My dear, worn-out friend, I can tell that you are in search of the strength of the formidable Ashes of War to assist you in your fight.
Hidden within the world of Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree are 25 legendary Ashes of War, eagerly waiting to be discovered by a warrior of your skill.
Some items can be obtained by defeating enemies or finding them in treasure chests, but others demand a stealthier approach. You must track down elusive scarab insects, which can disappear in an instant if you’re not swift enough, adding an exciting level of difficulty to your journey.
Allow me to share my knowledge of every Ash’s distinct talents and their respective locations, and assist you in unleashing your full potential as a fighter.
How to Obtain Ashes of War in Shadow of The Erdtree
How to Obtain Ashes of War in Shadow of The Erdtree
In the expansion, Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, players can venture into the Realm of Shadow and uncover unique Ashes of War only found in this domain. These potent abilities will be crucial in facing off against the new bosses introduced in the expansion.
Obtaining Ashes of War in the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC follows a similar structure as the main game: defeating bosses, trading in remembrances, searching for Scarab Beetles, and scavenging specific locations for loot.
Once you have obtained them, you can assign these powerful abilities at any Site of Grace. However, it is important to remember that each Ash is specifically created for a particular weapon.
By utilizing Ashes of War on your weapons and armaments, you will gain access to additional abilities and strengths, enhancing your arsenal and equipping you for the challenges that await. The compatibility of each weapon will be clearly noted in its description, but I will also list it below for your convenience.
2. All Locations of Ashes of War in Shadow of The Erdtree
Below is a comprehensive list of the 25 new Ashes of War introduced in Shadow of the Erdtree, organized by the regions where they can be found.
Within each Ash of War, you will discover its designated name, whereabouts, capabilities, and compatibility with weapons, streamlining the process of locating and utilizing their power.
1. Ashes of War in Gravesite Plain
| Name | Skill | Compatible Weapons | Location |
| Ash of War: Savage Claws | Pounce like a beast to viciously slash into foe with left and right claws. | Beast Claws | Found on the Beast Claw (Weapon). Acquired by slaying Logur, the Beast Claw, in the forested area southeast of the Gravesite Plain Site of Grace. |
| Ash of War: Savage Lion’s Claw | Skill of the particularly brave, even among the Redmanes. Somersault forwards, striking foes with armament. An additional strike may be performed with an additional input. | Swords,Axes, andHammers | Starting from the Three-Path Cross Site of Grace, keep to the left-hand wall and proceed northward, tracing the path until you stumble upon a secluded camp. |
| Ash of War: Blind Spot | Leap into close quarters to take advantage of the enemy’s blind spot and gore them from the side. Inputs determine which side you strike from. This attack slips below the opponent’s guard. | Backhand Blades | Find the Backhand Blades, already adorned with the Ash of War, lying next to a coffin in the area inhabited by Inquisitor enemies in Gravesite Plain, just a short distance from the first Site of Grace. |
| Ash of War: Overhead Stance | A skill that starts with the blade held high in a ready stance. Execute a normal attack from this stance to step forward and slash downwards, or a strong attack to deliver a series of downward slashes. | Great Katanas | Find the Great Katana, already adorned with the Ash of War, lying next to the tranquil Ghostflame Dragon on the lake’s edge, located west of the Abandoned Ailing Village Site of Grace. |
| Ash of War: Shriek of Sorrow | A skill that starts with the blade held high in a ready stance. Execute a normal attack from this stance to step forward and slash downwards or a strong attack to deliver a series of downward slashes. | All Melee Armaments | In the heart of the Plaza, seek out the grand tree at its center, and behind its sturdy trunk, you’ll find the ash of war in the same area where Fire Knight Queelagn emerges to challenge you. |
| Ash of War: Wing Stance | Skill utilized by the downtrodden. Scream, causing nearby enemies to flinch while also recalling deep-seated resentment, boosting attack power based on the amount of HP remaining. The lower the HP, the greater the effect | Light Greatswords | From the Castle Lord’s Chamber Site of Grace, exit and jump off the edge, then follow the cliffside route to the tower. Climb two ladders to reach the top and open the chest. |
| Ash of War: Igon’s Drake Hunt | Skill of Igon, drake warrior. Ready the bow before unleashing a twisted shot with a great bellow that considerably enhances its power. | Greatbows | Defeat Igon in eastern Gravesite Plain to get the Ash of War on his Greatbow, or summon him, defeat Bayle, and collect the Ash of War and Igon’s set from his body near the Foot of the Jagged Peak. |
Ashes of War in Roundtable Hold
| Name | Skill | Compatible Weapons | Location |
| Ash of War: Divine Beast Frost Stomp | A skill which imitates the wrath of the divine beast’s dance. Lift a leg up high and stamp it down with great force. Sends a powerful wave of frost straight out along the ground. Can be charged to increase power and range. | All Melee Armaments | Acquired by exchanging the Remembrance of the Dancing Lion with Enia, the Finger Reader, at the Roundtable Hold. |
| Ash of War: Spinning Gravity Thrust | A gravity skill honed by the disciples of an Alabaster Lord. Uses gravitational power to hang in the air before rotating the body and charging forward. An additional input allows for a follow-up attack. | Large Swords andColossal Sword | Obtain the Sword Lance, adorned with this Ash of War, by trading the Remembrance of the Wild Boar Rider with Enia at the Roundtable Hold. |
3. Ashes of War in Rauh Ruins
| Name | Skill | Compatible Weapons | Location |
| Ash of War: Blinkbolt | From a low stance, the body is transformed into a bolt of lightning and charges straight ahead at fulgurous speed. Strong attack performs a lightning-charged leaping slash. | All Melee Armaments | In the Fog Rift Catacombs, defeat the sorcerer in the room with the third spike dropper. Trigger the spike trap, jump into the notch, and ride it up to find the chest with the Ash of War. |
| Ash of War: Dryleaf Whirlwind | This skill represents the pinnacle of Dane’s footwork-based martial artistry. Rise into the air with a series of spinning kicks before crashing down with one final strike. Imbues kicking attacks with energy, increasing their range. | Hand-to-Hand Arts | Find this Ash of War situated beside a column, on the edge of a ledge, and close to a cascading waterfall. |
| Ash of War: The Poison Flower Blooms Twice | Conjures stingers of scarlet rot from below to stab the enemy. Landing a follow-up attack on a foe already inflicted with poison or rot deals massive damage in one fell swoop. | All Melee Armaments | From the Shadowpothead’s location, head north and cross the river. Turn left to find a Teardrop Scarab and defeat it to acquire the Ash of War. |
Ashes of War in Scadu Altus
| Name | Skill | Compatible Weapons | Location |
| Ash of War: Flame Skewer | Skill of Queelign of the Fire Knights. Enwreathe the armament in flame and assume a low stance before skewering the enemy in a single motion. A strong attack unleashes a follow-up flame attack. | Medium Thrusting Armaments andLarge Thrusting Armaments | Obtained by defeating the NPC Invader Fire Knight Queelign. |
| Ash of War: Flame Spear | Skill of Kood, captain of the Fire Knights. Ready weapon for a thrusting attack and unleash a spear of flame straight ahead. Charge the attack to increase the damage dealt and distance traveled. | All Thrusting Armaments, except for Claws and Backhand Blades | On Shadow Keep’s sixth floor, use the lever to position the statues, then climb up and exit. Turn right, go up the stairs, and turn left to face a Fire Knight on the bridge. Vanquish the knight to obtain the Ash of War and the Winged Serpent Helm. |
| Ash of War: Palm Blast | Skill of the spiritual seekers known as the Dryleaf Sect. Imbues hand with energy before using a palm strike to unleash an explosive blast. The already formidable power and impact can be bolstered by charging the attack. | Hand-to-Hand Arts | Trigger a battle with the DryLeaf Dane Monk at the Moorth Ruins Site of Grace by using the “May The Best Win” emote. Win the fight to claim the Ash of War. |
| Ash of War: Carian Sovereignty | Skill passed down the Carian royal family. Transform the blade into a magical greatsword and bring it down. Additional input follows up with a horizontal sweep. Charge either attack to enhance potency. | All swords except for Colossal swords | In a firefly-filled cave southwest of the Cathedral of Manus Metyr, look up to find a Teardrop Scarab on the ceiling. Eliminate the scarab to claim the Ash of War. |
| Ash of War: Piercing Throw | Throw armament with a powerful spin, causing it to bore through foes. When using this skill, the armament can be thrown further than normal and also pierce through enemies. | Throwing Blades | Near a crumbled column, southeast of the Giant Crayfish and south of the Messmer soldier encampment, you’ll find a group of Demi-Humans accompanied by a Teardrop Scarab. Defeat the scarab to acquire this Ash of War. |
| Ash of War: Raging Beast | Step with the swiftness of a beast, leap high and slash foe from above. The initial step can be taken forward, backward, left, or right. A strong attack allows for a follow-up attack. | Beast Claws | From the Bridge Leading to the Village Site of Grace, head north along the path until you reach the treeline. Then, scan the eastern area for a teleporting Teardrop Scarab, which will be carrying the Ash of War. |
| Ash of War: Rolling Sparks | Scatter perfumed powder before you, triggering rolling explosions of deadly sparks. The properties of the sparks are determined by the perfume bottle used. | Perfume bottles | In the camp southeast of Shadow Keep, where three perfumers reside, a Teardrop Scarab can be found flying high above, drifting towards the central camp area. Defeat the scarab to claim the Ash. |
| Ash of War: Scattershot Throw | Employ smithing arts to conjure multiple copies of the armament in both hands and throw them all at once. Follow up with an additional input to throw again. | Throwing Blades | South of the bridge, near the entrance to Taylew’s Ruined Forge, a Teardrop Scarab is suspended high on a pillar, surrounded by hostile mobs below. Take out the scarab to claim the Ash of War. |
| Ash of War: Shield Strike | A skill that uses the shield to attack. Repeated inputs allow for up to three follow-up attacks. | Shields | Found on Dueling Shield and Carian Thrusting Shield. |
| Ash of War: Swift Slash | A skill passed down amongst hornsent swordsmen. Take a swift forward step to slice through foes. This sharp strike also fires off a shearing vacuum. It can be charged to increase the skill’s power and the distance of the forward step. | Backhand Blades | Obtained as a reward for siding with Hornsent during his fight with Leda at Shadowkeep. |
| Ash of War: Wall of Sparks | Scatter perfumed powder in the vicinity, producing intense sparks after a brief delay. It can be charged to increase power and range. The properties of the sparks are determined by the perfume bottle used. | Perfume bottles | From the Storehouse Site of Grace on the first floor of Shadow Keep, take the left lift down. Then, exit to the right and immediately turn left. You’ll find the Ash of War on a corpse seated on the railing. |
| Ash of War: Aspects of the Crucible: Wings | This skill originates from the lifeforms of the Crucible. Grow a golden pair of wings and take to the air before diving down at the foe, weapon first. A spinning attack is performed when wielding a twinblade. | Thrusting Swords andThrusting Polearms, except Colossal Weapons | Defeat Black Knight Edreed at the Fort of Reprimand to claim this Ash of War as your reward. |
Ashes of War in Southern Shores
| Name | Skill | Compatible Weapons | Location |
| Ash of War: Ghostflame Call | Thrust out armament to summon ghostflame. Follow up with a normal attack to set the ground ablaze with ghostflame, or a strong attack to trigger a massive explosion. | Swords and Spears, except Small Armaments, Twinblades, and Backhand Blades. | Dropped by the Death Rite Bird. |
May the demise of your enemies serve a purpose, and may you be blessed by the remains, brave fighter.
3. About Elden Ring
In 2022, FromSoftware, the creators of Demon’s Souls, Bloodborne, and the Dark Souls series, released a highly-anticipated game called Elden Ring. The game takes place in the ‘Lands Between’ and follows players on a journey to restore the Elden Ring and claim the title of Elden Lord.
Shadow of the Erdtree is a complete expansion for Elden Ring that was released in June 2024. It introduces a brand new map with additional Weapons, Sorceries, Ashes, and Craftables. This challenging DLC offers players ongoing surprises and easter eggs from the developers as they continue to venture through the map.
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