Quick Answer: Spirit Ashes are summon allies in Elden Ring used near boss arenas with the Spirit Calling Bell. Top picks: Mimic Tear (copies your build, best overall), Black Knife Tiche (endgame), Lhutel the Headless (mid-game), Latenna (sniper). Upgraded by Roderika at the Roundtable Hold using Grave Glovewort (normal) or Ghost Glovewort (special).
Welcome to the EldenGuide Spirit Ashes Wiki. Spirit Ashes summon allies to fight at your side, and they are one of the most powerful tools the game gives you. This page explains how they work.
What Are Spirit Ashes?
A Spirit Ash is a summonable ally — a creature, a soldier, or even a copy of yourself — called into battle to fight beside you. They draw enemy attention, deal damage, and create the openings you need against tough foes. Using them is an intended, encouraged mechanic.
How to Summon
To summon Spirit Ashes you need the Spirit Calling Bell, given to you early in the game. Summoning costs FP, and Spirit Ashes can only be called in areas marked by a special grave-marker icon — which includes most boss arenas. Each Ash has its own FP cost.
Upgrading Spirit Ashes
Spirit Ashes can be strengthened, raising their health and damage so they keep pace with the game. Upgrading is done by a dedicated NPC once you find and assist her. A fully upgraded Spirit Ash is dramatically more effective, so investing in your favorites is well worth it.
The Mimic Tear
The most famous Spirit Ash is the Mimic Tear, which summons a full copy of your character — same weapons, same stats, same items. Because it mirrors your build, it is as strong as you are, making it a favorite for almost every playstyle and a cornerstone of easier playthroughs.
Types of Spirit Ashes
Spirit Ashes come in many varieties. Some summon a single powerful ally, others summon a group of weaker creatures that overwhelm with numbers. Some are aggressive damage dealers, others tank hits or apply status effects. Matching the Ash to the fight — a group summon against a single boss, a tanky summon against aggressive enemies — is part of using them well.
Spirit Ashes in the DLC
In Shadow of the Erdtree, Spirit Ashes scale with Revered Spirit Ash Blessing, raised by collecting Revered Spirit Ash fragments — the summon equivalent of Scadutree Fragments. Keep this blessing high so your summons stay useful against DLC bosses. See our Scadutree Fragments guide for the related system.
Using Spirit Ashes Well
Summon your Ash at the start of a tough fight so it grabs aggro immediately. While the boss is focused on your summon, attack from the side or back. Spirit Ashes pair perfectly with aggressive builds — our beginner build and easy mode build both lean on them heavily.
Final Notes
Spirit Ashes turn the loneliest fights into team battles. Get the Spirit Calling Bell, upgrade your favorites, and never feel guilty about summoning help — it is exactly what the game intends. Browse our Spirit Ashes Wiki to find the right ally for every battle.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Best Spirit Ash in Elden Ring?
A: Mimic Tear — copies your character’s full loadout. Black Knife Tiche for endgame autonomous DPS. Lhutel the Headless for mid-game reliability.
Q: How to upgrade Spirit Ashes?
A: Complete Roderika’s questline. Then visit her at the Roundtable Hold with Grave Glovewort (normal Ash) or Ghost Glovewort (gold Ash) for upgrades.
Q: Where is Mimic Tear?
A: Defeat Mimic Tear boss in the Night’s Sacred Ground area of Nokron, Eternal City. Drops the Spirit Ash.