Elden Ring: All Whetblade Locations (& How to Use Them)

Elden Ring offers plenty of flexibility when it comes to altering armaments, including the ability for players to change their weapons' affinities using items called Whetblades. These tools can be found throughout the Lands Between, giving you the power to change the damage scaling on a particular weapon. Some can even provide additional types of damage, such as Fire, Cold, Poison, or other interesting options.

While Ashes of War also provide an Affinity, Whetblades let players alter a weapon's scaling and damage without losing its weapon skill. To apply different affinities to armaments in Elden Ring , players must first unlock Ashes of War in Elden Ring by obtaining a particular item — the Whetstone Knife. This tool acts as a catalyst, giving you the skills you need to start up