Respec is a crucial feature of any RPG or MMORPG that allows players to reallocate attribute points to their character and build it anew. Maybe you want to try out the mage playstyle and cast awesome incantations after playing a strength-based close-combat class for too long, or perhaps you want to try out a cool new dexterity-based weapon, but you lack the proper stats for it. In any scenario, Respec is the ultimate key to switching classes and playstyle mid-game.
Players generally restart a game from the beginning to reallocate the desired attribute and traits to their character, but Elden Ring provides a special feature to respec mid-game, sparing players the trouble of restarting.
Players can respec in Elden Ring through the process of ‘Rebirth,’ in exchange for a Larval Tear, by visiting Rennala, Queen of the Full Moon, after defeating her at Raya Lucaria Academy in Liurnia.
During your story gameplay, you will be required to enter the Raya Lucaria Academy using a Glintstone key and defeat Rennala, Queen of the Full Moon. Unlike other enemies, she won’t disappear after being defeated. Instead, she will become an NPC residing in Raya Lucaria Grand Library through whom you can respec in Elden Ring by choosing the ‘Rebirth’ option.
After you interact with Rennala, choose Rebirth, it’ll open the leveling up screen set to your starting class’s original level, where you can toggle between attributes and reallocate points.
If you agree to Rebirth, you will have to spend a Larval Tear, a rare exhaustible resource in the game.
Pro Tip: Always keep extra Larval Tears on yourself, so if you don’t prefer the new build, you can respec again.
Finding Larval Tears in Elden Ring
Larval Tears are indeed a rare item in Elden Ring, but I’m sure you must have unknowingly picked up a few during your story gameplay.
Commonly, the Larval Tears can be farmed at a later stage by killing the sentient stone boulders enemies in Nokstrella, Eternal City. But, if you don’t know where exactly to look for them in the early game, here are some of the Larval Tears that you can acquire easily in Elden Ring.
#1 Larval Tear Location – Village of the Albinaurics
This Larval tear is located in the Village of the Albinaurics, near the Site of Grace in Southwest Liurnia. Walk to the east from the site and enter the graveyard after crossing a well. Here, you will find the Larval Tear on a body next to the leftmost gravestone/coffin.
#2 Larval Tear Location - Siofra River Well (Merchant)
This Larval Tear can be found in the Siofra River Well, located in the eastern part of the Limgrave. Walk southeast from the Mistwood Outskirts site to reach this location. Here you will find a giant stone building.
Head inside and take the elevator down. Now, walk to the north/northeast to reach the Worshippers’ Woods site.
Taking Worshippers’ Woods as a reference point, you will find a merchant sitting inside a cave that can be accessed through the scaffolding to the west.
You can purchase a Larval Tear from him for 3,000 runes.
#3 Larval Tear Location – Agheel Lake South
Fast travel to Agheel Lake South Site of Grace, then walk eastwards from the site to find a lone weak enemy. Attack him, and he will turn into a bear. Defeat the bear, and it will drop a Larval Tear for you to collect.
After collecting a couple of Larval Tears, you are all set to start the rebirth process. But, if you are still unsure of what class and stats are best for you, then fret not. I got you covered!
What is the best starting class in Elden Ring?
Vagabond is the best starting class in Elden Ring because it offers heavy armor, solid close-range attacks, and tanky stats.
In a difficult game like Elden Ring, most enemies can easily one-shot you if you are not careful enough, but the Vagabond can easily take a hit or two because of its high vigor and heavy armor.
The beginners must certainly choose this class until they get well acquainted with the game mechanics. After a while, they can respec their character according to their preferred playstyle.
The Astrologer is another decent choice for a starting class if you wish to play as a mage from the very beginning. It has high intelligence, mind, and dexterity, allowing players to simultaneously do severe magical damage from long distances to several enemies.
About Elden Ring
Elden Ring is a major title released by FromSoftware in 2022, the developers of Demon’s Souls, Bloodborne, and the Dark Souls franchise. Set in the ‘Lands Between’, players are on a quest to repair the Elden Ring and become the new Elden Lord.
Shadow of the Erdtree is a full-fledged expansion for Elden Ring added in June 2024. It is a whole new map with new Weapons, Sorceries, Ashes, and Craftables. It is a challenging DLC and as players continue to explore the map, they find surprises and easter eggs left by the developers every day.
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