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Elden Ring

Moonveil Location, Stats, and Scaling

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Moonveil is a Katana in Elden Ring that scales with Intelligence, Dexterity, and Strength. Read on to learn how to get the Moonveil, as well as its location, description, upgrades, stat requirements, and best Ashes of War.

Moonveil Location

Dropped by Magma Wyrm in Gael Tunnel

The Moonveil is dropped by the Magma Wyrm boss at the end of Gael Tunnel in Caelid. The main entrance of the dungeon is just south of the Rotview Balcony Site of Grace.

Magma Wyrm Boss Guide

How to Get to the Magma Wyrm in Gael Tunnel

1
Go to the front Gael Tunnel entrance in Caelid, south of the Rotview Balcony site of grace.
2
Carefully drop down the edges of the cavern, in a clockwise path, to reach the entrance's site of grace.
3
Enter the main mining area and take the left tunnel.
4
Drop down the platform and turn left to find the boss room entrance at the end of the tunnel.
5
Before entering the boss room, open the side door and unlock the Rear Gael Tunnel Entrance site of grace behind it.
6
Defeat the Magma Wyrm to get the Moonveil katana.

Gael Tunnel Walkthrough and Location

Moonveil Description and Stats Overview

Basic Information

Elden Ring - MoonveilMoonveil Overview
Type: Katana
ATK Type: Slash/Pierce
Skill: Transient Moonlight
Passive: Blood Loss (50)
Weight: 6.5
Description
Katana forged of Glinstone. Masterpiece of Sellian swordsmith. Light enwreathes the blade when sheathed, explaining its Moonveil moniker.

Required Stats to Equip

STR DEX INT FAI ARC
12 18 23 0 0

Stat Scaling

STR DEX INT FAI ARC
E D C - -

Basic Stats

Phys. Atk. 73 Phys. Def. 31.0
Mag. Atk. 87 Mag. Def. 57.0
Fire Atk. 0 Fire Def. 26.0
Lght. Atk. 0 Lght. Def. 26.0
Holy Atk. 0 Holy Def. 26.0
Crit. Atk. 100 Guard Boost 31.0

Moonveil 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 73 87 MAG
E D C - -
+10 178 213 MAG E B B - -

Max Upgrade Level in Each Affinity

The Moonveil 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)

Moonveil 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

Moonveil Ashes of War

Cannot Be Infused with Ashes of War

The Moonveil 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

Elden Ring - Weapons

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Weapon Guides

Best Weapons Tier List Best DLC Weapons
DLC Weapons All Weapon Locations
What Weapons to Get First Best DLC Strength Weapons
DLC Bleed Weapons DLC Unique Weapons
How to Upgrade Weapons Weapon Stat Scaling Explained

List of Weapons by Stat Scaling

Strength Dexterity Intelligence
Faith Arcane

List of Weapons by Damage Types

StandardStandard StrikeStrike SlashSlash PiercePierce
MagicMagic FireFire HolyHoly LightningLightning

List of Weapons by Status Effects

BleedBleed FrostFrost RotScarlet Rot
SleepSleep PoisonPoison MadnessMadness

List of Weapon Types

Melee Weapons
Axes Claws
Colossal Swords Colossal Weapons
Curved Greatswords Curved Swords
Daggers Fists
Flails Greataxes
Greatswords Great Hammers
Great Spears Halberds
Hammers Heavy Thrusting Swords
Katanas Reapers
Spears Straight Swords
Thrusting Swords Torches
Twinblades Whips
Spellcasting Weapons
Glintstone Staves Sacred Seals
Ranged Weapons
Light Bows Bows
Greatbows Crossbows
Ballista
Shields
Small Shields Medium Shields
Greatshields
DLC Weapons
Backhand Blades Beast Claws
Great Katanas Hand-to-Hand Weapons
Light Greatswords Perfume Bottles
Throwing Blades Thrusting Shields

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2 Anonymous Anonymous over 3 years

Yes. Make sure you take the Caelid entrance because of that door. Careful though, there are a lot of stonediggers and Radahn soldiers in the caverns, so be ready to fight.

1 Dini Dini almost 4 years

The moonveil drops from the magma wyrm boss in the gael tunnel. in order to get to the boss fight you need to enter the tunnel from its back entrance, otherwise you will run into a locked door

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