Summary: This ultimate guide covers everything you need to know about how to summon people in Elden Ring, including co-op gameplay, Spirit Ashes, NPCs, PvP invasions, multiplayer tips, and free modding options.

Want to turn the tide of battle, call in backup, or dive into thrilling PvP showdowns? Elden Ring‘s summoning system is your gateway to unforgettable multiplayer adventures! Whether you’re looking to summon friends to fight bosses, be summoned to help others, unleash Spirit Ashes, or duel enemies in PvP, this guide has everything you need.

In this ultimate walkthrough, we’ll cover how to summon players, how to be summoned, use Spirit Ashes effectively, activate NPC allies, and master multiplayer modes.

You’ll even learn how to invade other worlds, leave mysterious messages, and unlock awesome free mods with XMOD to upgrade your game.

Table of Contents

1. How to Summon Another Player into Your Game
2. How to Be Summoned by Others
3. How to Summon Spirit Ashes in Elden Ring
4. How To Use Multiplayer Modes In Elden Ring
5. How to Summon NPCs in Elden Ring
6. How to Invade Another Player
7. How to Leave Messages
8. How to Get Free Mods for Elden Ring Gaming with XMOD

How to Summon Another Player into Your Game？

Summoning another real-world player into your Elden Ring session can provide valuable support in tough dungeons or boss fights.

• Active Internet Connection
• Furlcalling Finger Remedy (used to reveal summon signs)
• Unbeaten Boss in the Area (you can’t summon in areas where the boss is already dead)

1. Enable Online Mode: From the system menu, ensure Network is set to “Online.”
2. Use a Furlcalling Finger Remedy: Craft from Erdleaf Flowers or purchase from Merchant Kale (100 Runes) or Twin Maiden Husks.
3. Look for Gold Summon Signs: These appear near Sites of Grace or boss gates. Gold = Co-op; Red = PvP.
4. Touch the Summon Sign: The player will be summoned into your world as a “Furled Finger” phantom.

How to Be Summoned by Others？

Prefer helping others and earning Runes and experience without losing anything? Being summoned is a great way to practice and contribute.

1. Use Tarnished’s Furled Finger: Automatically available early in the game at the Stranded Graveyard. This places a gold sign.
2. Wait Near Popular Spots: High-traffic areas like Margit’s arena, Raya Lucaria Main Gate, and Mohgwyn Palace are common summon points.
3. Optional: Equip the White Cipher Ring so you can automatically be summoned to help when another player is invaded.

How to Summon Spirit Ashes in Elden Ring

In Elden Ring, summoning Spirit Ashes allows you to call powerful spectral allies to fight alongside you—but you won’t have this ability from the start. First, you’ll need a key item: the Spirit Calling Bell.

1. From your starting point in Limgrave, head north to the Gatefront Site of Grace.
2. Rest there to meet Melina, who will give you the Spectral Steed Whistle.
3. Afterward, rest until nightfall and fast travel to the Church of Elleh.
4. Speak to Renna, a blue-glowing witch who appears only at night. She’ll give you the Spirit Calling Bell.

Once you have the bell, you can summon any Spirit Ashes in your inventory—as long as you have enough FP (Focus Points) and are near a Rebirth Monument. These are typically found near boss arenas and some open-world areas. When you’re in range, a white gravestone icon appears on your screen.

• Open your inventory, select the Spirit Ash, and click “Use.”
• Or, for quicker access, assign it to your pouch (on the right side of the character menu). Then just hold Y (or Triangle) and press the corresponding D-pad direction.

Keep in mind: Spirit Ashes can take damage and be defeated. To make them stronger, you can upgrade them by talking to Roderika at the Roundtable Hold, after progressing her questline.

Want to know which ones are the strongest? Check out our full guide to the best Spirit Ashes in Elden Ring!

With Spirit Ashes by your side, you’ll want to understand how to navigate Elden Ring’s multiplayer modes next.

How To Use Multiplayer Modes In Elden Ring

Elden Ring features a rich multiplayer system that lets you team up with allies, battle invaders, or challenge others in PvP. To get started, look out for Martyr Effigies—Y-shaped statues that activate summoning pools in the area. Interact with one to open up the pool, then use a Furlcalling Finger Remedy to reveal nearby summon signs on the ground.

• Gold summon signs are friendly co-op partners ready to help.
• Red summon signs indicate hostile players looking for PvP duels.

You can invite others into your world or choose to join theirs in several ways:

• Use the Tarnished’s Furled Finger to place your summon sign at a specific location.
• Use a Small Golden Effigy to send your co-op sign to nearby summoning pools automatically.

• Use the Duelist’s Furled Finger to leave a red summon sign for others to challenge you.
• Use a Small Red Effigy to send your PvP sign to multiple summoning pools.
• Use a Bloody Finger if you want to invade another player’s world and engage in full-scale PvP.

Even if you’re not summoning or invading, you can still interact with other players through messages. For example, you can leave tips, jokes, or warnings—or even trick others entirely—by crafting messages using the in-game system. In this way, it’s both a fun and creative method to connect with fellow Tarnished across the Lands Between. Moreover, these interactions can add unexpected humor or helpfulness to your journey, making the world feel more alive and shared.

Multiplayer isn’t just about cooperation—it also includes summoning NPCs for extra support.

How to Summon NPCs in Elden Ring

In Elden Ring, certain boss fights allow you to summon NPC allies to assist you in battle. This system is separate from Spirit Ashes—you don’t need FP or the Spirit Calling Bell. However, each NPC summon is tied to a specific boss encounter and can only be used in that location.

You’ll know an NPC can be summoned when you see a golden summon sign just outside a boss arena. To bring them into the fight, simply walk up to the symbol and interact with it.

Some NPC summons require prior interaction. For instance, you must speak with Nefeli Loux before you can summon her to help in the battle against Godrick in Stormveil Castle.

NPC summons are often stronger and more durable than Spirit Ashes, making them powerful allies in boss fights. Even better—you can summon Spirit Ashes alongside an NPC, giving you extra support and increasing your odds of victory in tough encounters.

Speaking of allies, sometimes you might want to shake things up by invading another player’s world.

How to Invade Another Player

Invading allows you to enter another player’s game and engage in PvP combat.

• Festering Bloody Finger: One-time use; can be bought from merchant NPCs.
• Bloody Finger: Permanent tool unlocked via White Mask Varre’s questline.

• Stormveil Castle
• Raya Lucaria
• Mohgwyn Palace

How to Leave Messages

You can leave pre-defined messages on the ground using the Tarnished’s Wizened Finger.

• Warn players about traps, enemies, or secrets.
• Add fun or misleading notes (e.g., “Try jumping” next to cliffs).
• Receive healing when other players rate your messages positively.

1. Open the “Messages” menu.
2. Choose from preset templates and format your message.
3. Place it in the game world.

How to Get Free Mods for Elden Ring Gaming with XMOD

If you want to customize and enhance your Elden Ring experience, XMOD is a great tool to explore. It offers free mods and cheats that can make your single-player journey smoother and more fun.

Here’s how to get started with XMOD for Elden Ring:

1. Download the XMOD app from a trusted source.
2. Open the app and search for Elden Ring.

   

3. Launch Elden Ring directly from within XMOD.
4. Browse and activate your favorite mods to personalize your gameplay.

Some popular mods you might want to try include:

• Disable Rune Loss on Death — Keep your hard-earned runes safe even if you die.
• Energy Damage Balance — Adjust combat damage for a more balanced fight.

With XMOD, you can tailor Elden Ring to fit your playstyle and enjoy new ways to conquer the Lands Between.

Conclusion

Summoning in Elden Ring opens up a world of possibilities—from calling powerful allies and Spirit Ashes to challenging real players in epic PvP battles. Whether you’re teaming up, leaving cryptic messages, or exploring multiplayer features, mastering these summoning mechanics will make your journey through the Lands Between even more thrilling. Don’t forget to explore free mods with XMOD for an extra edge. Now go forth, Tarnished, and summon your destiny!