Quick Answer
Mimic Tear Ashes is found in Nokron, Eternal City, which usually means defeating Starscourge Radahn first so the crater path opens. Once you get it, the summon copies your current setup and costs HP instead of FP, which is why it fits a huge range of builds.
If you are asking whether it is worth upgrading, the answer is usually yes, but only after your own equipment and stat plan are coherent. A confused player build creates a confused Mimic Tear.
Check These Before You Go
| Check | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Radahn is defeated | this is the most common gate |
| You have a Stonesword Key | the chest is behind a sealed door |
| Your current build has some real shape | the summon copies your present setup |
Route To Mimic Tear Ashes
| Step | What to do | Warning |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Go to the Limgrave crater after Radahn | this is your Nokron entry |
| 2 | Push into Nokron and secure Graces | do not treat the area like a speedrun if you do not know the layout |
| 3 | Reach the Night's Sacred Ground path | this is where many players start looping |
| 4 | Open the Stonesword Key door | if you do not have the key, stop wasting time there |
| 5 | Loot the chest for Mimic Tear Ashes | then return and decide whether to upgrade it |
Fandom’s item entry is straightforward: the ashes are in a chest behind a Stonesword Key imp statue in Nokron.
Why It Feels So Strong
| Strength | What it means in practice |
|---|---|
| Copies your active setup | a mature build effectively brings a second version of itself |
| Costs HP instead of FP | spell and skill-heavy builds keep their FP budget |
| Broad usefulness | not locked to one narrow archetype |
| Stabilizes longer boss fights | it buys healing, casting, and reposition time |
When Not To Rush The Upgrade
| Problem | Better fix |
|---|---|
| You keep changing weapons every hour | finish choosing your main direction first |
| Your own damage or survivability is weak | improve Vigor, flasks, and weapon level first |
| You want the summon to solve every boss for you | that usually delays the underlying build issue |
Upgrade Timing
| Stage | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Just acquired | test it first with your current loadout |
| Midgame progression | worth upgrading if you rely on longer fights |
| Mohg, Malenia, or dense late-game pressure | high-level Mimic Tear becomes much more valuable |
| DLC prep | usually worth it for stable melee or all-rounder builds |
Common Questions
Is Mimic Tear always the best summon?
Not in every single matchup, but its flexibility is why it stays near the top for so many players. Community discussion keeps returning to the same point: the better your build is, the better Mimic Tear performs.
Why does my Mimic feel bad?
Usually because your equipment, spell list, or quick items are cluttered. The summon inherits that mess.
Is it still good for casters?
Yes. The HP cost is a major reason why. It lets many caster or hybrid builds preserve FP while still fielding a strong summon.