In Elden Ring, players seeking to wield the terrifying powers of fallen drakes must locate specialized altars scattered across the Lands Between. The primary site encountered early in the journey is the Church of Dragon Communion, an island shrine containing ancient secrets. Finding this hidden ruin and understanding what spells it offers allows players to significantly expand their offensive magic.
Locating the Church of Dragon Communion
The Church of Dragon Communion is situated on a isolated island directly off the western shoreline of Limgrave. Because the island cannot be reached by swimming, players must traverse the subterranean depths of the Coastal Cave to gain access. After defeating the Demi-Human Chiefs residing within the cave, continue past the boss arena to reach the island's surface.
Once on the island, activate the local Site of Grace near the ruined altar to establish a convenient fast travel point. Navigating this area rewards careful explorers with various crafting materials scattered around the ancient structure. The altar itself serves as the focal point where draconic powers are traded for collected resources.
Default Spells Available at the Altar
At the altar, players can exchange Dragon Hearts acquired from slain dragons for powerful incantations. By default, the Church of Dragon Communion offers three core spells: Dragonclaw, Dragonmaw, and Dragonfire. Dragonclaw allows the caster to slice foes with giant dragon talons, while Dragonmaw creates a massive dragon head to bite enemies.
The third spell, Dragonfire, channels the iconic fiery breath of drakes to sweep fire across large groups of opponents. Each of these starter incantations requires a single Dragon Heart to unlock. They provide excellent area-of-effect damage and physical pressure during tough encounters.
Stat Requirements and Dragon Communion Mechanics
To successfully cast Dragon Communion incantations, players must invest points into both Faith and Arcane attributes. Utilizing a Dragon Communion Seal further boosts the potency of these spells, maximizing their overall damage output. Players should ensure their character build supports these specific stat thresholds before heavily committing to this spell school.
Exchanging multiple Dragon Hearts eventually triggers a unique cosmetic change, altering the player character's eyes to look distinctly reptilian. If you wish to seek even more advanced draconic abilities, later progression will lead to the Cathedral of Dragon Communion located in Caelid. However, the initial church in Limgrave remains the crucial foundation for any dragon-focused spellcaster.
