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Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree

Black Steel Twinblade Location, Stats, and Scaling

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

Black Steel Twinblade Location

Note: Blask Steel Twinblade is only available if you own the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC.

Dropped by the Black Knight Northeast of the Church of the Crusade

The Black Steel Twinblade is obtained by defeating the Black Knight found in an encampment northeast of the Church of the Crusade.

Starting from the Highroad Cross site of grace, head north until you find a camp with a Furnace Golem walking along the road. Hug the west cliff and go up the hill to find an extension of the camp with more soldiers posted. At the top will be a special Black Knight that will drop the Black Steel Twinblade upon defeat.

Black Steel Twinblade Description and Stats Overview

Basic Information

Elden Ring - Black Steel TwinbladeBlack Steel Twinblade Overview
Type: Twinblade
ATK Type: Standard/Pierce
Skill: Spinning Slash
Weight: 8.0
Description
Weapon of the Black Knights, servants of Messmer the Impaler. Twinblade of black steel with decorative embellishments in gold. Blessed with an Erdtree incantation. Further holy imbuement will amplify the effect and greatly increase the armament's power.

Required Stats to Equip

STR DEX INT FAI ARC
18 15 0 13 0

Stat Scaling

STR DEX INT FAI ARC
D D - D -

Basic Stats

Phys. Atk. 112 Phys. Def. 42.0
Mag. Atk. 0 Mag. Def. 26.0
Fire Atk. 0 Fire Def. 26.0
Lght. Atk. 0 Lght. Def. 26.0
Holy Atk. 33 Holy Def. 47.0
Crit. Atk. 100 Guard Boost 31

Black Steel Twinblade 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
+0 112 33 HOLY
D D - D -
+25 274 80 HOLY D C - D -

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)

Black Steel Twinblade 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

Black Steel Twinblade Ashes of War

Black Steel Twinblade Best Ashes of War

Best Black Steel Twinblade Ash of War
: Aspects of the Crucible: WingsAsh of War: Aspects of the Crucible: Wings

The best ashes of war to infuse Black Steel Twinblade with is the Aspects of the Crucible: Wings.

This ash of war has a unique attack animation for twinblades that can shred enemy poise. Additionally, its default Sacred affinity is perfect for Black Steel Twinblade as its power grows stronger with each Holy infusion.

List of All Ashes of War and Weapon Skills

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