Unlocking the Magic-Shrouding Cracked Tear in Elden Ring

The Magic-Shrouding Cracked Tear, crafted from the essence of the Erdtree over countless years in Elden Ring, significantly enhances its wielder’s magical attacks. For players focusing on Sorcerer builds, this crystal tear is an essential item.

This guide will walk you through how to locate the Magic-Shrouding Cracked Tear and tips on maximizing its effectiveness.

Finding the Magic-Shrouding Cracked Tear

You can acquire the Magic-Shrouding Cracked Tear by defeating the Erdtree Avatar boss located in the northeastern region of Liurnia.

This mini-boss is situated close to the minor Erdtree, just south of Frenzied Flame Village.

You can easily reach this spot by heading east from the Academy of Raya Lucaria and navigating upwards from the Church of Vows. Fortunately, this location is marked on the map for straightforward access.

The Erdtree Avatar serves as a mid-level boss in Elden Ring, exhibiting movement patterns reminiscent of the Asylum Demon from Dark Souls 1. Maintain your distance and seize opportunities to strike when they arise.

Watch out for the powerful magical attacks from the Erdtree Avatar; even blocking these can inflict substantial damage. Upon defeating the Erdtree Avatar, you will automatically receive the Magic-Shrouding Cracked Tear as a reward.

Magic-Shrouding Cracked Tear Overview and Applications

The Magic-Shrouding Cracked Tear boosts the damage of your magic spells by 20% for three minutes (12.5% in PvP settings).

It can be combined with the Magic Scorpion Charm (which raises magic attack power by 12%) and the Terra Magica Sorcery (boosts by 22.5%), allowing you to enjoy a total magic damage increase of 55% for a limited time when using all three items together.

For anyone building a Sorcerer character in Elden Ring, the Magic-Shrouding Cracked Tear is indispensable. It particularly excels when paired with Glintstone Sorceries and other specific gear.