Sword of Light Location, Stats, and Scaling

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

Sword of Light Location

Convert the Stone-Sheathed Sword at an Unused Altar

To get the Sword of Light, you'll first need to obtain the Stone-Sheathed Sword from one of the 3 altars in the Realm of Shadow. Once you have the Stone-Sheathed Sword, take it to the one of the remaining 2 altars to transform it into the Sword of Light.

Light Altar Depends on Which Altar You Get the Stone-Sheathed Sword From

Stone-Sheathed Sword Location	Altars for Conversion
Fog Rift Catacombs	Darkness Altar: Ruins of Unte Light Altar: Ancient Ruins of Rauh
Ruins of Unte	Darkness Altar: Fog Rift Catacombs Light Altar: Ancient Ruins of Rauh
Ancient Ruins of Rauh	Darkness Altar: Fog Rift Catacombs Light Altar: Ruins of Unte

The altar that transforms the Stone-Sheathed Sword into the Sword of Light will depend on where you got the Stone-Sheathed Sword.

If you get the Stone-Sheathed Sword from Fog Rift Catacombs or the Ruins of Unte, convert it to Light at the Ancient Ruins of Rauh. But if you got the Stone-Sheathed Sword from Ancient Ruins of Rauh instead, convert it at the Ruins of Unte.

Visit Fog Rift Catacombs First to Get the Stone-Sheathed Sword Early

The easiest route to get the Sword of Light would be to get the Stone-Sheathed Sword from the Fog Rift Catacombs and transform it at the Ancient Ruins of Rauh altar.

This also makes it easier to revisit both the Light and Darkness Altars in your current save, as the altar in Fog Rift Catacombs is near the end of the dungeon and can be a hassle to return to if it becomes your Light or Darkness Altar.

1	From the crossroads at the Castle Front Site of Grace by Castle Ensis, follow the northbound road until you reach Fog Rift Catacombs at the end.
2	Progress through the Catacombs until you reach the long room with 3 spike traps in a row. Go to the elevated platform at the end, then jump inside a hole in the last trap. Ride it up, hop out, then run across the tops of the traps once they start lowering to reach a side room with the Altar. Get the Stone-Sheathed Sword.
3	Head to the Ancient Ruins of Rauh and reach Rauh Ancient Ruins, West site of grace to navigate to the Light Altar.
4	From the Rauh Ancient Ruins, West site of grace, take the stairway southwest going up.
5	At the top of the stairs, you'll reach a large room full of Shadows. Take the right side exit at the end of the room into the grotto.
6	Cross the grotto to the entrance of the ruins tunnel infested with Kindred of Rot.
7	Get past the large room with several Kindred of Rot to reach the exit that will directly face the Altar's location northwest.
8	Cross the invisible bridge directly ahead to get to the tower with the Altar.
9	Interact with the Altar to convert the Stone-Sheathed Sword into the Sword of Light.

Swap Infinitely Between Swords of Light and Darkness

After you get the Stone-Sheathed Sword, you can swap it between the Light and Darkness versions infinitely at their corresponding Altars. It is not possible to turn it back into a Stone-Sheathed Sword after its first transformation.

Sword of Light Description and Stats Overview

Basic Information

Sword of Light	Overview
	Type: Straight Sword ATK Type: Standard/Pierce Skill: Light Weight: 4.0
Description
Sword of light, pulled from its stone scabbard at an altar. From the quick of the root, unswerving rays of light intersect and reflect to give the silver blade form.

Required Stats to Equip

Stat Scaling

Basic Stats

Sword of Light Upgrades

Base and Max Level Comparison

Max Upgrade Level in Each Affinity

Required Upgrade Materials

Sword of Light 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

Sword of Light Ashes of War

Cannot Be Infused with Ashes of War

The Sword of Light 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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