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In Elden Ring, your pouch can be the difference between life and death—especially during heated battles, quick traversals, or sudden invasions. While the inventory menu offers access to countless tools, the pouch allows you to quickly use vital items without digging through menus. Smart pouch setup not only saves precious seconds but can significantly improve your performance during exploration or combat.

Here are 18 items you should always consider keeping in your pouch, along with reasons why they deserve that premium slot.

1. Flask of Crimson TearsObvious but essential. Healing on the go is a must in all situations, especially during boss fights or PvP.

2. Flask of Cerulean TearsFor magic users or Ashes of War spam, having your FP recovery flask ready at all times is crucial.

3. Wondrous Physick FlaskCustomizable with powerful effects, this flask is a strong pre-fight buff or emergency tool when things go wrong.

4. Torrent WhistleSummoning your steed instantly is necessary when traversing the open world or fleeing dangerous situations.

5. Starlight ShardsIdeal for spellcasters in longer fights, especially when conserving flasks during boss encounters.

6. Boluses (Preserving, Neutralizing, Thawfrost, etc.)Status effects are everywhere in Elden Ring, and having the right bolus on hand can mean surviving a poison swamp or escaping a rot-infested cavern.

7. Cured Meat (Dry Liver, White Flesh, etc.)These items boost resistances or physical defense and can help prepare for areas where enemies deal a specific type of damage.

8. Fire Grease or Magic GreaseBuffing your weapon with elemental damage adds a layer of offense, especially against enemies with known weaknesses.

9. Spirit Ash SummonHaving your go-to Spirit Ash equipped saves time in boss fights and dungeons, especially those with narrow summon windows.

10. Margit’s ShackleVery niche, but if you're fighting Margit or Morgott again in NG+ or co-op, this item can make the battle significantly easier.

11. Mimic’s VeilA fun and sometimes strategic tool in PvP, allowing you to blend in with the environment and throw off invaders.

12. Rainbow StonesNot just for style—they’re useful for gauging fall damage or checking for hidden paths in vertical dungeons.

13. Beast-Repellent Torch or Sentry’s TorchSome areas are swarming with specific enemy types that hate torches. Keeping one in your pouch can trivialize certain threats.

14. Soft CottonReduces fall noise and damage. Excellent for stealth builds or navigating dangerous cliffs and rooftops.

15. Perfumes (Uplifting, Acid Spraymist, etc.)Perfume-based tools offer buffs or debuffs and work well in both PvE and PvP if used at the right moment.

16. Bewitching BranchThis underrated item can turn certain enemies into allies, especially in mob-heavy areas.

17. Silver-Pickled Fowl FootBoosts item discovery—great for farming sessions when you’re chasing specific drops.

18. Gold-Pickled Fowl FootRune acquisition boost makes this one especially useful during targeted farming or boss rushes. Combine with high-yield zones and you’ll watch your rune count soar.

For players short on time or looking to accelerate their build progress, checking in on elden ring runes for sale or browsing updates in the elden shop can be a worthwhile strategy. These resources are especially helpful for new game plus cycles or preparing for late-game content when efficiency matters.

In the end, your pouch setup should reflect your playstyle, but having the right tools on quick access makes your journey through the Lands Between far smoother and more survivable.