Ashes of War are special as they help you change weapon skills as well as Affinities. They can be implemented with almost all weapons and shields. Unique weapons cannot have Ashes of War imbued in them. But, the Ashes can enhance normal weapons to make them powerful enough to hold their own against the former.
Bloody Slash in Elden Ring is one of the strongest Ashes of War. Albeit only if your build has high Arcane points. You can apply it and enchant your weapons as with all Ashes, and remove and apply them to other weapons when resting at Sites of Grace. It must be remembered, though, that Bloody Slash can only be used by one weapon at any given time.
Bloody Slash in Elden Ring enables you to attack an enemy while enchanting your weapon with Blood Affinity, which builds up Bleed damage. The attack only uses 6 FP each time, but also consumes 60 HP. Visually, the attack looks like a literal bloody slash in a very wide arc, with the weapon covered with your own blood.
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Where to Find Ash of War: Bloody Slash in Elden Ring
To find Bloody Slash in Elden Ring, you must defeat the Beast Crest Heater Knight, a Godrick Knight. This Knight is located in Fort Haight, east of Limgrave. If you have already found the Fort Haight West Site of Grace, then travel to the top of the ramparts.
However, if you haven’t found this, then go to the Third Church of Marika Site of Grace, which is also in Limgrave. From here, just follow the main road and keep heading south till you reach Fort Haight.
Fort Haight is filled with enemies, and some of them will be hiding behind the log barriers at the castle front. You can either defeat them or evade them by rolling forward, and a mad pumpkin head enemy will jump down. Killing it is pretty simple and you will be rewarded with a Golden Seed.
Entering the fort, there are more enemies that throw pots of fire which can be evaded or killed. After you deal with them, climb the stairs to the left where the Knight awaits and beat him to collect the Bloody Slash.
Frequently Asked Question
This section focuses on questions related to the Bloody Slash Ash of War.
Is Bloody Slash The Best Ash of War?
The Bloody Slash isn’t the best Ash of War. But, it is in the top 10 most powerful Ashes of War. The Bloody Slash is very powerful with a high Arcane stat, but most players agree that the most overpowered Ash of War is Hoarfrost Stomp.
What Other Benefits Do I Get From Beating Beast Crest Heater Knight?
Other than getting the Bloody Slash in Elden Ring, another benefit of slaying the Knight is the shield that he drops. The Beast Crest Heater Knight Shield is a great option as a defensive item. The shield itself is very low in weight. But, has decent stats, making it a great way to physically block and parry attacks.
