How to Activate Ashes of War

To activate Ashes of War, you need to use the L2 or LT button on your gamepad or Shift+Right Click on your keyboard and mouse, which will allow you to perform a special move associated with the equipped Ash of War. This action is essential for players to utilize the unique abilities and enhance their gameplay experience in Elden Ring.

Understanding Ashes of War

What are Ashes of War?

Ashes of War are a type of ability in Elden Ring that can be equipped on weapons to grant them unique skills and attributes. These skills can range from dealing massive damage to providing defensive capabilities, making them a crucial part of a player’s arsenal.

How to Use Ashes of War

To use Ashes of War, players must first acquire the Whetstone Knife, which can be found early in the game. With the Whetstone Knife in hand, players can visit a Site of Grace to equip and manage their Ashes of War.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How do I apply Ashes of War and change out a Weapon Skill? To apply Ashes of War and change out a Weapon Skill, you’ll need to acquire the Whetstone Knife, which can be found in a chest at the Gatefront Ruins.

2. What is the best early Ash of War in Elden Ring? The Hoarfrost Stomp Ash of War is one of the most powerful skills that can be found very early in the game, dealing hefty AoE damage while only costing 10 FP to use.

3. Can you only use an Ash of War once? Elden Ring’s Ashes of War are essentially spells that can be removed and reapplied as many times as you wish to any weapon at Sites of Grace.

4. How do you use Ash of War on weapons? With an Ash of War equipped, you can use its Weapon Art skill by pressing the LT/L2 on your controller.

5. Can Ashes of War be used on any weapon? Using Ashes of War will allow you to have free reign to interchange skills between a large variety of weapons, though certain powerful weapons will have unique skills that cannot be swapped out.

6. How do you activate Storm Stomp? This is an Ash of War Skill, associated with the Ash of War: Storm Stomp, which can be activated by equipping the bound weapon and pressing L2/LB.

7. What is the best strength weapon for Ash of War in Elden Ring? The Greatsword is the best Strength weapon in Elden Ring and is ideal for Strength users, with the Ash of War: Lion’s Claw dramatically buffing Strength.

8. What does Bloody Slash do? Bloody Slash is an ability that coats your blade in your own blood before attacking with a wide, arcing slash that can easily one-shot a regular enemy.

9. What is the ash of war order in Elden Ring? Ash of War: Sacred Order provides Sacred affinity and the Sacred Order Skill, which can be equipped on weapons and shields to modify skills or apply affinities.

10. How do I summon spirits in Elden Ring? To summon spirits, equip your summon of choice, and when you see a glowing gravestone icon, you can summon your spirits as long as you have enough FP.

11. Is there anything I can do with ashes? From space travel to tattoos, there are dozens of choices for those seeking alternative options for their loved one’s remains, including glass art, jewelry, and suncatchers.

12. How do you use abilities in Elden Ring? Using Weapon Skills is straightforward, involving pressing the left trigger or L2 button on a controller, or Shift and clicking the right mouse button on a keyboard.

13. How do you change Ashes of War in Elden Ring? You can swap Ashes of War to another weapon at a Lost Grace, requiring the Whetstone Knife, which can be found near the beginning of the game.

14. Where is the Ashes of War square off? This Ash of War can be obtained by journeying along the Siofra River Well to its north side, where a large aqueduct gate is built into the rock walls.

15. Where can I find Ash of War seller? Knight Bernahl is an NPC in Elden Ring who serves as an Ash of War merchant, selling various Ashes in exchange for Runes at the Warmaster’s Shack in central Stormhill.