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In Elden RIng: Shadow of the Erdtree, players get to explore new areas to acquire weapons and items that are completely new to the game. New Talismans, Spirit Ashes, and Ashes of War have also been added into the game, allowing players to look in every corner and loot every corpse they can find.

Ash of War: Scattershot Throw is a new Ash of War that can be acquired fairly early on in the game given that the player makes use of a few shortcuts to reach it. This guide includes all the details on the Ash of War as well as where players can find it in the Realm of Shadow.

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Ash of War: Scattershot Throw – Overview & Weapon Types

Ash of War Scattershot Throw Information in Shadow of the Erdtree

This Ash of War grants an armament the Keen affinity and the following skill:

"Scattershot Throw: Employ smithing arts to conjure multiple copies of the armament in both hands and throw them all at once. Follow up with an additional input to throw again."

In Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, Ash of War: Scattershot Throw is a new Ash of War that grants its equipped weapon the Keen affinity. This Ash of War can only be used on the Throwing Blades weapon type mainly the Smithscript Dagger.

Using this Ash of War allows the player to manifest multiple throwing blades in their hand and throw them in in a wide area in front of them. This also has a followup attack where the player throws more blades out. The downtime on this skill is quite low allowing you to use the skill and either follow up or dodge an incoming attack whatever the need might be. The wide area can help deal with multiple enemies and it can also stagger weaker enemies. Shard of Alexander and Smithing Talisman both can be used to increase the output damage of this Ash of War.

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Ash of War: Scattershot Throw costs 11 FP to use and 11 FP to follow up. This Ash of War cannot be charged to increase its power.

Where To Find Ash of War: Scattershot Throw Location

Ash of War Scattershot Throw Map Location in Shadow of the Erdtree

To get Ash of War: Scattershot Throw in the Elden Ring DLC, you must reach Ancient Ruins Base Site of Grace which can be accessed from Scadu Altus. From the Moorth Ruins head northeast going past the statue and into the caves. Once outside the caves stick to the left path and you will soon reach a Site of Grace in Rauh Ancient Ruins.

From this Grace summon your Torrent and head northeast up the road. There will be several blockades as well as Messmer Soldiers and Misbetton enemies in your way. You can stop to deal with these enemy as they will not let you peacefully acquire the Ash of War. Once all the enemies are dealt with mainly the Misbegotton ones up the road , look to the pillars on the right to spot a scarab on the side. You can use a Bow or a Spell to knock it down and finish it. Once it has been killed it will drop the Ash of War: Scattershot Throw.

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Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree

Released
June 21, 2024
Developer(s)
FromSoftware
Genre
Soulslike , RPG