Ashes of War in Elden Ring add another layer of creativity and flexibility to builds, allowing players to customize weapon skills to fit unique combat styles. Whether you’re focused on raw damage, utility, or mobility, using the right items can significantly enhance how your Ashes of War perform in the field.

Here’s a breakdown of 25 items—from talismans to consumables—that can amplify the effectiveness of Ashes of War and help you dominate both PvE and PvP encounters.

1. Shard of Alexander

This talisman is a staple for anyone relying on Ashes of War. It boosts the attack power of skills significantly, making it ideal for builds that rely on frequent skill usage.

2. Godfrey Icon

This talisman enhances charged skills, which is great for Ashes of War that have delayed or charged components like Lion’s Claw or Thunderbolt.

3. Ritual Sword Talisman

Increases attack power when your HP is full. This pairs well with hit-and-run tactics using skills like Glintblade Phalanx.

4. Millicent’s Prosthesis

While usually favored by Dex builds, this talisman also increases attack power with successive hits, helping Ashes like Bloodhound’s Finesse snowball quickly.

5. Flame, Grant Me Strength

This incantation boosts physical and fire attack power, which enhances Ashes like Flaming Strike or Flame of the Redmanes.

6. Golden Vow

This buff increases overall attack and defense, making any skill-based strategy more durable and harder-hitting.

7. Exalted Flesh

A consumable that boosts physical attack. Great for stacking damage before using a skill like Storm Stomp or Wild Strikes.

8. Spiked Cracked Tear

Boosts charged attack power in your Flask of Wondrous Physick. Ideal for Ashes with chargeable skills.

9. Dexterity-Knot Crystal Tear

Temporarily boosts Dexterity, which affects the scaling of certain Ashes like Unsheathe or Impaling Thrust.

10. Strength-Knot Crystal Tear

For Strength-based Ashes of War, like Flaming Strike or Lion’s Claw, this tear is a temporary but effective buff.

11. Rotten Winged Sword Insignia

Boosts attack power with successive attacks, making it excellent for Ashes like Sword Dance or Spinning Slash.

12. Kindred of Rot’s Exultation

Increases attack power when nearby foes are poisoned or rot-afflicted, perfect for Ashes that apply status effects.

13. Bloodboil Aromatic

This consumable boosts attack and lowers defense. Perfect for aggressive builds using Bleed-based Ashes of War.

14. Flame-Shrouding Cracked Tear

Boosts fire attack power. Works wonders with fire-based Ashes like Flaming Strike or Fire Slam.

15. Magic-Shrouding Cracked Tear

Ideal for sorcery-infused weapons or Ashes that deal magic damage like Glintblade Phalanx.

16. Greenspill Crystal Tear

Increases max stamina. While not a direct boost to Ashes, it supports aggressive skill spam by improving stamina sustainability.

17. Blue Dancer Charm

Increases attack power with lower equip load. Works particularly well with light builds that rely on fast, skill-based combat.

18. Royal Knight’s Resolve

This weapon buff multiplies your next attack’s damage, which can be used in combination with a powerful Ash like Giant Hunt for incredible burst.

19. Sword of Milos

Not only does it boost Ashes like Shriek of Milos, but it also synergizes with debuff-heavy builds.

20. Claw Talisman

Increases jump attack damage. Combine this with a jumping Ash like Lion’s Claw for devastating synergy.

21. Beast Roar Talisman

Boosts roars and breath attacks. If you’re using an Ash like Beast Roar, this is a must.

22. Carian Filigreed Crest

Lowers FP cost of skills, allowing you to use Ashes of War more frequently—great for any FP-hungry build.

23. Magic Scorpion Charm

Boosts magic attack at the cost of defense. Use it if your Ash of War relies heavily on magic scaling.

24. Lightning Scorpion Charm

The go-to item for Ashes like Thunderbolt or Lightning Slash.

25. Poison Armament

An excellent support incantation if your Ash of War scales off poison buildup or synergizes with status effects.

Mastering Ashes of War goes beyond choosing flashy skills—it’s about stacking effects and support items that align with your build. Whether you’re planning a Strength monster, a nimble Dexterity rogue, or a status-heavy hybrid, boosting the efficiency of your Ashes is crucial.

Don’t forget, experimenting with new gear combinations is often easier when you have extra resources. Earning enough Elden Ring Runes through farming or other means lets you reallocate stats or level up gear without constraints. For those looking to try out multiple weapon paths without the grind, you can also buy Elden Ring Items to streamline the process.