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Elden Ring

Carian Retaliation Ash of War Location and Effect

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

Carian Retaliation Location

Purchased from Pidia, Carian Servant

World View Map Location

Can be purchased from Pidia in Caria Manor for 3000 Runes. Alternatively, you can purchase it from the Twin Maiden Husks after giving them Pidia's Bell Bearing if she dies during Ranni's questline.

Pidia, Carian Servant Location

How to Use Carian Retaliation

Used to Parry Spells and Get Free Glintblades

Carian Retaliation allows you to parry magical attacks. When timed correctly, parrying a spell grants you 3 Glintblades that shoot back at nearby enemies. Aside from the magical parry, this Ash of War also allows you to parry regular attacks.

Carian Retaliation Effect and Basic Info

Carian Retaliation Overview
Elden Ring - Carian Retaliation Ash of War
Swing the shield to dispel incoming sorceries and incantations, transforming the magic into retaliatory glintblades. Can also be used in the same way as a regular parry.
Affinity
Elden Ring - Magic Magic
FP Cost
8
Skill Type Ash of War
Infusable Weapons Small and Medium Shields
Chargeable? No

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