Elden Ring: How to Find More Ashes For Summoning

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Players in Elden Ring frequently find themselves getting into fights where they are completely outnumbered, but luckily, they can summon NPC allies to aid them with Spirit Ashes. This is not to be confused with Ashes of War. Those are completely different types of items used for modifying weapons and shields. Players can summon other players in addition to spirits to help them out in battle, but the process is a little more convoluted. There are many different spirits to call upon, though only one can be in use at a time, and only in certain areas.

Summoning spirits in Elden Ring costs FP, so players who regularly use magic need to make sure to have a lot of FP before calling spirits. Otherwise, drink a Flask of Cerulean Tears first. Summoning spirits means the player stands completely still for a moment making them vulnerable, so be careful when casting it around enemies.

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To summon the spirits in Elden Ring, players first need to get the Spirit Calling Bell. After they have met Melina, the game's maiden, they must return to the Church of Elleh, found early in the game. There, they will meet the witch Renna who hands them the item. They may need to fast-travel there to get her to appear.

In addition to the Spirit Calling Bell, Renna also gives players the Lone Wolf Ashes, which summons three wolves. This is a good early game summon in Elden Ring, and for many players will be the first Spirit Ashes they obtain. However, at the beginning of the game players can choose the Fanged Imp Ashes as their keepsake. This is a powerful spirit that summons two imps. Their weapons can cause Blood Loss which works against many enemies. They are also very agile,