Aspects of the Crucible: Thorns is an Incantation in Elden Ring. It is a brand-new Incantation in the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC. Aspects of the Crucible: Thorns spell creates multiple thorns in the back of the caster's back and starts rolling around dealing damage.Aspect of the Crucible that manifested in golden hippopotami. Creates a bristling mass of thorn-like fur on the caster's back before scouring the area by rolling around on the ground. Charging increases potency. In an age long past, before this land was enshrouded in shadow, the vitality of the Crucible flourished. Remains of this can be seen in the ancient ruins.