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Greatsword of Damnation Location, Stats, and Scaling

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

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Greatsword of Damnation Location

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

Obtained via the Remembrance of Midra, Lord of Frenzied Flame

The Greatsword of Damnation can be obtained by beating Midra, Lord of Frenzied Flame in the Midra's Manse DLC Legacy Dungeon and securing their Remembrance. You can then turn in the Remembrance to Enia at the Roundtable Hold to get the Greatsword of Damnation.

How to Get the Greatsword of Damnation
1
Elden Ring - Enter the Hidden Hallway Behind the Painting
Attack (or dodge) the painting depicting Midra's Manse near the Midra's Manse Site of Grace to reveal a hidden hallway behind it. Continue until you reach the dining hall room.
▶︎ How to Get to Midra's Manse
2
Elden Ring - Pull the Lever and Continue
After clearing the dining hall, continue to the next room, with a lever in one of its corners. Pull this lever to move one of the nearby bookshelves and reveal another path.
3
Elden Ring - Access the Previously Hidden Path and Continue Up the Ladder
Enter the previously hidden path and climb the ladder. This path eventually leads to the balcony above the dining hall. Climb the ladder on this balcony.
4
Elden Ring - Reach the Manse Hall Shortcut
Get to the end of the dilapidated floorboards to reach the Midra's Library Site of Grace. Open the shortcut to Midra's Manse Site of Grace, which can be found directly below Midra's Library. You will have to drop down to reach this area.
5
Elden Ring - Reveal the Hidden Path Behind Midra
After opening the Midra's Manse shortcut, reveal the next hidden path behind the large portrait of Midra and Nanaya.
6
Elden Ring - Get to the Balcony on the Other Side
The hidden path leads to a lever you need to pull, which moves one of the bookshelves in the library, allowing you to access the other balcony at the end. Make a series of jumps on the bookshelves to reach this balcony.
7
Elden Ring - Drop Down and Reach the Second Floor Chamber Site of Grace
You can drop down from the balcony and enter the next hallway, which leads to the Second Floor Chamber. Midra's boss arena will be the room next to this Site of Grace.
8
Elden Ring - Defeat Midra, Lord of Frenzied Flame
Defeat Midra, Lord of Frenzied Flame, to obtain his Remembrance. Then, use this Remembrance to exchange it with the Greatsword of Damnation from Enia, the Finger Reader.
▶︎ Midra, Lord of Frenzied Flame Guide

Greatsword of Damnation Description and Stats Overview

Basic Information

Elden Ring - Greatsword of DamnationGreatsword of Damnation Overview
Type: Greatsword
ATK Type: Standard/Pierce
Skill: Golden Crux
Weight: 8.0
Description
Golden greatsword that once pierced the body of Midra, master of the manse. Used by the hornsent in the execution of a damnation like no other. The barbs that now enwreathe the blade pierce the victim from within, inflicting continuous wounds to assure eternal agony.

Required Stats to Equip

STR DEX INT FAI ARC
20 15 0 20 0

Stat Scaling

STR DEX INT FAI ARC
D E - D -

Basic Stats

Phys. Atk. 123 Phys. Def. 58.0
Mag. Atk. 0 Mag. Def. 31.0
Fire Atk. 0 Fire Def. 31.0
Lght. Atk. 0 Lght. Def. 31.0
Holy Atk. 79 Holy Def. 42.0
Crit. Atk. 100 Guard Boost 39

Greatsword of Damnation 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
+0 123 79 HOLY
 D E - D -
+10 301 193 HOLY C D - D -

Max Upgrade Level in Each Affinity

The Greatsword of Damnation 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)

Greatsword of Damnation 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

Greatsword of Damnation Ashes of War

Cannot Be Infused with Ashes of War

The Greatsword of Damnation 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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