{"id":90326,"date":"2025-09-16T03:00:24","date_gmt":"2025-09-16T03:00:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/?p=90326"},"modified":"2025-09-16T03:00:24","modified_gmt":"2025-09-16T03:00:24","slug":"does-upgrading-the-clawmark-seal-do-anything","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-upgrading-the-clawmark-seal-do-anything\/","title":{"rendered":"Does upgrading the clawmark seal do anything?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_67_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-upgrading-the-clawmark-seal-do-anything\/#Does_Upgrading_the_Clawmark_Seal_Do_Anything\" title=\"Does Upgrading the Clawmark Seal Do Anything?\">Does Upgrading the Clawmark Seal Do Anything?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-upgrading-the-clawmark-seal-do-anything\/#What_is_the_Clawmark_Seal_and_Its_Purpose\" title=\"What is the Clawmark Seal and Its Purpose?\">What is the Clawmark Seal and Its Purpose?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-upgrading-the-clawmark-seal-do-anything\/#How_to_Upgrade_the_Clawmark_Seal\" title=\"How to Upgrade the Clawmark Seal\">How to Upgrade the Clawmark Seal<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-upgrading-the-clawmark-seal-do-anything\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-upgrading-the-clawmark-seal-do-anything\/#1_Is_it_Worth_Upgrading_a_Seal_in_Elden_Ring\" title=\"1. Is it Worth Upgrading a Seal in Elden Ring?\">1. Is it Worth Upgrading a Seal in Elden Ring?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-upgrading-the-clawmark-seal-do-anything\/#2_Does_Upgrading_Finger_Seal_Make_Incantations_Better\" title=\"2. Does Upgrading Finger Seal Make Incantations Better?\">2. Does Upgrading Finger Seal Make Incantations Better?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-upgrading-the-clawmark-seal-do-anything\/#3_What_is_Better_Clawmark_Seal_or_Finger_Seal\" title=\"3. What is Better, Clawmark Seal or Finger Seal?\">3. What is Better, Clawmark Seal or Finger Seal?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-upgrading-the-clawmark-seal-do-anything\/#4_Does_Clawmark_Seal_Scale_All_Incantations_with_Strength\" title=\"4. Does Clawmark Seal Scale All Incantations with Strength?\">4. Does Clawmark Seal Scale All Incantations with Strength?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-upgrading-the-clawmark-seal-do-anything\/#5_What_is_the_Strongest_Seal_in_Elden_Ring\" title=\"5. What is the Strongest Seal in Elden Ring?\">5. What is the Strongest Seal in Elden Ring?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-upgrading-the-clawmark-seal-do-anything\/#6_Which_Seal_is_Best_for_Rotten_Breath_in_Elden_Ring\" title=\"6. Which Seal is Best for Rotten Breath in Elden Ring?\">6. Which Seal is Best for Rotten Breath in Elden Ring?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-upgrading-the-clawmark-seal-do-anything\/#7_What_Does_Clawmark_Seal_Scale_With\" title=\"7. What Does Clawmark Seal Scale With?\">7. What Does Clawmark Seal Scale With?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-upgrading-the-clawmark-seal-do-anything\/#8_Do_Dual_Wielding_Seals_Stack_in_Elden_Ring\" title=\"8. Do Dual Wielding Seals Stack in Elden Ring?\">8. Do Dual Wielding Seals Stack in Elden Ring?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-upgrading-the-clawmark-seal-do-anything\/#9_Is_Godslayer_Seal_or_Finger_Seal_Better\" title=\"9. Is Godslayer Seal or Finger Seal Better?\">9. Is Godslayer Seal or Finger Seal Better?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-upgrading-the-clawmark-seal-do-anything\/#10_Should_I_Strengthen_My_Finger_Seal_in_Elden_Ring\" title=\"10. Should I Strengthen My Finger Seal in Elden Ring?\">10. Should I Strengthen My Finger Seal in Elden Ring?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-upgrading-the-clawmark-seal-do-anything\/#11_What_is_the_Best_Catalyst_in_Elden_Ring\" title=\"11. What is the Best Catalyst in Elden Ring?\">11. What is the Best Catalyst in Elden Ring?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-upgrading-the-clawmark-seal-do-anything\/#12_Is_it_Worth_it_to_Rebirth_in_Elden_Ring\" title=\"12. Is it Worth it to Rebirth in Elden Ring?\">12. Is it Worth it to Rebirth in Elden Ring?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-upgrading-the-clawmark-seal-do-anything\/#13_Is_There_a_Seal_that_Boosts_Dragon_Incantations\" title=\"13. Is There a Seal that Boosts Dragon Incantations?\">13. Is There a Seal that Boosts Dragon Incantations?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-upgrading-the-clawmark-seal-do-anything\/#14_What_is_the_Best_Seal_for_Ancient_Dragon_Incantations\" title=\"14. What is the Best Seal for Ancient Dragon Incantations?\">14. What is the Best Seal for Ancient Dragon Incantations?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-upgrading-the-clawmark-seal-do-anything\/#15_What_Stat_Makes_Incantations_Stronger_in_Elden_Ring\" title=\"15. What Stat Makes Incantations Stronger in Elden Ring?\">15. What Stat Makes Incantations Stronger in Elden Ring?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Upgrading_the_Clawmark_Seal_Do_Anything\"><\/span>Does Upgrading the Clawmark Seal Do Anything?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>Upgrading the <strong>Clawmark Seal<\/strong> does indeed have a significant impact on its performance, as it <strong>buffs the damage of all Bestial Incantations by 10%<\/strong>, stacking multiplicatively with <strong>Cinquedea<\/strong>, and its <strong>Incantation scaling<\/strong> increases with each upgrade level, affecting the damage or healing of the incantations used with the seal. The <strong>Clawmark Seal<\/strong> scales with both <strong>Faith<\/strong> and <strong>Strength<\/strong>, making it a versatile option for players with hybrid builds that dip into both stats. <\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_Clawmark_Seal_and_Its_Purpose\"><\/span>What is the Clawmark Seal and Its Purpose?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The <strong>Clawmark Seal<\/strong> is a type of <strong>Sacred Seal<\/strong> in <strong>Elden Ring<\/strong> that allows players to cast <strong>incantations<\/strong>, which are a form of magic that can deal damage to enemies or provide benefits to the player. <\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Upgrade_the_Clawmark_Seal\"><\/span>How to Upgrade the Clawmark Seal<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The <strong>Clawmark Seal<\/strong> can be upgraded using <strong>Smithing Stones<\/strong>, which can be found throughout the game world or purchased from certain vendors.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Is_it_Worth_Upgrading_a_Seal_in_Elden_Ring\"><\/span>1. Is it Worth Upgrading a Seal in Elden Ring?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Upgrading a <strong>Sacred Seal<\/strong> like the <strong>Clawmark Seal<\/strong> can be beneficial for players who frequently use <strong>incantations<\/strong> in their gameplay, as it increases the damage or healing of the incantations.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Does_Upgrading_Finger_Seal_Make_Incantations_Better\"><\/span>2. Does Upgrading Finger Seal Make Incantations Better?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, increasing the upgrade level of <strong>Finger Seal<\/strong> also increases its <strong>Incantation scaling<\/strong>, resulting in higher damage or healing for the incantations used with it.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_What_is_Better_Clawmark_Seal_or_Finger_Seal\"><\/span>3. What is Better, Clawmark Seal or Finger Seal?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The <strong>Clawmark Seal<\/strong> is considered a stronger and more versatile option than the <strong>Finger Seal<\/strong>, especially for players with hybrid builds that dip into <strong>Faith<\/strong> and <strong>Strength<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Does_Clawmark_Seal_Scale_All_Incantations_with_Strength\"><\/span>4. Does Clawmark Seal Scale All Incantations with Strength?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>While the <strong>Clawmark Seal<\/strong> does scale with <strong>Strength<\/strong>, it scales more with <strong>Faith<\/strong>, with 5 points of <strong>Faith<\/strong> adding 6 <strong>Incant Scaling<\/strong> compared to 5 points of <strong>Strength<\/strong> adding 2 <strong>Incant Scaling<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_What_is_the_Strongest_Seal_in_Elden_Ring\"><\/span>5. What is the Strongest Seal in Elden Ring?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The <strong>Erdtree Seal<\/strong> is considered the strongest <strong>Sacred Seal<\/strong> in <strong>Elden Ring<\/strong>, due to its high <strong>Faith<\/strong> scaling and ability to reach S scaling with <strong>Faith<\/strong> at +5.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Which_Seal_is_Best_for_Rotten_Breath_in_Elden_Ring\"><\/span>6. Which Seal is Best for Rotten Breath in Elden Ring?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The <strong>Dragon Communion Seal<\/strong> is the best option for <strong>Rotten Breath<\/strong>, as it provides a +15% boost to <strong>Dragon Communion incantations<\/strong>, including <strong>Rotten Breath<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_What_Does_Clawmark_Seal_Scale_With\"><\/span>7. What Does Clawmark Seal Scale With?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The <strong>Clawmark Seal<\/strong> scales with both <strong>Faith<\/strong> and <strong>Strength<\/strong>, making it a versatile option for players with different builds.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Do_Dual_Wielding_Seals_Stack_in_Elden_Ring\"><\/span>8. Do Dual Wielding Seals Stack in Elden Ring?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, the buffs to incantation types provided by certain seals can be stacked by dual-wielding seals, allowing players to combine the benefits of multiple seals.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Is_Godslayer_Seal_or_Finger_Seal_Better\"><\/span>9. Is Godslayer Seal or Finger Seal Better?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The choice between <strong>Godslayer Seal<\/strong> and <strong>Finger Seal<\/strong> depends on the player&#8217;s preferred playstyle and the types of incantations they use.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Should_I_Strengthen_My_Finger_Seal_in_Elden_Ring\"><\/span>10. Should I Strengthen My Finger Seal in Elden Ring?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Strengthening the <strong>Finger Seal<\/strong> can be beneficial for players who use it for healing spells, as it increases the amount healed.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_What_is_the_Best_Catalyst_in_Elden_Ring\"><\/span>11. What is the Best Catalyst in Elden Ring?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The <strong>Carian Regal Scepter<\/strong> is considered the best all-around <strong>Sorcery<\/strong> catalyst in the game, due to its high <strong>Sorcery<\/strong> and <strong>Intelligence<\/strong> scaling.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Is_it_Worth_it_to_Rebirth_in_Elden_Ring\"><\/span>12. Is it Worth it to Rebirth in Elden Ring?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Rebirth can be a useful option for players who want to respec their characters and try out different builds, but it requires a <strong>Larval Tear<\/strong> each time.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13_Is_There_a_Seal_that_Boosts_Dragon_Incantations\"><\/span>13. Is There a Seal that Boosts Dragon Incantations?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, the <strong>Dragon Communion Seal<\/strong> provides a +15% boost to <strong>Dragon Communion incantations<\/strong>, making it a great option for players who use these types of incantations.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14_What_is_the_Best_Seal_for_Ancient_Dragon_Incantations\"><\/span>14. What is the Best Seal for Ancient Dragon Incantations?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The <strong>Gravel Stone Seal<\/strong> is a great option for <strong>Dragon Cult incantations<\/strong>, as it can provide a significant damage boost when wielded with high <strong>Strength<\/strong> and <strong>Faith<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"15_What_Stat_Makes_Incantations_Stronger_in_Elden_Ring\"><\/span>15. What Stat Makes Incantations Stronger in Elden Ring?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Faith<\/strong> is the primary stat that affects the power of <strong>incantations<\/strong> in <strong>Elden Ring<\/strong>, although some seals and incantations may also scale with <strong>Strength<\/strong> or other stats.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Does Upgrading the Clawmark Seal Do Anything? Upgrading the Clawmark Seal does indeed have a significant impact on its performance, as it buffs the damage of all Bestial Incantations by 10%, stacking multiplicatively with Cinquedea, and its Incantation scaling increases with each upgrade level, affecting the damage or healing of the incantations used with the &#8230; <a title=\"Does upgrading the clawmark seal do anything?\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-upgrading-the-clawmark-seal-do-anything\/\" aria-label=\"More on Does upgrading the clawmark seal do anything?\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-90326","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-blog"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/90326","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=90326"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/90326\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=90326"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=90326"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=90326"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}