How to Get Jolan and Anna Spirit Ash in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree

Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree adds a bunch of new items to the base game. From weapons to armor sets to talismans to ashes of war, there is more of everything to go around in the DLC and that includes Spirit Ashes.

The Jolan and Anna Spirit Ash is perhaps one of the hardest ashes to obtain among all the new ones introduced in the Shadow Realm, as it is actually a modification of an existing ash that itself is a chore to acquire.

Jolan and Anna Ashes – Summon Cost & Tips

Spirits of two Swordhands of Night, one of them being possessed by Count Ymir’s doll Anna. Together, Jolan’s sword and Anna’s claws are as bottomless black, and penetrate the enemy’s guard. Jolan and Anna were born in a cold, dark gaol, where they were raised, deprived of light, to be Swordhands of Night. Thus were they cultivated to become the most terrifying masters of their blades, though the burden of the deed left their hearts frail and pliant.

The Jolan and Anna Ashes is a new Spirit Ash in Shadow of the Erdtree that summons Jolan and Anna, two Swordhands of Night wearing the traditional Night Set . Both sisters have reasonably good AI and like to charge in as soon as combat is initiated, taking away attention from the player. Jolan wields the Sword of Night , whose weapon skill has the ability to go through Guard, and Anna wields the Claws of Night , which inflicts bleed.

The Jolan and Anna Ashes can be upgraded to +10 with Ghost Glovewort, and in the Shadow of the Erdtree, Jolan and Anna Ashes can be upgraded using Renowned Spirit Ashes. To summon the Jolan and Anna Spirit Ashes, Elden Ring players must have 144 FP available.

Where To Find Jolan and Anna Ashes Location

The Jolan and Anna Ash is actually an evolution of the Swordhand of Night Jolan Spirit Ash obtained after completing Jolan’s questline at the Cathedral of Manus Metyr. There are three steps players will need to complete in order to get it.

1. Complete Jolan’s questline and give her the Iris of Grace to get the Swordhand of Night Jolan Spirit Ash.
2. Reach Shaman Village via the secret path next to the Shadow Keep, Back Gate Site of Grace.
3. Interact with Anna’s puppet in Rabbath Rise Tower.

How to Complete Jolan’s Questline

Jolan’s questline is a fairly lengthy endeavor that requires first reaching the Cathedral through Bonny Village, then fulfilling Count Ymir’s request of ringing the three bells in the Finger Ruins of Rhia, Dheo, and Miyr, one after the other. Then, players will need to defeat Metyr, Mother of Fingers, Invader Jolan, and finally Count Ymir. Afterward, Jolan will appear slumped over in her usual spot in the Cathedral. Talking to her will reveal two possible endings for her:

1. Give her the Iris of Grace: Reward – Swordhand of Night Jolan Ashes
2. Give her the Iris of Occultation: Reward – Sword of Night (Katana)

How to Reach Rabbath Rise Tower Top (Anna’s Puppet Location)

After obtaining Jolan’s Spirit Ash, players will be able to upgrade it and convert it into the Jolan and Anna Spirit Ash by interacting with Puppet of Anna in Rabbath Rise Tower directly north of the Cathedral. Anna’s puppet is hidden in the topmost floor of the Tower, an area that can only be accessed by jumping to the top balcony from the cliffside above. The area in question is the Shaman Village, and reaching it requires using the ‘O Mother Gesture’ in front of the Statue of Marika next to the Shadow Keep, Back Gate Site of Grace.

While standing at the cliffside in Shaman Village overlooking the valley below, position Torrent next to the Tower and aim for the stone balcony below. Dismount Torrent upon landing and head inside to find Anna’s puppet. Anna wears the Night Set, the same as her sister Jolan, and will be immediately identifiable at a glance. Confirm that you want to merge the Spirit Ashes when prompted and you’ll obtain the Jolan and Anna Spirit Ash.

Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree

Released

June 21, 2024

Developer(s)

FromSoftware