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Flask of Wondrous Physick — Beginner Guide

The Wondrous Physick is a free custom buff flask. Mix two Crystal Tears, drink once before a hard fight, and get a huge temporary power spike for Margit, Godrick, and beyond.

Elden Ring Flask of Wondrous Physick Crystal Tears beginner guide cover

What It Is

  • Separate from Crimson / Cerulean flasks (those use Golden Seeds & Sacred Tears).
  • You mix two Crystal Tears into one Physick charge.
  • Usually drunk once per fight right before or at the start of a boss.

Where to Get the Flask

  1. Travel to the Third Church of Marika in East Limgrave (east of Mistwood / near the teleport ruin area).
  2. Interact with the bowl / basin inside the church.
  3. Receive the Flask of Wondrous Physick.
  4. From then on, mix tears at any Site of Grace under the Physick menu.
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Best Early Crystal Tear Mixes

GoalSuggested mix
Survive Margit / GodrickDefense tear + stamina / green tear (stay alive longer)
More damageStrength-knot or Dexterity-knot + damage shrouding tear matching your build
Caster / FaithMind / FP comfort + spell damage tear when available
Universal beginner mixOpaline Hardtear (defense) + Greenburst / stamina tear

Exact tear names vary as you explore churches, bosses, and minor Erdtree avatars. Grab every Crystal Tear you see — they are free power.

How to Use It in Boss Fights

  1. Set your mix at a Site of Grace before the fog gate.
  2. Enter the fight, then drink Physick in a safe window (after the first dodge, not during a long combo).
  3. Play aggressive during the buff window — it is wasted if you only heal and run.
  4. Pair with an upgraded weapon (smithing stones) and a spirit ash.

Physick vs Regular Flasks

FlaskJob
Crimson / CeruleanHeal HP / restore FP during the fight
Wondrous PhysickOne strong custom buff for the attempt

Upgrade both systems. Physick does not replace Golden Seeds and Sacred Tears.

Physick Checklist

Next Steps

Use it for Margit and Godrick. Keep healing flasks strong with the flask upgrades guide, then follow the progression hub.