Unlock 7 Elden Ring Items Using Spirit Ashes Alone

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Spirit Ashes are more than just flashy distractions in Elden Ring. When used strategically, they can be the key to unlocking valuable gear, sneaking past difficult enemies, or surviving traps you’d never dare face alone. For players looking to push the boundaries of solo exploration (with some spectral help), here are 7 items you can unlock using Spirit Ashes alone—no co-op, no cheesing, just careful summoning.

1. Radagon’s Scarseal – Fort Faroth (Caelid)
This powerful talisman sits behind a group of aggressive bats in Fort Faroth. Normally, pulling them all would be a death wish. But with a tanky summon like Lhutel the Headless or a well-upgraded Lone Wolf Ashes, you can distract the enemies long enough to loot the chest undisturbed.

Tip: Summon right before entering the upper platform. Let your Spirit Ashes draw aggro while you sprint to the back room.

2. Golden Vow Incantation – Corpse-Stench Shack (Mt. Gelmir)
The hostile NPC invader Maleigh Marais makes grabbing this buff spell difficult. But Spirit Ashes are fair game here. Summon a melee-heavy ash like Banished Knight Oleg to keep him locked down while you either fight alongside or grab the incantation and run.

Spirit Ashes are especially handy if you’re running a Faith build and want to pick up this early power spike without PvP-style duels.

3. Comet Azur – Hermit Village (Mt. Gelmir)
The path to Comet Azur isn’t a boss fight—it’s worse. The full stretch of Hermit Village is loaded with demi-humans and spellcasters. What makes the trek bearable? Spirit Ashes. Summon a ranged-friendly Spirit (like Skeletal Militiamen) near the cliff entrance and let them clean a path for you.

This is arguably the best spell for Intelligence builds, and with Spirit Ashes leading the charge, it’s very possible to secure it early—even solo.

4. Crucible Feather Talisman – Auriza Hero’s Grave (Altus Plateau)
Dealing with the chariot traps in this dungeon is infamous, especially since you’re on a timer. But certain Spirit Ashes can block the chariot path or tank hits long enough for you to reach the side areas with loot.

The Crucible Feather Talisman boosts your dodge roll and jump attack damage, making it a great pickup for aggressive builds.

5. Great Ghost Glovewort – Night’s Sacred Ground (Nokron)
Deep within Nokron, navigating past Silver Tears can be a nightmare. But if you summon agile ashes like the Nightmaiden & Swordstress duo, they’ll make short work of the enemies in tight corridors.

This item is vital for fully upgrading Spirit Ashes—an ironic but fitting reward for those who rely on them in combat.

If you’ve invested in your summons, this is a must-have. And if you’re looking to quickly boost your power, some players buy Elden Ring runes online to get upgrade materials faster.

6. Bloodhound’s Fang – Forlorn Hound Evergaol (Limgrave)
Okay, technically a boss fight—but Spirit Ashes make this one solo-friendly. While Evergaols typically disable summoning, this one’s outside and near enough to summoning range if you use the terrain wisely before entering. Summon then kite in.

A fan-favorite early weapon, especially for Dexterity builds, Bloodhound’s Fang is well worth the setup.

7. Marika’s Scarseal – Siofra River
Between the teleporting Ancestral Spirits and long-range archers, Siofra can be brutal. But Spirit Ashes give you breathing room. Summon near the Hallowhorn Grounds and clear out the tougher mobs guarding the item.

With a +5 Faith boost, Marika’s Scarseal is especially valuable for early incantation-based builds.


Spirit Ashes are more than damage dealers—they’re utility tools, bodyguards, and distraction specialists. If you’re the kind of player who enjoys optimizing your run or unlocking late-game gear early, you can do a surprising amount solo with Spirit Ashes alone.

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