies, distract the mighty bosses, and even guide you in completing various quests. Moreover, there are countless spirit summons in Elden Ring that you can acquire by defeating enemies and exploring the Lands Between. So, here are the top 20 best Elden Ring summons that you should add to your favorites.
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Top 20 Best Elden Ring Summons
There are numerous Spirits that you can find and summon in Elden Ring. However, each summon drains your FP bar, and the only way to replace the summon is by waiting for the first one to die. Therefore, you must remain picky about which spirit to summon according to the situation.
For instance, if you only need to distract your enemy, then spending too much FP on an aggressive summon seems unreasonable. So, here are the top 20 best spirit summons in Elden Ring that I believe will help you on multiple occasions:
20. Godrick Soldiers
Godrick Soldiers is the second summon that you can get in Elden Ring. It is a powerful, aggressive spirit that casts multiple soldiers who fight for you. Moreover, it is much more powerful than the Lone Wolf spirit, which rushes toward the enemy and attacks without a plan. The Godrick Soldiers present a better way to distract the lesser bosses.
They attack the enemy from multiple directions, and the attacks are a mixture of ranged and melee strikes. Moreover, the soldiers can survive quite a few offenses before dying out on you. Thus, if you are looking for a better alternative to the Lone Wolf for the initial sequences of the game, I suggest that you get this spirit summon from a grave west of Stormhill Castle.
19. Ancestral Follower
The Ancestral Follower is among my favorite spirit summons of all time. It is a distinct companion that shoots accurate arrows at your enemies. However, what sets it apart from others is that it can defend itself in close combat as well.
Usually, the ranged attack summons in Elden Ring are weak against melee attacks. However, when an enemy approaches too close to the Ancestral Follower, it draws out an axe to defend itself and you. However, you can only acquire this spirit once you have progressed to the Siofra River region. To get this spirit, you must light the eight obelisks and defeat the Ancestor Spirit boss.
18. Latenna the Albinauric
Latenna the Albinauric is an amazing choice for ranged attacks. It is one of those summonses that actually listen to your commands. The only reason for such obedience is that Latenna remains locked to the place of summoning. So, if you are preparing for a battle from a distance, this spirit can greatly help you out.
She carries an accurate bow and shoots arrows over long distances. However, her attacks can only do chip damage, and you must finish off most of the foes yourself. Still, it is a good strategy to summon her over the hill and fight off your enemies while she provides sniper support. You can acquire this spirit by getting the Medallion from the Village of the Albinaurics. Once you have the item, head to Lakeside Crystal Cove, and place it there to receive your reward.
17. Radahn Soldier
Sometimes, you just want your spirit summons to fight on your behalf. However, most spirits can only do chip damage, leaving behind a great job for you. In this regard, the Radahn Soldier is unique spirit ash in Elden Ring. When you summon this spirit, a pair of Starscourge Radahn’s loyal followers will come to your aid.
These soldiers will find and charge the nearest enemies even before you spot a foe. Moreover, their attacks are a combination of charged melee attacks and fire magic. So, if you are looking for a trustworthy spirit summon, I suggest that you get the Radahn Soldier.
You can acquire this spirit by heading towards the War-Dead Catacombs after defeating Radahn in Caelid. You can find the summon by exploring the area till you spot a Greatsword Knight; kill him to locate the summon he guarded.
16. Jellyfish
Jellyfish is a rather weak spirit to summon in the game. When you summon, a group of (you guessed it!) jellyfishes appear on the scene. They attack the nearest enemies with poison and grab them with their tentacles. However, the attacks are weak and slow. Still, they are a great way to distract a group of enemies and the summons of bosses while you focus on your main enemy.
The only reason this summon is included in the list is that it is very easy to get. All you need is to complete Roderika’s questline to receive it. Moreover, you also unlock Roderika to upgrade various spirits. So, it is a win-win situation whether you plan on using the jellyfish or not.
15. Crystallian
What if you just want a summon to distract your enemies? Well, Crystallian is the right choice for such scenarios and encounters. It is the equivalent of a tank in Elden Ring. The summon doesn’t deal much damage to the enemies, but it has a high HP that doesn’t drain anytime soon. So, it is a great summon to distract your enemies, as it even outlives you in some cases.
To acquire this summon, you must travel to the Sellia Highway area in Caelid. Locate the arena of the Trio Putrid Crystalline boss but don’t fight him if you don’t want to. Instead, deal with the three sorcerers and look for a nearby chest to get the Crystallian summon.
14. Bloodhound Knight Floh
Speaking of best summons in Elden Ring, how can I leave the Bloodhound Knight Floh out of the list. It is an aggressive summon that quickly charges at the enemies. His attacks are fast and powerful, and he knows how to keep up with the pace of the foes. However, his only drawback is that he doesn’t care much about defending a few blows.
So, you must expect it to die out quicker than other summons. Still, if you are looking for a quick way to deal with your enemies, the Bloodhound Knight Floh might come in handy. You can acquire this summon by clearing Gelmir Hero’s Grave southwest of the First Mt. Gelmir Campsite. Search the cemetery to get this spirit from one of the graves.
13. Lhutel the Headless
Lhutel The Headless is truly a perfectly balanced summon in terms of durability and offensive damage. If you are looking for a summon that attacks in close and ranged encounters and lasts for quite some time, I suggest that you check this one out. This summon can really aid you in all battle situations, be it a few weaklings at the campfire or a powerful boss.
When you summon Lhutel the Headless, it starts attacking all nearby enemies to slowly drain their HP. Moreover, the attacks of the enemies have no impact on the summon as it has a huge health bar. In short, it is a great summon to distract your enemies while you gradually work on your strategy. You can acquire this summon by defeating the Cemetery Shade boss at the end of Tombsward Catacombs in Weeping Peninsula.
12. Azula Beastman
The Azula Beastman is a great summon in terms of offensive attacks. This spirit summons a pair of beasts with greatswords who fight on your behalf. Their attacks are as powerful as yours, and the HP bars are quite durable. However, you must fight and defeat one of the optional Beastman Farum Azula bosses to get a pair of these beasts in your summons.
The spirits quickly get to work and take away a large chunk of HP from your enemies with each strike. So, they can be very beneficial when fighting against some of the hardest bosses in Elden Ring. You can acquire this spirit from a corpse in the room full of crypts behind the Dragon Temple site of grace in Crumbling Farum Azula.
11. Nightmaiden & Swordstress Puppets
The Nightmaiden & Swordstress Puppets is perhaps one of the strongest summons in the game. This spirit summons a pair of warriors who know how to deal damage. Their attacks are quick and drain away a large chunk of your enemy’s HP.
Unlike other aggressive summons, the pair knows how to defend themselves and avoid all possible strikes. Furthermore, the pair works as a team, defending and attacking in patterns to disorient all enemies.
So, this summon can prove to be your great fight companion if you use it wisely. You can acquire the Nightmaiden & Swordstress Puppets summon by visiting Nokstella, the Eternal City. Once in the city, head toward the Dragonkin Soldier site of grace and deal with the guards. After killing the guarding enemies, search the chest behind them to get the spirit ashes.
10. Mimic tear
Who is your favorite powerful character in Elden Ring? Of course, it is your Tarnished. So, why not get a spirit to summon that looks, walks, talks, and fights just like you? The Mimic tear is a famous spirit summon in the game that creates a clone of your character. It possesses the same weapons, armor, and abilities as you. However, the clone’s HP bar isn’t as broad as yours, but its attacks yield the same damage as your attacks.
Furthermore, the clone also changes as you customize your character, making it a great way to see what you look like. So, if you are looking for a great travel buddy in the lonely world of the Lands Between, I suggest that you get this spirit summon. You can get the Mimic tear spirit summon from a chest inside the room behind the imp statue door in Night’s Sacred Ground.
9. Black Knife Tiche
You are going to love this summon if you are a fan of the Assassin’s Creed franchise. The Black Knife Tiche is a spirit based on the well-known lore of the Assassins of the Two Fingers and Queen Marika. This summon lives up to the legend with her powerful attacks, timely defenses, and an impressive HP bar. The spirit is a great choice when fighting against deadly enemies and overpowered bosses.
The Black Knife Tiche is truly a slayer of the gods if you know how and where to summon it. Beware that this summon might make you look weak as it starts charging at your enemies. To acquire the Black Knife Tiche summon, you must defeat Alecto, the Black Knife Ringleader, at Ringleader’s Evergaol in Southwestern Liurnia.
8. Ancient Dragon Knight Kristoff
Ancient Dragon Knight Kristoff is counted among the best aggressive summons in Elden Ring. It is a magical warrior that controls lightning, just like Thor and Zeus. This summon can perform aggressive attacks in both melee and ranged combat. His massive punch can take away a chunk of your enemy’s HP with a single blow.
Moreover, if the enemies are far away, he can raise his weapon to call a lightning strike from a distance. Lastly, the Knight carries an impressive shield that can resist almost any attack. So, this summon can be a game changer if you use it against the undefeatable enemies of the game.
To acquire the Ancient Dragon Knight Kristoff, head out from the Royal Capital and clear the Sainted Hero’s Grave. Once you clear away the nearby enemies, you can find the ashes on a grave.
7. Redmane Knight Ogha
Redmane Knight Ogha is yet another balanced summon who knows how to serve you well. The Knight wields a powerful sword, a bow, and a massive shield as he comes ready to fight the battle. He uses his sword to deal with the closer enemies, launches precise and powerful fire arrows at the enemies, and defends himself when attacked. Moreover, instead of following you cluelessly into battle, Ogha guards your back.
After he is finished with the enemies, the Knight will patrol the summoned area and attack any enemy that gets in his radius of attack. Moreover, the Knight isn’t quick to die and would accompany you to the end of most battles. So, this summon should be your top priority if you are looking for a trustworthy companion. You can acquire the Redmane Knight Ogha; you must defeat the Putrid Tree spirit in the War-Dead Catacombs boss arena in Caelid.
6. Banished Knight Oleg
Most spirit summons die before you can even get close to the boss in a fight. However, Banished Knight Oleg belongs to a different range of heroes. This summon is no short of a tank in a battle. He wears heavy armor that can resist even the most powerful blows from a boss. Moreover, his offensive capabilities are quite a match.
Oleg can deal with his own enemies in 1v1 situations, be it a weakling or a boss. So, if you want to gain some time during a boss fight to recover your HP and come up with a new strategy, Oleg is the best option for you. You can acquire Banished Knight Oleg ashes by defeating the Ulcerated Tree Spirit boss near the Fringefolk Hero’s Grave in western Limgrave.
5. Omenkiller Rollo
Omenkiller Rollo is still considered among the most dreaded foes in Elden Ring. You must fight him after making your way through Liurnia of the Lakes. Rollo is a dangerous enemy who knows how to counter attacks and outwit your strategies.
Fortunately, the Omenkiller Rollo maintains the same capabilities in his spirit forms. He is a powerful ally that you can rely on in some of the hardest fights in the game. However, you can only acquire him near the end of the storyline. You can get the Omenkiller Rollo spirit summon by defeating the Fell Twins on the outskirts of the Ashen Capital (wink wink).
4. Kaiden Sellsword
There’s nothing unique to say about the Kaiden Sellsword spirit summon. He is a giant fellow that wields an even greater sword to attack your enemies. However, the main advantage is his huge HP combined with his ground-shaking attacks. He can be a fruitful companion if you wish to distract your enemies in an aggressive way.
Moreover, his enhanced health bar serves the purpose of a battle tank that engages the enemies while you prepare for the rest of the battle. Still, I won’t suggest that you use him against the hardest bosses in the game, as he costs quite a few FPs.
3. Dung Eater Puppet
The Dung Eater is one of the most hated NPCs in the game. All he does is want for more in his quests, cry about his story and trash talk about the player. However, he proves to be a useful companion when summoned in spirit form. He hits the enemies with his heavy punches to drain their HP. Moreover, he can take a few blows himself before fading out. So, you can put him to good use in your fights with a group of enemies.
You can acquire the Dung Eater Puppet spirit summon by meeting with Seluvis during Ranni’s questline. Give Seluvis’ potion to the Dung Eater once you are done with him to turn him into a puppet. You can then purchase his spirit ash from Seluvis for a few runes.
2. Nepheli Loux Puppet
Speaking of puppets, Nepheli is always the first choice for most players. She is a useful NPC that you meet on multiple occasions at the Roundtable Hold. Moreover, she also aids you in a few boss battles when following the main storyline. She wields two axes to attack all enemies within her aggressive circle. Moreover, her HP bar is longer than the Dung Eater Puppet, making her more durable than him.
You can acquire Nepheli Loux Puppet spirit summon by giving Seluvis’ potion to the intended character rather than the Dung Eater. Once she consumes the potion, she becomes a puppet, and her spirit ash is available for purchase from Seluvis.
1. Cleanrot Knight Finlay Ashes
Cleanrot Knight Finlay Ashes is among the most respected NPCs in the Elden Ring lore. She was the lone survivor Knight from the Battle of Aeonia when Malenia fought Radahn. After Malenia was defeated, Finlay carried Malenia across the Lands Between alone to save her. This act alone makes her a legendary Knight for the followers of the Haligtree. Finlay’s Ashes spirit has the same capabilities as the Knight herself.
She wields a scythe in one hand and a rapier in the other. She is quick to attack, knows how to defend, and her HP is higher than most summons. Moreover, you must acquire this overlooked summon to unlock the legendary achievement. You can get Cleanrot Knight Finlay Ashes by defeating Loretta, Knight of the Haligtree in Elphael, Brace of the Haligtree Legacy dungeon.
FAQs
What is the best Legendary summon in Elden Ring?
In my opinion, Black Knife Tiche is the best Legendary summon in the entire game. However, if you are sympathetic towards the story of Melania, then perhaps the Cleanrot Knight Finlay Ashes summon would be your first choice. In any case, all legendary summons in Elden Ring are unique and powerful and can accompany you in most boss battles.
How to use Cleanrot Knight Finlay Ashes?
Cleanrot Knight Finlay Ashes is a respected NPC, and a powerful summon in Elden Ring. However, you can only acquire her ashes near the end of the game. So, the best way to use her is to include her in your NG+ games so that you can easily defeat all major bosses of the game. Moreover, Cleanrot Knight Finlay Ashes proves to be a worthy summon when fighting against the Elden Beast.
How to summon two spirits at once?
Unfortunately, it is impossible to summon two or more spirit ashes simultaneously. Once you summon a spirit, you must wait for it to die or fade before you can summon a second. Therefore, you must be careful in choosing the right ashes to summon according to the scenario. Moreover, each summon costs you a few FP, so there is little to no room for mistakes during boss battles.
Conclusion
Summons in Elden Ring are a great addition that can help you deal with some of the hardest enemies in the game. However, each summon has its pros and cons, and you must carefully choose them according to the situation. Moreover, you must also remain mindful about your selection as each summon costs FP.
So, what are the best summons in the game? This article provides a list of the top 20 best Elden Ring summons after the update. Moreover, the summons aren’t placed according to their ranking, so test all of them if possible.
