Top 5 talismans for melee characters in Elden Ring and where to find them

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Talismans in Elden Ring are some of the most useful items available to players. These items are basically integral to developing and optimizing a variety of builds within the game.

Currently, the game has an abundance of these talismans that melee characters will find quite useful for crafting. The problem, however, is figuring out which one is better and which one to prioritize in a given situation.

The sheer number of talismans is bound to overwhelm a lot of players, especially new ones. This can lead to a lot of time being wasted chasing for an item that might not even be worth the effort.

This article will provide an insight into the best talismans that every melee character should have in their inventory, irrespective of the build they are trying to achieve.

Note: This article is entirely based on the opinions of the author.

This is a really powerful talisman that a lot of players will find useful, especially those who find it hard to dodge enemy hits. Godskin Swaddling Cloth restores health upon successive hits on an enemy.

Players need to hit the target somewhere between 3 to 7 times for the heal to process. Apart from that, the window between which a hit count is reset is around 10 seconds.

Overall, this talisman is valuable as it helps to keep the character healthy during a tough boss fight. Obviously, it does not negate the usage of healing flasks, but it provides enough healing so that players can survive sticky situations.

Location: Obtained from Spiritcaller's Cave.

This is a two-in-one talisman that can be used in a wide variety of builds for melee characters within the game. This is because, when equipped, this talisman enhances attack power and provides a +5 boost to dexterity.

This is something that comes in handy