The spell of Elder Dragons, the Lightning Strike, is one of the best incantations in the Elden Ring. Having a large AoE, it drops down a single lightning bolt that dissipates into multiple ones upon striking the ground.
Being a preferable addition to your builds, this incantation spell can be found by defeating one of the Teardrop Scarabs in Weeping Peninsula. It doesn’t cost a lot to initiate the lightning attack; however, it has a pretty decent Faith requirement to be used properly. Here’s how you can acquire this spell in Elden Ring.
Lightning Strike Location in Elden Ring
The Lightning Strike Incantation spell can be found from a Teardrop Scarab in the Weeping peninsula region, situated southeast of Limgrave. First, you must reach a canyon between the Minor Erdtree and the Ailing Village.
If you already have access to the Morne Tunnel Site of Grace, then you can use it to fast travel to the canyon. Alternatively, you can use the Ailing Village Outskirts Site of Grace as well. From here, you need to travel to the southwest until you reach the canyon.
You can use your Torrent, the spectral steed to get to the bottom of it. Mount it and start jumping on the extended rock platforms one by one. These platforms serve as stairs to reach the bottom of the canyon.
Once you are at the bottom by using either of the ways, be vigilant because giant Vampire bats guard the area. Explore the area and you will find a Golden Scarab wandering in the canyon. Follow up and defeat the Scarab to get the Lightning Spell Incantation as a reward.
Teardrop Scarab is a non-hostile creature and won’t put up much of a fight against your attacks. In the canyon, it is guarded by large Vampire bats. Being an easy target you can knock him down by either using physical attacks or magical powers. While moving, Scarab can deceive you into an ambush, so be careful and use ranged attacks on it.
Lightning Strike Stats and Uses
Lightning Strike requires 28 Faith to cast, one of the highest damaging spells. Lightning Bolts will spread out over a large area, providing much more impact. Using this spell over large monsters or groups of enemies is advisable.
Additionally, it has a Frontal Cone attack that allows the lightning to travel in a horizontal straight line. It destroys pretty much everything in its way. So, make sure to line up the enemies prior to conducting this attack to get the maximum out of it.
This spell requires a minimum of 28 Faith to work in addition to a good Sacred Seal. In addition to it, it also occupies one slot for its storage. Lightning Spell costs 21 FP and 32 Stamina for each strike. If you have plenty of resources then you can attack the enemies with a series of lightning strikes as well.
