Similar to other SoulsBorne games, Elden Ring allows the player to be reborn. Once reborn, the player are able to reset the stats/attributes. Doing so should allow the player to follow a whole lot of different builds in the game. However, do note that in addition to requiring an item, the ability to reborn a character is something that is not acquired from the beginning of the game. In this Elden Ring guide, we have detailed all there is to know about how to respec character.
Elden Ring: How To Respec
Before we begin, do note that the guide contains story-related spoilers. You have been warned!
The ability to respec stats is not available from the beginning of the game. To begin, travel to an area called the Liurnia. Once there, proceed to the Academy of Raya Lucaria. Do note that this requires an item called Glintstone Key. Once unlocked, progress through the game until Rennala, Queen of the Full Moon. To start respecing in Elden Ring, you need to beat Rennala at the Academy of Raya Lucaria.
Acquiring the Glintstone Key
The Glintstone Key can be found in Liurnia, near the Academy of Raya Lucaria. It is located on a corpse next to a dragon in the water area west of the academy. Be cautious of the dragon nearby, and either sneak past it or prepare for a fight.
After beating Rennala, travel to the Grand Library (Site of Grace) and speak with her. It is Rennala who will allow the character to respec stats. However, do note that this requires an item called Larval Tear. There are two main ways to get them:
Buying Larval Tears
You can buy a Larval Tear from the Abandoned Vendor in the Siofra River area for 5,000 Runes. This vendor is underground, which you can get to by going through the Mistwood to the Siofra River Well. The vendor is located in the Worshipper’s Woods area of Siofra River.
To reach the vendor, navigate the scaffolding and structures in the area, avoiding or defeating enemies along the way.
Larval Tears Locations
There are 18 Larval Tears that can be found in the open world per playthrough. Here are their detailed locations:
Liurnia of the Lakes
- Village of the Albinaurics: You can get a Larval Tear from a graveyard in the village. The item is found on a corpse among the graves.
- Boilprawn Shack: Defeat the Giant Lobster that transforms into a Grafted Scion northwest of the shack.
- Caria Manor: A single Larval Tear can be purchased from Pidia for 3,000 Runes. Pidia is located by dropping down onto the ramparts near Seluvis’ Rise.
- Caria Manor Graveyard: Find a ghost sitting in a chair east of the Caria Manor. Interact with the ghost to receive a Larval Tear.
Limgrave
- Agheel Lake South: East of the Site of Grace, defeat the small Runebear disguised as a Wandering Noble.
Caelid
- Cathedral of Dragon Communion: Defeat the Troll disguised as a kneeling noble near the cathedral.
Altus Plateau
- Windmill Village: Find a Larval Tear in the ruins southeast of the village on a Lion Guardian disguised as a noble.
Mt. Gelmir
- Road of Inequities: Defeat the Wormface disguised as a flaming zombie east of the Site of Grace.
Consecrated Snowfield
- Inner Consecrated Snowfield: Southeast of the Site of Grace, defeat the Runebear disguised as a noble.
Siofra River
- Abandoned Merchant: Buy a Larval Tear for 3,000 Runes in the underground area.
Nokron, Eternal City
- Mimic Tear Boss: Defeat the Mimic Tear boss to get two Larval Tears.
- Night’s Sacred Ground: Defeat the sentient boulder enemy in this area.
Nokstella, Eternal City
- Silver Sphere Enemies: Defeat the Silver Sphere enemies on the bridge and in the building north of the bridge.
- Nokstella Bridge: Defeat the Silver Sphere enemy disguised as a ball on the bridge.
- Nokstella Building: Defeat the Silver Sphere enemy in the building immediately north of the bridge.
Once you have a Larval Tear, go see Rennala at the Academy of Raya Lucaria. Give her the tear, and she will let you change your stats. This is your chance to adjust your character to fit how you want to play. Once reborn, the player will be able to reset the following attributes:
- Vigor
- Mind
- Endurance
- Strength
- Dexterity
- Intelligence
- Faith
- Arcane
When to Respec in Elden Ring?
Consider respeccing when you find new, powerful weapons or spells that require different stats, or when you encounter a boss that counters your current build.
Avoid putting too many points into a single stat unless it’s essential for your build. Ensure you maintain a balance between offensive and defensive stats. Plan your new build thoroughly before respeccing to avoid wasting Larval Tears.
Since these Larval Tear can be incredibly tough to get, Respec when you feel your current way of playing is not working well, or you want to try something new. Before you choose your new stats, make sure you understand what each build needs and how it matches your playstyle.
This is all we have got in how to respec in Elden Ring. For more help on the game, be sure to check out our detailed Elden Ring wiki page.
