Respecing your character build in Elden Ring is essential when experimenting with new weapons, spells, or attributes. To unlock rebirth with Rennala at the Raya Lucaria Academy, players must consume a rare key item known as a Larval Tear. Tracking down these finite items across the Lands Between ensures you can optimize your build for tough boss fights and late-game encounters.
Early Game Larval Tear Locations in Limgrave and Liurnia
The earliest Larval Tear can be found in Agheel Lake South in Limgrave by defeating a disguised Runebear that spawns after killing an unsuspecting Noble. Another early tear is located in the Village of the Albinaurics in Liurnia of the Lakes, hidden inside a graveyard surrounded by phantom enemies. Keeping up with daily gaming news often reveals extra secrets for locating key upgrade materials early in your adventure.
You can also purchase a Larval Tear from Pidia, Carian Servitor, located inside Caria Manor after navigating down from the Three Sisters cliffs. Additionally, the Nomadic Merchant in the Siofra River well area sells one tear for a reasonable amount of Runes.
Uncovering Disguised Enemies Holding Larval Tears
Several Larval Tears are dropped exclusively by powerful monsters disguised as ordinary hollows or lesser beasts across the map. In Caelid, defeating a specific Noble south of Caelid Highway South transforms him into a Decaying Grafted Scion that drops a tear upon defeat. A similar encounter takes place in Altus Plateau near the Woodfolk Ruins, where a disguised wormface turns into a dangerous foe holding the item.
Engaging these disguised targets requires caution, as the transformation instantly refills their health bar and escalates the difficulty of the fight. Always clear nearby hazards before triggering these encounters so you have room to dodge incoming attacks.
Exploring Nokron and Nokstella Eternal Cities
Subterranean regions contain the highest concentration of Larval Tears in the entire game, particularly within Nokron, Eternal City. Defeating the Mimic Tear boss awards two Larval Tears immediately, making this mandatory encounter extremely rewarding. Exploring the rooftops and stone walkways of Nokron yields several more tears resting on glowing corpses.
In Nokstella, Eternal City, players can farm additional tears by destroying the giant silver balls that roll down massive staircases and pathways. These sentient spheres drop a Larval Tear upon their initial defeat, giving observant explorers a massive pool of respec charges before reaching the endgame.
How to Use Larval Tears for Character Respec
To spend a Larval Tear, fast travel to the Grand Library of Raya Lucaria after defeating Rennala, Queen of the Full Moon. Speak with her and select the Rebirth option to open the attribute redistribution menu. Spending one tear allows you to completely reallocate your base stats up to your current character level.
Because Larval Tears do not respawn until you start a New Game Plus cycle, manage your stat points wisely. Plan your desired stat allocation ahead of time to avoid wasting these precious items on minor adjustments.
