Elden Ring: 6 Magic Spells That Require The Highest Intelligence Stat (2024)

Elden Ring and other Soulsborne games have always relied heavily on magic and complex spells. Depending on each player's preferred build, some will opt for an approach based on brute force and melee weapons, whereas others might prefer a more conservative, safer playstyle reliant on various spells to defeat unsuspecting enemies.

From simple ethereal daggers to massive magic moons of ultimate destruction, any Tarnished willing to spend thousands of Runes to increase their Intelligence will find that there's no shortage of spells to cast in The Lands Between. However, some Elden Ring spells require a higher Intelligence Stat than others.

6 Loretta's Mastery

Swift Magic Projectiles

Upon their journey, players will first encounter Royal Knight Loretta when they, either by accident or on purpose, trespass on the grounds of Caria Manor in the northern area of Liurnia of the Lakes. Loretta's Mastery is a spell that allows players to use one of Loretta's most common attacks. And while defeating her in Caria Manor won't give players the precious spell, it's nice to see it in action early on.

To obtain Loreta's Mastery in Elden Ring, players must progress through the story and reach the Haligtree, a secret optional area near the end of the game. There, they'll re-encounter Loretta, but this time, she'll be more aggressive, and her Health bar will be more robust. Upon defeat, she'll drop Loretta's Mastery, which players can use immediately if they have enough Intelligence.

5 Founding Rain Of Stars

Needles From The Sky

As Elden Ring lore describes it, the Founding Rain of Stars spell is the eldest Primeval Sorcery, which is said to have been discovered by an ancient astrologer. This potent spell conjures thousands of falling stars that can do massive amounts of damage to any enemies they land on. One of the greatest advantages of this spell is that it covers a wide area, making it very difficult to dodge.

To obtain the Founding Rain of Stars spell, players must defeat Morgott, the Omen King in order to unlock the Mountaintops of the Giants area. There, they must travel to the Heretical Rise, where a chest with this Primeval Sorcery will be patiently awaiting them. The FP cost to cast Founding Rain of Stars is relatively low compared to other spells mentioned here, but it does require a considerably high Intelligence Stat.

4 Meteorite Of Astel

Gravity In All Its Might

Except for a handful of creatures from Bloodborne and Dark Souls, Astel is arguably one of the eeriest-looking bosses in the Soulsborne series. With its firefly-shaped body, massive sharp jaws, and disturbingly human-like skull features, it's no wonder why players hate fighting him so much. However, the struggle is well worth it, as those Tarnished who can muster up the courage to dive into this creature's lair will be rewarded with the powerful spell, Meteorite of Astel .

Found in the Yelough Anix Tunnel near the Consecrated Snowfield in the lower plains of the Mountaintops of the Giants, Astel, Stars of Darkness will drop this spell upon being defeated. Meteorite of Astel can be boosted by the Meteorite Staff and requires a massive 55 Intelligence Stat to cast.

3 Comet Azur

A One-Shot Energy Beam

Comet Azur is one of the most powerful Primeval Sorceries in Elden Ring, as it not only packs a huge punch right out of the gate but can also be buffed by items, such as Azur's Glintstone Staff . With the right character stats and buffs, this spell can kill even the toughest bosses in the game with a single continuous energy beam.

Players can find Comet Azur by going to Mt. Gelmir and talking to Primeval Sorcerer Azur , who will be sitting near the cliffs in the northeast part of this area. He won't say anything, so players must insist until they get the mighty spell. With an initial cost of 40 FP to cast and an additional 10 for every second it's held, Comet Azur isn't the most efficient sorcery out there, but it's well worth it.

2 Ranni's Dark Moon

The Witch's Favorite Spell

Ranni the Witch 's life story is complicated. The daughter of Queen Rennala and Radagon, her existence as a demigod has been long and full of obstacles. As an Empyrean, she's extremely powerful and capable of casting the most devastating spells in The Lands Between; a great example of this is Ranni's Dark Moon . This Full Moon Sorcery conjures a massive dark moon that can be launched at enemies to inflict great damage.

Players who want to cast Ranni's Dark Moon will have to go to Chelona's Rise, found on the Moonlight Altar plateau in the southwest area of Liurnia of the Lakes. There, a chest with the spell will be awaiting the brave Tarnished seeking it.

1 Rennala's Full Moon

The Ultimate Satellite Of Mass Destruction

Rennala's Full Moon is a force to be reckoned with, as it's a spell that could be considered an improved version of her daughter's Dark Moon. This sorcery can be obtained by giving the Remembrance of the Full Moon Queen to Finger Reader Enia after defeating Rennala at the Raya Lucaria Academy.

Like Ranni's version of this spell, Rennala's Full Moon also launches a massive ethereal moon that inflicts great damage on any enemy it touches. On the negative side of things, it has an above-average FP cost of 47 and a staggeringly high Intelligence Stat requirement of 70 to be cast, which is a bit odd considering the spell can be obtained in the early-mid stages of the game.

Elden Ring

Platform(s)

PS5 , Xbox One , PS4 , Xbox Series X , Xbox Series S , PC

Released

February 25, 2022

Developer(s)

From Software

Genre(s)

RPG , Action