Elden Ring borrowed a lot of the ideas, mechanics, and functions from its predecessor games like Dark Souls. While most borrowed stuff was reprogrammed from scratch, the general ideas remained the same. In other words, you can find several Souls/Borne concepts in Elden Ring. However, it doesn’t mean that you can easily get all the stuff from previous games.
For example, the Iron Flesh was a special spell in Dark Souls that made you almost invincible for a few seconds. Many players expected this pyromancy to return in the latest game by FromSoftware Inc. Unfortunately, there is no way to directly get Iron Flesh in Elden Ring. The good news is that there are a few alternatives that give you the same abilities as Iron Flesh.
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What is the Iron Flesh buff?
The Iron Flesh is a special pyromancy in Dark Souls that make your character as strong as iron. When you activate this buff, you can easily deflect the weak attacks with or without blocking. Similarly, your attacks and resistance to various physical damage factors are also multiplied. However, all this power comes at the cost of mobility and only lasts for a few seconds.
Pros:
- Automatically deflect weak attacks without blocking.
- Enhanced resistance to fire damage.
- Improved buffs and attacks.
Cons:
- Slower mobility.
- Not able to run, dodge, roll, and jump.
- Higher vulnerability to lightning damage.
How To Get Iron Flesh Elden Ring?
Just imagine how many Elden Ring bosses and enemies you can slay with such physical strength! Unfortunately, the Iren Flesh pyromancy isn’t included in the game. However, players have found several alternatives to Iron Flesh that offer almost the same abilities but in different ways. Among these alternatives, the Ironjar Aromatic remains the closest of them all. Here are all the ways to enjoy the same benefits as Iron Flesh in Elden Ring:
1 Ironjar Aromatic
Ironjar Aromatic is a Consumable Item in Elden Ring. Aromatics or fragrances are a new crafting system in the game. The system works in the same way as the Golden Seeds. When exploring the Lands Between, you may come across several perfume flasks that you can fill with different Aromatics.
These items grant you unique buffs for quite some time. Among these fragrances, the Ironjar Aromatic is the nearest alternative to Iron Flesh in Elden Ring. Moreover, with the right strategy, you can craft as many of them as you need.
Properties:
- Duration: 40 secs
- Auto deflect weaker attacks
- Tier 4 Hardness
- All Resistances buffed
- Physical Damage Resistance +40%
- Lightning Damage Resistance -60%
- Slowed Movement Speed
- Heavy Dodge Rolls
How to craft Ironjar Aromatic?
The first thing you need to craft the Ironjar Aromatic is its recipe. You can learn this recipe from Perfumer’s Cookbook [3]. However, this book isn’t available for purchase, and the only way to get it is from the Auriza Side Tomb. It is a minor dungeon in the outskirts of the n the Altus Plateau Region. Start at the gate of Leyndell, Royal Capital. Head northeast till you find the Draconic Tree Sentinel, guarding the city entrance. After dealing with the foe, search the nearby area to find a statue.
The statue will point you towards the entrance to the dungeon. Head southwest along the moat and under the bridge to find the entrance. You will find Auriza Hero’s Grave on the right as you enter. Turn left and deal with the Runebear that guards a door behind him. Enter through the room, and clear the living jars till you find Perfumer’s Cookbook [3]. Keep in mind that the only way to exit the dungeon is through the same path you came in.
Ingredients:
- Perfume Bottle x1: You can find perfume bottles in abundance throughout the Lands Between. For starters, you can easily get 2x bottles from the Perfumer’s Ruins.
- Altus Bloom x2: Altus Bloom only grows in the forests and fields nearing the Altus Plateau. It is a common item, so you will have no trouble gathering a lot of them by just exploring the Altus Plateau.
- Budding Cave Moss x1: Budding Cave Moss is another common item that you can find in several caves. It is a green moss with yellow flowers on it. The easiest way to get it is to visit Mt. Gelmir and get to the Abductor Virgin Site of Grace. Go back to the cave preceding the boss arena to find a large supply of Budding Cave Moss.
- Living Jar Shard x3: The Living Jar Shard is the hardest ingredient to gather for this recipe. However, you can find them in abundance if you know where to look. For starters, you can find several of them when looking for the cookbook in the Auriza Side Tomb.
2 Black Flame’s Protection:
Black Flame’s Protection is a special incantation that grants you extra physical protection. While it isn’t the best alternative to Iron Flesh, its effect is suitable for players only looking for strength. There are certain advantages of choosing this method over the Ironjar Aromatic. For instance, it lasts for a longer period and doesn’t come with side effects. Moreover, you don’t need to gather different ingredients to acquire this buff.
Properties:
- Lasts 70 seconds.
- Increases physical damage negation by 35%.
- Multiplies with Rallying Standard/Golden Vow.
- Reduces all healing by 20%.
- Doesn’t slow you down nor affect the lightning resistance.
Requirements:
- Memory Slots Used: 1
- Requires 30 Faith
- 30 FP
- 13 Stamina
How to get Black Flame’s Protection?
Black Flame’s Protection is a magical spell, so you don’t need to learn it from a cookbook. Instead, all you need is to follow the gameplay to acquire it one way or another. There are two ways to get Black Flame’s Protection in Elden Ring.
Firstly, you can get it as a reward for completing Sir Gideon Ofnir’s quest line. Head to the Roundtable Hold and find Sir Gideon Ofnir. Speak with him about the secret Medallion that leads to the Haligtree. However, the dialogue only appears after you already have the Haligtree Secret Medallion (Left) and Haligtree Secret Medallion (Right) in your inventory. You can get them by searching the rooftops of Castle Sol after defeating Commander Niall. For the right half, by hitting Albus near the Village of the Albinaurics Site of Grace. Once you get both halves of the Medallion and go to Miquella’s Haligtree. After completing the quest, return to Sir Gideon Ofnir in Roundtable Hold, and tell him about your findings to receive the Black Flame’s Protection as a reward.
Secondly, you can also purchase Black Flame’s Protection from the Twin Maiden Husks in Roundtable Hold. However, it is only available for purchase after you defeat Sir Gideon Ofnir in Ashen Capital during New Game +5. This option is relatively simple but is very time-consuming as you must finish the game multiple times.
FAQs
What is the best alternative for Iron Flesh in Elden Ring?
Iron Flesh isn’t exclusively included in Elden Ring, but you can get the buff by two methods. The best alternative is the Ironjar Aromatic, as it grants a higher physical strength boost and can be easily crafted. However, it only lasts for 40 seconds and results in lower lightning resistance. So, if you are only looking for some extra physical resistance, you must go for Black Flame’s Protection.
Does Black Flame’s Protection reduce mobility?
No, unlike the Ironjar Aromatic, Black Flame’s Protection doesn’t reduce your mobility. Moreover, it doesn’t impact your resistance against lightning damage. However, it doesn’t offer auto deflection of weak attacks, and the strength buff is a bit inferior as compared to Ironjar Aromatic.
How to get Living Jar Shards?
Living Jar Shard is a key ingredient for crafting the Ironjar Aromatic. Fortunately, it isn’t as rare as the Golden Seeds or Crimson Tears. You can easily farm for the Living Jar Shards in Stormveil Castle near the Secluded Cell Site of Grace. Similarly, you can also find them in abundance in Caria Manor near the Royal Moongazing Grounds Site of Grace. The best way to get them is to attack from a distance or dodge roll right before impact.
How to buy Black Flame’s Protection?
Black Flame’s Protection can be acquired by two methods in Elden Ring. Firstly, you can get it as a reward from Sir Gideon Ofnir after visiting Miquella’s Haligtree and telling Ofnir of your findings at the Roundtable Hold. Secondly, you can purchase them from the Twin Maiden Husks in Roundtable Hold after defeating Ofnir in Ashen Capital during NG+5.
What are the requirements of Ironjar Aromatic?
To craft Ironjar Aromatic, you must first learn its recipe from Perfumer’s Cookbook [3]. Once you get the cookbook from the Auriza Side Tomb, you must collect 2x Altus Bloom, 3x Living Jar Shards, and 1x Budding Cave Moss. You will also need 1x Perfume Bottle to store the Aromatic that you craft. Moreover, the Ironjar Aromatic also costs 18 FP to consume it.
Conclusion
Iron Flesh is a special pyromancy in Dark Souls that grants iron-hard body protection to the player. Though it results in lower mobility and reduced resistance against lightning damage, most players prefer it anyway. Unfortunately, this pyromancy isn’t a part of the new Elden Ring. Still, players have found different alternatives to get the buff. Firstly, you can get it by consuming the Ironjar Aromatic, which results in almost identical strengths. Secondly, you can get improved physical damage negation by using the Black Flame’s Protection spell. This article explains all your questions about how to get Iron Flesh in Elden Ring, hope you find it useful.
