The Mad Pumpkin Head Ashes is a Summon in Elden Ring that conjures the Spirit of a brawny, rampaging gourd-headed warrior. Thanks to the pot atop his head and hefty frame, this Spirit Ash is moderately tanky, negating much of the damage dealt to him. Moreover, this summonable Spirit can deal bleeding damage which can inflict Hemorrhage on an enemy. Tarnished mages who rely on casting Elden Ring Spells and Sorceries from afar might find such a bulky ally valuable in combat.
To acquire the Mad Pumpkin Head Ashes in Elden Ring, Tarnished must head to the Minor Erdtree Catacombs in Caelid, east of the Smoldering Church. Since this region is full of high-level enemies, it is highly recommended adventurers reach at least Level 60 before attempting to brave the catacombs. After arriving at Dungeon's entrance, players will encounter the Erdtree Avatar. While this Field Boss can be avoided, taking down the Avatar shouldn't be a challenge, thanks to the nearby cover. The Erdtree Avatar is quite sluggish, with the primary threat being its yellow-orb attack that requires dodge rolling. Once players defeat this boss, they receive the Greenburst Crystal Tear and Flame-Shrouding Cracked Tear, along with 9,600 Runes.
To complete the Minor Erdtree Catacombs in Elden Ring, players must fight their way through several hoards of Imps. At the end of the crypt, players will encounter what seems to be a dead-end with a lever. They must activate the lever to open a hidden entryway that can only be accessed by triggering the Dungeon's main lift but jumping off to drop down to the lower level.
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After entering the hidden tunnel, players should be careful of the Imp guarding the first chamber. Tarnished must then make their way through a long tunnel infested with Skeletal Slimes and Scarlet Rot. While it's possible to rush through the corridors without being inflicted, having one or two Preserving Boluses on hand might be helpful. These Consumable Items can be purchased from a Wandering Merchant in Elden Ring camped near the Caelid Highway, south of the Caelem Ruins.
Once Tarnished reach the end of the Minor Erdtree Catacombs, they must face the Erdtree Burial Watchdog Duo. One will cast magical spells at the player, while the other will continuously attack with its sword. It is recommended adventurers take out one first, preferably the melee attacker, and then deal with the other. Once the Watchdog Duo has been defeated, Elden Ring Tarnished will be rewarded with the Mad Pumpkin Head Ashes.
Elden Ring is available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC.