In Elden Ring, survival often comes down to how well you manage your health during a tough boss fight or an ambush in the Lands Between. While leveling up and learning boss patterns are key parts of the game, having the right healing items can give you the edge you need—especially early on. In this guide, I’ll break down how to get the five best healing items early in your journey so you can dive deeper into the world with a better chance of survival.
1. Flask of Crimson Tears (Upgrade It Early)
You start with the Flask of Crimson Tears by default, but what makes it powerful early game is how fast you can upgrade it. Look out for Golden Seeds and Sacred Tears—these are scattered across early-game churches and Erdtree saplings.
- Golden Seeds can be found near Minor Erdtrees.
- Sacred Tears are usually in churches, like the Church of Elleh or the Third Church of Marika in Limgrave.
Tip: Visit as many churches as possible in the early zones. You’ll quickly boost your healing charges and potency.
2. Blessing of the Erdtree (and Blessing of the Earth Tree’s Favor)
Although the Blessing of the Erdtree is a bit further in, you can get Erdtree’s Favor, which boosts max HP, stamina, and equip load early on if you’re willing to take a risk.
- Go to the Fringefolk Hero’s Grave (just behind the tutorial fog wall at the Stranded Graveyard).
- Use two Stonesword Keys to open the fog wall.
- The dungeon is brutal but can be done with smart dodging and a bit of patience.
The reward is worth it and fits well in any early-game build relying on better health sustainability.
3. Urgent Heal (Faith-Based Healing Spell)
If you’re using a Faith build or planning a hybrid character, Urgent Heal is one of the best early healing options.
- Purchase it from Brother Corhyn, who appears at the Roundtable Hold after a few hours of progress.
- You only need Faith 8 to use it, which is manageable for most classes.
Combine this spell with a Finger Seal, and you’ve got a reusable backup when your flasks run dry.
4. Warming Stone
Warming Stones are underrated Elden Ring Items that passively heal nearby allies and the player over time. They’re consumable but easy to craft if you gather the right materials.
- First, grab the Fevor’s Cookbook [1] from Summonwater Village.
- You’ll need Erdleaf Flowers to craft these, which are common in Limgrave.
Warming Stones are especially useful during co-op or long dungeon runs where flasks may be limited.
5. Talisman: Assassin’s Crimson Dagger
This talisman heals you every time you land a critical hit—great for aggressive or stealth builds.
- Found early in Deathtouched Catacombs, northwest of Saintsbridge in Limgrave.
- Defeat the Black Knife Assassin boss to get it.
Pair this with backstabs and ripostes to turn your offense into a form of healing.
Early survivability in Elden Ring is less about tanking hits and more about knowing how to recover quickly. Whether you’re boosting your Flask of Crimson Tears, using Faith-based spells, or crafting useful Elden Ring Items like Warming Stones, having these tools available early can make a huge difference.
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