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Elden Ring

War Cry Ash of War Location and Effect

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War Cry is an Ash of War in Elden Ring. Read on to learn the location of War Cry in-game, as well as how to use War Cry, its effect, and FP cost per cast.

War Cry Location

Purchased from Knight Bernahl

World View Map Location

Sold by Knight Bernal at the Warmaster's Shack in Limgrave for 800 Runes. Will also be available to purchase when he moves to Volcano Manor in Mt. Gelmir.

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Default Skill for the Following Weapons

The War Cry Ash of War is the default weapon skill for the weapons listed below:

Weapons with War Cry
Highland Axe Crescent Moon Axe
Warped Axe Gargoyle's Black Axe
Gargoyle's Great Axe Longhaft Axe
Executioner's Greataxe

How to Use War Cry

Used to Get a Damage Boost and Modified Heavy Attacks

When used, War Cry gives bonus damage to all your attacks. Additionally, it changes your Heavy Attack moveset, even when imbued into a Colossal. This Ash of War can be used by STR builds for more charged attack damage and poise damage.

War Cry Effect and Basic Info

War Cry Overview
Elden Ring - War Cry Ash of War
Gain increased attack power and all while active, all strong attacks change to charging attacks.
Affinity
Elden Ring - Heavy Heavy
FP Cost
16
Skill Type Ash of War
Infusable Weapons Melee Weapons (except Daggers, Thrusting Swords, and Whips)
Chargeable? No

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