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Leda's Sword Location, Stats, and Scaling

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

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Leda's Sword Location

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

Defeat Needle Knight Leda in Enir-Ilim

Leda's Sword is obtained by defeating Needle Knight Leda and her allies after passing through the Cleansing Chamber Anteroom. You will need to pass through Leda before you reach the final boss, so this weapon is not missable.

Needle Knight Leda Questline and Location

How to Reach Leda

1
finding Leda
Once you have burned the sealing tree, you will be transported immediately to Enir-Ilim. Activate the Enir-Ilim: Outer Wall site of grace and follow the stairs upward. Head past the Divine Beast Warrior and into the building to find the First Rise site of grace above the stairs to your left.
2
finding Leda
From the First Rise site of grace, head out the southwest doorway and go up the stairs into the courtyard. Cross the small broken bridge in front then take the stairs going up to progress further.
3
finding Leda
Head past the Divine Beast Warrior into the stairs leading up. Deal with the Erdtree Priest casting Spira and keep running up the stairs. Open the double doors at the top to find the Spiral Rise site of grace.
4
finding Leda
Take the spiral staircase up and enter the first window you see on your left where another Erdtree Shaman is. Take a right into the series of roofs with the Gravebirds and a series of stairs until you encounter yet another Divine Beast Warrior.
5
finding Leda
From the tower behind the Divine Beast Warrior, head northeast and enter the tower on your right. Climb the spiral staircase and eliminate the nearby Erdtree Priests by the lift.
6
finding Leda
Exit the south doorway and follow the path where you will encounter another Divine Beast Warrior. Past him will be the Cleansing Anteroom Chamber site of grace.
7
finding Leda
Go up the next set of stairs to meet Leda. Invade her through the red summon sign and defeat her team to obtain Leda's Sword.

Leda's Sword Description and Stats Overview

Basic Information

Elden Ring - LedaLeda's Sword Overview
Type: Light Greatsword
ATK Type: Standard/Pierce
Skill: Needle Piercer
Weight: 7.5
Description
Light greatsword with gold inlaid. Weapon of Leda, the Needle Knight. Deals holy damage. Though polished to a mirror sheen, this blade still reeks with the stench of crusted blood that lingers from the cull of her knightly comrades.

Required Stats to Equip

STR DEX INT FAI ARC
11 22 0 19 0

Stat Scaling

STR DEX INT FAI ARC
E C - D -

Basic Stats

Phys. Atk. 101 Phys. Def. 63.0
Mag. Atk. 0 Mag. Def. 32.0
Fire Atk. 0 Fire Def. 32.0
Lght. Atk. 0 Lght. Def. 30.0
Holy Atk. 65 Holy Def. 46.0
Crit. Atk. 100 Guard Boost 35

Leda's 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
+0 101 65 HOLY
 E C - D -
+10 247 159 HOLY D B - D -

Max Upgrade Level in Each Affinity

The Leda's 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)

Leda's 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

Leda's Sword Ashes of War

Cannot Be Infused with Ashes of War

The Leda's 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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List of Weapons by Stat Scaling

Strength Dexterity Intelligence
Faith Arcane

List of Weapons by Damage Types

StandardStandard StrikeStrike SlashSlash PiercePierce
MagicMagic FireFire HolyHoly LightningLightning

List of Weapons by Status Effects

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List of Weapon Types

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Greatbows Crossbows
Ballista
Shields
Small Shields Medium Shields
Greatshields
DLC Weapons
Backhand Blades Beast Claws
Great Katanas Hand-to-Hand Weapons
Light Greatswords Perfume Bottles
Throwing Blades Thrusting Shields

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