Overview
Ashes of War for Elden Ring are special items which enables you to replace the Weapon Skills and Affinities of your equipment with new ones. Players can apply Ashes of War to their Weapons and Shields to modify their affinities and grant them new Skills. This allows players to adapt each type of armament to their respective Build and playstyle. It is important to mention that Unique Weapons such as the Dragonscale Blade cannot be customized with Ashes of War, and not all Weapon Skills are compatible with every type of equipment. You may want to check Upgrades to learn more about upgrading and modifying your equipment.
How to use Ashes of War in Elden Ring?
Visit a Site of Grace and select the “Ashes of War” menu (this only becomes available after you have collected the Whetstone Knife). Once inside the menu, you can preview the effect of the Ash on your Weapon or Shield, and select to apply either the skill or the skill and the effect, which acts as an optional Prefix. By using Ashes of War, you can match the scaling of your equipment to your character’s Stats. Note that you can “unenchant” your Weapon or Shield at a Site of Grace by selecting the Ashes of War tab, and clicking on the Weapon or Shield and selecting “Unenchant” to remove the effects of an Ash of War and return the Weapon or Shield back to it’s original scaling and Skill.
Bows, Light Bows, Glintstone Staves and Sacred Seals cannot be infused with Ashes of War. Unique Weapons, such as the Dragonscale Blade, can’t be infused to modify neither their Skills nor Prefix.
You can find multiple copies of the same Ashes of War, so you can enchant several Weapons or Shields with the same Ashes of War, but otherwise you can only apply 1 Ash of War to 1 Weapon or Shield at a time. If you wish to reassign it to another Weapon or Shield, you’ll have to remove it first in the Ashes of War tab. Since it costs nothing to do this, it’s encouraged to experiment with many different Ashes of War to see what works best for your current Build and playstyle.
Unlike past From Software titles, you don’t need any sort of material to change the damage type or scaling of your Weapon or Shield, and instead you will use your Ashes of War. To increase your Damage and Scaling, you will need to upgrade your Weapon or Shield with either Smithing Stones or Somber Smithing Stones, and the exact effect of these Upgrade Materials will change based on the Ashes of War slotted. For example, they may improve Intelligence Scaling, or Strength Scaling, as well as base damage. This means that all you need to do is upgrade most Weapons down one “path”, and then swap around Ashes of War to see their effects.
Where To Find Ashes of War?
There are three ways you can get Ashes of War in Elden Ring and those are as drops from Enemies, purchased from NPCs and looted from corpses that are scattered around the game world. These are not random drops or placements, meaning if you know the locations of these Ashes of War, they will always be there in every playthrough you attempt. This allows you to head directly to the ones you know you like, and get your Build off the ground rather quickly. You can find the locations of each Ashes of War on their respective pages, along with other information you might find useful.
Duplicating Ashes of War
An Ash of War can only be equipped on a single Weapon or Shield at once, but it is possible to duplicate any of the Ashes of War you have in your inventory. To do so, you require to have an special item. Head to a blacksmith and you need to possess Lost Ashes of War. Handing this item over, will allow you to obtain a copy of the desired Ash of War.
All Ashes of War In Elden Ring
Name | Skill | Skill Effect | Affinity | Availability | Location |
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Ash of War: Assassin's Gambit | Assassin's Gambit | A skill where it masks the player's presence at the cost of a self-inflicted wound. The ablilty grants near-invisibility and silenced footsteps. | Occult | Can be used on small and medium Straight Swords and Thrusting Swords. | Sold by Knight Bernahl in Volcano Manor for 6,500 Runes. Note that you will need to fulfill the first contract at Volcano Manor to have access to Knight Bernahl's shop. |
Ash of War: Beast's Roar | Beast's roar | Unleash a beastly roar, rending the air as a forward-travelling projectile. | Keen | It can be used on All melee armaments | ?? |
Ash of War: Blood Tax | Blood Tax | Blood Oath skill granted by Lord of Blood. Twist to build power, then unleash a flurry of thrusts that rob the target of both their blood and their HP. | Blood | Usable on armaments capable of thrusting (colossal weapons excepted). | Found in the Mohgwyn Dynasty in a small cave, at the northern edge of the blood lake with four blood albinaurics. |
Ash of War: Bloodhound’s Step | Bloodhound’s Step | Like a more maneuverable version of Quickstep that travels a greater distance, Bloodhound's Step performs a fast paced dash move that grants brief invincibility as you disappear during the dash. | Keen | All melee weapons | The only way to add this Ash of War to your collection is to obtain it from a Night’s Calvary. It’s a boss that you can find throughout the Lands Between. The one that drops it is over by Lenne’s Rise, to the north of it on the bridge. When you arrive at this location, you’ll need to rest at the site of grace and wait until nightfall. At night, the Night’s Calvary will spawn. You’ll need to defeat it to obtain the Ash of War. Unfortunately, this Night’s Calvary is much stronger than the previous ones you may have encountered. We highly recommend being careful when fighting it and sticking to using Torrent during the battle to stay one step ahead of it. As soon as you defeat it, you’ll receive the Ash of War: Bloodhound’s Step. Guide by Gamepur. |
Ash of War: Carian Greatsword | Carian Greatsword | Transform the weapon into a magical greatsword in Elden Ring, can be charged up to two levels to increase its attack. | Magic | Used on Swords (except colossal weapons) | Sold by Sorcerer Rogier at Stormveil Castle or the Roundtable Hold for 2,500 Runes |
Ash of War: Cragblade | Cragblade | Reinforce weapon with earth. | Heavy | Usable on all melee armaments (whips excluded) | Dropped by scarab west of Impassable Bridge. |
Ash of War: Double Slash | Double Slash | Skill of superior swordsmen. Perform a crossing slash attack from a low stance. Repeated inputs allow for up to two follow-up attacks. | Keen | Swords and Polearms capable of slashing (colossal weapons excepted) | Sellia, Town of Sorcery: Dropped by a Teardrop Scarab found high above on a very large root in the western end of town. |
Ash of War: Flame of the Redmanes | Flame of the Redmanes | Swing the weapon to create an arc of flames | Fire | Used on any melee armament | Dropped by an invisible Scarab found near the Fort Gael North Site of Grace |
Ash of War: Giant Hunt | Giant Hunt | Skill developed for confronting gigantic foes. Step forward from a low stance, carrying the momentum into a sudden upward thrust. | Quality | It can be used on Large and colossal weapons capable of thrusting, spears, and Twinblades | ?? |
Ash of War: Golden Land | Golden Land | Thrust armament into the ground, then gather strength to unleash a blast of sacred energy that coalesces into golden darts. Follow up with a strong attack to swing the armament in a sweeping strike | Sacred | It can used on greataxes, warhammers, and colossal weapons. | ?? |
Ash of War: Golden Slam | Golden Slam | Jump and slam on ground | Sacred | Usable on melee armaments (whips, fists and claws excepted) | Gained by killing scarab NW of Woodfolk Ruins, near the Altus Plateau Erdtree. |
Ash of War: Holy Ground | Holy Ground | Hold your shield towards the sky to create an area on the ground which continuously restores health and boosts defence stats. This effect only applies to party members standing inside the circle. | Sacred | All shields | Held by the Tree Sentinel in Limgrave |
Ash of War: Lightning Ram | Lightning Ram | Skill inspired by tumbling rams. Let out a bleat, then tumble forwards, clad in lightning. Tumbles can be repeated in rapid succession. | Lightning | It can be used on all melee armaments. | ?? |
Ash of War: Lion's Claw | Lion's Claw | Skill of the Redmanes, who fought alongside General Radahn. Somersault forwards, striking foes with armament. | Heavy | It can be used on Swords, Axes, and Hammers (small armaments and Thrusting Swords excepted). | ?? |
Ash of War: Loretta's Slash | Loretta's Slash | Skill of Loretta the Royal Knight. Leap forward, imbuing the blade with glintstone, then descend, accelerating into a sweeping slash. | Magic | It can be used on Polearms and Twinblades. | Caria Manor: Dropped by Royal Knight Loretta upon her defeat. |
Ash of War: Piercing Fang | Piercing Fang | Charge up and thrust forward with an unblockable attack. | Keen | Medium to large thrusting weapons | Found in Limgrave |
Ash of War: Poison Moth Flight | Poison Moth Flight | Infuse the blade with poison and slash | Poison | Used on small and medium Swords (except Twinblades) | Dropped by Night's Cavalry in Caelid south of the Swamp of Aeonia |
Ash of War: Shield Crash | Shield Crash | Two-hand the shield and charge forward while maintaining guard. Weaker enemies will be shoved backwards. Hold to extend. | Standard | All shields | In the Lux Ruins due north of where the Grand Lift of Dectus comes up in the Altus Plateau. You'll find a scarab in the northern part of the ruins. |
Ash of War: Sky Shot | Sky Shot | Fires an arrow into the sky to strike an enemy from above. | Standard | Light bows and longbows | Dropped by a Teardrop Scarab near the Isolated Merchant's Shack in Caelid. |
Ash of War: Storm Assault | Storm Assault | Thrust through storm winds to attack, producing more winds upon impact. | Quality | Used on Heavy Thrusting Swords, Twinblades, and Polearms that can thrust | You’ll be able to find Ash of War: Storm Assault after beating Margit The Fell Omen and scaling the castle up to the Rampart Tower site of grace. From this checkpoint, make sure to take a right into an outside area. You’ll see multiple stormhawks on their perches. Unfortunately, they are enemies that will fight you when they catch wind of your presence. When attacked by these birds, they will first fling a barrel of TNT at you. Make sure to dodge out of the way and then when the bird tries to strike you down with its razor-sharp claws, roll out of the way. Then, strike it three times to finish it off after it does a pouncing motion. They’re fairly easy to deal with, especially if you’re a higher level; you just have to avoid its first explosive attack. Once you’ve dealt with these high-flying beasts, turn left at a circular viewing point with two perpendicular bushes of grass facing towards you. If you jump onto the edge and look down, you can see a landing below. You’ll see it’s fairly far down, but you can remedy the fall with Soft Cotton. You can craft it with three Rowa Fruit and 1 Smoldering Butterfly. While used, it temporarily reduces fall damage, making it a great way to get to lower sections of a map. Once you’ve jumped from the ledge and made it to the lower section of the castle, try to find a small wooden bridge to the right side of the platform you’re on. Carefully jump over and follow the route and at the edge, once again fall to the next section of this area below where moss has grown. You’re almost there. Jump down two or three platforms below and then, the ground will break below you. Don’t worry as your fall is saved by the bushes below. Now, follow the rocky path to another section of the map, and you’ll see a sparkling rolling creature on the ground. Strike it with your weapon and it will give you the Ash of War: Storm Assault you’re looking for. Guide by Gamepur. |
Ash of War: Thops's Barrier | Thops's Barrier | Erect a magical forcefield while swinging the shield to deflect sorceries and incantations. Can also be used in the same way as a regular parry. | Magic | It can be used on small and medium Shields. | ?? |
Ash of War: Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt | Raise armament aloft to call down a bolt of lightning. Can be fired in rapid succession. | Standard | Usable on all melee armaments | On a beetle northwest of the Avenue Balcony site in Leyndell, Royal Capital |
Ash of War: Troll’s Roar | Troll’s Roar | Look into the distance and let out an intense roar, generating a powerful shockwave that blows back surrounding foes. Follow up with a strong attack to slam the armament down. | ?? | ?? | You will need access to the Mountaintops of the Giants, which means you will need to defeat Gormott the Omen King for access. Head to the location in the eastern section of the Mountaintops above — there’s a nearby Site of Grace that you should get, but it’s guarded by an NPC invader that stacks bleed. After securing the area, head to the green icon on the map above. You will have to dodge some spiderhands to get to the location, but at the end there is a geyser waiting for you. Ride it up to claim your prize. Guide by Gamepur. |
Ash of War: Vacuum Slice | Vacuum Slice | Lost skill of ancient heroes. Hold the armament aloft to surround it with a shearing vacuum, then launch it forwards as a blade-like projectile. | Quality | Usable on Swords and Axes (small and colossal axes excepted). | Location Go here |
Ash of War: Determination | Determination | Hold the flat of the armament to your face and pledge your resolve, powering up your next attack. | Quality | It can be used on all melee armaments | Dropped by a Teardrop Scarab on the path at the bridge north of Agheel Lake |
Ash of War: Glintblade Phalanx | Glintblade Phalanx | Skill that creats glitnstone blades over your head and attack enemies automatically when they get close enough | Magic | Usable on swords as well as polearms capable of thrusting (colossal weapons excepted). | Acquired from Rogier's Rapier. After defeating Godrick the Grafted in Stormveil Castle, Rogier can be found in Roundtable Hold, by the balcony. After speaking to him, and receiving his rapier, the skill may be removed from the rapier in order to be applied to other armaments. |
Ash of War: Gravitas | Gravitas | Pierce the ground with your armament to damage foes as a surge of gravity draws them in | Magic | It can be used on melee armaments that are not small. | Obtained in Limgrave by accessing the back entrance of the Cave of Knowledge (Fringefolk Hero's Grave) from the beach side. |
Ash of War: Hoarah Loux's Earthshaker | Hoarah Loux's Earthshaker | Slam both hands onto the ground to violently shake the earth and unleash a shockwave. Follow up with an additional input to slam the ground again. | Heavy | Can be used on all melee armaments. | Trade Remembrance of Hoarah Loux with Enia at Roundtable Hold. |
Ash of War: Lightning Slash | Lightning Slash | Call down a bolt of lightning into armament, then swing it down to create an explosive shock. The armament retains the lightning enchantment for a while. | Lightning | It can be used on Swords, Axes, and Hammers | ?? |
Ash of War: Mighty Shot | Mighty Shot | Archery skill performed from an oblique stance. Ready the bow, then pull the bowstring to its limit to enhance the power of the shot, penetrating the enemy's guard. | Standard | It can be used on light bows and longbows | Dropped by a Teardrop Scarab located on the path from Limgrave towards Weeping Peninsula |
Ash of War: Prayerful Strike | Prayerful Strike | Raise armament aloft in prayer, then slam it into the ground. This inspired blow restores HP to the self and nearby allies if it successfully hits. | Sacred | It can be used on Axes and Hammers | ?? |
Ash of War: Stamp (Sweep) | Stamp (Sweep) | Brace armament and step into a low stance that prevents recoil from most enemy attacks. Follow up with a strong attack for a sweeping strike. | Heavy | It can be used on Swords, Axes, and Hammers (small and medium swords excepted) | Dropped by an invisible Teardrop Scarab located at the beaches of Western Limgrave. From where the Giant Land Octopus and Land Octopus enemies are, check the east side of the shore and you'll see some pillars on the beach. You'll notice multiple glowing prints moving around the pillars. Attack it at the right time just when it's about to approach you to reveal the scarab. |
Ash of War: Storm Stomp | Storm Stomp | One of the skills that channel the tempests of Stormveil. Stomp hard on the ground to kick up a momentary storm. | Quality | It can be used on all melee armaments | Found in Stormveil Castle, at the very end of the accessible area before a barricade blocks further progress up the staircase guarded by ballistas with 3 soldiers at the top. |
Ash of War: Stormcaller | Stormcaller | Spin your weapon around to surround yourself with storm winds. This is the skill Godrick uses in his fight. | Quality | All swords capable of slashing (except small and colossal weapons) | Stormveil Castle: Dropped by a Teardrop Scarab in the northern section of the castle, past the courtyard and just before the Secluded Cell Site of Grace. |
Ash of War: Sword Dance | Sword Dance | Quickly close in to perform a series of spinning upward slashes. Follow up with an additional input to finish with a downward slash. | Keen | It can be used on Swords, Axes, and Polearms capable of slashing (colossal weapons and great spears excepted) | ?? |
Ash of War: Unsheathe | Unsheathe | Skill of swordsmen from the Land of Reeds. Sheathe blade, holding it at the hip in a composed stance. Follow up with a normal or strong attack to perform a swift slash attack. | Keen | It can be used on Katana | Dropped by a Teardrop Scarab in the water in the South East portion of Agheel Lake, North West of the Agheel Lake South Site of Grace |
Ash of War: Vow of the Indomitable | Vow of the Indomitable | Skill of the ancient warriors of the Erdtree. Hold shield aloft to imbue yourself with golden power, granting momentary invincibility. | Sacred | It can be used on Shields | ?? |
Ash of War: Barrage | Barrage | Archery skill using a bow held horizontally. Ready the bow, then fire off a rapid succession of shots faster than the eye can see. | Standard | It can be used on Light Bows | Mt. Gelmir: Dropped by a Teardrop Scarab in the narrow channel north of Seethewater River. |
Ash of War: Barricade Shield | Barricade Shield | Focus your energy into the shield, temporarily hardening it to deflect greater blows. | Standard | Can be used on all Shields. | Dropped by Night's Cavalry at Weeping Peninsula. Dropped by Bloodhound Knight Darriwil in Forlon Hound Evergaol, Stormhill. |
Ash of War: Black Flame Tornado | Black Flame Tornado | Spin armament overhead and then plunge it into the ground to summon a raging vortex of black flames. Hold to create an initial flame tornado while spinning the armament. | Flame Art | Can be used on Polearms and Twinblades. | |
Ash of War: Bloody Slash | Bloody Slash | Blood Oath skill granted by the Lord of Blood. From a low stance, coat the blade in your own blood to unleash a rending blood slash in a wide arc. | Blood | It can be used on Swords (colossal weapons excepted) | Dropped by a Beast Crest Heater Knight fought at the top of the ramparts of Fort Haight. See Ash of War: Bloody Slash location on the Interactive Map here. |
Ash of War: Carian Grandeur | Carian Grandeur | Carian royal prestige embodied in a skill. Transform blade into a magical greatsword and swing it down. Can be charged to increase its power by up to two levels. | Magic | It can be used on Swords (colossal weapons excepted) | Caria Manor: Found on the roof of a tall structure in the gardens, accessed by jumping down the cliffs from the Manor's Upper Level. |
Ash of War: Carian Retaliation | Carian Retaliation | Usable on small and medium shields | Standard | Usable on small and medium shields | Caria Manor: On a balcony above the Manor Lower Level bonfire. Only accessible by dropping down the cliffs from the southwestern side of the Three Sisters sub-area |
Ash of War: Charge Forth | Charge Forth | Quickly charge forward with the armament at the hip, carrying the momentum into a thrust. Hold to cover a greater distance. | Quality | It can be used on Polearms capable of thrusting, Heavy Thrusting Swords, and Twinblades | ?? |
Ash of War: Chilling Mist | Chilling Mist | Coat armament in frost, and then slash, spreading frigid mist forwards. The armament retains its frost for a while. | Cold | It can be used on melee armaments (Whips, Fists, and Claws excepted). | Three Sisters: Dropped by a Teardrop Scarab in the ruins south of Renna's Rise. |
Ash of War: Enchanted Shot | Enchanted Shot | A skill where a spiritual essence is gathered within the arrow, allowing it to fly faster than a regular shot arrow. It also changes its trajectory to follow the target. | Standard | Can be used on Light Bows and Longbows. | Dropped by a Teardrop Beetle hiding behind a rock near a brazier in Nokron, Eternal City. |
Ash of War: Endure | Endure | Assume an anchored stance to brace for incoming attacks, briefly boosting poise. Damage taken while using this skill is reduced. | Heavy | It can be used on all melee armaments. | Sold by Knight Bernahl at the Warmaster's Shack for 600 Runes |
Ash of War: Eruption | Eruption | Slamming the armament into the ground will spawn roiling lava which also spouts up upon release. | Fire | Can be used on colossal Swords, Axes, and Hammers. | Sold by Knight Bernahl in Volcano Manor for 8,000 Runes. |
Ash of War: Flaming Strike | Flaming Strike | Skill that emits flame in a wide frontward arc. Follow up with a strong attack to perform a lunging, sweeping strike. This will also coat the armament in fire. | Fire | It can be used on melee armaments (Colossal Weapons and Whips excepted). | ?? |
Ash of War: Glintstone Pebble | Glintstone Pebble Skill | Skill that employs the glintstone sorcery of the same name. Follow up with a strong attack to chain this skill into a lunging thrust, performed while the armament is still imbued with glintstone. | Magic | It can be used on Swords as well as Polearms capable of thrusting (colossal weapons excepted) | Sold by Sorcerer Rogier at Stormveil Castle or the Roundtable Hold for 1,500 Runes |
Ash of War: Golden Vow | Golden Vow | Skill passed down from antiquity among the knights of the capital. Raise armament aloft and pledge to honor the Erdtree in battle, granting self and nearby allies increased attack power and defense. | Sacred | It can be used on all melee armaments. | Limgrave: dropped by Mounted Knight when defeated. |
Ash of War: Ground Slam | Ground Slam | Jump up high into the air and crash down on the ground ahead. The resulting pratfall sends a powerful shockwave in all directions. | Heavy | It can be used on all melee armaments. | Dropped by a Teardrop Scarab found rolling down the hill west of the Minor Erdtree in Mistwood. See Ash of War: Ground Slam location in the Interactive Map here. |
Ash of War: Hoarfrost Stomp | Hoarfrost Stomp | Stomp hard to spread a trail of freezing mist on the ground. The mist applies the frost status effect. | Cold | It can be used on all melee armaments. | Dropped by an invisible Teardrop Scarab roaming the shallow body of water southeast of Caria Manor in northernLiurnia of the Lakes. |
Ash of War: Ice Spear | Ice Spear | Skill of the warriors who served Lunar Princess Ranni. Spin armament to release cold magic, then channel it into a piercing spear of ice. | Cold | Polearms capable of thrusting, Twinblades | Liurnia of the Lakes: Dropped by a Night's Cavalry boss patrolling near the broken Gate Town Bridge. Only appears at night time. |
Ash of War: Impaling Thrust | Impaling Thrust | Skill that lets piercing armaments overcome enemy shields. Build power, then lunge forward for a strong thrust that pierces an enemy's guard. | Keen | It can be used on Armaments capable of thrusting (colossal weapons excepted) | Sold by Knight Bernahl at the Warmaster's Shack for 1,000 Runes |
Ash of War: Kick | Kick | Push an enemy back with a high kick. Effective against enemies who are guarding, and can break a foe's stance. Sometimes a simple tool is the most effective. | Heavy | It can be used on all melee armaments. | Sold by Knight Bernahl at the Warmaster's Shack for 800 Runes |
Ash of War: Lifesteal Fist | Lifesteal Fist | Skill that demonstrates mastery of the art of controlling vital energies. A slow, controlled punch with an energy-infused fist that renders foes unconscious and steals their HP. Only effective against foes of human build. | Occult | It can be used on Fists and Claws | ?? |
Lost Ashes of War | None | Empty ashes of war, devoid of any memories of battle. Unable to apply any kind of affinity in their current state, but can be used by Smithing Master Hewg of the Roundtable Hold to recreate other ashes. Thus does the copy pass into becoming the genuine article. | None | Lost Ashes of War can be used to duplicate Ashes of War. It does not provide any kind of affinity by itself. Users need to take it to Smithing Master Hewg of the Roundtable Hold to recreate other ashes. | One can be found by the locked northeastern gate in Leyndell. This area is accessible by going through the outer wall of the Capital Outskirts. It can be purchased from the Isolated Merchant for 3,000 Runes. He can be found in his shack at the very west of the Weeping Peninsula. |
Ash of War: No Skill | No Skill | This armament has no skill. If the armament in the other hand has a skill, that skill will be used instead. | Standard | It can be used on Shields and torches | Sold by Knight Bernahl at the Warmaster's Shack for 600 Runes |
Ash of War: Parry | Parry Skill | Use this skill in time with a foe's melee attack to deflect it and break that foe's stance. This provides an opening to perform a critical hit. | Standard | It can be used on Daggers, Curved Swords, Thrusting Swords, Fists, Claws, and small and medium shields | Sold by Knight Bernahl at the Warmaster's Shack for 600 Runes |
Ash of War: Poisonous Mist | Poisonous Mist | Coats the selected armament in poison, slashing spreads the toxic mist forward. The armament retain its poison for a while. | Poison | Can be used on melee armaments (Whips, Fists, and Claws excepted). | Dropped by a Teardrop Scarab found in the Aeonian Swamps in Caelid. |
Ash of War: Quickstep | Quickstep | Skill prized by the crafty and fleet of foot. Perform a quickstep maneuver that allows for circling around lock-on targets. | Keen | It can be used on all melee armaments. | Sold by Knight Bernahl at the Warmaster's Shack for 800 Runes |
Ash of War: Repeating Thrust | Repeating Thrust | Twist to build power, then unleash a flurry of thrusts. This Skill takes some time to build up, but it is very powerful. | Keen | It can be used on all thrusting armaments (colossal weapons excepted). | Can be found at Gatefront Ruins. Can be found at Limgrave. |
Ash of War: Sacred Order | Sacred Order | Skill of the Golden Order fundamentalist knights. Perform a salute and grant the armament holy essence. Highly effective against Those Who Live in Death." | Sacred | It can be used on all melee armaments. | ?? |
Ash of War: Sacred Ring of Light | Sacred Ring of Light | The armament gathers a sacred ring of light and then fires it forward, the skill can be fired in rapid succession. | Sacred | Can be used on polearms (Great Spears excepted). | Dropped by a Teardrop Scarab found in the Aeonian Swamps in Caelid. |
Ash of War: Sacred Blade | Sacred Blade | Grants armament's attacks holy essence and fires off a golden blade projectile. The armament retains its holy essence for awhile. | Sacred | It can be used on all melee armaments. | Dropped by a Teardrop Scarab North of Third Church of Marika. Location is next to an eye-catching whirlwind. |
Ash of War: Seppuku | Seppuku | Plunge the blade into your stomach to stain it with blood. Increases attack power and improves ability to inflict blood loss. | Blood | Can be used on Swords as well as polearms capable of thrusting (small and colossal weapons excepted). | Ash of War: Seppuku is found on the frozen lake east of the Freezing Lake Site of Grace in the Mountaintops of the Giants. Naturally, that means the first step is traveling to that location, but it’s only the beginning. Next, you’ll need to mount your horse and ride across the frozen lake until you hear footsteps and see the trail of them imprinted in the snow. These belong to an invisible beetle that drops the Ash of War: Seppuku. Follow the trail or wait for the footsteps to circle back around to you and start attacking the invisible beetle. Once defeated, it will drop Ash of War: Seppuku, which can then be equipped at any Site of Grace. Guide by Dexerto. |
Ash of War: Spectral Lance | Spectral Lance | Skill of the headless Mausoleum Knights. Hurl a phantasmic spear at foes. | Occult | It can be used on Polearms (Reapers excepted). | ?? |
Ash of War: Spinning Slash | Spinning Slash | Skill favored by dexterous warriors. Slash foes as your body spins. Additional input allows for a follow-up attack. | Keen | It can be used on Swords, Axes, and Polearms (colossal weapons excepted) | Sold by Knight Bernahl at the Warmaster's Shack for 1,200 Runes |
Ash of War: Spinning Weapon | Spinning Weapon | Defensive skill employed by Carian princesses. Lifts armament into mid-air, then makes it spin violently. Those it touches will suffer successive attacks. | Magic | It can be used on Small and medium Swords, Axes, and Hammers, as well as Polearms and Staves (Great spears excepted) | Sold by Sorcerer Rogier at Stormveil Castle or the Roundtable Hold for 1,000 Runes. Can be purchased from Twin Maiden Husks at the Roundtable Hold after giving them Rogier's Bell Bearing. |
Ash of War: Square Off | Square Off | This skill starts with the sword held level. Follow up with a normal attack to slash upwards through enemy's guard, or a strong attack to perform a running thrust. | Quality | It can be used on Straight Swords | ?? |
Ash of War: Stamp (Upward Cut) | Stamp (Upward Cut) | Brace armament and step into a low stance that prevents recoil from most enemy attacks. Follow up with a strong attack for an upward strike. | Heavy | It can be used on Swords, Axes, and Hammers (small and medium swords excepted) | Sold by Knight Bernahl at the Warmaster's Shack for 1,500 Runes |
Ash of War: Storm Blade | Storm Blade | Your armament is wrapped in a stormy blade that can be fired in rapid succession. | Quality | It can be used on all standard slashing armaments. | Dropped by Grave Warden in Murkwater Catacombs, Limgrave |
Ash of War: Storm Wall | Storm Wall | Swing the shield to create a wall of storm winds in front of you, deflecting arrows and other such physical projectiles. Can also be used in the same way as a regular parry. | Standard | It can be used on Small and medium Shields | Obtained by defeating a small spherical creature that can be found by falling down from the collapsed bridge at the north of Stormhill. |
Ash of War: War Cry | War Cry | Give a war cry to rally the spirit and increase attack power. While active, strong attacks change to charging attacks. | Heavy | It can be used on Melee Armaments (daggers, thrusting swords, and whips excepted) | Sold by Knight Bernahl at the Warmaster's Shack for 800 Runes |
Ash of War: Waves of Darkness | Waves of Darkness | Plunge armament into the ground to release three waves of darkness. | Magic | Greataxes, Warhammers, and Colossal Weapons | Trade Remembrance of the Naturalborn with Enia at Roundtable Hold. |
Ash of War: Wild Strikes | Wild Strikes | Swing armaments with wild abandon. Hold to continue swinging. Can be followed up with a normal or strong attack. | Heavy | It can be used on Axes and Hammers | Dropped from a Teardrop Scarab located in the middle of the path leading from the Stormhill Shack Site of Grace to the Castleward Tunnel Site of Grace. This is the path to enter Stormveil Castle. |
Ash of War: Carian Glintsword | Carian Glintsword | Your sword transforms into a glowing blue glintsword for one slash. This ability can be charged to increase its damage. | Magic | All swords. | Held by Teardrop Scarabs. |
Ash of War: Glintsword Arch | Glintsword Arch | Summon an arch of glintswords above you that automatically attack nearby enemies. | Magic | All thrusting weapons | Held by the Burial Tree Watchdog at Stormfoot Catacombs |