So, you've ventured into the Lands Between in Elden Ring and discovered the powerful Ashes of War. These potent abilities can significantly change your weapon's capabilities, transforming your playstyle and making conquering the challenging bosses a little less daunting. But how do you actually use them on your PC? This guide will walk you through the process step-by-step.
Understanding Ashes of War
Ashes of War are special skills you can imbue into your weapons. They offer a wide variety of effects, ranging from devastating offensive attacks to powerful defensive buffs. Finding and equipping the right Ashes of War is crucial to customizing your build and maximizing your effectiveness in combat. Each Ash of War has unique requirements, such as specific weapon types or stats.
Types of Ashes of War
There are several categories of Ashes of War, each with its own function:
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Offensive Ashes: These are your bread-and-butter attacks, adding powerful strikes, elemental damage, or status effects to your weapon's arsenal. Think fiery slashes, frostbite attacks, or devastating magic blasts.
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Defensive Ashes: These Ashes focus on enhancing your survivability. You might find Ashes that provide temporary invulnerability, increase your poise, or inflict damage on nearby enemies.
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Sorceries and Incantations: Certain Ashes allow you to cast spells directly from your weapon. These can be highly effective, but they often require a specific Faith or Intelligence stat.
Equipping Ashes of War in Elden Ring PC
Now for the how-to. Here's how to equip Ashes of War on your PC:
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Open your Inventory: Press the "I" key (or your assigned inventory key) to open your inventory screen.
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Select your Weapon: Navigate to the weapon you want to modify.
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Examine the Weapon: Select the weapon and choose "Examine". This will open a detailed view of the weapon's stats and abilities.
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Choose "Ashes of War": You should see an option to select "Ashes of War."
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Select your Ash of War: A list of all the Ashes of War you've collected will appear. Choose the one you want to equip.
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Confirm: Confirm your selection. The Ash of War is now applied to your weapon!
Important Note: You can only equip one Ash of War per weapon at a time. If you want to switch Ashes of War, you will need to repeat these steps. Also remember that some Ashes of War require a specific weapon type.
Using Ashes of War in Combat
Once you've equipped your Ash of War, using it in combat is straightforward:
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Equip your Weapon: Make sure the weapon with the Ash of War equipped is selected.
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Activate the Skill: Press the L2 button (or the button assigned to your weapon skill) to unleash the power of your chosen Ash of War. The exact timing and execution of the skill will vary depending on the specific Ash of War you've chosen.
Experiment with different Ashes of War and weapon combinations to find what best suits your playstyle!
Finding More Ashes of War
New Ashes of War can be discovered in various ways:
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Defeating Bosses: Some bosses drop unique Ashes of War as rewards for your perseverance.
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Exploring the World: Search diligently; many Ashes of War are hidden in chests, discovered in ruins, or obtained by talking to specific NPCs.
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Purchasing from Merchants: Certain merchants might have Ashes of War for sale, often at a hefty price.
Mastering the use of Ashes of War is essential to mastering Elden Ring. So get out there, explore, experiment, and conquer the Lands Between!
