Summary

Lords Of The Fallenintroduces a unique concept in the soulslike genre called the Umbral realm. This mechanic allows you to switch between the living realm, Axiom, and the dead realm, Umbral. The Umbral realm holds many of the game’s secrets and plays a significant role in the game’s story.

But there’s more to it. With this innovative Umbral feature comes a distinct set of spells known as Umbral spells. This is a new type of magic not seen in other games, although the spells work similarly to other magic types available in the game. With that in mind, let’s explore some of the best Umbral spells you’re able to use.

Left: Player using Putrefaction spell - Right: Putrefaction spell description Lords of the Fallen

Updated on July 26, 2025, by Mohamed El Ouardighi:With the launch of Update v.1.1.394 for Lords of the Fallen, the game introduces the second spell pack. Our commitment to keeping you informed about the latest additions has led us to update this list to include these new spells.

These Umbral spells are ranked based on their effectiveness and how well they can be used in various situations throughout the game.

Pallid Bile spell in Lords of the Fallen

10Putrefaction

Putrefaction is a spell that lets you conjure a mist that poisons any enemies within it. It serves as an excellent support spell because poison is quite effective in the game, steadily reducing an enemy’s health over a good period. you may cast this spell multiple times to cover larger areas on the battlefield and maintain the poison effect.

Consider this spell as your opening move to weaken the enemies, and then you can move in and finish off the remaining foes with just a few more hits. It’s a strategic approach to dealing with your adversaries.

Left: Player using Diminishing Missile spell - Right: Diminishing Missile spell description Lords of the Fallen

9Pallid Bile

A new poison spell, Pallid Bile, has been added to the Umbral spells with the latest update. It allows you to cast a torrent of Umbral magic that not only inflicts wither damage but also builds up Poison on enemies. While its range isn’t the greatest, you can hold down the casting button for as long as you have mana, delivering continuous damage.

This spell can be handy for poisoning enemies and then switching to your weapon to finish them off, as the poison gradually eats away at their health.

Left: Player using Graveyard Fog spell - Right: Graveyard Fog spell description Lords of the Fallen

8Diminishing Missile

Another valuable support spell is Diminishing Missile. It conjures a homing Umbral magic projectile that, upon hitting a target, reduces their overall attack and defense. This spell offers versatility and works particularly well against bosses since, let’s face it, they can deal heavy damage. It’s only logical to lower their attack and defense, allowing you to deal more damage while taking less in return.

With a low mana cost and a practical effect, why not give it a try and witness the results for yourself? It can make a significant difference in challenging battles.

Left: Player using Poison Weapon spell - Right: Poison Weapon spell description Lords of the Fallen

7Graveyard Fog

Graveyard Fog functions similarly to Putrefaction in that it summons a mist. However, instead of applying poison, this mist directly damages any enemies caught within it. This spell is especially useful when dealing with multiple enemies. You can strike enemies a couple of times, and then let the mist finish them off.

The low mana cost enables you to summon multiple mists, potentially doubling the damage if cast in the same area, or causing sustained damage when covering a larger section of the battleground. It’s an effective way to deal with groups of foes.

Right: Hibernal Cleave spell description - Left: Player using the Hibernal Cleave spell Lords of the fallen

6Poison Weapon

We needed a spell that could enhance your weapon’s potential, and Poison Weapon does exactly what it sounds like. It lets you infuse your weapon with poison, causing the status effect to trigger after building up the meter. If you’re using a swift weapon like Pieta’s sword or any weapon with a rapid attack pattern, you can imagine how swiftly you’ll accumulate poison on your enemy.

This is a handy spell for all sorts of enemy encounters, and it pairs well with nearly, if not all, of them. It’s a versatile option for those who want to add an extra layer of damage to their attacks.

Left: Player using Martyrdom spell - Right: Martyrdom spell description Lords of the Fallen

5Hibernal Cleave

You may have already witnessed this spell when facing guardian enemies in the Fief of the Chill Curse. They swing their axes, unleashing a damaging line of ice on the ground. The Hibernal Cleave spell allows you to replicate this effect. In addition to damaging any enemy within its line, it inflicts Frostbite buildup that decreases enemies' posture.

The spell’s quick cast and reasonable mana cost make it ideal for frequent use, especially when dealing with groups of enemies or even bosses to break their posture.

Left: Player using Grieving Gaze spell - Right: Grieving Gaze spell description Lords of the Fallen

4Martyrdom

Remember when you faced Harrower Dervla the Pledged Knightin Revelation Depths, and she summoned those nails during her second phase? Well, Martyrdom allows you to do something quite similar. This spell lets you summon a massive nail from the ground to your chosen enemy. It continuously inflicts wither damage before exploding in a decent-sized area, dealing significant damage to any enemies nearby.

It’s a powerful spell, but it has a drawback in its slow casting time. So, it’s best to use this spell from a distance, catching your enemies off guard as they get wrecked by a giant nail they couldn’t have anticipated. It’s just satisfying to watch.

Left: Player using Latimer’s Javelin spell - Right: Latimer’s Javelin spell description Lords of the Fallen

3Grieving Gaze

We were all hoping for a spell with some cool ice magic, and we’ve got it in Grieving Gaze. This spell summons a chunk of ice into the air, and after a brief delay, it shatters, raining down horizontal shards of ice that damage any nearby enemies. It’s one of the best spells for clearing out groups of enemies effectively, and the damage is direct not wither, unlike most Umbral spells.

Given that the casting time is a bit slow and it takes time to activate, you can initiate your attack by casting this spell from a distance. Then, as the ice chunk gets ready to shatter and freeze your enemies, rush in and start your melee assault. It’s a smart and powerful way to deal with multiple foes.

Left: Player using Barrage Of Echoes spell - Right: Barrage Of Echoes spell description Lords of the Fallen

2Latimer’s Javelin

You might remember this spell fromthe Hushed Saint boss fightwhen he was constantly using those damaging javelins, and now it’s yours to wield. It’s pretty straightforward. When you cast Latimer’s Javelin, it hurls an explosive javelin that directly strikes your target and then explodes upon impact, damaging any nearby enemies. It sounds simple, but it’s incredibly effective.

The range of this spell is quite impressive, allowing you to target almost any enemy you can lock onto from a distance. With its long range, impressive damage, low mana cost, swift casting speed, and decent area of effect, what’s more you can ask for?

1Barrage Of Echoes

Barrage of Echoes is an incredibly powerful Umbral spell that hits all the right notes. With a very low casting cost, it launches several orbs of Umbral magic horizontally, which explode upon impact and deal a significant amount of damage. It excels at hitting multiple enemies at once, and the casting speed is impressively quick; you’re able to essentially spam this spell to melt anyone in its path.

Even when dealing with a single enemy, like a boss, and concerned about only one or two orbs hitting them, there’s a trick. Aim the spell without locking on at their legs and watch the damage numbers soar. Everything about this spell is almost too good to be true: the low cost, the speedy casting, and, did I mention it deals an incredible amount of damage? Because it really does. It’s a game-changer in battles.