The Ash of War bestows Quality affinity upon an armament and introduces the skill "Phantom Slash."

Evoke the memories of the Night's Cavalry with this skill, conjuring an apparition of the knights' former instructor who executes a coordinated lunging upward swing. Additional input allows for a subsequent attack.

Usable on polearms and twinblades, with great spears excepted.

To obtain these Ashes of War, search the room for the ashes on the corpses.

Visit the location during the night to encounter a Night Cavalryman and acquire the Ashes of War by defeating him.