In this guide, we’ll explain when you can use Spirit Ashes in Elden Ring, where to find them, and how to upgrade them. We’ve also listed some of our favorites.
Elden Ring took all the best features from the Souls series, pressed them together, and then sprinkled some special new editions on top. From horseback combat to stealth mechanics, Elden Ring answered the prayers of many long-time FromSoft fans. You can even jump now! However, the Spirit Ashes in Elden Ring are among the best new editions. These summons work to aid you in battle, but some players are confused about where to find more Spirit Ashes and how to upgrade them. Furthermore, one burning question on many minds is when can you use Spirit Ashes in Elden Ring? Sometimes they’re unavailable; other times, you can summon them as you please. There are certain mechanics that the game doesn’t necessarily explain, and players are forced to figure out on their own. So in this guide, we’ll go over where to find more Spirit Ashes in Elden Ring, how you can upgrade them, and when you can use them. As a bonus, we’ll dive into our favorite Spirit Ashes and how to find them. Spirit Ashes are summonable companions (outside of multiplayer and NPC summons) that you can call into your world using the Spirit Calling Bell. If you’re asking yourself, “Wait, what’s the Spirit Calling Bell?” you probably missed an essential NPC. To get the Spirit Calling Bell in Elden Ring, you must reach the Church of Ellah Site of Grace and rest. Then, continue until you speak with Melina at the Gatefront Site of Grace. She’ll give you a ring that allows you to summon Torrent, your horse. Then, warp back to the Church of Ellah, look at the merchant, and turn around. You’ll meet a witch named Renna who, after speaking with her, gives you the Spirit Calling Bell and the Lone Wolf Ashes. If you happen to miss Renna, you can buy the Spirit Calling Bell from the Twin Maiden Husks in Roundtable Hold. Of course, there are far more Spirit Ashes in Elden Ring, awaiting the eager adventure in various dungeons across the Lands Between. So, where should players look to find more Spirit Ashes in Elden Ring? Spirit ashes aren’t something you can simply buy from merchants in Elden Ring. Instead, you’ll find most of them through exploration. Some present themselves as part of the main story. For example, you’ll unlock the Lone Wolf Ashes right off the bat when you first speak to Renna. However, other ashes are harder to find and require several prerequisite steps. For instance, many dub the Mimic Tear Spirit Ashes in Elden Ring to be the best summon you can have. These ashes summon a clone of yourself and, once leveled up, work as the perfect tanky companion. Instead of costing FP, the Mimic Tear Ashes cost a sizable chunk of HP. So, if you’re willing to spend a Crimson Tears Flask to clone yourself, we highly recommend it. Unfortunately, the Mimic Tear Spirit Ashes are locked in Norkon, the Eternal City, a unique area in the Siofra River. You’ll need to beat Starscourge Radhan to access this section of the game. Here’s where to find some of the best Spirit Ashes in Elden Ring. To get the Ancestral Follower Spirit Ashes in Elden Ring, you’ll need to gain access to the Siofra River, a secret underground area. If you don’t already have this area, head to the eastern shore of Limgrave. The entrance is right above the Minor Erdtree, directly north of the Fort Haight West Site of Grace. Once you’re in the Siofra River, push forward until you come to a lift. Ride the lift and continue until you find the Siofra River Bank Site of Grace. Here is where your quest for the Ancestral Follower Spirit Ashes in Elden Ring begins. First, you’ll need to light eight fires spread around the area. As you light these fires, pillars on the staircase in front of the River Bank Site of Grace will ignite. Once all eight are lit, you’ll get a message indicating something new is available. Warp back to the River Bank to refill your flasks, and head up the stairs. We’ve marked all the fire locations on the maps below. Interact with the stag skeleton at the top of the stairs, and you’ll be warped to a new area. Enter the fog wall to find the Ancestor Spirit boss fight. This giant stag can be tough to hit with melee weapons, so we recommend using any magic or ranged weapons you can. We took it down easily with the help of Latenna the Albinauric and her Spirit Ashes (which is the next one we’ll cover on this list). Once defeated, the Ancestral Follower Spirit Ashes will be yours. Latenna the Albinauric is an NPC you’ll meet after beginning the Grand Lift of Rold sidequest. Head to the Village of the Albinaurics, southwest of the Academy. Ride up the hill, defeat the fire mage, and look for some large pottery against the cliffside. You should also see a cluster of messages on the ground. Attack the pottery to reveal a cloaked NPC. The image below has an NPC marker that shows where he’s hiding. He’ll give you half of the Haligtree Secret Medallion needed to operate the Grand Lift of Rold. Then he tasks you with securing the other half. This is similar to the Grand Lift of Dectus questline. Warp back to Roundtable hold, and Ensha of the Royal remains (the NPC formally standing outside Sir Gideon’s office) will attack you. Defeat him, and the game will enter a loading screen, at which point the normal Roundtable Hold reappears. You’ll also get the Royal Remains armor (as seen in the images above) which slowly restores your HP when wearing it. Speak with Gideon to learn of an Albinauric woman hiding in a cave somewhere in Lake Liurnia. Specifically, she’s in the Lakeside Crystal Cave, west of the Laskyar Ruins. We’ve marked the location below. Fight through the cave and defeat the dungeon boss (another Bloodhound Knight). Once you emerge on the other side, you’ll discover the Slumbering Wolf’s Shack.
