Best Incantations & Where to Find Them in Elden Ring: Nightreign

Looking for the best Incantations in Elden Ring: Nightreign? From devastating AoE spells to powerful buffs and bleed procs, this guide covers everything you need to dominate both solo and co-op play. We’ll break down S-tier Incantations, class-specific picks, and where to find each spell in 2025’s darkest DLC yet.


🔥 How Incantations Work in Nightreign

In Elden Ring: Nightreign, Incantations aren’t just learned—they're earned. Here's where you’ll find them:

  • Hidden Shrines under Cathedrals – Guaranteed drops

  • Stormhill Shack – Secret location, not marked on the map

  • Field Bosses – Rare drops from roaming elites

Most Incantations scale with Faith (or Arcane for blood/rot spells) and require Sacred Seals to cast. Some also synergize with Nightfarer abilities, like Duchess’s Restage, which doubles damage on certain spells.


🏆 S-Tier: Must-Have Incantations

1. Golden Vow

  • Effect: Boosts attack/defense for you and allies (45 sec)

  • Why It’s S-Tier: Stack with Flame Grant Me Strength for up to +40% team damage

  • Best For: Support builds (Guardian, Revenant)


2. Black Flame

  • Effect: Percent-based HP burn (scales with boss health)

  • Why It’s S-Tier: Shreds tanky Nightlords like Gladius and Fulghor

  • Pro Tip: Charged cast explodes and staggers enemies


3. Ancient Dragons’ Lightning Strike

  • Effect: Wide red lightning AoE, high stagger

  • Why It’s S-Tier: Wrecks mob packs and water-based bosses like Maris

  • Synergy: Use with Ironeye’s Marking for +30% lightning damage


Best Incantations in Elden Ring: Nightreign
4. Flame Grant Me Strength

  • Effect: +20% physical/fire attack for 30 sec

  • Why It’s S-Tier: Melee DPS staple (Raider, Wylder)

  • Combo: Stack with Black Flame Blade for hybrid scaling


5. Lord’s Heal

  • Effect: Massive AoE heal (~70% HP restored)

  • Why It’s S-Tier: Crucial for surviving boss AoEs in co-op

  • Downside: High FP cost (65 FP)


🅰️ A-Tier: Situational Powerhouses

6. Bloodflame Blade

  • Effect: Adds bleed buildup to weapons

  • Best For: Executor and Revenant builds—quick bleed procs


7. Barrier of Gold

  • Effect: +60% team magic defense

  • Counter Pick: Great against magic-heavy bosses like Recluse


8. Scarlet Aeonia

  • Effect: Massive rot explosion + lingering DoT

  • Use Case: Excellent against rot-vulnerable bosses like Adel

  • Note: Very slow cast—position carefully


9. Lightning Spear

  • Effect: Fast, efficient ranged bolt

  • Why It’s A-Tier: Great poke for Ironeye or Recluse builds


10. Aspects of the Crucible: Tail

  • Effect: Poise-breaking tail sweep

  • Synergy: Pairs well with Wylder’s Grapple for burst combos


😈 Niche but Fun Picks

  • Burn O Flame! – Flame pillars; great for enemy zoning

  • Death Lightning – Chaotic AoE blightstorm; shines in co-op

  • Shadow Bait – Lures enemy aggro; excellent for solo Recluse


🧙 Best Incantations by Nightfarer Class

Class            Top Picks                                        Why
DuchessBlack Flame, Bloodflame BladeDoubles up with Restage for massive burst
IroneyeLightning Spear, Honed BoltMatches ranged bow style, high poke value
WylderAspects of the Crucible: TailEnables melee combos with Claw Shot
RevenantLord’s Heal, Barrier of GoldSupports minions and party defense
RecluseDiscus of Light, Flame SlingEfficient for stacking Magic Cocktail buffs

📍 Where to Find the Best Incantations

  • Stormhill Shack – Guaranteed Seal + 2 random Incantations

  • Cathedral Shrines – Drop down fire-monk cathedral pits

  • Nightlord Remembrances – Trade for legendary Incantations like Death Lightning


⚙️ Pro Tips for Maximizing Incantation Builds

  • Element Matching: Use Holy against Tricephalos, Fire versus Gnoster

  • FP Management: Equip Cerulean Amber Medallion for more casts

  • Team Synergy: Stack Golden Vow + Barrier of Gold for near-invincibility


🏁 Final Verdict: Top 3 Incantations in Nightreign

  1. Golden Vow – Best overall team buff

  2. Black Flame – Shreds even the tankiest bosses

  3. Ancient Dragons’ Lightning Strike – Clears mobs and staggers Nightlords


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