How to Summon Spirits in Elden Ring

Summoning Spirit Ashes in Elden Ring is a powerful mechanic that allows you to call spectral allies to assist in battle. These summons can distract enemies, deal damage, and provide support, making difficult fights much easier.

Step 1: Obtain the Spirit Calling Bell

Before you can summon Spirit Ashes, you need the Spirit Calling Bell, which is given by Renna (the blue witch).

How to Get the Spirit Calling Bell:

1. Visit the Church of Elleh – After meeting Melina and unlocking Torrent (your horse), return to the Church of Elleh at night.
2. Meet Renna – A blue-robed witch named Renna will appear and offer you the Spirit Calling Bell and Lone Wolf Ashes.
3. If you miss Renna, you can buy the Spirit Calling Bell from the Twin Maiden Husks in Roundtable Hold.

Step 2: Equip and Use Spirit Ashes

How to Summon Spirit Ashes:

1. Equip a Spirit Ash in your Quick Item Slot (or use it directly from your inventory).
2. Stand in a valid summoning area – Look for a Rebirth Monument icon (a small tombstone symbol) on the left side of your screen.
3. Use the Spirit Ash – Press the corresponding button, and your summon will appear.

Step 3: Understand Spirit Summon Limitations

• You Can Only Summon in Certain Areas – Spirit Ashes cannot be summoned everywhere, only where the Rebirth Monument icon is visible.
• Each Summon Costs FP – Some Spirit Ashes require a lot of Focus Points (FP), so make sure you have enough.
• You Can’t Summon If You Have a Co-op Partner – Spirit Ashes are disabled when playing online with other players.

Best Spirit Ashes to Use

Early Game Summons:

• Lone Wolf Ashes – Good for distracting enemies.
• Jellyfish Ashes – Has high health and can tank hits.

Mid to Late Game Summons:

• Mimic Tear Ashes – One of the strongest summons, it clones your character and uses your weapons.
• Black Knife Tiche – Fast, aggressive summon that deals Bleed and magic damage.
• Lhutel the Headless – A tanky summon that teleports and absorbs a lot of damage.

Upgrading Spirit Ashes

To make Spirit Ashes stronger, you can upgrade them at Roderika in Roundtable Hold using Grave Gloveworts or Ghost Gloveworts.

How to Upgrade Spirit Ashes:

1. Meet Roderika at Stormhill Shack (west of Stormveil Castle).
2. Talk to her until she moves to Roundtable Hold.
3. Give her Chrysalid’s Memento (found in Stormveil Castle) to unlock her ability to upgrade summons.

Final Tips

• Some Spirit Ashes work better against certain bosses (e.g., Mimic Tear is best for solo play, while Black Knife Tiche is great for fast bosses).

  Best Spirit Ashes for Different Playstyles

  1. Best Overall Spirit Ash – Mimic Tear Ashes

  • Why? Creates a copy of your character with all your weapons, armor, and spells.
  • Where to Get? Found in Nokron, Eternal City, after defeating Mimic Tear boss near Night’s Sacred Ground.
  • Best For: Solo players who want a powerful tank/damage dealer.

  2. Best Damage Dealing Spirit – Black Knife Tiche

  • Why? Moves fast, dodges attacks, and deals Bleed & magic damage.
  • Where to Get? Defeat Alecto, Black Knife Ringleader at Ringleader’s Evergaol in Liurnia of the Lakes.
  • Best For: Players who need a summon that can fight aggressively and avoid damage.

  3. Best Tanky Spirit – Lhutel the Headless

  • Why? High defense, teleporting abilities, and uses a great shield.
  • Where to Get? Found in Tombsward Catacombs in the Weeping Peninsula.
  • Best For: Players who need a summon to tank enemy hits while they attack from range.

  4. Best Early Game Summon – Lone Wolf Ashes

  • Why? Summons three wolves that distract enemies.
  • Where to Get? Given by Renna with the Spirit Calling Bell.
  • Best For: Early game crowd control and distractions.

  5. Best Status Effect Spirit – Omenkiller Rollo

  • Why? Inflicts Bleed & Fire damage, making him great for bosses weak to Bleed.
  • Where to Get? Found in Leyndell, Capital City, after defeating Omenkiller boss at the Subterranean Shunning-Grounds.
  • Best For: Bleed builds or players who want an aggressive summon.
  • Always check for the Rebirth Monument icon before trying to summon.
  • Upgrade your Spirit Ashes to make them stronger for tough fights.

  
  

Best Spirit Ashes for Specific Bosses

• Radagon & Elden Beast – Mimic Tear or Black Knife Tiche (strong, dodging summons).
• Malenia, Blade of Miquella – Black Knife Tiche (avoids attacks and deals percent-based damage).
• Starscourge Radahn – Lone Wolf Ashes or Lhutel (keeps him distracted).
• Mohg, Lord of Blood – Dungeater Puppet or Cleanrot Knight Finlay (resistant to his Blood attacks).

Final Tips for Spirit Ashes

• Upgrade Your Summons – Use Grave Gloveworts (common summons) or Ghost Gloveworts (legendary summons) at Roderika in Roundtable Hold.
• Summons Scale With Your Build – If you’re a melee build, Mimic Tear is best. If you’re a magic user, Black Knife Tiche works better.
• Experiment With Summons – Some work better in different situations. Try different summons for different bosses!

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