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In Elden Ring, you will learn various moves in the form of skills that use your weapon or shield; this will help deal with different types of damage or even protect you from other attacks. Skills on equipment can be modified using Ashes of War; you can change your skills freely between weapons. You can learn skills by going to any Site of Grace and entering the Ashes of War Menu. It should be noted that some weapons have special skills that can not be changed.

Elden Ring Skills List

Many Skills can be interchanged between Equipment and Weapons, and this will give you the ability to decide precisely how you want your character and its skills to be. This process will also be straightforward; as mentioned above, you can interchange your skills freely. Below, we will list all of the game's skills, including their effects.

Skills List
Tier	Name	How To Get	FP	Effect
S	Angel's Wings Unique	Winged Scythe	17	white wings impede recovery actions using a flask of tears.
S	Great Oracular Bubble Unique	Envoy's Greathorn	28	Blow on the horn to release a massive magic bubble. The bubble floats gently through the air towards its target.
S	Night-and-Flame Stance Unique	Sword of Night and Flame	- (19 23)	sweep forward with a burst of flames
S	Radahn's Rain Unique	Lion Greatbow	-25	The arrows will pour on foes like rain
S	Taker's Flames Unique	Blasphemous Blade	30	set things ablaze and steal HP
S	Transient Moonlight Unique	Moonveil	15/20	Attacks fire off a wave of light.
S	Bloodhound's Step Normal	Ash of War Bloodhound's Step Keen	5	Skill that allows the user to become temporarily invisible while dodging at high speed. Moves faster and travels farther than a regular quickstep. This skill can be used to circle around lock-on targets.
A	Alabaster Lords' Pull Unique	Alabaster Lord's Sword	15	create a gravity well dealing damage and pulling enemies in
A	Bear Witness! Unique	Grafted Dragon	20	Grand the small dragon a fleeting glimpse of life and thrust it skyward, spewing flames over a wide frontward area.
A	Bloodboon Ritual Unique	Mohgwyn's Sacred Spear	20 (-20)	Raise the sacred spear and pierce the body of the Formless Mother. Stab up to three times, creating explosions of blood with each thrust. This skill will coat the armament with bloodflame for a while.
A	Cursed-Blood Slice Unique	Morgott's Cursed Sword	20 / - 20	charge forward to deliver a downward diagonal slice
A	Death Flare Unique	Eclipse Shotel	3	inflicting the death ailment upon foes
A	Destined Death Unique	Maliketh's Black Blade	40	dealing immediate damage, this attack reduces the enemy's maximum HP and continues to wear down HP
A	Devourer of Worlds Unique	Devourer's Scepter	35	Charge the scepter with magic to steal HP
A	Dynast's Finesse Unique	Bloody Helice	5 / -7	avoid an attack while getting some distance from foes to follow up with strong attack to lunge do another strong attack for a sweeping slice
A	Eochaid's Dancing Blade Unique	Marais Executioner's Sword	15	Infuse the sword with energy, then fling it forwards in a corkscrew attack. The sword continuously deals damage while violently spinning. Charge the attack to increase reach and duration of the spin.
A	Flame Dance Unique	Giant's Red Braid	25	Imbue the red braid with the Giants' Flame and lash out in a wide range with a series of agile swings.
A	Flowing Form Unique	Nox Flowing Sword	9	transforms armament into its liquid form
A	I Command Thee, Kneel! Unique	Axe of Godrick	15	unleashing two earth-shaking shockwaves. Follow up with an additional input to produce a third shockwave.
A	Ice Lightning Sword Unique	Dragonscale Blade	25	Call down a bolt of ice lightning
A	Knowledge Above All Unique	Scepter of the All-Knowing	35	Enemy magic and holy damage negation will be reduced for all within the area, including the caster
A	Last Rites Unique	Golden Epitaph	25	Grant Sacred Order to yourself and allies in the area
A	Magma Guillotine Unique	Magma Wyrm's Scalesword	20 / - 10	triggering a blast of magma. Follow up with an additional input to perform a chopping attack.
A	Mists of Slumber Unique		20	Releases a faint purple mist that spreads across a wide frontwards area. This mist inflicts the sleep ailment upon foes.
A	Moonlight Greatsword Unique	Dark Moon Greatsword	40	Temporarily increases magic attack power and imbues blade with frost
A	Nebula Unique	Bastard's Stars	25	Imbue the Naturalborn's stars with magic
A	Reduvia Blood Blade Unique	Reduvia	6	Slash with the wicked dagger, transforming its never-drying bloostains into airborne blood blades that cause hemorrhaging. Can be fired in rapid succession.
A	Shriek of Milos Unique	Sword of Milos	30	reduces all damage negation and status resistances
A	Siluria's Woe Unique	Siluria's Tree	25	Thrust the treespear in a spiraling motion, surrounding it in a vortex of wind.
A	Starcaller Cry Unique	Starscourge Greatsword	20 / -20	pulls in enemies with gravitational wave. Follow up with an addition input to slam down with gravity-infused swords
A	Waterfowl Dance Unique	Hand of Malenia	9 (- 7)	Perform a series of one-footed leaps in the manner of a waterfowl to unleash a swift yet graceful slashing combo. Repeated inputs allow for up to two follow-up attacks
A	Black Flame Tornado Normal	Ash of War Black Flame Tornado Flame	30	Spin armament overhead and then plunge it into the ground to summon a raging vortex of black flames. Hold to create an initial flame tornado while spinning the armament.
A	Cragblade Normal	Ash of War Cragblade Heavy
A	Double Slash Unique	Serpentbone Blade	6
A	Enchanted Shot Normal	Ash of War Enchanted Shot Standard	0	shot will fly faster than regular shots and change its trajectory to follow the target.
A	Gravitas Normal	Ash of War Gravitas Magic	13	Pierce the ground with your armament to damage foes as a surge of gravity draws them in.
A	Loretta's Slash Normal	Ash of War Loretta's Slash Magic	14	Leap forward, imbuing the blade with glintstone, then descend, accelerating into a sweeping slash.
A	Seppuku Normal	Ash of War Seppuku Blood	4	Increases attack power and improves ability to inflict blood loss.
B	Blade of Death Unique	Black Knife	25	blade-like projectile reduces the enemy's maximum HP and continues to wear down HP
B	Bloodhound's Finesse Unique	Bloodhound's Fang	8 / 12	Slash upwards with the Bloodhound's Fang, using the momentum of the strike to perform a backwards somersault and gain some distance from foes. Follow up with a strong attack to perform the Bloodhound's Step attack.
B	Corpse Piler Unique	Rivers of Blood	17 ( -9 )	Forms a blade of cursed blood for repeated, interweaving successive attacks. Follow up with an additional input, for further successive attacks.
B	Corpse Wax Cutter Unique	Gargoyle's Blackblade	20	blade-like projectile
B	Erdtree Slam Unique	Rotten Staff	19	After jumping high in the air, crashing down sents golden shockwaves in all directions
B	Fires of Slumber Unique		15	The intoxicating flames inflict the sleep ailment upon foes.
B	Flame Spit Unique	One-Eyed Shield	28	launch a fireball from the barrel
B	Golden Retaliation Unique	Erdtree Greatshield	4	Ready the shield to unleash its protective incantation. This will dispel sorceries and incantations, retaliating with golden power.
B	Gravity Bolt Unique	Fallingstar Beast Jaw	13 / -13	sends a bolt crashing down a short distance away. Can be fired in rapid succession
B	Great-Serpent Hunt Unique	Serpent-Hunter	15	powerful forward lunge and follow up with an upward thrust
B	Oath of Vengeance Unique	Grafted Blade Greatsword	20	temporarily raising all attributes for a certain duration. While the oath's effects are active, poise will also be increased.
B	Onyx Lord's Repulsion Unique	Onyx Lord's Greatsword	27	create a gravity well to send enemies flying away
B	Ordovis's Vortex Unique	Ordovis's Greatsword	15	slamming the blade down
B	Regal Roar Unique	Axe of Godfrey	25	raising attack power, while sending out a shockwave that cannot be guarded against
B	Sorcery of the Crozier Unique	Watchdog's Staff	15	Channel magic into the glintstone to activate an ancient sorcery, producing projectiles that chase enemies
B	Storm Kick Unique	Veteran's Prosthesis	15	Creates a storm
B	Surge of Faith Unique	Cranial Vessel Candlestand	15 (-15)	rain down fireballs in all directions
B	Zamor Ice Storm Unique	Zamor Curved Sword	15	freezing storm that batters the surrounding
B	Barricade Shield Normal	Ash of War Barricade Shield Standard	8	Focus your energy into your shield, temporarily hardening
B	Blood Tax Normal	Ash of War Blood Tax Blood	14	Unleashes a flurry of thrusts that rob the target of both their blood and their HP.
B	Carian Retaliation Normal	Ash of War Carian Retaliation Magic
B	Charge Forth Normal	Ash of War Charge Forth Quality	13	Quickly charge forward with the armament at the hip, carrying the momentum into a thrust Hold to cover a greater distance.
B	Endure Normal	Ash of War Endure Heavy	9	boosting poise. Damage taken while using this skill is reduced.
B	Flame of the Redmanes Normal	Ash of War Flame of the Redmanes Fire	14	Produces a powerful burst of flames in a wide frontward arc.
B	Mighty Shot Normal	Ash of War Mighty Shot Standard	0	Ready the bow, then pull the bowstring to its limit to enhance the power of the shot, penetrating the enemy's guard.
B	No Skill Regular		0	This armament has no skill. If the armament in the other hand has a skill, that skill will be used instead.
B	Royal Knight's Resolve Normal	Ash of War Royal Knight's Resolve Quality	15	Hold the flat of the armament to your face and pledge your resolve, greatly powering up your next attack.
B	Sacred Blade Normal	Ash of War Sacred Blade Sacred	19	Holy essence and fires off a golden blade projectile
B	Spinning Slash Normal	Ash of War Spinning Slash Keen	6 / 12	Slash foes as your body spins. This momentum can connect into a final heavy attack.
B	Storm Wall Normal	Ash of War Storm Wall Standard	3	Swing the shield to create a wall of storm winds in front of you, deflecting arrows and other such physical projectiles. Can also be used in the same way as a Normal parry.
B	Stormcaller Normal	Ash of War Stormcaller Quality	9	Spin armament to create surrounding storm winds. Repeated inputs allow for up to two follow-up attacks.
B	Sword Dance Normal	Ash of War Sword Dance Keen	6	Quickly close in to perform a series of spinning upward slashes. Follow up with an additional input to finish with a downward slash.
B	Thops's Barrier Normal	Ash of War Thops's Barrier Magic		Erect a magical forcefield while swinging the shield to deflect sorceries and incantations. Can also be used in the same way as a regular parry.
B	Unsheathe Normal	Ash of War Unsheathe Keen	10 / 15	holding it at the hip in a composed stance. Follow up with a normal or strong attack to perform a swift slash attack.
B	Vow of the Indomitable Normal	Ash of War Vow of the Indomitable Sacred
B	Wild Strikes Normal	Ash of War Wild Strikes Heavy	6 / 10	Swing armament with wild abandon. Hold to continue swinging. Can be followed up with a normal or strong attack.
C	Golden Land Normal		16 / - 5	Thrust armament into the ground, then gather strength to unleash a blast of sacred energy that coalesces into golden darts. Follow up with a strong attack to swing the armament in a sweeping strike.
C	Storm Assault Normal		22	Leap forward through surrounding storm winds and thrust armament downward. The attack will produce more storm winds at the point of impact.
C	Thunderstorm Unique	Stormhawk Axe	19 / - 12	lightning storm
C	Assassin's Gambit Normal	Ash of War Assassin's Gambit Occult	5	self-inflicted wound. Grants near-invisibility and silences footsteps
C	Chilling Mist Normal	Ash of War Chilling Mist Cold
C	Flaming Strike Normal	Ash of War Flaming Strike Fire
C	Ground Slam Normal	Ash of War Ground Slam Heavy	14	Jump up high into the air and crash down on the ground ahead. The resulting pratfall sends a powerful shockwave in all directions.
C	Hoarfrost Stomp Normal	Ash of War Hoarfrost Stomp Cold
C	Ice Spear Normal	Ash of War Ice Spear Cold	15	Spin armament to release cold magic, then channel it into a piercing spear of ice.
C	Lifesteal Fist Normal	Ash of War Lifesteal Fist Occult	14	A slow, controlled punch with an energy-infused fist that renders foes unconscious and steals their HP. Only effective against foes of human build.
C	Lightning Ram Normal	Ash of War Lightning Ram Lightning	5	Skill inspired by tumbling rams. Let out a bleat, then tumble forwards, clad in lightning. Tumbles can be repeated in rapid succession.
C	Lightning Slash Normal	Ash of War Lightning Slash Lightning
C	Prayerful Strike Normal	Ash of War Prayerful Strike Sacred	20	Raise armament aloft in prayer, then slam it into the ground. This inspired blow restores HP to the self and nearby allies if it successfully hits.
C	Prelate's Charge Normal		20	Slam armament into the ground to create a surge of flames, then charge in. Hold to continue the charge
C	Sacred Order Normal	Ash of War Sacred Order Sacred	18	Perform a salute and grant the armament holy essence
C	Sacred Ring of Light Normal	Ash of War Sacred Ring of Light Sacred	9	Gather a sacred ring of light
C	Storm Blade Normal	Ash of War Storm Blade Quality	10	Surround armament with shearing storm winds that can be fired forward. Can be fired in rapid succession
C	Vacuum Slice Normal		18	shearin vacuum, then launch it forwards as a blade-like projectile
D	Carian Greatsword Normal		16	Transform blade into a magical greatsword
D	Soul Stifler Unique	Winged Greathorn	12	reduced defense
D	Barbaric Roar Normal	Ash of War Barbaric Roar Heavy	16	Let loose a bestial roar to rally the spirit and increase attack power. While active, strong attacks change to savage combo attacks.
D	Barrage Normal	Ash of War Barrage Standard	0	held horizontally. Ready the bow, then fire off a rapid succession of shots faster than the eye can see.
D	Beast's Roar Normal	Ash of War Beast's Roar Keen		Unleash a beastly roar, rending the air as a forward-travelling projectile.
D	Bloody Slash Normal	Ash of War Bloody Slash Blood	6	unleash a rending blood slash in a wide arc.
D	Braggart's Roar Normal		16	Raises attack power, defense and stamina recover speed.
D	Carian Grandeur Normal	Ash of War Carian Grandeur Magic	26	Transform blade into magical greatsword
D	Parry Skill Normal	Ash of War Parry Standard		Use this Skill in time with a foe's melee attack to deflect it and break that foe's stance. This gives you a chance for a critical hit.
D	Shield Bash Normal	Ash of War Shield Bash Standard	10	Brace behind shield before using bodyweight to ram foes while maintaining guarding stance. Weaker enemies will be shoved backwards, and can even be staggered.
D	Spectral Lance Normal	Ash of War Spectral Lance Occult	9	Hurl a phantasmic spear at foes.
E	Buckler Parry Normal			Use this Skill in time with a foe's melee attack to deflect it and break that foe's stance. This is faster than a regular parry.
E	Golden Tempering Unique	Ornamental Straight Sword	30	grant attacks holy essence
E	Sea of Magma Unique	Magma Whip Candlestick	5 (-5)	cover the surrounding area in a sea of magma
E	Spinning Chain Normal		8 / 10	Spins the striking part of a flail at high speed to attack. Follow up with a normal or strong attack to link the momentum of this skill into a successful attack.
E	Determination Normal	Ash of War Determination Quality	10	Hold your armament to your face and pledge your resolve, powering up your next attack.
E	Eruption Normal	Ash of War Eruption Fire	14	Slam armament into the ground, spawning roiling lava
E	Giant Hunt Normal	Ash of War Giant Hunt Quality	16	Step forward from a low stance, carrying the momentum into a sudden upward thrust.
E	Glintblade Phalanx Normal	Ash of War Glintblade Phalanx Magic	10 / - 4	Blades over your head that attack enemies
E	Golden Slam Normal	Ash of War Golden Slam Sacred
E	Hoarah Loux's Earthshaker Normal	Ash of War Hoarah Loux's Earthshaker Heavy	16	violently shake the earth and unleash a shockwave
E	Impaling Thrust Normal	Ash of War Impaling Thrust Keen	14	Build power, then lunge forward for a long thrust that pierces an enemy's guard
E	Lion's Claw Normal	Ash of War Lion's Claw Heavy	20	Somersault forwards, striking foes with armament
E	Piercing Fang Normal	Ash of War Piercing Fang Keen	16	make a powerful thrust that cannot be blocked
E	Poison Moth Flight Normal	Ash of War Poison Moth Flight Poison	7	Slash with a poison-infused blade. Strike poisoned foes to deal significant damage.
E	Quickstep Normal	Ash of War Quickstep Keen	3	Perform a quickstep maneuver that allows for circling around lock-on targets.
E	Raptor of the Mists Normal	Ash of War Raptor of the Mists Keen	14	Duck into a low stance, momentarily vanishing. If an enemy attack connects, avian wings will allow for a quick escape into the air.
E	Repeating Thrust Normal	Ash of War Repeating Thrust Keen	7	Twist to build power, then unleash a flurry of thrusts. This Skill takes some time to build up, but it is very powerful. It can be used on all thrusting armaments.
E	Spinning Strikes Normal	Ash of War Spinning Strikes Quality	2	Polearm skill that performs continuous spinning attacks. ifies projectiles such as arrows while spinning.
E	Spinning Weapon Normal	Ash of War Spinning Weapon Magic	12	Lifts armament into mid-air, then makes it spin violently. Those it touches will suffer successive attacks.
E	Square Off Normal	Ash of War Square Off Quality	8 / 12	Slash up through enemy guards with a normal attack, or run and thrust with a strong attack.
E	Stamp Sweep Normal	Ash of War Stamp Sweep Heavy	5 ( - 8 )	Brace armament and step into a low stance that prevents recoil from most enemy attacks. Follow up with a strong attack for a sweeping strike.
E	Stamp Upward Cut Normal	Ash of War Stamp Upward Cut Heavy	5 / 8	Brace armament and step into a low stance that prevents recoil from most enemy attacks. Follow up with a strong attack for an upward strike.
E	Storm Stomp Normal	Ash of War Storm Stomp Quality	6	Stomp the ground hard to kick up a temporary storm.
E	Through and Through Normal	Ash of War Through and Through Standard	0	Powerful archery skill using a greatbow held in an oblique stance. Ready the greatbow, then twist the bowstring to fire a mighty greatarrow that can penetrate through enemies.
E	Troll's Roar Normal		22	powerful shockwave that blows back surrounding foes. Follow up with a strong attack to slam the armament down.
E	War Cry Normal	Ash of War War Cry Heavy	16	strong attacks change to charging attacks
F	Firebreather Unique	Steel-Wire Torch	8	Blow into torch flame, spreading flames in a wide frontward arc. The flames on the ground will continue to burn for a short time.
F	Glintstone Dart Unique	Glintstone Kris		Charge the skill to upgrade it to Glintstone Dart. Follow up with a strong attack to chain this skill into a lunging thrust..
F	Glintstone Pebble Normal	Ash of War Glintstone Pebble	8	employs the glintstone sorcery of the same name. Follow up with a strong attack to chain this skill into a lunging thrust
F	Spinning Wheel Unique	Ghiza's Wheel	3	Strike the wheel against the ground to set it spinning at top speed
F	Torch Attack Unique			Thrust your torch forward to set foes ablaze
F	Golden Vow Normal	Ash of War Golden Vow Sacred	40	granting self and nearby allies increased attack power and defense.
F	Kick Normal	Ash of War Kick Heavy	0	Push an enemy back with a high kick.Effective against enemies who are guarding, and can break a foe's stance.
F	Poisonous Mist Normal	Ash of War Poisonous Mist Poison	14	Bathe armament in poison

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