Everyone knows the best Elden Ring Spirit Ashes are Mimic Tears, but let's be real — we've been using those for two years now, and if you ask me, the novelty of making a goopy clone of yourself has worn off. Luckily, Elden Ring's Shadow of the Erdtree DLC has added several new Spirit Ashes to play around with, including a secret one I expect to become a staple for Bleed build users: Jolan and Anna, twin Swordhands of Night. One uses a katana and the other wields claws, but both rapidly build up the Bleed status effect with their attacks and rip huge chunks of HP off boss health bars when it procs.
These Spirit Ashes won't be a good fit for every Elden Ring encounter or build — some bosses are immune to Bleed, the sisters don't have a ton of health, and with an FP requirement of 144, they can't be summoned without at least 25 Mind — but they synergize exceptionally with Bleed setups, and are also a great way to incorporate Bleed into your approach to boss fights if your build lacks it. However, acquiring them is a lengthy process, as you'll have to complete a side quest, make a specific choice for an NPC's fate, access a hidden area, and do some tricky Torrent platforming to reach the secret location where you get them.
