Where To Find Every Larval Tear in Elden Ring

Elden Ring is a rewarding (and sometimes punishing) experience set in a world that demands strength, will, and an undying thirst for power. As your character levels up in the game, your playstyle turns into a journey that’s unique to you. However, you’ll likely need to respect your character stats at some point, and doing so will have you go through the process of Rebirth.

This is possible once you’ve defeated Rennala, Queen of the Full Moon, in Raya Lucaria Academy in the base game. She will ask you for Larval Tears for the Rebirth process, which allows you to revamp the Tarnished’s stats. Since only a limited amount of Larval Tears are available, it’s essential to know about all the Larval Tear locations in Elden Ring.  

Larval Tear Locations

Larval Tear locations in Elden Ring are quite promising for your adventure. These regions encourage you to scour every corner of the map, and act as personal quests when you’re journeying through the game’s narrative. These are all of the places where you’ll bump into Larval Tears.

• Limgrave
• Liurnia of the Lakes
• Caelid
• Altus Plateau
• Mt. Gelmir
• Consecrated Snowfield
• Siofra River
• Nokron, Eternal City
• Nokstella, Eternal City
• Shadow of the Erdtree (DLC)

 Limgrave

Location	Closest Site of Grace	How to get it
South of Agheel Lake (Runebear Disguise)	Agheel Lake South	Dropped by the lone Wandering Noble nearby, after his Lesser Runebear form is defeated

Limgrave may be the starting point for the game, but don’t let that fool you! It holds a lot of secrets and is an Elden Ring Larval Tear location. This place seems eerily simple at first, but holds an enemy that hides a Larval Tear. You’ll need to attack the Wandering Noble here and defeat his Lesser Runebear form. This is a fairly easy fight; just be careful of the terrain.

While not all Larval Tear locations are so cryptic in the game, these may remind you of how Elden Ring likes to hide role-playing game (RPG) elements within its world-building. Moral of the story? Interact with every single thing you find in the Lands Between… even if it’s out to destroy you.

Liurnia of the Lakes

Location	Closest Site of Grace	How to get it
Village of the Albinaurics	Village of the Albinaurics	Obtained from a hidden NPC in a pot once it’s attacked
Caria Manor	Manor Lower Level	Once you’ve defeated Royal Knight Loretta, reach Pidia through the manor rooftops; you can buy the Larval Tear for 3,000 Runes
Graveyard near the Site of Grace	Behind Caria Manor	Found by interacting with a ghost-like spirit sitting in a chair
Resurrected Noble in the swamp	Folly on the Lake	Obtained by defeating a Crayfish enemy that patrols the place

If you’re wondering where to find Larval Tears as a newcomer in Elden Ring, Liurnia of the Lakes offers three distinct opportunities. It’s also where the game truly opens up with its eerie and magical aura, encouraging you to explore and play with a friend.

Navigating the shallow waters around Rose Church attracts a lot of attention, with enemies like the Giant Crayfish that can snipe you from a distance. You need to ride around (with Torrent) through this place, and head up to Caria Manor once you’re done exploring the space.

Village of the Albinaurics

This is a sorrowful, hidden space where Albinauric enemies cast magic and try to rush at you with their attacks. The Larval Tear here is held by a disguised NPC in a pot form. Simple attacks will do the trick. However, characters with RPG classes like mages and archers will have an easier time here, but there’s a difficult challenge to be expected. 

Caria Manor

Larval Tear 1: If you’re wondering where to get Larval Tear in this mystical place, you’ll need to access the rooftops and back end of the manor, where you’ll find Pidia, the Carian Servant. He’s a peaceful NPC who sells you the Larval Tear for 3,000 Runes. The real challenge here is navigating through the absurdly huge place.

Larval Tear 2: There’s also a Larval Tear found by interacting with a ghost who sits in a chair, right near the Behind Caria Manor Site of Grace. However, this can only happen after you defeat Royal Knight Loretta. 

Resurrected Noble in the Swamp

When you’re wandering the Liurnia swamp, you’ll notice this enemy right outside Rose Church. The resurrected noble himself is quite slow, but packs a hard punch through his wide attacks. You’ll need to use Torrent here to stay on the move, and retreat quickly when you’re about to get hit. You’ll acquire a Larval Tear upon defeating him.

Caelid

Location	Closest Site of Grace	How to get it
Near the graveyard, south of the Site of Grace	Caelid Highway South	The Larval Tear is dropped by a Wandering Noble once his troll form is defeated

Caelid is a rough place that demands the best character stats and playstyles, reflecting all the top-notch RPG elements in your Tarnished. If you’re not careful here, you’ll have a tough time finding any items of value. However, there is a graveyard just south of the Caelid Highway South Site of Grace where you can find resources.

Around this area, you’ll need to avoid several enemies and Scarlet Rot nearby. Use Torrent to isolate yourself and find a disguised noble enemy, and fight him. Once you defeat his troll form, you’ll obtain the Larval Tear. But remember, you need to level up in Elden Ring before you think of traversing such regions. 

Altus Plateau

Location	Closest Site of Grace	How to get it
Windmill Village Area, north of Rampartside Path, Site of Grace	Rampartside Path	Defeat the Wandering Noble (disguised as a Lion Guardian)

Atlus Plateau is a land of grandeur and grim surprises. While much of this seems attractive on the surface, it hides deadly secrets, especially around the Rampartside Path area. If you’re not careful, several enemies will slowly creep up on you, or worse, attack you in groups. 

Windmill Village Area

Despite its beautiful landscape, this place is heavily unsettling due to the manic, giggling villagers who crowd the space. While they may not seem hostile at first, they’ll start attacking you as you get closer. One of them is the impostor who turns into a Lion Guardian, which can catch you off guard. You need to react instantly with dodges, quick strikes, and area of effect (AOE) damage. Upon defeating him, you’ll obtain the Larval Tear. 

Mt. Gelmir

Location	Closest Site of Grace	How to get it
Gelmir’s Hero’s Grave	Gelmir’s Hero’s Grave	Found by defeating a Wormface disguised as a Putrid Corpse

Mt. Gelmir is a fierce, volcanic spot with all sorts of monstrosities roaming about. Here, you’ll come across Gelmir’s Hero’s Grave with a Site of Grace by the same name, and inside you’ll find a Wormface disguised as a Putrid Corpse. Once you attack him, he will turn into a horrifying Wormface. Be wary of the Death Blight status effect, and take your time with the fight. Defeat the Wormface, and the Larval Tear is all yours.

Consecrated Snowfield

Location	Closest Site of Grace	How to get it
Near the Inner Consecrated Snowfield	Inner Consecrated Snowfield	Defeat the Lesser Runebear disguised as a Wandering Noble

This late-game area is filled with poor visibility and high-tier foes. Through this blizzard, you’ll have to look for a wandering noble who turns into a Lesser Runebear when attacked. He’s positioned deceptively alone, but once attacked, turns the fight into a Death Blight buildup battle. Try to either quickly get away and wait until you have an opening, or use a loadout that counters Death Blight, such as Rejuvenating Boluses. Once you’ve defeated him, you’ll obtain the Larval Tear. 

Siofra River

Location	Closest Site of Grace	How to get it
Cliffs east of Hallowhorn Grounds	Worshippers’ Woods	Can be purchased from the Nomadic Merchant for 3,000 Runes

This stunning expanse is filled with a haunting and eerie vibe that empowers Elden Ring’s bittersweet narrative. But beneath its beauty lies danger, and the ambushing enemies are the perfect example. Here, you can find a Nomadic Merchant who sells you the Larval Tear for 3,000 Runes. 

Nokron, Eternal City

Location	Closest Site of Grace	How to get it
Eternal City – Corpse Inside a Building	Nokron, Eternal City	Loot the corpse found inside a building nearby
Gazebo Near Site of Grace	Nokron, Eternal City	Explore carefully, and loot the body beneath the gazebo
Silver Tear (Humanoid)	Nokron, Eternal City	Look out for the humanoid Silver Tear near the bridge that leads to the Night’s Sacred Ground
Silver Tear (Ball Enemy)	Nokron, Eternal City	Defeat the giant silver orb that drops from above (it’s tougher than it looks!)

Nokron is a crumbling underworld space that feels like a different game area altogether. It’s steeped in mystery, and once you’ve defeated Radahn, it becomes a treasure trove of upgrade materials. Here, environmental dangers and enemies both love ambushes and mimic-style attacks. So, it’s OK to feel unprepared when exploring this place. As long as you have a nearby Site of Grace unlocked, traverse without worries! 

Eternal City – Corpse Inside a Building

Once you’re inside the first Eternal City, you need to head down the steps and look for a building nearby. Turn right, and there’s a corpse that holds the Larval Tear. Simply loot it, and it’s all yours! 

Gazebo Near Site of Grace

This gazebo is surrounded by crumbling ruins and soft, suspenseful lighting. Beneath it lies the corpse that holds a Larval Tear — no fight, no anticipation. You just need to make sure you’re platforming carefully and not missing out on it.

Silver Tear (Humanoid)

This version of the Silver Tear resembles a humanoid character, equipped with melee combos and evasive movements. You can find this encounter near the broken bridge when heading for Night’s Sacred Ground. Simply walk into this fight without any gear equipped, since the boss will mimic your Tarnished. Then, equip your gear once the fight starts. Once you defeat the Silver Tear, you’ll acquire two Larval Tears.

Silver Tear (Ball Enemy)

Deep within the Night’s Sacred Ground is a treasure hall filled with statues and loot, resembling iconic places from some of the top RPGs. This encounter will soon turn into a fight, where the Silver Tear rolls and slams into you. The HP pool can be annoyingly large to deal with, so keep attacking! Try to study the bounce and roll patterns to dodge successfully. Defeating the Silver Tear will reward you with the Larval Tear.

Nokstella, Eternal City

Location	Closest Site of Grace	How to get it
Silver Tear (Ball Enemy), bridge	Nokstella, Eternal City	Defeat a large Silver Sphere enemy
Silver Tear (Ball Enemy), northeast building	Nokstella, Eternal City	Defeat the Silver Sphere enemy that drops from above
Silver Tear (Ball Enemy), end of Nokstella	Nokstella, Eternal City	Defeat the Silver Sphere enemy that’s surrounded by smaller foes

Nokstella, Eternal City, is a dazzling sight with a dangerous underground city with bridges, towering structures, and waterways. This is also an important part of Ranni’s questline and is only accessible after entering Ainsel River, which is meant for endgame players. The primary threats here are Silver Tear orbs that drop from above and crush your character if you’re not careful. 

Silver Tear (Ball Enemy), Bridge

A massive Silver Tear orb will start rolling toward you, initiating an unexpected attack. This one is highly aggressive and rolls and slams with a lot of force. Be careful of the confined spaces, and maintain constant movement when engaged in battle. Use ranged attacks, if possible, and grab the Larval Tear once you defeat it. 

Silver Tear (Ball Enemy), Northeast Building

In this building, another Silver Tear hangs from the ceiling. Use the same strategy as before, and avoid confined spaces at all costs. You can also make use of ranged damage (such as spells or arrows) to simplify the fight a little. Defeat the Silver Tear and you’ll get your Larval Tear.

Silver Tear (Ball Enemy), End of Nokstella

This area is populated with enemies, which can complicate the fight a little. Since some of the foes are magic-casting, it’s best to eliminate them before engaging with the Silver Tear. You can trigger the fight earlier by using ranged attacks or some Spirit Ashes, so there’s a helping hand when attacking a large group. Defeat the Silver Sphere enemy, and get your Larval Tear.

Shadow of the Erdtree (DLC)

Location	Closest Site of Grace	How to get it
East of Gravesite Plains Site of Grace	Gravesite Plains	Found at the glowing gravestones near the cliff edge during nighttime
Prospect Town	Cliffroad Terminus	Move to the southeast to find a Larval Tear among spectral gravestones
Abandoned Ailing Village	Three-Path Cross	Spawn in this area at night, and find the Larval Tear around glowing lights
Suppressing Pillar	Pillar Path Waypoint	The edge of the area reveals a Larval Tear on the ground
Church of the Crusade	Highroad Cross	Carefully explore the area, and find the Larval Tear to the south of the Church of the Crusade
Messmer’s Camp	Highroad Cross	Head northeast into the woods and find the Larval Tear among the gravestones near trees
Church District	Church District Highroad	Head toward the east region of Scadue Atlus, past the Bonny Village; the Larval Tear is near the Site of Grace
Rauh Base	Ancient Ruins Base	Keep moving southwest past the temple ruins, and find the Larval Tear at the edge of the area
Ravine North	Ravine North	Dive into the northwest region of the map, and find the Larval Tear among the gravestones right below the ruins

Even if you have one of the best classes in Elden Ring, Shadow of the Erdtree offers a plethora of challenging regions and enemies. Larval Tears in this section of the game are mostly found in secluded areas, marked by glowing gravestones that appear at night. 

East of Gravesite Plains Site of Grace

These early-game areas introduce you to the spectral gravestone feature. While foes are a bit less aggressive, the primary challenge lies in navigating and exploring the world while ensuring it’s nighttime to reveal gravestones, where you will likely find your first Larval Tear. Once night falls, these spots will be quite simple to see from afar.

Prospect Town

You’ll find few wandering spirits and skeletal enemies here, usually surrounding the spectral gravestones. The terrain’s minor elevations may hinder your vision, so using a torch to reveal foes could be handy. Take your time, and avoid rushing around this place. You’ll notice a glowing area southeast of the Site of Grace. Once you’ve defeated the enemies here, pick up the Larval Tear.

Abandoned Ailing Village

This region has a Ghostflame Dragon that you need to be careful around. It’s easy to be intimidated here, so ranged attacks can help you find your footing a bit. Still, rely on your dodges, and keep the camera focused so you can predict some of the incoming damage. Once you find the Grace Greatbridge, spawn during nighttime to find a glowing region where you can find a Larval Tear.

Suppressing Pillar

This is the palace where the Larval Tear will hide near a hill guarded by aggressive birds, some of which do aerial attacks. They come in fast and hit hard! Try to circle them from higher ground, and pick or lure them one by one, instead of taking them out all at once. Alternatively, you can keep dodging them (thanks to Torrent) and head toward the northeast of the Suppressing Pillar and find the Larval Tear in a glowy area.

Church of the Crusade

As you traverse Scadu Altus, you’ll come across a region south of the Church of the Crusade. This is close to Messmer’s camp, which means this area has fire-wielding enemies who will be drawn to you unless you clear the surroundings first. The shielded enemies can turtle up on you, so use a loadout that lets you pierce or stagger. Poor positioning can put you at a disadvantage, so be careful! Once you’re in the clear, look to the south of the church, and you’ll find a Larval Tear.

Messmer’s Camp

Just like before, this area holds minor warriors that shouldn’t be a problem as long as you keep moving. This time, make your way to the entrance of Messmer’s Camp. To the west, you’ll find a hill. This wooded area is dense and cloaked in fog at night, where undead warriors ambush you. Just when you thought you were getting the hang of Elden Ring! Try using light sources here and buffs that reduce poison buildup, such as Neutralizing Boluses. You’ll spot a glowy area here, which reveals a Larval Tear.

Church District

As you move ahead through the region, you’ll come across magic-wielding enemies and golems, almost resembling mythological RPG characters. After getting to the Moorth Ruins, move past the Bonny Village. While getting there isn’t simple (due to unpredictable enemies), the Larval Tear can be easily found near the Church District Highroad Site of Grace. Just follow the main road, and you’ll notice a glowing region that holds the Larval Tear. 

Rauh Base

The Larval Tear here is guarded by a bow-wielding giant and another one with melee attacks. The foes’ aggression is high here, so you’ll need to use timing and precision to dodge their attacks. Either defeat them, or simply move past them until you’re at the border of the area. Approach the glowing area and pick up the Larval Tear.

Ravine North

Beneath the crumbled ruins lies a Larval Tear that’s located in the northwestern region of the map. Once you’re at the Temple Town Ruins, you’ll need to fight through a few beasts and warriors while keeping the layered terrain in mind. Enemies can flank you easily here, and it’s highly dangerous during nighttime because of low visibility. From the Site of Grace, move to the lake and follow the path. To the right, you’ll notice another glowing area that holds a Larval Tear.

Plan Wisely: Before You Use Your Larval Tears

In Elden Ring, using a Larval Tear is a big decision. It’s a one-time deal, and there’s no going back! Once you use it, you will permanently respect it, so make sure you’re doing this in a strategic way. Here are some tips you can follow. 

• Wait until mid-game or later: It’s best to use one when you’re mid-game or approaching late-game scenarios. Before that, it’s best to experiment with your playstyle.
• Test builds with temporary gear first: Don’t commit to a Larval Tear just because a new weapon or build seems promising. Try using ashes, talismans, gear, and everything in between. 
• Plan with the future in mind: Endgame enemies hit much harder and require refined playstyles, so choose builds that scale with these bosses and regions in mind. 
• Save at least one Larval Tear: You never know when you’ll need to respec your character, in light of a new DLC or paths. Keeping a spare Larval Tear is always a wise decision.
• Remember that respec ≠ reset: Using a Larval Tear won’t undo any progress you make in the game. Everything stays the same, except your character’s stats (as intended). 

Explore Haunting and Unforgiving Fantasy Worlds

Elden Ring’s mystical and unforgiving world pushes you to experiment and rebuild the Tarnished by finding Larval Tear locations. In the end, you’ll have a character strong enough to face the mightiest of foes. Whether it’s an MMO or MMORPG, games like Elden Ring bring out the best of the genre by giving you a flexible way of experiencing video games. 

On that note, you might try adventuring through other realms. Browsing through a collection of games can bring out the RPG connoisseur in you, and build some memorable moments in gaming you’ll always reminisce about.

Larval Tear FAQ

Still unsure about using Larval Tears? Some quick answers can help you figure out this mechanic in Elden Ring. 

Where Can I Purchase Larval Tears?

You can buy one from a Nomadic Merchant in Siofra River and from Pidia, Carian Servant at Caria Manor.

 Where Is the Easiest Place To Find Larval Tears?

The Village of the Albinaurics in Limgrave is a great early-game spot to find a Larval Tear. Look for the NPC hiding as a pot, and break it.

How Many Larval Tears Can You Find?

There are 18 you can find in the base game, and 9 in Shadow of the Erdtree.

What NPC Sells Larval Tears?

Pidia, Carian Servant at Caria Manor and a Nomadic Merchant in Siofra River sell you Larval Tears.