Elden Ring is an Iconic game by FromSoftware.inc that offers almost complete freedom to its players. It is truly an RPG where your actions and choices can yield rewards or problems at some point in the game. Many people compare Elden Ring with the Dark Souls series and even Skyrim. However, a new respec feature in the game mechanics sets it apart from all other games of its genre.
Your Elden Ring character constantly evolves according to your playstyle throughout the game. You earn ability points by leveling up; these ability points can then be used to upgrade various stats like intelligence, vigor, dexterity, etc. However, the ability points are limited, and some players often end up investing in the wrong stats. Fortunately, unlike Skyrim, Elden Ring offers a chance to get back on the right track with its respec feature. So, how to Respec in Elden Ring? This article provides a step-by-step guide to recovering your lost ability points.
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How to Respec in Elden Ring?
Your quest to respec your character begins at the Raya Lucaria Academy. The first step is to fight your way across the Academy, defeating all the light enemies and talking to maximum NPCs. Here comes the fun part, you must defeat Rennala, the Queen of the Full Moon, to unlock the respec option. However, defeating Rennala won’t be easy as she is the second major boss in Elden Ring. Fortunately, some tutorials offer the best strategies to defeat Rennala in Elden Ring; follow them to progress further on your quest.
Fighting Rennala is a two-phased battle; she is powerful from the start and becomes even more aggressive as you reach the second phase. The most important step in respecing your character is in the first phase of the battle. You will find a glowing acolyte somewhere in the room during this stage. Make sure to attack it before phase 2. After defeating Rennala and attacking the glowing acolyte, she reappears at the Academy as a friendly NPC. You can visit her at any point in the game to respec your stats. However, you need a special item known as the Larval Tear to respec in the first place.
Where to find Larval Tear?
The Larval Tear is a rare item in Elden Ring. You can acquire a limited amount in each playthrough, so make sure to use them wisely at the right time. But the question is, where can you find the Larval Tears? Fortunately, the game community has found several places to find them. Here are a few places where you can find Larval Tear, but you should keep exploring other places for more tears.
Limgrave
Limgrave is the first area in the game and good news! You can find a Larval Tear here. However, you need to defeat a powerful enemy to acquire the Tear, so it would be best to visit after defeating Rennala.
Start at the south site of Grace in Agheel Lake. Head east from here till you spot an undead enemy standing with a large sword in his hand. He will transform into a fierce bear as you approach him. Defeating the bear drops one Larval Tear.
Liurnia (South)
Acquiring the Larval Tear won’t be easy, regardless of where you search for it. The same is the case for the south of Liurnia, where you must defeat a mighty lobster to drop one Larval Tear. However, there is another easier option if you are looking for only one Tear.
Start at the site of Grace in the Folly of the lake, southwest of Limgrave. Head southwest till you reach the Village of the Albinaurics. Visit the graveyard in the village to search for your free Larval Tear. Moreover, you can also get a second Tear in Liurnia (South). For this, start at the site of Grace in the Folly of the lake, and head north till you find a lobster. Once you kill him, it will transform into a Scion. Defeat the Scion to drop another Larval Tear.
Liurnia (North)
There are two Larval Tears in Liurnia (North). After defeating the Royal Knight Loretta, go behind the site of Grace in Caria Manor till you reach a graveyard. You will find a phantom sitting on a chair in the graveyard. Interact with him to get a Larval Tear as a reward.
Go above Caria Manor to the Three Witches location for the second Tear. You will find a Scarab near the eastern cliff. Drop from the cliff onto one of Manor’s buildings and make your way down using the wooden platforms in the west. Use the ladder to go down the hole in the wall. There you will find an NPC; speak with him twice to purchase one Larval Tear.
Caelid
You can find one Larval Tear in this location. Start in Caelid, and go southwest till you reach the graveyard. Kill all the enemies in the graveyard, and one of them will transform into a giant. Killing the giant will drop one Larval Tear.
Siofra River
You can purchase one Larval Tear from a merchant in Siofra River. Start at the River and go through the well just east of Mistwood’s Minor Erdtree. Mount the Torrent and ride northeast from there till you reach a lift. Use the elevator and head east to the wooden scaffolding and a waterfall. Follow the route behind the waterfall to reach the vendor that sells the Larval Tear.
FAQs
How to use Larval Tears in Elden Ring?
Start at the Raya Lucaria Academy, kill all the enemies, and defeat Rennala, the Queen of the Full Moon. Attack the glowing acolyte in the first phase of the fight. After the battle, Rennala will reappear at the Academy as a friendly NPC. You can visit her at any time to respec your stats in return for the Larval Tears in Elden Ring.
Can I buy Larval Tear in Elden Ring?
Yes, you can find several merchants throughout the game world who sell one Larval Tear each. For instance, you can purchase a Larval Tear from the merchant behind the waterfall near the Siofra River. Similarly, another merchant in Caria Manor, Liurnia (North), also sells one Larval Tear.
When to respec in Elden Ring?
According to the Reddit community, the best time to respec in Elden Ring is in the late half of the storyline. The main reason is that players will be more familiar with their preferences and will have a better understanding of the game mechanics. So, it would be best to save your Larval Tears to the point when you really need those ability points back.
Conclusion
Elden Ring is very different from many games of its genre. Unlike Skyrim and Dark Souls, it offers a chance for the player to reconsider his character build by respecing the ability points. However, the players must first defeat Rennala, the Queen of the Full Moon at the Raya Lucaria Academy, and acquire Larval Tears from different parts of the game. These tears can then be used to respec the stats and recover spent ability points by visiting Rennala at the Academy.
