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In Elden Ring, having the right Talismans for the task ahead is essential and could mean the difference between life and death in The Lands Between. It can be intimidating seeing players beat the game with nothing but a jar hat on their head, while another player may be struggling to simply get past the first major boss. Either way, Legendary Talismans will give every player a huge leg up when stepping into the arena.

Legendary Talismans in Elden Ring are the best and can provide the player with some incredible buffs such as boosting the time to cast on spells or charge attacks or even raising the player's HP and Stamina. Some of these legendary lifesavers can be found relatively early in Elden Ring, while for others, the player will have to wait until the endgame to pick up.

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1 Radagon Icon

An image of the player finding the Radagon Icon in Elden Ring on the left and, to the right, an image of the map location of the item.

The Radagon Icon Talisman is a perfect fit for those who are running any sort of magic build. This Legendary Talisman in Elden Ring will allow the player to cast spells significantly quicker. The piece depicts the Elden Lord Radagon and is relatively unique looking compared to other Talismans.

This Legendary Talisman can be found inside the Raya Lucaria Academy. Just after beating the Red Wolf of Radagon, the player will gain access to a site of grace in the Debate Parlor of Elden Ring's Academy. From this site, the player will go out into the courtyard and take two sharp right turns, then venture up a ladder. The Radagon Icon is inside a chest on the right-hand side.

After claiming the Legendary Talisman Radagon Icon in Elden Ring, players will be able to equip it and enjoy its benefits. This should prove handy for mages who face more agile foes, be they boss or not. Of course, it will not make enemies unable to evade attacks, but casting faster is a great way to ensure more damage output and less damage taken.

2 Radagon's Soreseal

An image showing the player finding the Radagons Soreseal Legendary Talisman in Elden Ring. The image is split in two, the first image on the left shows them approaching the location and the second, on the right, shows the player character near the item itself. Between both images is the Radagon's Soreseal Legendary Talisman.

Elden Ring's Radagon's Soreseal Legendary Talisman "greatly raises vigor, endurance, strength, dexterity, but also increases damage taken by a similar measure," according to the item's in-game description. What this item offers can be very intriguing and can make an adventurer's journey a bit more comfortable, that is, as long as they don't intend on being hit.

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Elden Ring is loaded with hidden lore and sequestered items, but this Talisman is one that players won't want to miss. This Legendary Talisman can be found in Fort Faroth on the eastern side of Caelid. The Legendary Talisman in Elden Ring can be accessed prior to beating any bosses, but there are some tough enemies to get through. The player must run into the fort, and find the ladder to the roof, from which point they should jump down the second hole and do a little jumping around enemies to grab the item.

3 Godfrey Icon

An image split in two. The left shows the player facing Godfrey the Grafted in Elden Ring and the right shows them using a spectral bow attack against a faraway enemy. Between both images is the Godfrey Icon Legendary Talisman.

The Godfrey Icon Talisman is described by the game as raising the "charge attack power of sorceries, incantations, and skills." This piece is a great addition to any magic build in which the player is using chargeable abilities. This will also affect several Ashes of War in Elden Ring, like Mighty Shot. Whether the player wants to make it rain stars or charge forth at their opponent, this is a great fit.

The Legendary Talisman in Elden Ring can be found just after the Grand Lift of Dectus. The quickest route is to go straight southwest of the lift where the player can drop down and follow the cliff until they reach the Golden Lineage Evergaol. The player will need a Stonesword Key to start the fight and then defeat Godfrey the Grafted, who drops the item.

4 Moon Of Nokstella

An image split in two. On the left the player character approaches the item in-game. On the right is an image of the location circled on the map. Between both images is the Moon Of Nokstella Legendary Talisman.

The Moon of Nokstella is once again another great Legendary Talisman in Elden Ring for magic builds as the item increases the player's number of memory slots for spells by two. A player who can carry a couple of extra spells can vary their arsenal enough to counter just about any enemy or boss thrown their way.

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In order to get this Legendary Talisman in Elden Ring, the player will first need to complete much of Ranni's questline and then make their way to the top of Renna's rise from which they will be teleported to the Eternal City. Here, they will follow the river west until they reach Nokstella and the top of the grand cathedral where there's a chest with the desired item.

5 Dragoncrest Greatshield Talisman

Elden Ring's playable character faces a foe on the left part of the image. On the right they face Radagon. In between both images is the Dragoncrest Greatshield Legendary Talisman.

The Dragoncrest Greatshield Talisman in Elden Ring "enormously boosts physical damage negation." A player with this item gets assisstance in protecting them from a vast majority of enemies found in The Lands Between, which makes it one of the best Legendary Talismans in Elden Ring. Having this item is a great addition to any build in the game but especially if the player wants their character to be a tank.

This Legendary Talisman in Elden Ring will become accessible later on in the game as it can only be found at Elphael, Brace of Haligtree. Starting from the Drainage Channel Site of Grace, the player will need to jump across a series of massive branches and roofs making their way up and into a building in which there's a chest surrounded by pests containing the item.

6 Marika's Soreseal

An image split into two. The left one shows the player approaching the location where they will find the Marika's Soreseal Legendary Talisman, while the right one shows them near the item. Between both images is the item.

The Marika's Soreseal Talisman in Elden Ring is by far one of the best items as it "greatly raises mind, intelligence, faith, and arcane." The drawback, however, is that it also greatly increases all damage taken by about fifteen percent. This item is a fantastic addition to any magic build as it raises all critical aspects of such a build and contributes to spell damage.

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In order to get this Legendary Talisman in Elden Ring, the player will need a Stonesword Key. This Talisman is located at Elphael, Brace of the Haligtree. The easiest access will be starting at the Prayer Room Site of Grace. From here, players will leave through the east exit, making their way down by jumping to different ledges towards where they will see the imp statue that'll give access to the room with the item.

7 Old Lord's Talisman

The Old Lord's Talisman in Elden Ring superimposed on a black background.

The Old Lord's Talisman in Elden Ring "extends the duration of sorceries and incantations" by thirty percent. This added time to a player's spells and different applied buffs can be a huge help, especially in boss fights where often such buffs have time to wear out and need to be reapplied. This Talisman helps to delay that need.

To get this Legendary Talisman in Elden Ring, the player must journey over to Crumbling Farum Azula. They should start at the Beside the Great Bridge Site of Grace from which they will make their way up and north until they reach a ladder. There, they'll descend and go to a western room in which the chest with the item is located. It is surrounded by beastmen and a potential invader.

8 Erdtree's Favor +2

The Erdtree's Favor +2 in Elden Ring superimposed on a black background.

The Erdtree's Favor +2 Talisman in Elden Ring is fantastic in that it increases the player's "maximum HP, stamina, and equip load." This item can be used on any build but is especially effective on those that are more melee-based or when the player wants to carry some massive weapons and armor.

There are a few versions of this Talisman but the +2 Legendary Talisman version in Elden Ring is the best one. The item is only accessible in the endgame in Leyndell, Ashen Capital. The player will need to make their way right after getting off of the elevator and into a large desert arena. From here the player can run or fight their way through some large enemies in Elden Ring and find the item on top of a branch sticking up from the ground.

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