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Rakshasa's Great Katana Location, Stats, and Scaling

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

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Rakshasa's Great Katana Location

Note: Rakshasa's Great Katana is only available if you own the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC.

Defeat Rakshasa in the Eastern Nameless Mausoleum

The Rakshasa's Great Katana is found in the Eastern Nameless Mausoleum. From the Recluses' River Downstream, jump down stone platforms to reach a section of the river that is in between two waterfalls. Head east to find the Eastern Nameless Mausoleum.

Eastern Nameless Mausoleum Location

How to Get Rakshasa's Great Katana
1
Elden Ring - How to Get to Castle Watering Hole
To get to the Eastern Nameless Mausoleum, you must first find the hidden path in Shadow Keep. You can get to Shadow Keep via two routes:
1. Take the back route via the Church District, which starts by going down Moorth Ruins and following the path eastward and around back to Shadow Keep.
2. Enter through the front gate of Shadow Keep and defeat the Golden Hippopotamus.
2
Elden Ring - Head Down Ladder in Shadow Keep
Once in Shadow Keep, find the hidden path that leads down to the Castle Watering Hole site of grace by going down the ladder on the eastern side of the ramparts.
3
Elden Ring - Hit the Illusory Wall
Hit the illusory wall beside the painting and interact with the coffin at the end to access this hidden area.
4
Elden Ring - Head Down to Recluses
From Castle Watering Hole, head down south, past the Recluses' River Upstream site of grace all the way to the Recluses' River Downstream site of grace.
5
Elden Ring - Jump Down Stone Platforms
From Recluses' River Downstream, jump down the stone platforms jutting out of the cliffside and make your way to a section of the river that is in between two waterfalls. Head east through this area to arrive at the Eastern Nameless Mausoleum.
6
Rakshasa
Defeat Rakshasa to obtain Rakshasa's Great Katana as well as Rakshasa's armor set.

Rakshasa's Great Katana Description and Stats Overview

Basic Information

Elden Ring - RakshasaRakshasa's Great Katana Overview
Type: Great Katana
ATK Type: Slash/Pierce
Skill: Weed Cutter
Passive: Blood Loss (55)
Weight: 9.5
Description
A great katana with the tempering pattern of its blade forever stained red with blood. Weapon of Rakshasa, who cuts down and devours. A berserker's weapon used to endure enemy attacks and reply with one's full fury. When attacking, the wielder is less likely to stagger from counterattacks, but will also take increased damage.

Required Stats to Equip

STR DEX INT FAI ARC
12 27 0 0 0

Stat Scaling

STR DEX INT FAI ARC
E C - - -

Basic Stats

Phys. Atk. 155 Phys. Def. 53.0
Mag. Atk. 0 Mag. Def. 24.0
Fire Atk. 0 Fire Def. 24.0
Lght. Atk. 0 Lght. Def. 24.0
Holy Atk. 0 Holy Def. 24.0
Crit. Atk. 100 Guard Boost 35

Rakshasa's Great Katana 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
+0 155 0 E C - - -
+10 379 0 D B - - -

Max Upgrade Level in Each Affinity

The Rakshasa's Great Katana 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)

Rakshasa's Great Katana 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

Rakshasa's Great Katana Ashes of War

Cannot Be Infused with Ashes of War

The Rakshasa's Great Katana 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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