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Elden Ring is packed with powerful gear, but a few items stand out as truly broken — in the best possible way. Whether you're tackling bosses solo, exploring with friends, or participating in Elden Ring Nightreign Boosting, these items give you an undeniable edge. After hundreds of hours spent exploring the Lands Between and helping others through co-op and PvP, I've personally tested every item on this list and can confidently say they’re game-changers. For players looking to jump ahead or skip the grind, many of these also appear in Elden Ring Items for sale bundles, but I’ll also explain how to find them in-game.

Here are 7 of the most broken items in Elden Ring — and exactly where to get them.

1. Mimic Tear Ashes

This summon creates a clone of your character, using your weapons, armor, and spells. It’s so powerful that it was nerfed in a patch — and it’s still amazing. The AI clone can hold aggro, dish out huge damage, and even heal if you equip a healing spell or flask. It essentially turns boss fights into co-op even in solo play.

Where to Find:In Nokron, Eternal City, behind a fog gate that requires a Stonesword Key. You’ll access Nokron after defeating Radahn.

2. Rivers of Blood (Katana)

This katana has dominated PvP and PvE thanks to its insane bleed build-up and rapid slashes. Its weapon art, Corpse Piler, can stagger bosses and shred through enemy health bars in seconds. I’ve used it on everything from Malenia to invaders, and it rarely disappoints.

Where to Find:Dropped by Bloody Finger Okina near the Church of Repose in the Mountaintops of the Giants. Be careful — he’s aggressive and strikes fast.

3. Comet Azur (Spell)

This spell turns mages into artillery weapons. When fully charged and combined with FP-regenerating items, it can melt bosses before they react. I once took down a full-health dragon in seconds using Comet Azur with Cerulean Hidden Tear in the Flask of Wondrous Physick.

Where to Find:Given by Primeval Sorcerer Azur in Mt. Gelmir. No fighting required — just find him past the Hermit Village.

4. Blasphemous Blade (Greatsword)

Perfect for strength-faith hybrid builds, the Blasphemous Blade heals you with every enemy you kill and restores HP on weapon skill hits. Its special attack also has high fire damage and knockback. This was a staple during many Elden Ring Nightreign Boosting sessions for farming and boss takedowns.

Where to Find:Trade Rykard’s Remembrance (after defeating him in Volcano Manor) with Enia at Roundtable Hold.

5. Lionel’s Set (Armor)

This armor has among the highest poise and defense in the game, making it extremely effective for tank builds. I wore Lionel’s Set throughout most of my first playthrough — it carried me through several major bosses where trading hits was unavoidable.

Where to Find:In a bed in the Lower Capital Church in Leyndell, Royal Capital. No enemies around, just pick it up.

6. Radagon’s Scarseal / Sourceal (Talisman)

These talismans increase Strength significantly, at the cost of taking more damage. For glass-cannon melee builds, the damage trade-off is worth it. I used this when trying to rush through early-game bosses and found the results absolutely worth the risk.

Where to Find:Scarseal is found in Fort Faroth (Caelid). The Sourceal is later found in a secret area near Leyndell’s sewers.

7. Cerulean Hidden Tear (Crystal Tear)

This item can break the game when combined with spells like Comet Azur. It eliminates FP consumption for a short period, allowing you to cast massive spells with zero cost. I used this combo to cheese multiple late-game bosses when I just wanted to get through and farm efficiently.

Where to Find:Dropped by the Ulcerated Tree Spirit at the Minor Erdtree in Mt. Gelmir.

These seven items aren’t just powerful — they redefine how you approach combat in Elden Ring. Whether you're engaging in co-op with friends or participating in Elden Ring Nightreign Boosting, mastering these tools can dramatically improve your performance. And if farming for them sounds daunting, many of these appear among Elden Ring Items for sale, allowing you to customize your build without grinding for hours.

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