How to Get Mimic Tear in Elden Ring
Mimic Tear copies your gear and spells — one of the strongest spirit ashes in the game. You pick it up in Nokron after Starscourge Radahn opens the underground path.
Requirements First
- Unlock spirit summons with the Spirit Calling Bell (Church of Elleh / Renna).
- Defeat Starscourge Radahn so the meteor opens access to Nokron.
- Bring at least 1 Stonesword Key for the Night's Sacred Ground seal.
- Optional but helpful: follow after Radahn and the Ranni questline while you are underground.
Step-by-Step Location
- After Radahn, enter the meteor crater in Limgrave / Mistwood and descend into Nokron, Eternal City.
- Progress through Nokron until you reach the Ancestral Woods Site of Grace.
- From Ancestral Woods, continue toward Night's Sacred Ground (down through the city rooftops / ledges route).
- Rest at the Night's Sacred Ground Site of Grace when you find it.
- Nearby, look for an imp statue seal. Use a Stonesword Key to open it.
- Loot the chest inside to receive Mimic Tear Ashes.
There is also a Mimic Tear boss fight in Nokron. That fight is separate from the ash chest — you can grab the ash without treating the boss as a hard gate, but clearing nearby threats makes the route safer.
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How Mimic Tear Works
| Fact | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Copies your loadout | Stronger builds = stronger Mimic |
| Costs HP to summon | Not FP — watch your health bar before fog gates |
| Uses Ghost Glovewort | Upgrade like other legendary ashes |
| Late-game default pick | Excellent for Malenia, capital bosses, and DLC prep |
Upgrade & Use Tips
- Upgrade Mimic with Ghost Glovewort at Roderika as soon as you can.
- Summon after you buff yourself if you want the Mimic to copy active setup timing more effectively in practice.
- Pair with a clear weapon build — bleed, strength, and faith all scale the Mimic well.
- For DLC timing, see Shadow of the Erdtree — when to start.
Quick FAQ
You mainly need Nokron access from Radahn's meteor. Ranni's quest uses the same underground areas, so doing both together is efficient.
Keys are found across Limgrave and later zones, and can also be chosen as a starting keepsake. See the keepsake guide if you are still early.
Mimic is the best generalist for most builds. Tiche is still excellent for aggressive chip and distraction. Full ash tier list: spirit ashes guide.
Mimic Tear Checklist
Next Steps
Continue the Ranni route while underground, or return to the progression hub. For capital fights, prep Morgott with an upgraded Mimic.