Ways to Obtain the Scouring Black Flame Spell in Elden Ring

The Scouring Black Flame, a powerful incantation of the Godskin Apostles, has the ability to take down gods in Elden Ring—that is, before Malekith sealed away the destined death. This spell generates an arc of black fire that acts as a shield for the caster while dealing burning damage to enemies.

This guide is designed to assist you in acquiring the Scouring Black Flame and to show you how to utilize it effectively against larger foes.

Where to Find Scouring Black Flame

You can acquire the Scouring Black Flame incantation by defeating the Godskin Apostle located in Dominula, Windmill Village.

Dominula lies in the northeast of the Altus Plateau and is home to a notorious cult. Upon arriving in Dominula, head north until you reach the Church.

The Godskin Apostle serves as a formidable obstacle on your journey. This powerful enemy wields a sickle and employs black flame incantations to damage players. The key to overcoming the Godskin Apostle is to keep your distance, striking only when an opportunity arises.

Once the Apostle’s health dips below 40%, he transitions to a more aggressive second phase, where he becomes more violent in his attacks and extends his upper body.

Be cautious and evade when the Godskin Apostle slams his weapon into the ground; this move indicates an area-of-effect attack.

Upon defeating the Godskin Apostle in Dominula, Windmill Village, you will obtain the Scouring Black Flame incantation in Elden Ring.

Stats and Requirements for Scouring Black Flame

In order to cast the Scouring Black Flame, you need a sacred seal along with 28 Faith. It consumes 21 FP and 36 Stamina per cast, and requires one spell slot.

The Scouring Black Flame generates a wave of black fire that travels from the caster toward the target. Its height means it might miss smaller enemies like rats or crawling foes.

This spell deals fire damage and can be charged for an additional 22% damage increase.

While Scouring Black Flame has a longer range than the Black Flame incantation, the latter offers higher raw damage output. Ultimately, choosing between them comes down to personal preference, especially since Scouring Black Flame excels against larger, less-mobile enemies.