A talentedElden Ringplayer brought iconic Ashes of War attacks to life in a high-quality stop motion project shared on Reddit. Released in 2022,Elden Ringremains one of the most influential open-world RPGs of all time, inspiring Tarnished the world over to make artwork, cosplays, and tributes to the Lands Between.
Ashes of War function as equippable skills inElden Ring, allowing players to mix and match their preferred special moves on their current weapon, creating builds that rely on them. With the release of theShadow of the Erdtree DLC, there are now over a hundred Ashes of War in the game, and that’s without counting the unique skills that are exclusive to certain weapons.
Two recent Reddit posts by user parkbrickfilmer went viral for creating highly detailed stop animations depicting multiple Ashes of War being executed by a character. The six Ashes of War they shared with the community were Ordovis’s Vortex, Giant Hunt, Ground Slam, Lion’s Claw, Stamp (Upwards Cut), and Repeating Thrust. TheLion’s Claw Ash of Warwas a fan favorite, as the animator did a masterful job showcasing the sense of impact. While many users in the comments found themselves mock-outraged at the fact that the character in the clip performing Lion’s Claw was wielding the Dark Moon Greatsword, an Ash of War and weapon combination that’s impossible in-game, it was all in good fun.
Elden Ring Ashes of War Stop Motion Animations
Fans heaped praise on parkbrickfilmer for their efforts, recognizing the time and skill required to create stop motion clips of such quality. The lighting, in particular, received quite a few compliments, as many were surprised by how cinematic the end result became thanks to some cleverly placed light sources. Many encouraged the creator to make more animations in the future, with some even proposing that the short film format would be perfect for their style.
In the posts, parkbrickfilmer also asked fans what they should do next, indicating a willingness to continue making stop motion animations for theElden Ringuniverse. A good portion of the comment section was filled with users requesting which Ashes of War they would like to see animated next, with popular recommendations beingMalenia’s Waterfowl Dance, Stomp: Sweep, Waves of Darkness, and Messmer’s Assault.
This stop motion fan project goes to show how creative a community can be when they truly care about something. The fandom is filled with examples of creative talents showing their appreciation for the world that FromSoftware created in unique ways. Cosplays, especially, are a favorite pastime of many anElden Ringfan, thanks to the huge cast of intricately designed characters that call that world home. Others prefer making artwork, including everything from paintings to crochets to travel posters. Evenlife-sized recreations of iconicElden Ringweaponspop up from time to time, reaffirming the impact the game has had on the community.
