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In Elden Ring, Ashes of War are skills accompanied by almost all weapons. While weapons offer various movesets, some Ashes of War are simply too powerful to overlook. However, using Ashes of War drains both FP and stamina. Certain weapon skills demand a high FP cost, pushing some players to invest in Mind for extra mana. Thankfully, FromSoft included talismans for different situations. Need to survive a fall? Use the Longtail Cat talisman. Want stronger charged attacks? Grab the Axe talisman.

Among these, the Carian Filigreed Crest reduces FP usage for Ashes of War. While most talismans are obtained from bosses or hidden chests, some are part of questlines. Unfortunately, claiming the Carian Filigreed Crest involves navigating Ranni’s or Blaidd’s questline, which can be confusing without proper guidance. Follow this guide to quickly get the Carian Filigreed Crest in Elden Ring.

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Carian Filigreed Crest Location Guide

Elden Ring - Carian Filigreed Crest Talisman in shop

The Carian Filigreed Crest is a talisman sold by War Counselor Iji in Elden Ring. Players can find him north of Kingsrealm Ruins on the way to Caria Manor. Normally, the Carian blacksmith exchanges somber smoothing stones with the Tarnished for runes and upgrades their armaments.

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However, after progressing Blaidd’s or Ranni’s questline, War Counselor Iji will add the Carian Filigreed Crest to his stock. You will be able to purchase the Carian Filigreed Crest talisman for 5000 runes.

How to Get Carian Filigreed Crest by Progressing Blaidd’s Questline

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Like most Elden Ring questlines, Blaidd’s quest is also quite easy to miss. To start Blaidd’s questline, you will first have to hear him howling at the Mistwood Ruins. Once you have heard him, go talk to Merchant Kale and tell him about the wolf’s howl. He will then tell you about Blaidd and teach you the Finger Snap gesture.

Now, return to the Mistwood Ruins and use the Finger Snap gesture. Blaidd will then jump down from the top of the ruins. On talking with him, he will inform you about his search for a knight named Darriwil. Next, you have to go to the Forlorn Hound Evergaol located south of Agheel Lake South site of grace. Enter the Evergaol and fight alongside Blaidd to defeat the Bloodhound Knight Darriwil. Once defeated, talk to Blaidd until he tells you about a blacksmith. Then, you can go to the War Counselor Iji and he will have the Carian Filigreed Crest in his shop.

How to Get Carian Filigreed Crest by Progressing Ranni’s Questline

War Counselor Iji Half Wolf Blaidd and Preceptor Seluvis spectral form in elden ring

While Blaidd’s questline is important to Ranni’s questline, the initial part of his quest is not necessary to Ranni’s quest. After you have defeated General Radahn, you can meet Ranni in Ranni’s Rise on the western side of Caria Manor. This area is located in Three Sisters becomes accessible after you have defeated the Royal Knight Loretta.

After entering Ranni’s Rise, take the elevator and go talk to Ranni the Witch. After you agree to serve Ranni, she will ask you to meet her other servants: Blaidd, Severus, and Iji. Once you have talked to all of their spectral forms in Ranni’s Rise, visit Iji and he will have the Carian Filigreed Crest in stock.

Give Iji’s Bell Bearing to Twin Maiden Husks

Towards the end of Ranni’s questline, War Counselor Iji meets death at the hands of Black Knife Assassins. You can then pick up his Bell Bearing from his burning corpse and give it to Twin Maiden Husks at the Roundtable Hold. Then, you will be able to purchase the Carian Filigreed Talisman from Twin Maiden Husks.