Ashes of War is a unique offensive item in Elden Ring. These items can be used for adding newer skills to your selected weapon, making it more reliable during a battle. In this guide, we’ll be explaining What Ashes of War is and How to use them in the Elden Ring.
What Are Ashes of War
Ashes of War are special items that help replace your current weapon skills and Affinities with a newer set. This way, you’ll boost your weapon’s overall performance, which in turn assists you during tough battles.
However, do note that not every weapon can work with all particular equipment.
How to Use Ashes of War in Elden Ring
Before using the Ashes of War, a few requirements must be added to your inventory. Requirements such as Ashes, Whetstone Knife, and a site of grace.
Ashes are mostly found on treasure goblins/dung beetles. As for the Whetstone Knife, visit the Gatefront ruins underground to add them to your inventory.
Once your inventory is full with the required material for the unique item, simply sit by the Site of Grace and select the Ashes of War menu.
Inside the menu, you’ll get multiple options to select skills for your weapon. As mentioned before, not all weapons can work with the Ash of War. However, that doesn’t take away this item’s use for other weapons.
Once you’ve selected a weapon, further select an Ash of War for it. Every Ash comes with a unique affinity that increases the stat of that weapon. Additionally, you can select a skill that can be used for the armament you’re using.
Note that once you’ve selected an Ash of War for your weapon, you can’t use it for any other weapon as it’s now exclusive to that particular weapon you selected. However, you can reuse it by unequipping the item and then re-equipping it for another weapon of your choice.
Well, there’s an alternative for this as well. Simply visit a Blacksmith in the Roundtable Hold, who then gives you access to the same Ash of War for another weapon. But that’s later on in the game, before the Margit fight.
Lastly, confirm your choice and use the Ash of War with your best weapons.
Elden Ring Ashes of War Locations
Below is a list of all Ashes of War available in Elden Ring. This list is in no particular order or a tier list as each weapon has a different ash of war that works best for it.
Ash of War: No Skill: Bought from Knight Bernahl for 600 runes at Warmaster’s Shack
Ash of War: Barrage: Located in Seethewater River in Mt. Gelmir, dropped by Scarab
Ash of War: Barricade Shield: Acquired by defeating Bloodhound Knight Darriwil
Ash of War: Spinning Slash: Can be purchased from Knight Bernahl for 1,200 runes at Warmaster’s Shack
Ash Of War: Piercing Fang: Acquired by defeating Bloody Finger Hunter Yura
Ash of War: Stamp (upward cut): Can be purchased from Knight Bernahl for 1,500 runes at Warmaster’s Shack
Ash of War: Stamp (Sweep): Dropped by invisible Scarab on the east side of the beach in Western Limgrave near the Pillars
Ash of War: Blood Tax: Located in a cave in the Mohgwyn Dynasty, near the Northern edge of Blood Lake with four blood Albinaurics
Ash of War: Charge Forth: Acquired from Teardrop Scarab in Liurnia of the Lakes.
Ash of War: Lions Claw: Acquired by defeating Lion Guardian in Fort Geal.
Ash of War: Repeating Thrust: Acquired by defeating Night’s Cavalry in Agheel Lake or can be found in Limgrave or Gatefront Ruins.
Ash of War: Wild Strikes: Dropped by Teardrop Scarabs in Stormhill Shack
Ash of War: Impaling Thrust: Can be purchased from Knight Bernahl for 1,000 runes at Warmaster’s Shack
Ash of War: Spinning Strikes: Acquired by defeating Edgar after completing Irina’s quest line.
Ash of War: Square off: Dropped by Teardrop Scarabs on the hill at Siofra River.
Ash of War: Storm Assault: Dropped by Teardrop Scarab Stormveil Castle.
Ash of War: Srormcaller: Dropped by Teardrop Scarab on the Northern side of Stormveil Castle.
Ash of War: Sacred Blade: Dropped by Teardrop Scarab in Third Church of Marika.
Ash of War: Lifesteal Fist: Dropped by Teardrop Scarab in Caelid Highway.
Ash of War: Prayerful Strike: Dropped by Teardrop Scarab in Atlas Plateau near Lyndell Royal Capital.
Ash of War: Loretta’s Slash: Acquired by defeating Royal Knight Loretta.
Ash of War: Unsheathe: Dropped by Teardrop Scarab in the Southeast part of Agheel Lake.
Ash of War: Double Slash: Dropped by Teardrop Scarab on a large root in the western part of the Town of Sorcery, Sellia.
Ash of War: Giant Hunt: Acquired by defeating Night’s Cavalry in North Liurnia.
Ash of War: Poison Moth Flight: Acquired by defeating Night’s Cavalry in Caelid.
Ash of War: Spinning Weapon: Can be purchased from Sorcerer Rogier for 1,000 runes in Stormveil Castle.
Ash of War: Sword Dance: Dropped by Teardrop Scarab along Minor Erdtree in Southwest of Liurnia.
Ash of War: Ice Spear: Acquired by defeating Night’s Cavalry in Broken Gate Town Bridge.
Ash of War: Wild Glintblade phalanx: Acquired by defeating Godrick the Grafted in Stormveil Castle.
Ash of War: Glintstone Pebble: Can be purchased from Sorcerer Rogier for 1,500 runes in Stormveil Castle.
Ash of War: Eruption: Can be purchased from Knight Bernahl in Volcano Manor for 8,000 runes.
Ash of War: Storm Blade: Can be purchased from Knight Bernahl for 1,800 runes at Warmaster’s Shack.
Ash of War: Thunderbolt: Dropped by Teardrop Scarab in Lyndell, Royal Capital.
Ash of War: Lightning Slash: Dropped by teardrop Scarab near Capital Outskirts.
Ash of War: Flaming Strike: Dropped by Teardrop Scarab in Redmane Castle.
Ash of War: Golden Land: Dropped by Teardrop Scarab in Deeproot Depths.
Ash of War: Earthshaker: Dropped by invisible Scarab near a Statue near Grand Lift of Dectus.
Ash of War: Gravitas: Acquired in the Cave of Knowledge from the beachside at Limgrave.
Ash of War: Bloody Slash: Acquired by defeating Beast Crest Heater Knight in Fort Height.
Ash of War: Spectral Lance: Dropped by Teardrop Scarab in Raya Lucaria Academy.
Ash of War: Chilling Mist: Dropped by Teardrop Scarab in Three Sisters, Liurnia.
Ash of War: Sacred Ring of Light: Dropped by Teardrop Scarab in Aeonian Swamps in Caelid.
Ash of War: Carian Greatsword: Can be purchased from Sorcerer Rogier for 2,500 runes in Stormveil Castle.
Ash of War: Carian Grandeur: Acquired by jumping down from the cliff in Caria Manor’s Upper Level.
Ash of War: Blood Blade: Dropped by Teardrop Scarab in Altus Plateau.
Ash of War: Phantom Slash: Acquired by defeating Night’s Cavalry in Forbidden Lands.
Ash of War: Shield Bash: Dropped by Teardrop Scarab under Gate Bridge Trestle.
Ash of War: Parry: Can be purchased from Knight Bernahl for 600 runes at Warmaster’s Shack.
Ash of War: Golden Parry: Dropped by Teardrop Scarab in Capital Outskirts.
Ash of War: Shield Crush: Dropped by Teardrop Scarab in Lux Ruins.
Ash of War: Through and Through: Dropped by invisible Scarab near Volcano Manor in Altus Plateau.
Ash of War: Thops’s Barrier: Dropped by Teardrop Scarab in Church of Irith.
Ash of War: Mighty Shot: Dropped by Teardrop Scarab between Limgrave and Weeping Peninsula.
Ash of War: Enhanted Shot: Dropped by Teardrop Beetle behind a rock in Nokron Eternal City.
Ash of War: Sky Shot: Dropped by Teardrop Scarab on the cliff of Isolated Merchant‘s Shack in Dragonbarrow.
Ash of War: Rain of Arrows: Acquired by defeating Golem behind Minor Erdtree in Caelid.
Ash of War: Hoarfrost Stomp: Dropped by an Invisible Scarab in the water near Caria Manor in Northern Liurnia of Lakes.
Ash of War: Kick: Can be purchased from Knight Bernahl for 800 runes at Warmaster’s Shack.
Ash of War: Flame of Redmanes: Dropped by Teardrop Scarab in front of Fort Gael.
Ash of War: Ground Slam: Dropped by teardrop Scarab under the hill in the west of Minor Erdtree in Mistwood.
Ash of War: Golden Slam: Dropped by teardrop Scarab Northwest of Woodfolk Ruins near Altus Plateau Erdtree.
Ash of War: Wave of Darkness: By giving Remembrance of Naturalborn with Enia at Roundtable Hold.
Ash of War: Hoarah Loux Earthshaker: By giving Remembrance of Hoarah Loux with Enia at Roundtable Hold.
Ash of War: Seppuku: Dropped by invisible Scarab on Freezing Lake.
Ash of War: Cragblade: Dropped by invisible Scarab located west of Impassable Bridge.
Ash of War: Barbaric Roar: Dropped by Teardrop Beetle in Northeast of Lake of Liurnia.
Ash of War: War Cry: Can be purchased from Knight Bernahl for 800 runes at Warmaster’s Shack.
Ash of War: Trolls Roar: Located in the Church of Repose in the south at a big rock.
Ash of War: Braggart’s Roar: Acquired From Weapon of Blackguard Big Boggart’s after defeating him.
Ash of War: Endure: Can be purchased from Knight Bernahl for 600 runes at Warmaster’s Shack.
Ash of War: Holy Ground: Found inside Auriza Hero’s Grave.
Ash of War: Vow of Indomitable: Dropped by Teardrop Scarab Southwest region of Lake of Liurnia.
Ash of War: Quickstep: bought from Knight Bernahl for 800 runes at Warmaster’s Shack.
Ash of War: Bloodhound’s Step: Dropped by Night’s Cavalry on a bridge near Lenne’s Rise Tower in Dragonbarrow.
Ash of War: Raptor of the Mists: Acquired by defeating Bloody Finger Hunter Yura in Raya Lucaria.
Ash of War: White’s Shadow Lure: Dropped by Teardrop Scarab in Consecrated Snowfield.
Ashes of War Scaling Explained
Attribute scaling is one of the easiest methods of improving your weapon or armor stats. If you love experimentation, you can build a great weapon for yourself using the ashes of war and other collectibles.
To scale your attributes, go to Site of Grace and open the Ashes of War dialog box. You have to understand that each ash of war can be only used on specific weapons.
When you open the Axes of War dialog, you will see each of your weapons and their respective skills and stats. Now, you can apply Axes of War to the weapon of your choice.
Firstly, use every Ash of War on your selected weapon and check which one gives you the best build. Once you are done with checking and have selected your Ash of War, a new Affinity Granted Menu will open.
In this menu, many different affinities will appear, and each will change the Grade in the Attribute Scaling for your weapon. These affinities can also change other stats as well.
Different ashes of war provide different abilities to your weapon. So, make sure to build your weapon with the best skills.
How to Reuse Ashes of War
Once you’ve selected a weapon, select an Ash of War for it. Every Ash comes with a unique affinity that increases a specific stat of that weapon. Additionally, you can select a skill that can be used for the armament you’re using.
Note that once you’ve selected an Ash of War for your weapon, you can’t use it for any other weapon as it’s now exclusive to that particular weapon you selected. However, you can reuse it by unequipping the item and then re-equipping it for another weapon of your choice.
Well, there’s an alternative for this as well. Simply visit a Blacksmith in the Roundtable Hold, who then gives you access to the same Ash of War for another weapon. But that’s later on in the game, before the Margit fight.
How to Duplicate Ash of War
Any ash of war can only be used on a single weapon. You must dismantle it from the first weapon to use it on another weapon.
There is, however, another method where you can duplicate the ashes of war you want in Elden Ring. To do this, you should have the lost ashes of war. If you have these, head to the Blacksmith and trade these lost ashes of war for your desired ash of war.
