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Elden Ring

Ordovis's Greatsword Location, Stats, and Scaling

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Ordovis's Greatsword is a Greatsword in Elden Ring that scales with Strength and Faith. Read on to learn how to get the Ordovis's Greatsword, as well as its location, description, upgrades, stat requirements, and best Ashes of War.

Ordovis's Greatsword Location

Dropped by the Crucible Knight Duo Boss in Auriza Hero's Grave

Ordovis's Greatsword is obtained by defeating the Crucible Knight Duo (Ordovis) in Auriza Hero's Grave at east side of the Altus Plateau.

How to Beat Crucible Knight Ordovis

How to Find the Crucible Knight Duo

1
Reach the Altus Plateau via the Grand Lift of Dectus or the Ruin-Strewn Precipice. Once there, head to Auriza Hero's Grave. You can start at the Outer Wall Battleground Site of Grace in the Capital Outskirts. From there, head east and pass under the bridge that leads to Leyndell, Royal Capital to reach the grave dungeon.
2
At the Auriza Hero's Grave Site of Grace, enter the passage on the right.
3
Descend the large hall (a Chariot will spawn as you approach) until you reach a narrow crossing with pillars. Drop off the gaps on either side to the area below.
4
At the bottom, go up the stairs. Watch out for Basilisks that appear!
5
At the top of the stairs, watch out for Basilisks in front and on the left side. Enter the passage on the right.
6
At the end of the passage, mind the passing Chariots. Descend the hall until you reach the next set of pillars. Watch out as another Chariot will spawn on the other side.
ⓘ At this point, if you have Margit's Shackle or Mohg's Shackle, you can use them to immediately destroy the Chariots.
7
Open the door at the end of the hall and head inside. You can try bypassing the Chariot through the gap on the right, or you can drop into the beams in the pit on the left and explore until you raise a flame pillar with a Chariot light to destroy them.
8
Descend the stairs until you reach the boss room.
9
Defeat the two Crucible Knights (Crucible Knight Ordovis) to obtain Ordovis's Greatsword.

Ordovis's Greatsword Description and Stats Overview

Basic Information

Elden Ring - OrdovisOrdovis's Greatsword Overview
Type: Greatsword
ATK Type: Standard/Pierce
Skill: Ordovis' Vortex
Weight: 9.0
Description
Greatsword of Ordovis, one of the two honored as foremost among the knights of the crucible. This sword is imbued with an ancient holiness. Its scarlet tint exemplifies the nature of primordial gold, said to be close to life itself.

Required Stats to Equip

STR DEX INT FAI ARC
14 8 0 0 0

Stat Scaling

STR DEX INT FAI ARC
C E - D -

Basic Stats

Incantation Scaling -
Phys. Atk. 107 Phys. Def. 73.0
Mag. Atk. 0 Mag. Def. 45.0
Fire Atk. 0 Fire Def. 40.0
Lght. Atk. 0 Lght. Def. 45.0
Holy Atk. 69 Holy Def. 65.0
Crit. Atk. 100 Guard Boost 35.0

Ordovis's Greatsword Upgrades

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Base vs. Max Max Upgrades Req. Materials

Base and Max Level Comparison

Lvl. Phys. Dmg. Sec. Dmg. STR DEX INT FAI ARC
+0 107 69 HOLY
C E - D -
+10 262 169 A E - C -

Max Upgrade Level in Each Affinity

The Ordovis's Greatsword is a unique weapon. It cannot be modified to have other affinities.

Required Upgrade Materials

Levels Material Quantity
+2 Somber Smithing Stone 2 (1)
+3 Somber Smithing Stone 3 (1)
+4 Somber Smithing Stone 4 (1)
+5 Somber Smithing Stone 5 (1)
+6 Somber Smithing Stone 6 (1)
+7 Somber Smithing Stone 7 (1)
+8 Somber Smithing Stone 8 (1)
+9 Somber Smithing Stone 9 (1)
+10 Somber Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone (1)

Ordovis's Greatsword requires one Somber Smithing Stone for every level to upgrade until +9. The final level at +10 requires a Somber Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone.

Somber Smithing Stones Farming Guide

Ordovis's Greatsword Ashes of War

Cannot Be Infused with Ashes of War

Ordovis's Greatsword cannot be infused with a different Ash of War since it is considered a unique weapon. Weapons that are upgraded using Somber Smithing Stones are classified as unique weapons.

Elden Ring Related Guides

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List of Weapons by Stat Scaling

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Faith Arcane

List of Weapons by Damage Types

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MagicMagic FireFire HolyHoly LightningLightning

List of Weapons by Status Effects

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Backhand Blades Beast Claws
Great Katanas Hand-to-Hand Weapons
Light Greatswords Perfume Bottles
Throwing Blades Thrusting Shields

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