Elden Ring Guide: Complete List of Ashes of War

In the vast universe of Elden Ring, players encounter a unique feature that enhances the combat experience: Ashes of War. These special skills can be infused into various weapons found throughout the Lands Between. However, players should note that not all Ashes of War are compatible with every weapon or shield in the game.

The game boasts an extensive collection of Ashes of War, totaling over a hundred if you include the DLC, *Shadow of the Erdtree*. The base game offers around 90 Ashes, with approximately 30 additional types introduced in the DLC. This guide categorizes each Ash of War by their Affinity Type, assisting players in making informed choices about which skills to pair with their armaments, ensuring an optimal gameplay experience.

Standard (No Affinity) Ashes of War

Name	Restrictions
Usable on light bows only
Usable on shields only
Usable on light bows and longbows
Usable on daggers, curved swords, thrusting swords, fists, claws, and small to medium shields
Usable on all bows
Usable on greatbows only
Ash of War: Palm Blast	SOTE Exclusive. Usable on hand-to-hand weapons

Heavy Affinity Ashes of War

Heavy Affinity Ash of War Hoarah Loux Earthshaker

Name	Weapon Restrictions
Usable on all melee weapons (excluding daggers and thrusting swords)
Usable on greataxes, war hammers, and colossal weapons

Keen Affinity Ashes of War

Name	Weapon Restrictions
Usable on all melee armaments
Usable on swords and polearms capable of slashing
Usable on katanas only

Quality Affinity Ashes of War

Quality Affinity Ash of War Storm Assault

Name	Weapon Restrictions
Usable on polearms and twinblades
Usable on large and colossal weapons capable of thrusting
SOTE Exclusive. Usable on light greatswords

Magic Affinity Ashes of War

Magic Affinity Ash of War Glintblade Phalanx

Name	Weapon Restrictions
Usable on swords (excluding colossal weapons)
Usable on all melee armaments (excluding small weapons and whips)

Fire Affinity Ashes of War

Name	Weapon Restrictions
Usable on greatswords, greataxes, heavy thrusting swords, and colossal weapons
Usable on all melee armaments

Flame Art Affinity Ashes of War

Flame Art Affinity Ash of War Black Flame Tornado

Name	Weapon Restrictions
Usable on polearms and twinblades
Usable on large and colossal axes and hammers

Lightning Affinity Ashes of War

Lightning Affinity Ash of War Lightning Slash

Name	Weapon Restrictions
Usable on all melee armaments

Sacred Affinity Ashes of War

Sacred Affinity Ash of War Aspect of Crucible Wings

Name	Weapon Restrictions
Usable on greataxes, warhammers, and colossal weapons
Usable on small and medium shields only

Poison Affinity Ashes of War

Poison Affinity Ash of War Poison Moth Flight

Name	Weapon Restrictions
Usable on small and medium swords (twinblades excepted)
Usable on all melee armaments (whips, fists, and claws excepted)

Blood Affinity Ashes of War

Name	Weapon Restrictions
Usable on small and medium swords only
Usable on all armaments capable of thrusting (colossal weapons excepted)

Cold Affinity Ashes of War

Cold Affinity Ash of War Hoarfrost Stomp

Name	Weapon Restrictions
Usable on all melee armaments (whips, fists, and claws excepted)
Usable on polearms capable of thrusting, twinblades

Occult Affinity Ashes of War

Occult Affinity Ash of War Lifesteal Fist

Name	Weapon Restrictions
Usable on small and medium straight swords and thrusting swords
Usable on all melee armaments

For a detailed look at each Ash of War and their respective restrictions, feel free to examine the original source.

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