Elden Ring: How To Find The Warmaster

Elden Ring Warmaster
Elden Ring

Ashes of War are some of the most vital skills to master in Elden Ring. These special abilities, which can be attached to any corresponding weapon, can turn the tide in many of the big battles you’ll come across on your journey. That’s why it’s so important that you find the Warmaster as soon as possible.

Fortunately, you can easily find him ruminating in his dilapidated shack in the northern section of the map. He’ll briefly explain how Ashes of War work and how to assign them before opening up his wares for you to buy.

Elden Ring Warmaster location
Elden Ring Warmaster location

The Warmaster sells 12 Ashes of War skills and he can be found almost immediately once you’ve begun to explore Elden Ring’s overworld. What’s more, just south of his shack is the easiest level-up spot in the opening section of the game. There, you can fight giants to your heart’s content and earn a pile of runes each time.

The synchronicity of these two spots being so close to one another can’t be an accident, so take advantage of the situation. A few rounds with those giants and you’ll have enough runes to purchase all of the Ashes of War available from the Warmaster, giving you a significant edge in how you approach combat from the jump.

If the giants put you down, you wake up at the site of grace near the Warmaster’s shack, meaning you can easily retrieve your lost runes. Meanwhile, with the shack so close by, your next Ashes of War purchase is just a hop, skip, and jump from where you’re earning your runes. It’s truly a no-brainer and an easy way to get an advantage early on.

Elden Ring is available on PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X & S, and Xbox One.

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