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Updated July 10, 2024, by Christopher Norman Worcester: Elden Ring's Shadow of the Erdtree DLC has been incredibly popular, with players all around the world heading into the Relam of Shadow. Now that the DLC has been out for some time, we are going back to our most popular guides to ensure our coverage is as accurate as possible. This update will focus on the new Crystal Tears in the Elden Ring DLC, providing players with a complete picture of how to find them.
One of Elden Ring's most interesting mechanics is the Flask of Wondrous Physick. With the wide range of potential benefits offered by Crystal Tears, it's not surprising that Shadow of the Erdtree builds on the mechanic, adding 8 incredibly unique new DLC Crystal Tears for players to experiment with. Like the base game, these new Crystal Tears are specialized to target and enhance a specific gameplay element, such as the attack power of Spirit Summons. This guide will show players how to find all 8 new Crystal Tears in the Elden Ring DLC, and explain exactly how they are meant to be used.
All 8 Crystal Tears in Shadow of the Erdtree are acquired by defeating the various Furnace Golems around the map. If you are struggling to defeat them, try The Best War Games's Furnace Golem boss guide.
Found at the small camp that is just south of Shadow Keep in Scadu Altus.
Oil-Soaked Tear
Coats nearby enemies in Oil
Found in lower Scadu Altus, south of the Ruins of Unte. You'll need to use the secret path through the Shadow Keep sewers to reach the Castle Watering Hole site of grace. The Furnace Golem will be found among several inactive golems, but as you approach, it will come to life.
This is the second Furnace Golem in lower Scadu Altus. This time, you'll need to throw a Hefty Furnace Pot into the basket of the inactive Furnace Golem that is blocking the entrance to the Ruins of Unte. It will activate, allowing the fight to commence.
East of the Cathedral of Manus Metyr, you'll find an Armored Furnace Golem that drops this tear upon defeat. You'll need access to the Hefty Fire Pot, which you'll throw into the basket from the higher ledge you reach via Spiritspring.
The Furnace Golem that drops this tear is found along the path to the Southern Shores. As you head southeast from the Ellac River Downstream site of grace, you'll reach the section that appears to come out from beneath Gravesite Plain on the map. There will be several Lightning Rams in the area. The golem is found near the end of the river, right before the waterfall.
Crimson-Sapping Cracked Tear
Grants attacks HP-restoring effect.
The Furnace Golem that drops this tear is found in the Ancient Rauh Ruins. From the Rauh Ancient Ruins, East site of grace, head west across the bridge. The Furnace Golem will be at the other end, in a large pool of water.
Head to the eastern edge of Charo's Hidden Grave to find the Armored Furnace Golem that drops this Crystal Tear. Just as with the previous armored golem, you'll need to use Hefty Fire Pots to take it down.
These eight new tears constitute every new Crystal Tear in the Elden Ring DLC.
Players needing to get the Hefty Furnace Pot recipe will need the Greater Potentate's Cookbook 2, which is found at the Run-Down Traveler's Rest beneath the Ellac Greatbridge in Gravesite Plain. To get the Hefty Fire Pot, you'll need to find Greater Potentate's Cookbook 1, found at the Scorched Ruins in Gravesite Plain.
Flask of Wondrous Physick. With the wide range of potential benefits offered by Crystal Tears, it's not surprising that Shadow of the Erdtree builds on the mechanic, adding 8 incredibly unique new DLC Crystal Tears for players to experiment with. Like the base game, these new Crystal Tears are specialized to target and enhance a specific gameplay element, such as the attack power of Spirit Summons. This guide will show players how to find all 8 new Crystal Tears in the Elden Ring DLC, and explain exactly how they are meant to be used. 
