Chugging your Crimson Tear Flask and watching the bar barely move? Then you're missing Sacred Tears. This guide runs through every location in Elden Ring, how to actually use them, and why so many Tarnished ride right past them.
Let's make those flasks actually heal something.
What Sacred Tears Do in Elden Ring
A Sacred Tear is a special item that reinforces your flasks at any Site of Grace. Every time you burn one, your healing and FP restoration power creep up. That means your Crimson Tear Flask and Cerulean Tear Flask both get stronger at the same time.
Huge deal. A stronger Flask saves you more often than a handful of extra levels would, because every single charge counts.
How to Use a Sacred Tear
- Rest at any Site of Grace.
- Open the Grace menu.
- Select Reinforce Flask.
- Confirm that you want to use one Sacred Tear.
- Check your Flask's healing amount in your inventory to see the bump.
You don't have to be standing in the same church where you grabbed it. Use it at any Grace. Pick up Tears as you explore and reinforce immediately. Waiting for the "perfect moment" just means you're running weaker than you have to.
Complete Elden Ring Sacred Tear Locations
10 Sacred Tear locations exist in the base game. Every last one sits inside a church or ruined church. Some are guarded, but most you can sprint in and out of.
Limgrave: Church of Elleh
Easiest early Tear in the game. Church of Elleh is the ruined church near the start of Limgrave, close to the Gatefront Ruins. Merchant Kalé hangs out nearby.
Head inside and look for the broken statue at the back. The Sacred Tear is on the ground by that statue. Grab this before you even fight the Tree Sentinel. Early game gets way less miserable.
New player warning: don't skip it because it feels "too early." Free upgrade, and the ride there is safe.
Weeping Peninsula: Church of the Pilgrimage
Ride south into the Weeping Peninsula and find the Church of the Pilgrimage. It has its own Site of Grace, and it's one of the calmest church pickups in the whole game.
Once inside, check behind the altar and around the statue. The Tear is in the main building. This one's great early because the Weeping Peninsula still feels like Limgrave difficulty-wise.
Liurnia: Bellum Church
Bellum Church sits on the eastern side of Liurnia of the Lakes, along the road toward the Grand Lift of Dectus. Small church, Marika statue inside.
Follow the main path up from the lake. Tear's near the statue inside. Watch the sorcerers loitering around the building, though—one sloppy pickup and they'll tag you mid-loot.
Liurnia: Church of Inhibition
Church of Inhibition is in northern Liurnia. People miss this one constantly because it's up on a higher cliff path, not right beside the main lake.
Look for the church on the elevated ground above the water. Sacred Tear is inside near the back wall. Enemies hang around outside, but you can run in, grab it, run out. No need to clear the whole area.
Liurnia: Church of Vows
You'll know you're in the right spot when you see the giant turtle pope, Miriel, camped out front. Church of Vows is a major Liurnia landmark.
Go inside the circular main building. Tear's near the broken statue and altar area. You can grab it while you're chatting with Miriel or buying sorceries and incantations.
Caelid: Smoldering Church
Smoldering Church sits on the main road into Caelid from Limgrave. Burned-up, busted-looking building—fits Caelid's whole "don't linger" vibe.
Enter the church and look near the small altar. The Tear is inside the main ruin, not out on the road. Caelid hits hard early, so wait until you've got better weapons or Torrent before you make the trip.
New player warning: Caelid doesn't play fair. Going for this one early? Ride in on Torrent, grab it, leave. Don't stop to brawl.
Caelid: Church of the Plague
Church of the Plague is in Caelid, not far from the rot-tainted swamp. Done Millicent's quest? This is the church where you first meet her.
Sacred Tear is inside near the statue. Be ready for Scarlet Rot pressure around the area and keep some Boluses handy. Don't force this one until you're comfortable—Caelid enemies smack way harder than Limgrave ones.
Altus Plateau: Second Church of Marika
Second Church of Marika is in Altus Plateau. The name trips people up because there's also a Third Church of Marika in Limgrave—but that one doesn't hold a Sacred Tear.
Find the Second Church of Marika on the Altus map. Tear's inside the main building near the statue. If you've reached Altus through the story, you're already in the right range to grab it.
New player warning: "Marika" in the name doesn't guarantee a Tear. Stick to the churches on this list.
Mountaintops of the Giants & Consecrated Snowfield
The last two Tears are in the snowy late-game areas. You'll need to be pretty deep into the main story before you can even reach them.
Church of Repose
Church of Repose is in the Mountaintops of the Giants. Easy to mix up with other ruined buildings in the snow, but this one has a recognizable broken roof and a Marika statue.
Clear the nearby enemies first so you don't get tagged mid-loot. Sacred Tear's inside the church.
First Church of Marika
First Church of Marika is in the Consecrated Snowfield, or the snowy area around it, depending how you approach. Late-game Tear location, and the enemies here hit hard.
Enter the church and look for the Tear near the statue. Probably one of the last upgrades you'll grab. Worth every second of the trip.
Common Mistakes Players Make With Sacred Tears
Simple item, but people still fumble the details constantly.
Mistake: Thinking the Third Church of Marika has a Tear.
It doesn't. Third Church of Marika in Limgrave hands you the Flask of Wondrous Physick, not a Sacred Tear. Stick to the list above so you don't gallop to the wrong church.
Mistake: Not looking behind the statue.
Most Tears sit at statue feet or behind altars. People walk in, see no glowing item in the middle of the room, and leave. Always check behind broken statues and near the altar before you bounce.
Mistake: Holding onto Sacred Tears too long.
Don't save them "for later." Zero benefit to waiting. Got one? Use it at the next Site of Grace. That extra healing saves you a stupid amount of Runes out in the world.
Mistake: Trying to buy or farm Sacred Tears.
Merchants don't sell them. Enemies don't drop them. One-time pickups. Every Tear you skip is an upgrade you don't get this playthrough. Run a checklist and circle back to churches if you blazed past one.
FAQ About Sacred Tear Locations
Do Sacred Tears affect both Crimson and Cerulean flasks?
Yes. A Sacred Tear strengthens your Sacred Flasks overall. You don't have to pick between healing and FP recovery. Both get the same boost from the upgrade.
Can I use a Sacred Tear at any Site of Grace?
Yes. No special location needed. Rest at any Site of Grace that has the Reinforce Flask option and you can burn your Tear right there.
Are there more Sacred Tears in New Game Plus?
You can find the same Sacred Tears again in New Game Plus, and your Flask upgrades carry over. Already collected them all in your first run? You're set for NG+.
How many Sacred Tears are in Elden Ring?
10 Sacred Tears in the base game. Collect them all and you can fully reinforce your Flasks to max level. Makes a massive difference in the late game and during boss fights.
Final Flask Upgrades Make Life Easier
Stronger Flasks might not sound half as flashy as a new weapon, but they're one of the best upgrades in the game. Stuck on a boss? Burning through Great Runes? Stop grinding for levels and go grab a few Sacred Tears first. Bigger heals feel amazing in Elden Ring. Trust me.
