Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree

Greatsword of Radahn (Light) Location, Stats, and Scaling

Greatsword of Radahn (Light) 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 Greatsword of Radahn (Light), as well as its location, description, upgrades, stat requirements, and best Ashes of War.

Greatsword of Radahn (Light) Location

Note: The Greatsword of Radahn (Light) is only available if you own the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC.

Obtained by Trading Remembrance of Promised Consort Radahn

The Greatsword of Radahn (Light) can be obtained by beating Promised Consort Radahn and securing his Remembrance. You can then turn in the Remembrance to Enia at the Roundtable Hold to get the Greatsword of Radahn (Light).

Promised Consort Radahn is the final boss of the DLC, and his boss room is at the top of Enir-Ilim, right ahead of the Divine Gate Front Staircase Site of Grace.

Promised Consort Radahn Boss Guide

How to Reach Promised Consort Radahn's Boss Arena

1
After burning the sealing tree and being teleported to the Enir-Ilim: Outer Wall Site of Grace, follow the stairs upward, then go up the next flight of stairs into the building on your left past the Divine Bird Warrior. The First Rise Site of Grace will be above the stairs to your left.
2
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 to where an Erdtree Shaman is patrolling, then go up the stairs on the left to progress.
3
Keep going up the stairs, past the Divine Bird Warrior and Erdtree Shaman casting Spira, then open the double doors at the top of the stairs to reach the Spiral Rise Site of Grace.
4 Spiral Rise window opening:scale
Starting from the Spiral Rise Site of Grace, climb the stairs going up, then jump onto the roof via an opening to your left.
5
Traverse the rooftops and hop onto the ledge at the end to reach the stairs and towers going further up.
6
In the open rooftop area with the Divine Beast Warrior, climb up through the roofs in front of you and get in the tower through the opening.
7
After entering the opening, go up the stairs of the tower and exit via the doorway to the left.
8
Get past the Divine Beast Warrior in the large open area and head up the stairs to the Cleansing Anteroom Chamber site of grace.
9
Speak to Leda, then defeat her and her allies via red summon sign.
10
Continue forward and take the last elevator to reach the Divine Gate Front Staircase site of grace in front of the final boss room.
11
Defeat Promised Consort Radahn and obtain the Remembrance of a God and Lord.
12
Teleport to Roundtable Hold and trade Metyr's Remembrance with Enia to obtain the Greatsword of Radahn (Light).

Ymir Quest and Location

Duplicate Promised Consort Radahn's Remembrance to Get Both Greatswords

If you want to get both the Light and Lord versions of Radahn's Greatsword, make sure to duplicate the Remembrance using one of the Walking Mausoleums or Remembrance Coffins found in the game.

All DLC Remembrance Duplication Locations

Greatsword of Radahn (Light) Description and Stats Overview

Basic Information

Elden Ring - Greatsword of Radahn (Light)Greatsword of Radahn (Light) Overview
Type: Colossal Sword
ATK Type: Standard/Pierce
Skill: Lightspeed Slash
Weight: 19.0
Description
Greatswords of black steel wielded by Radahn in his youth. A pair of weapons decorated with a lion mane motif. These were in his possession immediately before his triumph over the stars — the swords of a lord who does not rely on physical strength and gravity alone.

Required Stats to Equip

STR DEX INT FAI ARC
32 24 15 0 0

Stat Scaling

STR DEX INT FAI ARC
D D E - -

Basic Stats

Phys. Atk. 127 Phys. Def. 65.0
Mag. Atk. 82 Mag. Def. 47.0
Fire Atk. 0 Fire Def. 34.0
Lght. Atk. 0 Lght. Def. 34.0
Holy Atk. 0 Holy Def. 34.0
Crit. Atk. 100 Guard Boost 52

Greatsword of Radahn (Light) Upgrades

Base and Max Level Comparison

Lvl. Phys. Dmg. Sec. Dmg. STR DEX INT FAI ARC
+0 127 82 MAG
D D E - -
+10 311 200 MAG C C D - -

Max Upgrade Level in Each Affinity

The Greatsword of Radahn (Light) 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 Radahn (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

Greatsword of Radahn (Light) Ashes of War

Cannot Be Infused with Ashes of War

The Greatsword of Radahn (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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