To help make Elden Ring a little less daunting for new players who aren't fans of the Dark Souls difficulty level, the open-world game introduces summons; spirits of fallen souls that you can conjure to help you in combat.
These spirits appear in many forms, from skeletal warriors and deadly plants to creatures like wolves, serpents, and winged monsters. They can be the difference between life and death, and there are a lot of them, so naturally there are some that are better than others. Sadly, it's not as simple as tapping a button to summon your spirit pal, you have to search and obtain the spirit ashes first.
It's worth taking the time to find the best summon as they are a great distraction in boss fights, either taking damage or allowing you to get in a few extra hits. They can also be upgraded using Grave or Ghost Glovewort; plants found across the Lands Between. Here are the best spirit summons in Elden Ring, from early game spirits like the Jellyfish, to the overpowered Mimic Tear.
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