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In Elden Ring, preparation often means the difference between victory and yet another “You Died” screen. While skill and timing matter immensely, going into a boss fight without the right tools can make things significantly harder than they need to be. Whether you’re up against the terrifying Maliketh or the punishing Radagon, using the right consumables and equipment beforehand can give you the upper hand. Here are 7 of the best Elden Ring items to use before boss fights—tested and recommended by Tarnished who’ve fought through it all.
1. Physick Flask (Wondrous Physick)
This customizable flask is arguably one of the most essential pre-boss tools in the game. Depending on the Crystal Tears you mix into it, you can gain buffs like increased stamina regeneration, damage negation, or even a temporary resurrection effect. For boss fights, try mixing the Opaline Bubbletear (for a one-time hit negation) with the Greenburst Crystal Tear (for stamina regen). This allows more aggressive combat and safer trade-offs.
2. Blessing of the Erdtree
This incantation gives you a powerful, long-lasting healing-over-time effect. It’s not only useful in co-op but also for solo boss fights where you want to preserve flasks for emergencies. Cast it right before the fog gate so the regeneration begins as the fight starts. It pairs well with tanky or Faith-based builds, especially in longer encounters where chip damage builds up.
3. Boiled Crab
It might sound like a joke item at first, but Boiled Crab boosts your physical damage negation by a whopping 20% for a full minute. This makes a huge difference against physically aggressive bosses like Godrick or Morgott. It's a solid and underrated choice for melee builds or any player looking to survive those first brutal openings of a boss encounter.
4. Flame, Grant Me Strength
This is one of the most efficient incantations for melee players. It boosts both physical and fire attack power, making it perfect for boosting your burst damage in the first few phases of a fight. Despite being a temporary buff, its impact is significant and works especially well when you're dual-wielding or going in for charged attacks.
5. Magic-Shrouding Cracked Tear / Lightning-Shrouding Cracked Tear
These Crystal Tears, used in your Physick Flask, are great for players using elemental damage. Whether you’re a sorcerer, a Faith caster, or using an elemental weapon, the right Cracked Tear boosts your spell or elemental output by about 15% for three minutes. Equip it based on the boss's weakness—magic for Rennala, lightning for dragons, and so on.
6. Black Flame’s Protection
This underrated incantation boosts your physical defense significantly for a short time but reduces your healing effectiveness. It’s ideal for skilled players who don’t rely too much on flask healing mid-fight. Combine it with high poise gear and you’ll be able to tank more hits than usual, allowing room for aggressive plays or parries.
7. Stanching Boluses / Preserving Boluses
While not buffs, these consumables are lifesavers when facing bosses that deal bleed or rot damage, like Mohg or Malenia. Using them right before the fight (or early during it) can stop status buildup before it becomes fatal. Always keep a few on hand, especially when fighting in Caelid or near Scarlet Rot swamps.
Preparation is key in Elden Ring, and sometimes that means spending your hard-earned runes wisely before heading into the fog. If you're low on resources, it's worth looking into cheap Elden Ring runes and cheap Elden Ring items to get yourself battle-ready without hours of grinding. Just remember—items won't carry you through the fight, but they can definitely tip the odds in your favor when used strategically. Happy hunting, Tarnished.
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