What is the Best Keepsake in Elden Ring? – Answered

When you create a character in Elden Ring you’ll be asked a lot of different questions. What kind of class are you going to pick? What type of character are you looking to make? Of course, one of the most important early game decisions is which Keepsake you’re going to take into the Lands Between. Here is the best Keepsake in Elden Ring.

In order to determine the best Keepsake for you, because honestly, it’s going to be different for everyone, you need to determine your priorities are in Elden Ring. Are you more in it for exploration? Are you looking for the most optimal path? Or, are you simply trying to stay alive.

Golden Seed

For those looking to stay alive, and our top recommendation, you can’t go wrong with the Golden Seed. This Keepsake will allow you to rest at a Site of Grace and increase the number of healing/magic flasks you have permanently. Golden Seeds are rare and being able to start with one is a huge boon.

Crimson Amber Medallion

Our second recommendation would be the Crimson Amber Medallion. This talisman can be equipped in the equipment menu and will give you increased health as long as you’re wearing it. It’s not a huge buff, but it certainly helps survivability in the early goings of Elden Ring.

Stonesword Key

If you’re looking for exploration, the Stonesword Key is a rare item to will unlock white fog doors. You’ll encounter one almost immediately when loading in. The trick here is, these doors can range from wildly hard optional dungeons to rooms with valuable treasure.

The Stonesword Key is great for someone who wants to overturn every rock in Elden Ring. They are one time use items, so you’ll need to find more throughout the game.

Lands Between Rune

Finally, our last recommendation is the Lands Between Rune. This Rune holds a lot of the currency/experience points in the game, Runes. It’s a great way to gain a couple of early levels in the game without having to farm. If you already know how you want to build your character this can be the headstart you need in Elden Ring.