How to Use 19 Elden Ring Items During Spirit Summon Fights

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In Elden Ring, Spirit Ashes offer a vital edge in combat, especially during overwhelming boss encounters or dense enemy zones. However, summoning alone isn’t enough—your item strategy during Spirit fights can drastically affect survival and success. Below, we’ll explore 19 useful items you can use during Spirit Summon fights and how each one can support your build, your summon, or your overall game plan.

Whether you're running through mid-game dungeons or facing late-game monstrosities, understanding the synergy between items and summoned allies is key. Here's how to get the most out of your arsenal.

1. Crimson Tears Flask
While it's basic, don’t underestimate the Flask of Crimson Tears. Use it during Spirit Ash tanking to safely reposition and continue support from range.

2. Cerulean Tears Flask
Ideal for magic builds, this flask keeps your FP high so you can cast support spells or resummon via Mimic Tear if needed.

3. Wondrous Physick Mix
Customize this flask to suit your summon strategy. Combine a defensive crystal tear with a burst damage option to time buffs at the start of the summon phase.

4. Roped Holy Pots
These throwable explosives are useful to add pressure while your Spirit holds aggro. The roped variety lets you throw behind you without turning, maintaining your spacing.

5. Freezing Pots
Great in fights against enemies weak to Frostbite. Use these when your summon is distracting the enemy for bonus buildup.

6. Poisonbone Darts
Perfect for triggering status effects over time. When your summon holds enemy focus, chip away from safety with these consumables.

7. Rot Grease
Apply to melee weapons before engaging alongside your Spirit. Scarlet Rot buildup combined with summon pressure can take down even high-HP enemies.

8. Blessing of the Erdtree
This slow AoE heal is incredibly useful mid-fight. Cast it when your summon’s health dips low—it heals both of you over time.

9. Urgent Heal (Incantation)
Fast and cheap, this spell can quickly patch up your summon if you're running a hybrid Faith build.

10. Stanching Boluses
Bleed-heavy enemies can melt Spirit Ashes. Keep boluses ready to heal yourself while the summon distracts enemies, allowing for an uninterrupted defense.

11. Immunizing Cured Meat
Use this when facing poison-inflicting enemies like Kindred of Rot. Buffing yourself helps keep attention away from the summon while they do work.

12. Bewitching Branch
In PvE, this item can convert lesser enemies to fight for you. Combine with Spirit Summons to create chaos in mob fights.

13. Margit's Shackle
Stuns certain bosses and allows your summon to land multiple hits. Excellent for coordination with tanky summons.

14. Sleep Pots
Sleep is underused but powerful. Crowd control key enemies while your summon handles the rest.

15. Fire Grease
Some Spirit Ashes apply Frost or Bleed. Complement that with Fire to trigger mixed damage procs and status effects.

16. Hefty Beast Bone Arrow (Fletched)
Bow users can provide cover from range. These arrows pair well when your summon draws aggro, allowing uninterrupted damage output.

17. Golden Vow
Buff both yourself and your Spirit with this Faith-based spell. It's excellent before or during battle to maintain high offensive and defensive stats.

18. Swarm of Flies
When used during a Spirit Summon, this spell's bleed buildup can be devastating. Best paired with high-health enemies where summons keep them still.

19. Bone Darts
Cheap, quick, and infinite (if crafted), these projectiles are useful for poking enemies when your Spirit Ash has them pinned down.

Bonus Tip: Farming and Preparation
Using items effectively requires a healthy supply. If you're low on crafting materials or need more Runes for item purchases and upgrades, some players look for Elden Ring runes for sale through external communities. That said, if you're looking for gear or rare items to improve your loadout, it's worth checking fan hubs or dedicated elden shop setups where players trade knowledge, builds, and items.


Spirit Summons aren’t just backup—they're an essential part of tactical gameplay in Elden Ring. Enhancing their performance with the right items can turn difficult fights into manageable ones. The items above aren’t just tools—they're your second set of hands in the Lands Between.

As with everything in Elden Ring, experimentation is key. Try different combinations based on your build and see which items pair best with your favorite Spirit Ashes.