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How to Get Shard of Alexander: Effects and Locations

Shard of Alexander is a type of Talisman in Elden Ring. Read on to learn Shard of Alexander's effects, location, lore description, and where to get it!

Shard of Alexander Overview

Shard of Alexander Effect

Shard of Alexander IconShard of Alexander
Effect
Greatly boosts the attack power of skills.
Type Weight
Talisman 0.9

Shard of Alexander Lore Description

Lore Description
"Shard of the late Alexander, a shattered warrior jar.

Greatly boosts the attack power of skills.

Scraps of stewed flesh cling to the shard, and tatters of ornaments can be seen mingled within the slime. Relics of a red-haired champion, it would seem."

Boosts Skill Damage

The Shard of Alexander boost skill damage up to 15% when equipped as a talisman. This effect stacks with other talismans such as the Godfrey Icon and the Axe Talisman.

This is especially useful on builds use skills for damage such as Bloodhound's Finesse, Wild Strikes, and Flame of the Redmanes.

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How to Get the Shard of Alexander

Defeat Alexander in Crumbling Farum Azula

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You can obtain the Shard of Alexander after defeating Alexander in the Crumbling Farum Azula. Note that you need to complete Alexander's previous interactions for him to appear in the location.

Crumbling Farum Azula Legacy Dungeon Walkthrough and Location

Alexander Questline Summary

How to Complete Alexander Questline

Questline Objectives
1 Free Alexander Near the Saintsbridge in Limgrave
2 Help Alexander at the Gael Tunnel (Optional)
3 Participate in the Festival of Combat in Redmane Castle
4 Help Alexander Free Himself in Liurnia
5 Speak to Alexander on Mt. Gelmir after defeating the Magma Wyrm boss
6 Summon Alexander to Fight the Fire Giant (Optional)
7 Fight Alexander in Crumbling Farum Azula
8 Give Alexander's Innards to Jar-Bairn

Alexander the Warrior Jar is a jolly fellow seeking to strengthen himself by journeying through the Lands Between. Follow and complete his questline to receive one of the game's best talismans called the Shard of Alexander.

Alexander Questline and Location

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