In the world of Elden Ring, the Ancient Death Rancor sorcery serves as a powerful invocation of death’s minions. When cast, it unleashes a horde of ghostly apparitions that relentlessly pursue and inflict magic damage on adversaries. These spectral flames are derived from the souls captured by the Death Rite Birds, who harness their power to unleash chaos.
This guide will guide you through the process of acquiring the Ancient Death Rancor sorcery by defeating a concealed mini-boss and offer tips on utilizing it against your foes effectively.
Where to Find Ancient Death Rancor
You can obtain the Ancient Death Rancor by defeating a Death Rite Bird located in Liurnia of the Lakes.
To locate this particular bird, head to the Academy Gate North Site of Grace. It’s conveniently positioned to the east of the Academy of Raya Lucaria, which you can easily access after completing Stormveil Castle and leaving Limgrave.
Make sure to rest at the Site of Grace and wait until nightfall, as the Death Rite Bird only appears under the cover of darkness. From this location, proceed to the ruins and keep an eye out for the Death Rite Bird’s arrival.
The Death Rite Bird is a formidable mini-boss adept in both necromantic sorcery and physical strikes. To best this foe, stick close to its legs and expertly evade its attacks.
It’s advisable to avoid blocking the Death Rite Bird’s assaults, particularly its pecking move, as it can quickly deplete your stamina. Upon vanquishing this creature, the Ancient Death Rancor sorcery will drop, granting you the sought-after spell.
Stats and Requirements for Ancient Death Rancor
The Ancient Death Rancor summons a legion of vengeful spirits to seek out your enemies and inflict magic damage. Casting this sorcery requires 24 Faith and 24 Intelligence, along with a suitable staff.
This spell, classified as Death Sorcery, receives a boost when cast with the Prince of Death’s Staff. Additionally, you will need 21 FP and 27 Stamina per casting, along with one spell slot.
The spell can be charged, enhancing its damage by 15% when combined with the Godfrey Icon talisman.
Ancient Death Rancor is particularly effective against Malenia. For optimal results, strip away all other spells and focus solely on this one. At the onset of the battle, summon your Mimic Tear ash and relentlessly bombard Malenia with Ancient Death Rancor.
Maintain your distance to sidestep her assaults. With this approach, you’ll find that the spell can be sufficient to defeat her throughout both phases without needing any additional assistance.
