Unlocking the Beloved Stardust Talisman in Elden Ring

The Beloved Stardust Talisman is a newly introduced item in Elden Ring, available through the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC. This unique talisman features an ancient hand grasping a glintstone and is celebrated for reducing the casting times of sorceries and incantations, though it comes with the caveat of increased damage taken.

Originating from the treasure troves of Count Ymir, who is famed for his spellcasting, this guide will walk you through the process of acquiring this talisman. We will also discuss the precautions you should take when utilizing it in builds focused on Intelligence and Faith.

Where to Find the Beloved Stardust Talisman in Elden Ring

You can secure the Beloved Stardust Talisman by completing the initial segment of Count Ymir’s quest.

To initiate Count Ymir’s quest, head to the Cathedral of Manus Metyr. Start from the Moorth Ruins site of grace and locate a concealed entrance that leads to Bonny Village.

This entrance is a small hole nestled among the collapsed buildings in the northeast corner of the village. Once inside Bonny Village, navigate until you reach the Bridge Leading to Village site of grace.

From there, take the path heading north until you arrive at a crossroad with the Church District Path site of grace. Instead of venturing west, head south; this route will guide you to the Cathedral of Manus Metyr.

Upon reaching the Cathedral, speak with Count Ymir, who resides on the throne. After your conversation, he will reward you with the Hole-Laden Necklace and the Ruins Map.

Your next destination is the Finger Ruins of Rhia, which lie east of the Cerulean Coast. To reach them, start at the Shadow Keep and seek the secret path to the Ruins of Unte.

Stay to the right beside Recluse’s River; this downward trek will eventually take you to the Cerulean Coast. Navigate through the fragmented tomb to discover the Finger Ruins of Rhia.

Locate the bell situated in the center of the ruins and ring it. Afterwards, return to the Cathedral of Manus Metyr and converse once more with Count Ymir. He will grant you the Beloved Stardust Talisman as a reward, along with a map to the Finger Ruins of Dheo.

Beloved Stardust Talisman: Features and Recommendations

The Beloved Stardust Talisman enables you to cast spells with remarkable speed. However, the trade-off is substantial.

It reduces your damage absorption by 30%, meaning you will receive 30% more damage from all forms of attacks, whether physical or elemental. This trade-off can make you quite exposed, particularly in close-combat situations, potentially leading to swift defeat against powerful foes if you’re unable to evade their strikes.

While this talisman can be advantageous for Intelligence builds that thrive on distance combat, it’s not advised for players who prefer some melee engagement.

Weighing in at 1.3, this talisman can be sold for 2,000 Runes at any merchant. Nevertheless, we strongly advise against selling it, as it’s obtainable only once in a single playthrough.