U4GM - Top 6 Elden Ring Items That Buff Your Allies in Co-Op Play

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Elden Ring is not just a solitary journey; some of the most memorable moments come from teaming up with other Tarnished and facing brutal bosses together. When playing co-op, supporting your allies with buffs and healing becomes just as vital as doing damage. That’s where specific Elden Ring items come in—these tools and consumables can enhance your team’s survivability, damage output, and overall synergy.

Over multiple playthroughs, I focused on a support-based build to help my friends succeed in challenging areas like the Haligtree and Mountaintops of the Giants. Through this experience, I identified the top 6 items that make a real difference when used in co-op sessions. Whether you craft them using rare elden ring materials or pick them up from merchants, these are game-changing tools every team player should carry.

1. Blessing of the Erdtree

This incantation isn’t a one-time use item but functions similarly when cast. It provides a strong healing-over-time effect to you and nearby allies, perfect before or after a boss fight.

Where to Find It: Found in the Queen’s Bedchamber near the Erdtree Sanctuary in Leyndell.

My Experience: I used this before every major co-op boss battle. Watching teammates survive longer against Morgott or Radagon thanks to passive healing felt extremely rewarding. It became a staple in my support toolkit.

2. Golden Vow

Another buff cast via incantation, Golden Vow increases both attack power and defense for you and nearby allies.

Where to Find It: Can be found in Mt. Gelmir, just outside the Corpse-Stench Shack.

My Experience: When we used this during our Malenia attempts, the boost was clearly noticeable—shorter boss phases and less risk of one-shot deaths. Timing it right before an engagement made a significant difference.

3. Rallying Standard

This is a unique weapon skill tied to Commander’s Standard that buffs nearby allies’ attack and defense stats when activated.

Where to Find It: Dropped by Commander O'Neil in the Aeonia Swamp.

My Experience: I didn’t expect a weapon skill to have such a wide area of effect, but my teammates immediately noticed the power spike. I used it right before aggroing mobs or bosses, and it gave us the edge we needed in tougher encounters.

4. Uplifting Aromatic

A powerful consumable crafted from Elden Ring materials like Erdleaf Flower and Altus Bloom. It grants a temporary buff that reduces damage from the next incoming hit for all nearby players.

Where to Find It / Crafting: Requires the Perfumer’s Cookbook [4] and the correct materials.

My Experience: These came in clutch during invasions and surprise ambushes. Giving my team an extra hit's worth of durability often turned the tide when we were under pressure.

5. Blessing of the Earth Tree (Consumable Version)

This single-use version of the Erdtree blessing provides a quick AoE heal for allies. While rarer than the spell, it’s great if you don’t have the Faith stat to cast healing miracles.

Where to Find It: Can occasionally be found in high-tier dungeons or purchased from certain merchants after key events.

My Experience: I always kept a few on hand, especially during early-game co-op when I hadn’t built my Faith high enough to cast. It saved a few teammates during the Godrick fight more than once.

6. Crimsonwhorl Bubbletear (Used with Flask of Wondrous Physick)

This Tear doesn’t buff allies directly, but it absorbs a powerful hit and gives you a chance to remain standing—allowing you to continue supporting your team.

Where to Find It: Dropped by the Putrid Avatar near Elphael, Brace of the Haligtree.

My Experience: I’d take a huge hit, stay standing, and immediately use Erdtree healing to help my team bounce back. In chaotic group fights, this saved me from getting knocked out of the fight prematurely.

Playing a support role in Elden Ring isn’t always glamorous, but it’s incredibly rewarding. With the right Elden Ring items—from crafted buffs to powerful AoE spells—you can drastically enhance your team's chances of success. Be sure to gather the necessary elden ring materials in advance, so you’re always stocked and ready.

Personally, running a support build taught me to think strategically and be hyper-aware of my team’s needs. If you enjoy co-op and want to make a real difference in every battle, try equipping a few of these items—you’ll quickly see just how much impact they have.

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