What are Spirit Ashes in Elden Ring?
Spirit Ashes are a component in Elden Ring that allow you to summon ally spirits that can give you an advantage in combat. These spirits or ghosts that fight alongside you can provide support during battles with each one offering something different.
You can call off warrior, archer, or mage companions depending on the type of ash you use. Some of their abilities include enemy distraction, assistance in inflicting damage, and other types of support. Some are combat-focused and some offer utility, but all of them can provide an advantage in a particularly difficult situation.
You won’t have endless amounts of spirits at your disposal, the number of times you can summon a spirit is limited by “FP” or focus points. As you progress through the game you’ll have the opportunity to upgrade your ashes to improve their abilities and effectiveness.
Why should I upgrade Spirit Ashes?
The simple reason for upgrading spirit ashes is that it will increase their overall power and ability. As you progress through the game, the battles and foes get more intense and warrant stronger and more refined abilities to get past each new tier of challenges. One of the best benefits is that you’ll have better survivability. Spirit Ashest often have higher health or defense making them more durable.
How to upgrade Spirit Ashes
1. Collecting upgrade materials
Before you upgrade your Spirit Ashes, you’ll need to find some specific items needed for the upgrade process. Many of these items can be found naturally throughout the game and are often dropped by enemies or found in chests.
Here’s a quick breakdown of the materials you will need:
