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TheFlame of the Redmanesis an Ash of War inElden Ring, which consumes 14 FP with each use. This powerful skill focuses on stance-breaking, hitting enemies for40-stance damageandstunning larger foes in 1-2 hits. When used, a cone of flame erupts from the player’s weapon, engulfing enemies in a large blaze of fire.
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While its base damage may seem unimpressive at first, the ability to reliably stance-break enemies will have you putting opponents out of action – providing an opening for you to land a barrage of devastating attacks. In this guide, you’ll learn just how to obtain the Flame of the Redmanes, the best Talismans to use with it, and how to make the most of your new stance-breaking build.
Updated by Nathan Round on 10th January 2023:We have updated this guides formatting to remain consistent with other guides here at DualShockers. We have also introduced relevant images and useful links to other Elden Ring articles while also improving the readability of this particular guide.
Where To Obtain The Flame Of The Redmanes
Your first step to obtaining this Ash of War is totravel to Caelid, where it can be foundnear the Fort Gael North Site of Grace. This particular Ash of War is obtained by defeating one of theTeardrop Scarabsout in the open world. Once you have reached the Site of Grace, you will notice a Teardrop Scarab wandering nearby. While these Scarabs aren’t exactly tough, hitting them can be a little tricky, as these particular Teardrop Scarabs areinvisible creatures. Despite their invisibility, however, these pesky arthropods can be tracked by theglowing footprintsthey leave behind.
To make short work of this invisible enemy, take note of the direction it is heading. Position yourself in front of the Teardrop Scarabs path, and then strike it with your weapon once it gets too close. After killing the Teardrop Scarab, you will be rewarded with theFlame of the Redmanes Ash of War. With this powerful new skill unlocked, you’re able to now begin to create a build that will maximize its devastating power.
The Right Weapon For The Job
One of the greatest things about the Flame of the Redmanes is that it can beequipped with any melee weaponor shield. If you like to swap weapons regularly, you may still do so while wielding this Ash of War. However, the damage output of the Flame of the Redmanes is determined by weapon scaling and Strength scaling. For example, theGargoyle’s Twinbladecan be modified with heavy affinity, giving it an “A” scaling in Strength – this makes it the perfect choice to pair with this new skill. The classicGreatsword and the Brick Hammerare also great considerations that will serve you well in battle.
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When To Use The Flame Of The Redmanes
When it comes to using this Ash of War in combat, the strategy is pretty straightforward. You will want to position yourself ahead of your target and then use the Flame of the Redmanes. The Flame of the Redmanes has a decent range and covers a significant area, eliminating the need to be precise and close to hostile enemies. This is especially true when facing a large boss.
Once you have stunned your prey, you’ll want toclose the gap as quickly as possible. When dealing with normal enemies, you can go ahead and perform a critical strike. However, if you are facing off against bosses,land as many blows as possible, finishing off with a critical strike if possible. The flow of combat will largely revolve around using the Flame of the Redmanes and moving in for those quick, deadly strikes.
Countering Your Weaknesses
The two biggest weaknesses of the Flame of the Redmanes are its dependence on fire damage and FP. While fire damage is often effective, there are plenty ofenemies with fire resistancein Elden Ring. For these particular enemy types, it’s important to carry a secondary weapon, preferably one that also scales off of strength. If you do not wish to carry a secondary weapon, you can squeak by without one, but some enemies will definitely give you a lot of trouble. As for the FP cost, theAssassin’s Cerulean DaggerTalisman returns 15 FP on every critical strike – making it a great Talisman to use with this build.
Recommended Talismans
There is a wide range of Talismans available in Elden Ring that will strengthen your Redmanes Build. Below you will find our top picks for the best Talismans to use in place of the Assassin’s Cerulean Dagger.
While the above Talismans are our top picks, pairing exceptionally well with the Flame of the Redmanes, you have the freedom to test and choose alternative choices. Feel free to customize this recommended Flame of the Redmanes build to your own personal liking and reap the benefits of this valuable skill.
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