What affects Ashes of War damage?

An Ash of War that makes a projectile scales with its native affinity, with elemental damage only coming the associated magic stat. An Ash of War that attacks directly with the weapon scales with the affinity the weapon is using. All Ashes of War get a damage boost on a weapon using their native infusion.
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What attribute makes Ash of War stronger?

You can choose to replace just the Weapon Skill, or you can also choose to adjust it's attribute scaling. This can make the weapon more effective if your character has higher Strength, Dexterity, Intelligence, or Faith - or give your weapon the ability to deal magical or elemental damage.
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Do stats affect Ashes of War?

Optimal stat allocation for maximum damage

High-grade scaling (B/A or higher) post-upgrade is crucial. Weapon level boost: Increasing your weapon level significantly enhances both weapon damage and Ashes of War damage output.
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Why does changing the Ash of War lower damage?

If you don't have the stats that match the Affinity you're trying to give the weapon, then yes, it will wind up weaker, until you invest enough in the appropriate stats so that your scaling bonus overtakes the loss in base damage. You can equip one and just use Standard to keep the scaling as it is.
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What does Ash of War damage scale off of?

An Ash of War that makes a projectile scales with its native affinity, with elemental damage only coming the associated magic stat. An Ash of War that attacks directly with the weapon scales with the affinity the weapon is using. All Ashes of War get a damage boost on a weapon using their native infusion.
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Understanding Weapon Mechanics In Elden Ring: Scaling, Affinities, And Ashes Of War

Do Ashes of War scale with arcane?

"bleed" when added to a weapon via an ash of war lowers the pyhsical damage but adds bleed. It also reduces the main scaling stat but adds in arcane scaling. Arcane will scale with the weapons physical damage as well as increasing the damage of "blood loss" when it procs based on what I've been told.
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How do you strengthen the Ashes of War?

The next time you go to Roundtable Hold, Roderika will have opened up shop just opposite of Smithing Master Hewg. Here, you'll be able to upgrade Ashes. You'll use Runes and Grave Glovewort to do so.
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What is the best dexterity Ash of War in Elden Ring?

The Bloodhound's Step Ashes of War is a firm favourite amongst players looking to optimise a Dexterity build - and for good reason. This Weapon Skill in Elden Ring can essentially turn players invisible for a short time whilst they dodge at an increased speed.
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What is the best skill in Ash of War?

The Hoarfrost Stomp Ash of War is one of the most powerful skills that can be found very early in the game. Ash of War: Hoarfrost Stomp can deal some hefty AoE damage and build significant Frostbite at the same time, for just 10 FP.
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What talisman boosts Ash of War?

Some of the most overpowered Ashes of War can be made even more powerful by using the Godfrey Icon Talisman since it enhances all charged attacks by 15%.
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What is the best strength build for Ash of War?

Lion's Claw

Primarily for Strength builds, this Ash of War deals high Poise damage and can stagger enemies in one hit if put on a colossal weapon. Not only does it deal a lot of damage, but it also has good tracking and hyperarmor.
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Does faith increase Ash of War?

Faith is one of the fundamental stats in Elden Ring that is used to cast incantations. Thus, it is no surprise that the game provides certain Ashes of War that will help to boost Faith scaling and add attributes to weapons related to the same.
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What is the point of duplicating Ashes of War?

The Lost Ashes of War can be used to take an Ash of War you have assigned to one of your weapons, and duplicate it so that it can be applied to multiple armaments without having to unequip it from your weapon each time you want to move it.
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What determines Ash of War damage?

Intelligence for magic, faith for holy and fire, and arcane for blood and poison. If you want to use an off brand ash of war for your weapon, it will do flat damage and you should only expect scaling with your upgrade level.
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Does upgrading a weapon upgrade the Ash of War?

Players can upgrade their Weapons, Shields, and Sacred Flasks by collecting their respective Upgrade Materials. Ashes of War can be used to change the Skills and Affinities of armaments but they are not strictly considered upgrades.
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How to strengthen Ashes of War in Elden Ring?

Speak to her and Master Hewg, the Roundtable Hold blacksmith, multiple times. Eventually, Roderika will set up shop in the same room as Hewg, and will upgrade your ashes. Leveling up your Elden Ring Spirit Ashes requires Grave Gloveworts or Ghost Gloveworts, depending on the ash, as well as runes.
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Is Intelligence or faith better?

INT is more about offense and lacks variety in anything other than doing the most damage in the least amount of time. FTH has a good mix of defensive/support and offensive magic and requires a bit more thought into how your'e going to approach a battle.
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Does Ash of War have any affinity?

Elden Ring Ashes of War affinity types

Each Ash of War also has a second base affinity you can choose to change its scaling. Here are the affinity types, and how they affect weapon scaling: Keen: Strength scaling -1, dex scaling +1. Quality: Strength scaling +1, dex scaling +1.
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Why are my weapons so weak in Elden Ring?

You're using a weapon that I think is kinda middle-of-the-road damage-wise and it's not smithed as far as it should be for where you are. That's your problem. Keeping your weapons as leveled up as possible is where the overwhelming majority of your damage comes from.
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What does lightning Ash of War scale with?

Lightning ashes of war scale with dexterity, not faith.
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How to improve scaling in Elden Ring?

It is possible to alter a weapon's attribute scaling beyond simply improving it with Smithing Stones. Applying Ashes of War allows you to choose new "Qualities" for the weapon that worsen some scaling and improve others. A Keen Quality, for example, worsens Strength scaling while improving Dexterity scaling.
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