Greatsword of Solitude is a Greatsword in Elden Ring DLC Shadow of the Erdtree that scales with Strength and Dexterity. Read on to learn how to get the Greatsword of Solitude, as well as its location, description, upgrades, stat requirements, and best Ashes of War.
Greatsword of Solitude is obtained by defeating the Blackgaol Knight in the Western Nameless Mausoleum, west of the Scorched Ruins Site of Grace.
The Greatsword of Solitude is only available if you've purchased the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC. This weapon is a DLC exclusive and will not be available if you only own the base game.
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Overview |
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Type:
Greatsword
ATK Type: Standard/Pierce Skill: Solitary Moon Slash Weight: 15.5 |
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Description | |
Steel greatsword wielded by the Knights of Solitary Gaol. Through a secret rite, they relinquished their hearts for heightened battle prowess. Next, they engraved their blades with two crests: one depicting the light of birth, and the other, solitude. |
STR | DEX | INT | FAI | ARC |
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27 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
STR | DEX | INT | FAI | ARC |
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B | E | - | - | - |
Phys. Atk. | 120 | Phys. Def. | 89.0 |
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Mag. Atk. | 0 | Mag. Def. | 40.0 |
Fire Atk. | 0 | Fire Def. | 40.0 |
Lght. Atk. | 0 | Lght. Def. | 40.0 |
Holy Atk. | 0 | Holy Def. | 40.0 |
Crit. Atk. | 100 | Guard Boost | 53 |
Levels | Material | Quantity |
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+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) |
Greatsword of Solitude 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
The Greatsword of Solitude 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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Faith | Arcane |
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Greatsword of Solitude Location, Stats, and Scaling
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