Elden Ring: Ashes of War and Spirit Ashes (Altus Plateau) - list of all Elden Ring guide, walkthrough

This page of the Elden Ring guide lists all the ashes of war and spirit ashes in the Altus Plateau, which can be accessed via the Grand Lift of Dectus or by defeating the Magma Wyrm Makar.

Last update: 20 May 2022

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Ashes of War

Spirit Ashes

On this page of our Elden Ring guide, you can find the locations of all Ashes of War and Spirit Ashes appearing in Altus Plateau. The Plateau can be accessed after defeating Magma Wyrm Makar or through Grand Lift of Dectus.

Ashes of War are special items that allow you to change the active skill of your weapon. Thanks to them, you can exchange your weapon skill for a completely new one. You activate them by pressing the button responsible for using skills. Spirit Ashes, on the other hand, are items that, when activated, summon spirit companions that will help you in combat.

While traveling through Altus Plateau, you can encounter 7 Ashes of War and 3 Spirit Ashes.

Ashes of War - Shield Crash [1]
Ashes of War - Blood Blade [2]
Ashes of War - Shared Order [3]
Ashes of War - Earthshaker [4]
Ashes of War - Lightning Ram [5]
Ashes of War - Golden Slam [6]
Ashes of War - Lightning Slash [7]
Spirit Ashes - Leyndell Soldier Ashes [1]
Spirit Ashes - Ancient Dragon Knight Kristoff [2]
Spirit Ashes - Giant Rat Ashes [3]

Ashes of War - Shield Crash [1]

Go to the marked area, which is nearby Erdtree Gazing Hill. You should encounter ruins - inside of them, there is a scarab. Kill him as quickly as possible, as he can disappear if you're not fast enough.

Ashes of War - Blood Blade [2]

There is a small forest in the area marked on your map. The scarab is in the middle of the forest. SImply kill him to receive the ash.

Ashes of War - Shared Order [3]

Defeat Night's Cavalryto get this ash. This type of enemy only appears at night. Go to the marked location on your map - the boss is circling the area.

Ashes of War - Earthshaker [4]

You must locate and defeat an invisible scarab to get this ash. Unfortunately, you won't be able to locate it through sound, but if you look closely, you'll see bright smoke rising above the ground. Block its path and you'll feel resistance when it is near. Strike it once to defeat it.

Ashes of War - Lightning Ram [5]

A scarab is found in the area marked by your map. Kill it to get the ash.

Ashes of War - Golden Slam [6]

In the area marked by your map you'll encounter small ruins. The scarab you need to get rid of is inside of them. Watch out for the enemies guarding the entrance.

Ashes of War - Lightning Slash [7]

The scarab in question is in the center of the camp, not far from castle walls. Kill the scarab as quickly as possible as you may be detected by enemies inside the camp.