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Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree

Milady Location, Stats, and Scaling

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Milady is a Light Greatsword in Elden Ring DLC Shadow of the Erdtree that scales with Strength and Dexterity. Read on to learn how to get the Milady, as well as its location, description, upgrades, stat requirements, and best Ashes of War.

Milady Guides
Elden Ring - MiladyMilady Location and Stats Elden Ring - Wing Stance Milady Build IconWing Stance Milady Build Guide

Milady Location

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

Found in a Chest Atop a Tower in Castle Ensis

The Milady is found in a chest on top of a tower in the western area of Castle Ensis's entrance. You can reach this area quickly after crossing the bridge connecting the Castle Front Site of Grace to the Castle's premises.

How to Get the Milady
1
From the bridge and entrance to Castle Ensis, go up the slope on the left. Then, turn left at the end.
2
After turning left from the slope, go up the stairs to go atop the castle rampart. There will be a Messmer Soldier and Guard Dog on the way.
3
Climb the ladder at the end of the rampart to get on top of the tower where the Milady is kept.
4
Open the chest at the top of the tower to get the Milady.

Castle Ensis Legacy Dungeon Walkthrough

Milady Description and Stats Overview

Basic Information

Elden Ring - MiladyMilady Overview
Type: Light Greatsword
ATK Type: Standard/Pierce
Skill: Impaling Thrust
Weight: 6.5
Description
A light greatsword; that is, a sword whose blade matches the length of a greatsword, while being constrained to a minimal weight. Nicknamed after ladies of noble status for its refined appearance. With cultivated form, one can wield this weapon as swiftly as one might a straight sword.

Required Stats to Equip

STR DEX INT FAI ARC
12 17 0 0 0

Stat Scaling

STR DEX INT FAI ARC
D D - - -

Basic Stats

Phys. Atk. 116 Phys. Def. 63.0
Mag. Atk. 0 Mag. Def. 31.0
Fire Atk. 0 Fire Def. 31.0
Lght. Atk. 0 Lght. Def. 31.0
Holy Atk. 0 Holy Def. 31.0
Crit. Atk. 100 Guard Boost 36

Milady 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
+0 116 0 D D - - -
+25 284 0 D C - - -

Max Upgrade Level in Each Affinity

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Required Upgrade Materials

Levels Material Quantity
+1~+3 Smithing Stone 1 (2/4/6)
+4~+6 Smithing Stone 2 (2/4/6)
+7~+9 Smithing Stone 3 (2/4/6)
+10~+12 Smithing Stone 4 (2/4/6)
+13~+15 Smithing Stone 5 (2/4/6)
+16~+18 Smithing Stone 6 (2/4/6)
+19~+21 Smithing Stone 7 (2/4/6)
+22~+24 Smithing Stone 8 (2/4/6)
+25 Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone (1)

Milady requires a total of 12 Smithing Stones for every 3 levels to upgrade, with the exception of the final level at +25 which requires an Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone.

Smithing Stones Farming Guide

Milady Ashes of War

Best Ashes of War for Milady
Elden Ring - Wing Stance Icon,modeWing Stance Cragblade IconCragblade Impaling Thrust IconImpaling Thrust

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List of Weapons by Stat Scaling

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Faith Arcane

List of Weapons by Damage Types

StandardStandard StrikeStrike SlashSlash PiercePierce
MagicMagic FireFire HolyHoly LightningLightning

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BleedBleed FrostFrost RotScarlet Rot
SleepSleep PoisonPoison MadnessMadness

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Backhand Blades Beast Claws
Great Katanas Hand-to-Hand Weapons
Light Greatswords Perfume Bottles
Throwing Blades Thrusting Shields

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