Elden Ring’s Legendary Ashen Remains: A Comprehensive Guide
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There are a total of six Legendary Ashen Remains in Elden Ring. These summons are significantly more powerful than standard Spirit Ashes and offer unique tactical advantages in combat. Acquiring all six also rewards players with the “Legendary Ashen Remains” trophy/achievement. Now, let’s dive deep into these legendary allies and answer some frequently asked questions to equip you with all the knowledge you need.
Understanding Legendary Ashen Remains
Legendary Ashen Remains are a cut above the rest when it comes to Spirit Ashes in Elden Ring. They stand out because of their effectiveness in battle, as well as the trophy and achievement you earn when you acquire all of them. These summons are acquired by discovering hidden areas or defeating tough bosses. Each one offers a different playstyle and a unique set of abilities.
The Six Legendary Ashen Remains: A Quick Look
Here’s a quick list of the legendary ashen remains:
- Redmane Knight Ogha: A powerful archer who deals significant damage from a distance.
- Ancient Dragon Knight Kristoff: A heavily armored knight with lightning-based attacks.
- Lhutel the Headless: An incredibly durable tank who can teleport and throw spears.
- Cleanrot Knight Finlay: A resilient knight who can inflict Scarlet Rot.
- Black Knife Tiche: A nimble assassin who deals high damage and can dodge attacks effectively.
- Mimic Tear Ashes: Creates a copy of the player, complete with equipped weapons, armor, and spells.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Here are some frequently asked questions to help you better understand Legendary Ashen Remains, as well as general information about Spirit Ashes in Elden Ring:
1. How many total Spirit Ashes are in Elden Ring?
There are a total of 64 Spirit Ashes to find in Elden Ring. This extensive collection provides players with many options to suit their combat styles and tactical preferences.
2. How do I use Spirit Ashes?
To use Spirit Ashes, you must first acquire the Spirit Calling Bell from Renna at the Church of Elleh after obtaining Torrent. You also need to be in an area where summoning is permitted, indicated by a purple icon on the left side of the screen. Finally, you must have enough FP (Focus Points) to summon the desired ash.
3. Where can I find the Mimic Tear Ashes?
The Mimic Tear Ashes can be found in a chest in Night’s Sacred Ground, an area accessible after defeating Radahn and starting Ranni’s questline. It is a little complicated, but the Mimic Tear is worth the effort to obtain.
4. How do I get Redmane Knight Ogha?
Redmane Knight Ogha is obtained by defeating the Putrid Tree Spirit located in the War Dead Catacombs in the Redmane Castle area of Caelid.
5. Where is Lhutel the Headless located?
Lhutel the Headless drops from the Cemetery Shade boss found in the Tombsward Catacombs, located in the Weeping Peninsula region.
6. How do I acquire Black Knife Tiche?
You’ll obtain Black Knife Tiche by defeating Alecto, Black Knife Ringleader at the Ringleader’s Evergaol, located in the Moonlight Altar plateau. Access to this area requires progressing Ranni’s questline.
7. Where can I find Ancient Dragon Knight Kristoff?
The Ancient Dragon Knight Kristoff ashes are located within the Sainted Hero’s Grave, in the Atlus Plateau region. You’ll need to navigate the grave and defeat the Ancient Hero of Zamor boss guarding the ashes.
8. How do I obtain Cleanrot Knight Finlay?
Cleanrot Knight Finlay is found in a chest within the Elphael, Brace of the Haligtree area. This is a late-game area reached after progressing through much of the main story and defeating several major bosses.
9. What makes the Mimic Tear so powerful?
The Mimic Tear is considered the best Spirit Ash because it creates an exact copy of your character, complete with your weapons, armor, talismans, and spells. It can even use consumables and has an unlimited supply of arrows and bolts.
10. Which Spirit Ash is the best tank?
Lhutel the Headless is widely regarded as the best tank Spirit Ash due to her high survivability, teleportation ability, and spear-throwing attacks. This summon can take an extraordinary amount of damage.
11. How do I upgrade my Spirit Ashes?
You can upgrade your Spirit Ashes by speaking to Roderika at the Roundtable Hold. First, complete her questline, which involves talking to her and Master Hewg multiple times. Eventually, she will become a Spirit Tuner and upgrade your ashes using Grave Gloveworts or Ghost Gloveworts (depending on the ash type) and Runes.
12. What is the maximum level for Spirit Ashes?
Spirit Ashes can be upgraded to a maximum level of +10. Each upgrade increases the summon’s health, damage output, and overall effectiveness.
13. Can I use Spirit Ashes in every location?
No, Spirit Ashes can only be used in areas where summoning is permitted. These areas are typically boss arenas, open-world zones with significant enemy presence, and certain dungeons. The presence of a small purple icon on the left side of your screen indicates whether summoning is allowed.
14. Are there any limitations to using the Mimic Tear?
While the Mimic Tear is powerful, it does have a few limitations. It initially costs HP to summon instead of FP. Also, its AI can be unpredictable, and it may not always use the most optimal strategies.
15. What are some other strong Spirit Ashes besides the legendary ones?
Besides the Legendary Ashen Remains, some other highly effective Spirit Ashes include the Black Knife Tiche, Omenkiller Rollo, Banished Knight Oleg, and Kaiden Sellsword. Each of these summons offers unique strengths and can be valuable assets in different situations.
Conclusion: Mastering the Art of Spirit Summoning
Understanding and utilizing Spirit Ashes is crucial for success in Elden Ring. The Legendary Ashen Remains offer significant advantages and are well worth the effort to acquire. By carefully choosing and upgrading your summons, you can turn the tide of even the most challenging battles and conquer the Lands Between. Also, be sure to check out the Games Learning Society at GamesLearningSociety.org for resources on using games to educate. Good luck, Tarnished, and may your summons serve you well!