Many Elden Ring fans are aware of just how helpful Spirit Ashes can be, but one player has taken them to another level with the help of mods. These hacks are just one of many unique modifications that talented and tech-savvy gamers have applied to FromSoftware's latest action RPG, with some, such as the Elden Ring Thomas the Tank Engine mod, being somewhat more ridiculous than others.
While not what most would call an easy game, Elden Ring certainly has more quality of life and accessibility features when compared to other FromSoftware titles. Co-op summoning has always been a way to make these games easier, but Elden Ring makes this approach much more straightforward with the implementation of Spirit Ashes, which essentially allow for single-player summoning. These various Spirit Ashes can be found throughout the game's world and are typically based on various NPCs. These Spirits can be only be summoned in certain situations like boss battles but can wind up being helpful as both a combat aid and a distraction. At the same time, many players would likely agree that some Elden Ring Spirit Ashes are more effective than others.
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Even the most effective Spirit Ashes in vanilla Elden Ring pale in comparison to the ones available through mods, though. As previously covered by Kotaku, a Twitter user and modder known as King Bore Haha recently uploaded a video showing the player-character in an encounter with some Limgrave Knights. By using the Summoning Bell, King Bore Haha is able to call in a Mausoleum — a colossal, turtle-like creature that appears in certain areas. The summoned Mausoleum doesn't take on the spectral appearance of most other Spirit Ashes, though,
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