Mastering weapon skills in Elden Ring can dramatically transform your combat efficiency, and few options deliver as much raw posture damage as the Lion's Claw skill. This powerful weapon technique allows players to perform a dramatic front flip attack that flattens smaller enemies and staggers larger bosses. Understanding where to obtain this item early in your journey ensures your strength-based character achieves massive power spikes.
Exact Location of Fort Gael in Caelid
The Lion's Claw Ash of War is located inside Fort Gael, a heavily guarded Redmane fortress in the southwestern region of Caelid. Players can reach this area by traveling east from Limgrave into the scarlet rot-infested borderlands. The nearest resting checkpoint is the Fort Gael North Site of Grace, which serves as an ideal respawn point.
Approaching the fortress requires caution due to the siege weapons and radahn soldiers guarding the outer perimeters. You can breach the fort's defenses by circling around the western wall to find a ladder leading upward. Once inside, you can navigate the upper wooden walkways to safely target the lower courtyard.
Defeating the Lion Guardian Enemy
The key to unlocking the Ash of War: Lion's Claw lies in defeating the ferocious Lion Guardian roaming the central courtyard. This beast attacks relentlessly with blade-equipped paws and swift physical leaps. Utilizing ranged attacks or leap strikes from the elevated platforms allows you to chip away at its health bar safely.
Upon felling the Lion Guardian, the Ash of War drops automatically into your inventory without needing to search chests. The creature does not respawn after being defeated, making this a permanent victory for your playthrough.
Stat Requirements and Compatible Weapons
This Ash of War grants your chosen weapon the Heavy affinity, which significantly boosts Strength scaling while lowering other attributes. It can be applied to a wide range of armaments including swords, axes, and hammers, though smaller thrusting weapons are excluded. Equipping it on heavy weapons like Greatswords or Colossal Swords produces incredible stance-breaking results.
Executing the move costs 20 FP per use and grants your character super armor during the initial wind-up animation. This uninterrupted attack window allows Tarnished warriors to trade blows safely against aggressive targets. Learning to timing this combat skill effectively turns even the toughest encounters into manageable fights.
