Crafted from the essence of the Erdtree, the Thorny Cracked Tear in Elden Ring enhances your attack damage with each consecutive strike when combined in the Flask of Wondrous Physick.
This guide will walk you through finding the Thorny Cracked Tear and show you how to boost its effectiveness by pairing it with other items in the game.
Where to Find the Thorny Cracked Tear
You can obtain the Thorny Cracked Tear by defeating the Putrid Avatar boss, located near the Erdtree in the Consecrated Snowfield region.
This is a late-game area found west of the Mountaintop of Giants. To access this region, you need to complete your journey through Leyndell and head northwest from the Grand Lift of Rold.
The minor Erdtree is specifically positioned to the east of Ordina Liturgical Town, requiring you to solve a puzzle to advance to Miquella’s Haligtree.
The Putrid Avatar boss shares similarities with other Erdtree Avatars, but it has a distinct weapon: Scarlet Rot. Watch out for its slamming attack, which emits a large cloud of Scarlet Rot in the air.
Be patient and maintain a safe distance from it. Only strike the Putrid Avatar when it presents an opportunity. Repeat this tactic until you’ve defeated the boss. After taking down the Putrid Avatar, you’ll automatically acquire the Thorny Cracked Tear.
Tips and Applications for the Thorny Cracked Tear
The Thorny Cracked Tear can only be utilized when mixed into the Flask of Wondrous Physick, meaning it’s available for a single use each time you rest at a site of grace.
This unique tear enhances your damage output with each successive hit, providing a 9% boost for the first attack, 13% for the second, and climbing to 20% for the third hit.
Furthermore, the Thorny Cracked Tear pairs well with items like Millicent’s Prosthesis and Winged Sword Insignia, allowing you to potentially attain an increased attack power of up to 50% on your third consecutive strike.
For optimal results, combine it with the Dexterity-Knot Crystal Tear, especially if you’re focusing on a Dexterity-based build in Elden Ring.
