Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree

Greatsword of Solitude Location, Stats, and Scaling

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 Location

Note: The Greatsword of Solitude is only available if you own the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC.

Dropped by the Blackgaol Knight in the Western Nameless Mausoleum

The Greatsword of Solitude is obtained by defeating the Blackgaol Knight in the Western Nameless Mausoleum in Gravesite Plain. From the Scorched Ruins site of grace, head west towards the withered trees until you see the mausoleum's entrance with two braziers outside.

Blackgaol Knight Weakness and Location

Greatsword of Solitude Description and Stats Overview

Basic Information

Elden Ring - Greatsword of SolitudeGreatsword of Solitude Overview
Type: Greatsword
ATK Type: Standard/Pierce
Skill: Solitary Moon Slash
Weight: 15.5
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.

Required Stats to Equip

STR DEX INT FAI ARC
27 13 0 0 0

Stat Scaling

STR DEX INT FAI ARC
B E - - -

Basic Stats

Phys. Atk. 120 Phys. Def. 89.0
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

Greatsword of Solitude 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
+0 120 0 B E - - -
+10 294 0 A D - - -

Max Upgrade Level in Each Affinity

The Greatsword of Solitude 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)

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

Greatsword of Solitude Ashes of War

Cannot Be Infused with Ashes of War

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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