Ashes of war are weapons skills in Elden Ring that you’re able to apply to your weapons. These can do a range of things, from offensive attacks to defensive or support skills. Here are the best Ashes of War that you should use.
Gravitas
Gravitas is an area of effect Ash of War that willpull enemies towards you and deal damage to them. This Ash of War is great when surrounded by multiple enemies to stagger them closer to you.
This Ash of War can be found on thebeach near the Seaside Ruins Site of Grace in South Lymgrave.
Bloody Slash
Bloody Slash is a great melee Ash of war that does will slash through multiple enemies. This Ash of War is great for arcane, bleed, or tank Builds. Coat the blade in your blood from a low stance to unleash rending blood slash in a wide arc. The slash deals alarge amount of damage but will cost some health per slash.
This Ash of War can be found at thetop of Fort Haight in Limgrave, The Knight here will need to be defeated to receive this Ash of war.
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Glinstone Phalanx
This Ash of War is the same as the Glinstone Phalanx spell, however, it is attached to a weapon. This Ash of Warsummons magic glintblades above your head, automatically attacking foes.This Ash of War does tremendous poise damage and can knock down most enemies for a follow-up critical hit.
This Ash of War can be obtained after defeating Godrick the Grafted. Travel toRoundtable Holdand talk to theSorcerer Rogier, he will give youRogier’s Rapier, the Ash of War is attached to this weapon and can be moved to another weapon of your choice.
Barricade Shield
Barricade Shield is the best shield Ash of War as it is more thanhalves the stamina damage you take from blocking an attack. This effect will last more than a minute. By pairing this Ash of War with a 100 physical negation shield, you can block enemies' entire attack combos while still having stamina left to guard counter.
This Ash of War can be obtained bydefeating the Night’s Cavalry in Weeping Pennisula. Travel to theCastle Morne Ramparts Site of Grace, and wait until nightfall.
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