Unlocking Banished Knight Engvall Ashes in Elden Ring

Once a knight, Engvall was cast out from his duties and chose to become the guardian of a castle without a master in Elden Ring. Although he was transformed into a summonable ash, he remains a cherished memory as one of the greatest knights in the Lands Between.

This guide will provide you with information on how to acquire the Banished Knight Engvall ashes in Elden Ring, as well as tips on how to effectively use them to take down formidable bosses like Malenia.

Where to Find Banished Knight Engvall Ashes

To obtain the Banished Knight Engvall ashes, you need to defeat the Grave Warden Duelist mini-boss in the Murkwater Catacombs.

These catacombs are located in southern Limgrave. To access them, begin at the Stranded Graveyard and head east toward the Dragon-Burnt Ruins.

From the ruins, continue north until you encounter Murkwater Cave. Defeat the invader, Bloody Finger Nerijis, and navigate through the ravine until you reach the end.

The entrance to the Murkwater Catacombs is found at the end of the ravine to your left. Move through the catacombs until you activate the lever that opens the boss fight area.

The Grave Warden Duelist may appear intimidating but is relatively easy to defeat as it wields a large hammer. Be cautious, as its attacks can cause bleeding, so blocking isn’t advisable. Upon victory, you’ll receive the ashes of the Banished Knight Engvall.

Stats and Requirements for Banished Knight Engvall

To summon Banished Knight Engvall, you will need 100 FP. To boost your FP, invest points into the Mind stat. Keep in mind that, like other spirit summons, Engvall can only be called forth in specific locations and can be summoned only once per encounter.

To enhance the Banished Knight Engvall ashes, advance through Roderika’s questline until she becomes available as a Spirit Tuner at the Roundtable Hold. You can then provide her with Ghost Gloverworts to upgrade the ashes up to level 10.

Banished Knight Engvall is unaffected by all status ailments except for Sleep. At its maximum upgrade level (+10), it boasts 8,511 HP and 188 Stamina. This high-level upgrade also means Engvall is harder to stagger during combat.

When compared to other spirits like Oleg and Lhutel, Engvall shines with its superior health and increased resilience, especially against tough foes like Malenia. This makes Banished Knight Engvall one of the top spirit ashes to summon in Elden Ring.