Elden Ring: 11 Items That Resurrect You Once Per Battle
Elden Ring doesn’t pull punches, and death is part of the journey. But certain items offer a powerful second chance—letting you rise once per battle to fight again. Whether you're in PvP duels, boss encounters, or just exploring the Lands Between, these 11 items and mechanics can revive you or simulate a resurrection, changing the outcome of a close call.
1. Blessing of the Erdtree (and similar buffs)
While not a true resurrection, buffs like Blessing of the Erdtree and its lesser variants can keep you alive with constant healing. When paired with high Vigor and the right talismans, this can effectively “resurrect” you if you’re brought near death repeatedly.
2. Purifying Crystal Tear
Used in your Flask of Wondrous Physick, this tear doesn’t directly resurrect, but in fights like Mohg’s, where death is often instant due to the Blood Curse, it can cancel the fatal blow and keep you going. Many players see this as a pseudo-revive when used strategically.
3. Crimsonwhorl Bubbletear
Another Flask component, this turns damage into healing for a short time. If you time it right, a would-be deathblow becomes a full heal, effectively reviving you. Combine this with tanky builds and it becomes a real lifesaver.
4. Second Chance Mechanic in Co-op
In multiplayer, a summon or host can technically “revive” the team by surviving long enough and using healing items on fallen allies. It’s not a literal resurrection, but for those playing co-op, this often feels like getting a second shot at life.
5. Prince of Death’s Pustule and Cyst
These talismans increase vitality and death resistance. They don’t revive you, but in deathblight-heavy areas (like Deeproot Depths), they often make the difference between instant death and clutch survival, giving you time to recover.
6. Godskin Swaddling Cloth
For melee-focused builds, this talisman restores HP after successive attacks. With aggressive play, it can let you bounce back from the brink, especially in encounters where you're overwhelmed. It’s more of a sustain tool, but when paired with the right armor, it can feel like a resurrection.
7. Blessing of the Earth Tree Talisman +5
Maxing out this talisman with cheap Elden Ring items makes it strong enough to shift your survivability dramatically. When combined with healing Flask Tears, it effectively revives you by giving your healing more punch.
8. Ritual Shield Talisman
This talisman boosts defense when your HP is full. The trick is to combine it with regen items so that you quickly restore to full health after nearly dying, giving you a window where you're harder to kill again.
9. Malenia’s Great Rune
When active, this rune heals you with every hit you land. In drawn-out battles, it feels like a resurrection engine—fall low, trade blows, and recover rapidly. It’s a top-tier pick if you're buying Elden Ring runes for sale and want to invest in something powerful.
10. Unseen Form + Stealth Talismans
Avoiding death is another form of revival. These tools let you reposition and escape fatal encounters. It’s not direct resurrection, but if you’re ambushed, it can let you reset and recover as if reborn into the fight.
11. Flask of Crimson Tears (Maxed)
A fully upgraded healing flask can feel like a resurrection tool when used at the right time. The key is spacing and timing—many fights allow for one clutch heal that brings you back from zero to full, especially in PvP.
While Elden Ring doesn’t have many true “resurrection” items, the game offers plenty of tools that create similar effects through healing, defense, and clever timing. If you’re exploring tough zones or pushing into NG+, consider investing in these options—and don’t forget that with enough cheap Elden Ring items and a few Elden Ring runes for sale, you can optimize your build to cheat death just one more time.