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Volpedia/Games/Elden Ring/Progression/Spirit summoning
ELDEN RING / PROGRESSION / BASE GAME

Spirit summoning

Spirit Ashes are allied summons usable in specific encounters under system restrictions.

Original Volpedia guideReviewed 2026-10-27Growing reference · not indexed
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Quick strategy: Choose a spirit that complements your build and upgrade it where possible.
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01

Overview

Spirit Ashes are allied summons usable in specific encounters under system restrictions.

02

How it works

A monument indicator and sufficient FP or HP cost determine availability, depending on the ash.

03

How to approach it

Choose a spirit that complements your build and upgrade it where possible.

04

Common mistakes

Do not expect spirit summoning in every open-world location.

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Base game / Network featureMultiplayer and invasions

Online play includes cooperative summoning, invasions and competitive encounters.

Base game / In-depth walkthroughCo-op and Spirit Ashes: how summons really work

Distinguish network allies from offline spirit summons and prepare each.

Base game / CraftingCrafting and consumables

Recipes turn gathered materials into situational tools and protections.

Base game / Combat mechanicDodging and invulnerability

Dodges avoid many attacks through movement and brief invulnerable frames.

Base game / Combat mechanicGuard counters and stance breaks

Blocking and retaliating can create powerful stagger opportunities.

Base game / Spirit summonMimic Tear Ashes

A powerful spirit summon that creates a copy influenced by the player's equipment.

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