Which Keepsake Is Best In Elden Ring?

Keepsakes in Elden Ring are special starting gifts selected during character creation. Any class can choose any Keepsake to begin the game. You can also choose to NOT take a Keepsake if you prefer.

by Hack The Minotaur

Updated Feb 22, 2022

How To Get Keepsakes In Elden Ring

Keepsakes in Elden Ring can be selected during Character Creation. The same items can also be obtained later in the game, so don’t worry if you are not happy with your selection.

Elden Ring Keepsake List

Keepsakes in Elden Ring are Starting Gifts selected during character creation. Each Keepsake item can also be obtained later in the game. Think of these as an extra bonus to help your build survive early on.

There are 9 possible Keepsakes to choose from in Elden Ring, including:

Crimson Amber Medallion
Land’s Between Rune
Golden Seed
Fanged Imp Ashes
Cracked Pot
Stonesword Key
Bewitching Branch
Boiled Prawn
Shabriri’s Woe

Crimson Amber Medallion

A medallion inlaid with Crimson Amber. Increases Maximum HP.

Lands Between Rune

The gold of grace shining in the eyes of the people of the Lands Between. Use to gain many runes.

Golden Seed

A golden seed washed ashore from the Lands Between. Said to reinforce Sacred Flasks.

Fanged Imp Ashes

The ashes of small, diminutive golems. Ashes are said to hold spirits within.

Cracked Pot

Three strange cracked pots that somehow mend themselves. A container for certain thrown items.

Stonesword Key

Two stone keys shaped like swords. Breaks the seal on imp statues, but can only be used once.

Bewitching Branch

Five sacred branches charged with beguiling power. Said to originate from the demigod Miquella.

Boiled Prawn

Five boiled prawn. Boosts physical damage negation.

Shabriri’s Woe

The crazed likeness of a noble whose eyes have been gouged out. Attracts enemies’ aggression.

Which Keepsake Is Best?

The best Keepsake for most players will be the Golden Seed as this can be used to get an extra Health Flask early on.

Other popular options include the Stonesword Key that allows early access to secret areas in the game and the Fanged Imp Ashes for an early Spirit Summon.