In the shadowy depths of Elden Ring’s latest DLC, Shadow of the Erdtree, a powerful new resource emerges: Revered Spirit Ashes. These elusive treasures hold the key to enhancing your spectral allies, transforming them into formidable forces against the Realm of Shadow’s relentless foes. But with 25 scattered across perilous landscapes and hidden among ancient ruins, only the most determined Tarnished will uncover their secrets. Are you ready to harness their power and tip the scales in your favor?
How does the Revered Spirit Ashes (Shadow Realm Blessing) work?
Revered Spirit Ashes, introduced in Shadow of the Erdtree, are a powerful upgrade for Spirit Ashes that enhance their attack power and damage negation stats. This upgrade is exclusive to the Shadow Realm, meaning its effects only apply while within its borders. Revered Spirit Ashes not only boost the capabilities of your summoned spirits but also empower Torrent, your spectral steed, making them invaluable for challenging Shadow Realm bosses. To activate this enhancement, players must collect Revered Spirit Ashes and use them at a Site of Grace in the Shadow Realm under the “Shadow Realm Blessing” menu.
The Revered Spirit Ashes are special ashes found exclusively in the Land of Shadow, an area added in the DLC. They are scattered throughout the region, and you can find them by exploring various locations, dungeons, and optional areas. You can use the collected ashes at any site of grace via the Enhance Shadow Realm Blessing option. This blessing is a permanent buff. It will make Torrent, your spirit mount, more resistant to enemy attacks and increase the damage dealt while reducing the damage taken by allies summoned by various ashes.
Revered Spirit Ashes work almost the same as Scadutree Fragment, but they buff your steed and summon allies instead of your character. Their buff is also permanent – you won’t lose it on death or when you leave the DLC area – but it is only active inside the Land of Shadow and has no effect in areas from the base game.
The Revered Spirit Ashes encourage exploration and thorough investigation of new areas. Using them is completely optional – if you want to make the game even more difficult, you don’t have to use them. On a separate page of the guide, we have listed the locations of all the Revered Spirit Ashes in the game.
What are the best strategies for finding Revered Spirit Ashes
Here are some effective strategies for finding Revered Spirit Ashes in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree:
1. Search Near Stone Statues and Altars
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Revered Spirit Ashes are often found near headless stone statues or altars. These are typically located at the edges of towns, ruins, or cliff sides. For example, you can find them east of Scorched Ruins and on the cliff edge at the northern end of the Abandoned Village.
2. Explore Legacy Dungeons
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Legacy dungeons like Belurat Tower Settlement and Shadow Keep contain multiple Revered Spirit Ashes. Look for altars in prominent rooms or defeat Pot Shades to obtain them. For instance, Belurat Tower Settlement has five ashes scattered throughout its upper levels and main gate approach.
3. Defeat Specific Enemies
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Certain enemies, such as Pot Shades or large Inquisitors, drop Revered Spirit Ashes upon defeat. For example, a Pot Shade near a covered bridge in Belurat Tower Settlement and an Inquisitor near Enir-Ilim’s First Rise both reward ashes.
4. Investigate Hidden Areas
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Hidden tunnels, dried riverbeds, and underground networks often house these items. In Rauh Ruins, follow tunnel routes to find altars or Pot Shades holding ashes.
5. Use Environmental Clues
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Look for sparkling objects or unique landmarks like gazebos guarded by knights or dried rivers near Bonny Village. These often lead to Revered Spirit Ash locations.
By combining exploration with keen observation of statues, altars, and enemy drops, you can efficiently collect all 25 Revered Spirit Ashes across the DLC regions.
What are the most challenging locations to find Revered Spirit Ashes
The most challenging locations to find Revered Spirit Ashes in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree are:
1. Bonny Village Ravine (Scadu Altus)
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Hidden deep within a ravine in Bonny Village, this ash requires navigating through a large hole in Moorth Ruins and following a cave path. The ravine itself is tricky due to its narrow terrain and potential enemy ambushes.
2. Specimen Storehouse (Shadow Keep, Scadu Altus)
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Found on the first floor of the Shadow Keep’s Specimen Storehouse, players must carefully drop down from the fourth floor past giant specimens to retrieve the ash. The precarious descent makes this location particularly difficult.
3. Temple Town Ruins (Ancient Ruins of Rauh)
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Located atop a hill south of Temple Town Ruins, players must ascend via a western edge path while avoiding enemies guarding the area. The climb and enemy density add complexity to this search.
4. Pavilion in Rauh Ancient Ruins
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Underneath a gazebo guarded by two Hornsent Knights, this ash is hard to access due to the strength and aggression of the knights. Stealth or strategic combat is essential here.
5. Enir-Ilim’s First Rise (Legacy Dungeon)
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Dropped by a large Inquisitor near the courtyard above the Site of Grace “First Rise,” this ash requires defeating a formidable foe in the final legacy dungeon, adding significant difficulty.
These locations demand precise navigation, stealth, or challenging combat encounters, making them some of the toughest spots for collecting Revered Spirit Ashes.
