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Moonrithyll's Knight Sword Location, Stats, and Scaling

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Moonrithyll

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

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Moonrithyll's Knight Sword Location

Note: The Moonrithyll's Knight Sword is only available if you own the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC.

Defeat Moonrithyll, Carian Knight in Castle Ensis

Moonrithyll's Knight Sword is dropped by the hostile NPC, Moonrithyll, Carian Knight, midway through Castle Ensis in Gravesite Plain. The nearest site of grace is the Castle Ensis Checkpoint, after you open the large gate next to it. Defeat Moonrithyll to get his weapon.

Castle Ensis Walkthrough

How to Find Moonrithyll, Carian Knight in Castle Ensis

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From the Castle Front site of grace, run up to Castle Ensis and climb the stairs next to the Troll Knight. Follow this path until you reach an area with a Black Knight. Here you'll find one of Miquella's crosses as well as the Castle Ensis Checkpoint site of grace.
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Castle Ensis Step 2
From the Castle Ensis Checkpoint site of grace, face south (where you see a Messmer Soldier kneeling) and drop down into the hole with dog enemies at the bottom.
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Castle Ensis Step 3
After dealing with the dogs, exit the small cave and run along the cliffs, platforming along the waterfall until you reach a watery area with turtles milling about.
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Castle Ensis Step 4
Pass under the arch directly in front of you and look northwest to see a ladder. Use it to climb back up to Castle Ensis.
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How to Open the Castle Ensis Checkpoint Gate
At the top, a Foot Soldier and Messmer Soldier will be waiting for you. Deal with them and exit the room using the doorway to your west.
Notice IconAs soon as you exit, go to the room directly in front of you and use the contraption inside to open the gate leading back to the Castle Ensis Checkpoint site of grace.
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Moonrithyll Location
After opening the gate, exit the room and turn right (east). Go up the stairs and follow this wide highway to the end in order to reach the area guarded by Moonrithyll, Carian Knight. Along the way, you will be attacked by Messmer Soldiers, a dog, as well as mages.
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Moonrithyll Carian Knight
Fight Moonrithyll, Carian Knight in front of the large structure leading to the battlements of Castle Ensis. Defeat him to get the Moonrithyll's Knight Sword.

Moonrithyll's Knight Sword Description and Stats Overview

Basic Information

Elden Ring - MoonrithyllMoonrithyll's Knight Sword Overview
Type: Colossal Sword
ATK Type: Standard/Pierce
Skill: Tremendous Phalanx
Weight: 18.0
Description
Greatsword embedded with a blue glintstone. The favored weapon of the steadfast Carian knight, Moonrithyll. Moonrithyll was the Twin Moon Knight's chamberlain. She was also a friend to the trolls, who served the royal family, and proudly wielded their weapons as she fought arm in arm with her gargantuan comrades.

Required Stats to Equip

STR DEX INT FAI ARC
20 14 18 0 0

Stat Scaling

STR DEX INT FAI ARC
D D D - -

Basic Stats

Phys. Atk. 124 Phys. Def. 70.0
Mag. Atk. 80 Mag. Def. 55.0
Fire Atk. 0 Fire Def. 43.0
Lght. Atk. 0 Lght. Def. 43.0
Holy Atk. 0 Holy Def. 43.0
Crit. Atk. 100 Guard Boost 50

Moonrithyll's Knight Sword 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
+0 124 80 MAG
 D D D - -
+10 303 196 MAG C C D - -

Max Upgrade Level in Each Affinity

The Moonrithyll's Knight Sword 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)

Moonrithyll's Knight Sword 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

Moonrithyll's Knight Sword Ashes of War

Cannot Be Infused with Ashes of War

The Moonrithyll's Knight Sword 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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