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

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Godslayer's Greatsword Location

Obtained in the Divine Tower of Caelid Basement

The Godslayer's Greatsword is obtained from a chest at the basement of the Divine Tower of Caelid in Caelid. You will need to scale the tower to reach the entrance then defeat a Godskin Apostle in order to access the room with the chest containing the Godslayer's Greatsword.

Divine Tower of Caelid Walkthrough

How to Get the Godslayer's Greatsword
1
Path to the Divine Tower of Caelid
Reach the Divine Tower of Caelid. You can get there by starting from the Rotview Balcony Site of Grace in Caelid and going slightly northeast.
ⓘ The Dragonborrow Map Fragment can be found to the east of the Dragonborrow West Site of Grace.
2
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At the south of the tower, look for a large tree root below the cliffs and hop onto it (you can use Torrent). Follow the root towards the tower and drop down onto the platform at the end.
3
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Follow the path to the left and climb up the ladder.
4
Go to the Other Ladder
When you reach the top of the ladder, do not climb the ladder in front of you. Instead, turn to the right and head towards the ladder in the distance. Remember that you can use Torrent to make the jumps.
5
Get to the Distant Platform
Once you climb the ladder, face the left and cross towards the platform in the distance. Be careful, as there are more gaps on the narrow stone bridge.
6
Cross Another Narrow Stone Bridge
When you reach the platform, there will be another narrow stone bridge that you will need to cross. There will be a ladder on the other side you can use to climb up.
7
Go Left of the Center Grace
At the top of the ladder will be the Divine Tower of Caelid: Center Site of Grace and two paths on either direction. Go to the descending stairway on the left to continue on the path to the the Godslayer's Greatsword.
ⓘ Going to the right will take you to the top of the tower, where you can activate Radahn's Great Rune.
8
Look Towards the Tower
Reach the bottom of the stairway and defeat the enemies. Afterwards, turn to the right overlooking the tower's center.
9
Drop onto the Pillar
Drop onto the horizontal pillar in front of you.
10
Drop onto the Pillar on the Right
Face to the right and follow the narrow path that leads to a ledge over looking another pillar below.
11
Drop onto the Pillar with a Corpse
Drop down unto the pillar. There is a corpse here with a Golden Rune 12 you can pick up.
12
Drop onto the Next Pillar
Stand on the ledge and drop down to the next pillar below.
13
Drop onto the Round Platform
Stand on the ledge and look for a round platform. Drop down unto it. Be careful, this can be tricky to land on. Don't roll off the edge, but either walk or jump towards it.
14
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Once you land on the small platform, turn around and jump towards the platform jutting out below.
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Jump towards the next platform.
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Drop down to the pillar below.
17
Reach an Elevator
Head towards the enemy guarding the pressure plate. This will call an elevator you can ride up.
18
Go Through the Hallway
At the top is a ladder and another hallway. Proceed through the hallway to continue.
ⓘ Taking the ladder will lead to a shortcut door you can use to get back to the Divine Tower of Caelid: Center Site of Grace.
19
Go to the Crumbling Pillar
Proceed down the hallway past the ladder, and defeat the Blackflame Monk patrolling this area. The hallway looks it ends here, but the way forward is actually on the ledge next to the dead end wall. Follow the ledge until you reach a crumbling pillar.
20
Drop onto the Crumbling Pillar
Drop down on the pillar. It will break, but you will not take any fall damage.
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You'll end up on another pillar with a pressure plate to summon another elevator.
22
Reach the Divine Tower of Caelid Basement
Ride the elevator down and claim the Divine Tower of Caelid: Basement Site of Grace, then continue forward and descend the steps until you reach the Godskin Apostle boss room. Watch out for the Blackflame Monk will be in the way.
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Get the Godslayer
Defeat the Godskin Apostle. Afterwards, go to the room at the back and claim the Godslayer's Greatsword from the chest. An exit portal with appear beside it afterwards.

Godslayer's Greatsword Description and Stats Overview

Basic Information

Elden Ring - GodslayerGodslayer's Greatsword Overview
Type: Colossal Sword
ATK Type: Standard
Skill: The Queen's Black Flame
Weight: 17.5
Description
Sacred sword of the Dusk-Eyed Queen who controlled the Godskin Apostles before her defeat at the hands of Maliketh. The black flames wielded by the apostles are channeled from this sword.

Required Stats to Equip

STR DEX INT FAI ARC
20 22 0 20 0

Stat Scaling

STR DEX INT FAI ARC
D D - D -

Basic Stats

Phys. Atk. 119 Phys. Def. 49.0
Mag. Atk. 0 Mag. Def. 38.0
Fire Atk. 77 Fire Def. 49.0
Lght. Atk. 0 Lght. Def. 38.0
Holy Atk. 0 Holy Def. 38.0
Crit. Atk. 100 Guard Boost 42.0

Godslayer'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
+0 119 77 FIRE
 D D - D -
+10 291 188 FIRE D B - C -

Max Upgrade Level in Each Affinity

The Godslayer'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)

Godslayer'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

Godslayer's Greatsword Ashes of War

Cannot Be Infused with Ashes of War

The Godslayer'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.

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