Dark Souls 3 Best Talismans (All Talismans Ranked Worst To Best)

Dark Souls 3 Best Talismans (All Talismans Ranked Worst To Best)
Faith is instrumental


Talismans are powerful items that are used to cast Miracles. Many of these Talismans are extremely good and useful when included in almost any Faith build, so you’re going to be safe no matter which you choose. However, everything is not equal in this game, so in this article, I’m going to cover all of the Talismans from most to least useful, as well as how to find them.

6. Saint’s Talisman

How to get the Saint’s Talisman (0:34)

Right at the beginning, we have a very basic, but solid choice of Talisman. The Saint’s Talisman is a great medium for casting Miracles and that is shown in its high spellbuff of 242 at 60 Faith, as well as its high Faith scaling coupled with decent damage. In terms of general usefulness, you can’t go wrong with the Saint’s Talisman.

What makes the Saint’s Talisman great:

  • Good general choice
  • Great scaling
  • High spellbuff

Saint’s Talisman stats:

  • Regular: 53 physical attack | Faith scaling: A
  • Regular +3: 73 physical attack | Faith scaling: A
  • Regular +6: 93 physical attack | Faith scaling: S
  • Regular +10: 120 physical attack | Faith scaling: S

5. Talisman

 How to get the Talisman (2:24)

The basic starting Talisman of the Cleric class might seem a bit redundant at first, compared to all the other Talismans in the game, but it does provide an excellent means of casting Miracles and is a solid choice to keep throughout the game. Of course, you can and should switch it out with better Talismans as you progress through the game, but until then you can bask in the glory of a great starting item.

What makes the Talisman great:

  • Excellent starting item
  • Good scaling
  • Decent damage

Talisman stats:

  • Regular: 52 physical attack | Faith scaling: B
  • Regular +3: 71 physical attack | Faith scaling: A
  • Regular +6: 91 physical attack | Faith scaling: A
  • Regular +10: 117 physical attack | Faith scaling: A 

4. White Hair Talisman

How to get the White Hair Talisman (2:51)

Now we get to the good stuff! The White Hair Talisman has the unique effect of being able to cast both Pyromancies and Miracles, some of which scale with Faith (Miracles), and Intelligence (Pyromancies). This duality in the weapon is great for players who want more diversity while they’re making their way through the game. Due to some strange scaling and bugs/design, this Talisman is extraordinarily weak at casting Dark Miracles, so stick to the normal ones and Pyromancy and you should be golden.

What makes the White Hair Talisman great:

  • Can cast both Pyromancies and Sorceries
  • Decent scaling
  • Solid damage

White Hair Talisman stats:

  • Regular: 73 physical attack | Faith scaling: D
  • Regular +3: 102 physical attack | Faith scaling: C
  • Regular +5: 128 physical attack | Faith scaling: C

3. Canvas Talisman

How to get the Canvas Talisman (0:00)

One of the best PvP Talismans, the Canvas Talisman offers some great scaling and general usefulness, leading to it becoming a frequent choice for many players. It has the highest spellbuff when Faith is between 33 and 44. This fact is great for players focusing on softcapping. Its Skill, Unfaltering Prayer, increases Poise while casting Miracles, ideal for PvP where you will find yourself in dicey situations frequently. 

What makes the Canvas Talisman great:

  • Great damage
  • Extra Poise from Unfaltering Prayer
  • Decent scaling
  • High spellbuff

Canvas Talisman stats:

  • Regular: 52 physical attack | Faith scaling: B
  • Regular +3: 72 physical attack | Faith scaling: A
  • Regular +6: 92 physical attack | Faith scaling: A
  • Regular +10: 118 physical attack | Faith scaling: A 

2. Sunlight Talisman

How to get the Sunlight Talisman (1:48)

The personal Talisman of the Knight of Sunlight, this item is a great general choice for any player looking for a good medium for casting Miracles. It has a great spellbuff as well as some very nice Faith scaling, so it is welcome in any Faith build. The spellbuff provided at 60 Faith and max level is fairly high, so the potency of Miracles is increased.

What makes the Sunlight Talisman great:

  • High spellbuff
  • Reliable
  • Useful
  • Good scaling

Sunlight Talisman stats:

  • Regular: 53 physical attack | Faith scaling: B
  • Regular +3: 73 physical attack | Faith scaling: B
  • Regular +6: 93 physical attack | Faith scaling: A
  • Regular +10: 120 physical attack | Faith scaling: A

1. Sunless Talisman

How to get the Sunless Talisman (1:03)

Now we come to the best Talisman in the game – the Sunless Talisman. It has insanely high spellbuff when upgraded properly, up to a value of 307. It is the only Talisman that is very proficient in casting Dark Miracles, so any build focusing on those should keep this item in mind. Another bonus is the fact that it scales with both Intelligence and Faith when casting Dark Miracles, making it a great overall item.

What makes the Sunless Talisman great:

  • Good scaling
  • Extremely high spellbuff
  • Great for Dark Miracles

Sunless Talisman stats:

  • Regular: 74 physical attack | Faith scaling: B
  • Regular +3: 104 physical attack | Faith scaling: A
  • Regular +5: 130 physical attack | Faith scaling: A

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