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How to respec in Elden Ring: how to unlock the respec ability, and where to find Larval TearsHere’s how to unlock the ability to respec in Elden Ring
Here’s how to unlock the ability to respec in Elden Ring
Looking to respec in Elden Ring?As youlevel upinElden Ring, you invest points intovarious attributes. These attributes determine your efficiency with different weapons, so they have a massive impact on your character. So now you’re probably wondering if you can respec in Elden Ring? If you’re worried that you’ve focused on the wrong stats, or you just want to test out one of ourbest builds in Elden Ring, then you’ll want to respec.
In this guide, we’ll explain how to respec in Elden Ring, so that you can rework your character and grow ever stronger. We’ve also gone into detail about where to find Larval Tears - you’ll need these to respec.
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How to respec in Elden Ring
To unlock the ability to respec in Elden Ring, you need to venture to the Academy of Raya Lucaria anddefeat Rennala, Queen of the Full Moon. You should naturally encounter this boss during your adventure, as Rennala is the second major boss in ourElden Ring walkthroughand holds one ofElden Ring’s Great Runes.
To enter the Academy, you’ll need to defeatGodrick the GraftedinCastle Stormveiland enterLiurnia, Elden Ring’s second region. Then, find theAcademy Glintstone Keysso that you can get into the Academy, where you’ll encounter Rennala.
After defeating Rennala, you can speak with her as an NPC. Chat with Rennala until she brings up a menu, which allows you to select the respec option. This lets you redistribute your stats in exchange for one Larval Tear. It’s worth noting that you can’t take any of your stats below what you got from yourstarting class, so if you chose Astrologer, you’ll have a minimum intelligence of 16, for example.
Larval Tear locations
Larval Tear #1: South Agheel Lake
East of theSouth Agheel Lake Site of Grace, you’ll find a standard zombie enemy on a low cliff edge. Kill this enemy to reveal its true form - a large bear. Kill the bear to get a Larval Tear.
Larval Tear #2: Village of the Albinaurics
Larval Tear #3: Fallen Ruins of the Lake
South of theFallen Ruins of the Lake Site of Grace, you’ll find a Giant Crayfish enemy. While this may seem like a standard enemy of the region, the Crayfish marked on the map above hides a secret. When you defeat this Crayfish, it will transform into a Grafted Scion miniboss. Defeat this enemy to gain a Larval Tear.
Larval Tear #4: Pidia, Carian Servant
Larval Tear #5: Behind Caria Manor
Go back to the gate just after Royal Knight Loretta and instead follow the path East until you find theBehind Caria Manor Site of Grace. From there, head South towards the location marked above to find a ghost sat in a chair. Interact with this spirit to get a Larval Tear.
Larval Tear #6: Caelid Highway South
Larval Tear #7: Altus Plateau ruins
Northeast of theRampartside Path Site of Gracein theAltus Plateau, you can find some ruined buildings. Within, you’ll find a regular low-level enemy cowering in the corner. Kill this enemy to reveal their true form, which is a much tougher miniboss. Defeat this enemy to get a Larval Tear.
Larval Tear #8: Siofra River merchant
Larval Tear #9: Nokron, Eternal City, Mimic Tear
As you exploreNokron, Eternal City, you will find theMimic Tearboss (the boss version of mybeloved Mimic Tear Ash that was nerfed shortly after launch). Defeat the Mimic Tear boss to get a Larval Tear as your reward.
Larval Tear #10: Consecrated Snowfields
To get into theConsecrated Snowfields, you need to use theHaligtree Medallionat theGrand Lift of Rold. We detail how to do that in our guide onhow to find Malenia, Blade of Miquella. After getting into the Consecrated Snowfields, make your way outside and head North until you find theInner Consecrated Snowfield Site of Grace.
Rest here and then head southeast until you find a group of three zombies in the snow, one of which is half-buried. Kill this enemy to reveal its true form, a much more powerful bear miniboss. Defeat this enemy to get a Larval Tear.
