Understand the basic relationship between Ashes of War, weapons and skill choices.
Understand the mechanic
Ashes of War can change compatible weapons' skills and, in relevant cases, affinities. Weapon type and availability determine which options you can use; not every skill fits every weapon.
Put it into practice
When evaluating a new ash, examine how its move affects your actual combat plan. A high-damage move may be less helpful if it is too slow for the enemies you face or consumes FP you need elsewhere.
- 01Check weapon compatibility
- 02Review skill requirements
- 03Compare affinity changes
- 04Test against familiar enemies
Common mistake to avoid
Do not assume that attaching an Ash of War automatically improves every stat. Check compatibility, affinity and the resulting skill behavior.
Editorial sources
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