Consumables & Crafting Materials
Master the art of survival in the Lands Between by understanding and utilizing Elden Ring's vast array of consumables and crafting materials. From healing flasks to status-curing items and weapon buffs, these resources are vital for overcoming challenging encounters and exploring the world effectively.
Consumables are single-use items that provide immediate benefits. They range from the ubiquitous Flask of Crimson Tears (HP) and Flask of Cerulean Tears (FP) to more specialized items designed to counter specific threats. Crafting materials are the building blocks for creating these consumables, as well as upgrading your equipment.
Here's a breakdown of essential consumables and how to acquire them:
- Healing & FP Restoration:
- Flask of Crimson Tears: Restores HP. Upgraded by finding Golden Seeds and Sacred Tears.
- Flask of Cerulean Tears: Restores FP. Upgraded by finding Golden Seeds and Sacred Tears.
- Flask of Wondrous Physick: A customizable flask that grants a powerful, temporary buff. Its effects are determined by Crystal Tears found throughout the world.
- Status Effect Curing:
- Neutralizing Boluses: Cures Poison. Crafted from Miquella's Lily and Great Isz Stone.
- Preserving Boluses: Cures Scarlet Rot. Crafted from Dewkissed Herba and Sacramental Bud.
- Stanching Boluses: Cures Hemorrhage (Bleed). Crafted from Arteria Leaf and Rowa Fruit.
- Clarifying Boluses: Cures Sleep and Madness. Crafted from Crystal Cave Moss and Great Daisy.
- Weapon Buffs:
- Greases: Apply elemental damage (Fire, Lightning, Magic, Holy) or status effects (Poison, Blood) to your weapon for a limited time. Crafted from various materials like Beast Liver, Fire Blossom, and Arteria Leaf.
- Drawstring Greases: Offer faster application of weapon buffs.
- Utility Items:
- Throwing Pots: Various types like Fire Pots, Lightning Pots, and Sleep Pots, offering ranged elemental damage or status effects.
- Spirit Ashes: Summonable allies that can assist in combat.
Key Crafting Materials and Their Locations:
| Material | Common Locations | Uses |
|---|---|---|
| Rowa Fruit | Shrubbery throughout Limgrave, Weeping Peninsula. | Crafting basic healing items, arrows. |
| Herba | Various plants across the Lands Between. | Crafting healing and status-curing items. |
| Arteria Leaf | Found on trees, especially in Caelid and Mountaintops of the Giants. | Crafting Stanching Boluses, Blood Grease. |
| Fire Blossom | Found in rocky areas, often near lava or in Caelid. | Crafting Fire Pots, Fire Grease. |
| Lightning Flower | Found in rocky areas, often in Limgrave and Liurnia. | Crafting Lightning Pots, Lightning Grease. |
| Miquella's Lily | Found in damp, often underground areas like caves and catacombs. | Crafting Neutralizing Boluses, Preserving Boluses. |
| Sacramental Bud | Found in areas affected by Scarlet Rot, like Caelid. | Crafting Preserving Boluses. |
| Beast Liver | Dropped by various beasts, especially in Limgrave and Caelid. | Crafting Fire Grease. |
To craft items, you'll need the Crafting Kit, purchased from Merchant Kalé at the Church of Elleh. Once you have the kit and the necessary materials, you can craft at any Site of Grace by selecting the "Craft" option. Expanding your crafting repertoire requires finding Cookbooks, which are scattered throughout the world and often found in enemy camps or ruins.
Prioritize gathering materials for healing and status-curing items early on. As you progress, seek out materials for weapon buffs to gain an edge in tougher fights. A well-stocked inventory of consumables can be the difference between victory and defeat.