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Greatsword of Solitude Location, Stats, and Scaling

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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.

List of Contents

Location
Description and Stats Overview
Weapon Upgrades
Ashes of War
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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

Description
Greatsword of Solitude	Overview
Greatsword of Solitude	Type: Greatsword ATK Type: Standard/Pierce Skill: Solitary Moon Slash Weight: 15.5
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.

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

Standard	Strike	Slash	Pierce
Magic	Fire	Holy	Lightning

List of Weapons by Status Effects

Bleed	Frost	Scarlet Rot
Sleep	Poison	Madness

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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