Weapons are the lifeblood of any Elden Ring build, and you’ll be able to find plenty more in Shadow of the Erdtree, the game’s DLC that takes place in the Shadow Realm of the Lands Between.
In this Shadow of the Erdtree guide, we’ll show you where to find all of the DLC weapons we’ve found so far.
Gravesite Plain weapons
Gravesite Plain is the first major area in the Shadow Realm of the Lands Between, and it’s where you’ll start your journey in Shadow of the Erdtree. There are multiple unique weapons to be found here, from bosses, dungeons, and exploration. Here’s what we’ve found so far.
Beast Claw
The Beast Claw drops for Logur, the Beast Claw, a mini-boss who hangs out in the Gravesite Plain woods.
Head east from your first site of grace and you’ll find Logur wandering around in the woods. If you get close, he’ll attack you. Take him down and you’ll earn his weapons.
Backhand Blade
The Backhand Blade is northeast of the Scorched Ruins and southeast of the Three-Path Cross Site of Grace.
Just off the road, overlooking the river, you’ll see a small mausoleum. Walk up and into the stone pavilion and grab the sword from the pillar of light.
Greatsword of Solitude
In a single-room dungeon called Western Nameless Mausoleum, which is west of the Scorched Ruins in Gravesite Plain, you’ll face the Blackgaol Knight. Take him down and he’ll drop the Greatsword of Solitude.
Bone Bow
The Bone Bow is in Belurat, the castle on the west side of Gravesite Plain. Head through the dungeon until you reach the upper level, past the second site of grace.
Near where you can unlock an elevator shortcut back down to the first level, you’ll find a tower with a broken staircase. Inside this tower are two of the large scorpion spiders. Kill them and loot the body in the room to get the Bone Bow.
Curseblade Cirque
The Curseblade Cirque is one of three Backhand Blade weapons in Shadow of the Erdtree, and it’s a random drop from Curseblade enemies. You can find an easily accessible Curseblade just south of the Stagefront Site of Grace in Belurat.
Bloodfiend’s Arm
The Bloodfiend’s Arm is a random drop from Bloodfiend enemies, who you can find scattered around the Shadow Realm. They’re particularly plentiful in Prospect Town in Gravesite Plain.
For some additional help farming for this weapon, check out our guide on how to earn the Bloodfiend’s Arm.
Great Katana
In the massive lake in the northern half of Gravesite Plain, where the Ghostflame Dragon lies, you’ll find a dead body floating in the water. Walk up to it and loot it to receive the Great Katana.
Pata
Southeast of Prospect Town, you’ll find a small cave entrance that leads to the Church of Benediction, right above where you first started in the Shadow Realm. Near the church, on a ledge overlooking your starting position, you’ll find a body. Loot it to earn a fist weapon called Pata.
Milady
Milady is just outside of Castle Ensis in Gravesite Plain. Across the long bridge near Belurat and then across another small bridge to Castle Ensis, defeat the giant blocking the way and push a bit deeper into the area. On your left, you’ll find a staircase that leads to a large ladder. Climb up.
When you reach the top of the tower, open the chest in front of you to get Milady.
Moonrithyll’s Knight Sword
As you’re making your way through Castle Ensis, you’ll find Moonrithyll, Carian Knight, guarding the true front gate. When you kill them, they’ll drop their big, magical sword, the Moonrithyll Knight Sword.
Smithscript Dagger
Inside the Ruined Forge Lava Intake, a small dungeon to the southeast of Castle Ensis, you’ll find the Smithscript Dagger.
To reach this weapon, you’ll need to fight your way through stone giants and lava blobs until you reach the room with the massive pipe mechanism suspended in the ceiling. On the lower level of this room, tucked up against the wall, you’ll find the Smithscript Dagger on a body.
Anvil Hammer
The Anvil Hammer comes from the Ruined Forge Lava Intake dungeon, which is southeast of Castle Ensis.
Inside, make your way to the top floor and work your way into the room with the massive pipe mechanism. Use the lever to lower the mechanism into the lava and then jump onto it. Follow the pipe all the way to the top to find the Altar, which will give you the Anvil Hammer and an Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone.
Messmer Soldier Spear
Messmer Soldiers with spears can drop their weapon for you — the Messmer Soldier Spear. You can find these enemies all over the place, often on the roads leading east from Castle Ensis.
Dragon-Hunter’s Great Katana
In the Dragon’s Pit dungeon, which is to the east of Castle Ensis, make your way through until you fight the Ancient Dragon-Man. Kill him and he’ll drop his weapon, the Dragon-Hunter’s Great Katana.
Death Knight’s Twin Axes
West of Castle Ensis, in a dungeon called Fog Rift Catacombs, you’ll encounter the Death Knight. This boss is in the third basement of the dungeon, and will drop the Death Knight’s Twin Axes when you defeat him.
Poisoned Hand
The Poisoned Hand is in the poisoned lake area of Belurat, in western Gravesite Plain. You can access this area via the ladder in the well once you find the Well Depths Key in the upper area of the castle.
Once you enter the poison lake, go right and fight through the bugs. Behind a building near the far wall, in the poison water, you’ll find a corpse. Loot it to get the Poisoned Hand.
Horned Warrior’s Sword
The Horned Warrior’s Sword is located in the poisoned lake area of Belurat, in west Gravesite Plain. To get to the poison lake, grab the Well Depths Key from the upper area in the castle and use it in the Belurat well.
Once you make it to the poison lake, run across the water to your right until you find some solid ground. You’ll find one of the golden horned warriors. Kill them and they’ll drop the Horned Warrior’s Sword.
Deadly Poison Perfume Bottle
You can purchase the Deadly Poison Perfume Bottle from Thiollier for 6,000 Runes in northeastern Gravesite Plain, by the Pillar Path Cross Site of Grace.
Cerulean Coast weapons
The Cerulean Coast is a beautiful beachside area south of Gravesite Plain. You’ll find a few different weapons to add to your arsenal down here.
Spirit Glaive
Starting at the Charo’s Hidden Grave Site of Grace in the Cerulean Coast, make your way through the arch and hug the right side of the red flower field. Ride along the cliff until you come across some Gravebird statues that mark a path. Follow the path to a large, broken tombstone at the end and you’ll find a body. Loot the body for the Spirit Glaive.
Dancing Blade of Ranah
In the Southern Nameless Mausoleum — which you can reach via an underground cave southeast of the Cerulean Coast, West Site of Grace — you’ll fight the Dancer of Ranah. Defeat her and she’ll drop the Dancing Blade of Ranah alongside her armor set.
Spirit Sword
North of the Cerulean Coast, West Site of Grace, you’ll find a grove-like area with waterfalls and some enemies. Take the right path and go forward until you find a big tombstone. In front of the tombstone, you’ll find the Spirit Sword weapon.
Star-lined Sword
North of the Cerulean Coast, West Site of Grace, take the left path to face Demi-Human Queen Marigga and her cronies. Defeat all the enemies, including the boss, and she’ll drop the Star-lined Sword.
Scadu Altus weapons
Scadu Altus is the second major region in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree. You’ll find several unique weapons in this area. Here’s what we’ve found so far.
Smithscript Spear
In the southeast part of Scadu Altus, beneath the western lake, you’ll find a small dungeon called Ruined Forge of Starfall Past. Inside, past the site of grace, cross the first bridge. To your left you’ll find a lever. But to your right, you’ll find a corpse that’s holding the Smithscript Spear.
Smithscript Cirque
In the Ruined Forge of Starfall Past dungeon, which is in the southeastern part of Scadu Altus, you’ll find the Smithscript Cirque in the final room in the dungeon.
Open up the second gate in the forge via the lever and go inside. You’ll find a dead body near a pit and two stone giants. Grab the Smithscript Cirque off the body before or after you deal with the enemies.
Ancient Meteoric Ore Greatsword
Inside the Ruined Forge of Starfall Past dungeon, which is located in the southeastern part of Scadu Altus, you’ll find an altar hidden in one of the rooms. Clear out the dungeon and go to the second lever which lifts the second gate. Lower it to the ground and then pull the lever again to raise it. Quickly climb on the gate before it gets too high up and ride it to the second floor platform.
In the next room, interact with the altar to get the Ancient Meteoric Ore Greatsword.
Serpent Flail
The Serpent Flail is located inside the Fog Rift Fort, which is a difficult to reach fort just south of the Scadu Altus, West Site of Grace. From the site of grace, jump down the cliff to your left until you reach the fort. Progress through until you reach the bottom level that’s filled with flamethrowers and soldiers. Defeat them and at the end of the path you’ll find a chest with the Serpent Flail inside.
Black Steel Twinblade
In the army camp in the northern part of Scadu Altus, you’ll find some Black Knights with a twinblade staff. When you kill them, they have a chance to drop the Black Steel Twinblade.
Dryleaf Arts
The Dryleaf Arts are fist weapons you’ll earn from fighting Dryleaf Dane at the Moorth Ruins Site of Grace as part of the Dryleaf Dane questline.
Messmer Soldier’s Axe
Wherever you defeat a Messmer Soldier wielding an axe, there’s a random chance that it will drop the Messmer Soldier’s Axe for you.
You can find these soldiers all over the Shadow Realm, especially in the Shadow Keep dungeon.
Main-gauche
After killing the Golden Hippopotamus in Shadow Keep, push forward and keep right. You’ll eventually find a room with some Messmer Soldiers and a Black Knight with a twinblade. Dispatch the enemies and move over to the ledge that rests above the door you came through earlier. Loot the body here to get the Main-gauche.
Stone-Sheathed Sword
The Stone-Sheathed Sword is in the Castle Watering Hole area of Scadu Altus, which you can only reach via a hidden passage in the Shadow Keep waterways. Awaken and destroy the Furnace Golem blocking the entrance to the Ruins of Unte. Once you’re inside, run up to the tombstone on your right and loot it to earn the Stone-Sheathed Sword.
Ansbach’s Longbow
Ansbach’s Longbow is one of your rewards for defending Sir Ansbach against Leda during Sir Ansbach’s quest.
Bonny Butchering Knife
In east Scadu Altus, in Bonny Village, head to the west part of town, before the giant fissure in the ground. You’ll find an outdoor area with a roof over it next to some giant pots. You can find the Bonny Butchering Knife on the body leaning against the wooden frame of the roof.
Tooth Whip
The Tooth Whip is located east of Bonny Village, which is in the eastern half of Scadu Altus. Across the fissure in the middle of town and then across the wooden bridge, you’ll find a small building appropriately named the Whipping Hut. Inside, you’ll find the Tooth Whip on a dead body lying near the wall.
Rabbath’s Cannon
At Rabbath’s Rise, which is in the eastern part of Scadu Altus, go inside the tower to break the spiritspring seal on the balcony. Then ride the wind up to the staircase on the main tower of the building. At the top of the tower, open the chest to get Rabbath’s Cannon.
Claws of Night
As part of Count Ymir’s questline, you’ll run into Swordhand of Night, Anna on your way to the Finger Ruins of Miyr. Defeat her and she’ll drop the Claws of Night.
Maternal Staff
The Maternal Staff drops from Count Ymir, Mother of Fingers, the final boss in the Count Ymir quest.
Sword of Night
After defeating Count Ymir, Mother of Fingers, as part of the Count Ymir questline, rest at the nearby site of grace. Return to where Jolan used to stand in the Cathedral, against the pillar on the right, and you’ll find her dying. Offer her the Iris of Occultation and she’ll drop the Sword of Night.
Queelign’s Greatsword
On the path from the Church District Entrance Site of Grace in Shadow Keep, which you can reach via a path through Bonny Village, you’ll find Queelign’s Greatsword.
Jump along the rooftops from the site of grace until you drop into the giant church. Instead of continuing forward, turn around and you’ll find a wooden door. Use the Prayer Room Key — which you can get by defeating the Invader version of Fire Knight Queelign at the Church of the Crusade — and you’ll find Fire Knight Queelign on the ground. Interact with Queelign and choose the Iris of Occultation to get Queelign’s Greatsword.
Fire Knight’s Seal
In the Church District of Shadow Keep, which you can enter via a path east of Bonny Village, you’ll find a flooded area that you can drain via a lever. Once the water level has fallen, look for the headless statue of Marika. Jump onto its hands and then onto the ground. Behind the statue you’ll find the Fire Knight’s Seal.
Lightning Perfume Bottle
The Lightning Perfume Bottle weapon is south of the Ellac River Downstream Site of Grace. Follow the path down and into the river water until you find a Furnace Golem stomping around. Continue going south until you find a small pond near a group of lightning livestock. You’ll find the Lightning Perfume Bottle in the pond.
Dryleaf Seal
From the Recluses’ River Downstream Site of Grace, in eastern Scadu Altus, follow the left path to the other side of the river, on the cliff. Defeat the birds and then drop off the left side of the rock to land on a small platform near a gravestone. The Dryleaf Seal will be sitting in the mud.
Rakshasa’s Great Katana
In the Eastern Nameless Mausoleum mini dungeon, which is east of the Recluses’ River Downstream Site of Grace, you’ll find a boss named Rakshasa waiting for you. When you take her down, she’ll drop Rakshasa’s Great Katana for you.
Barbed Staff-Spear
The Barbed Staff-Spear is Jori, Elder Inquisitor’s weapon of choice. To claim the weapon for yourself, kill Jori at the end of the Darklight Catacombs dungeon in southeast Scadu Altus.
Abyssal Woods weapons
The Abyssal Woods is a land of horrors in the Shadow Realm, and can be found in the east, far beneath Scadu Altus. You’ll find a handful of weapons here to use on your journey.
Madding Hand
To the left of the Woodland Trail Site of Grace, follow the trail until you happen across an NPC enemy called the Madding Hand. Kill it and it’ll drop the Madding Hand, for you to use as a weapon.
Frenzyflame Perfume Bottle
The Frenzyflame Perfume Bottle is located deep in the Abyssal Wood, in the Abandoned Church, which is south of the wood’s entrance, near where you get the Abyssal Woods map fragment. Inside the church, just past the site of grace, look for a body leaning up against a window on your left. Loot it to get the Frenzyflame Perfume Bottle.
Jagged Peak weapons
Jagged Peak is a mini region in Shadow of the Erdtree, and is infested with dragons. You will be able to pick up a couple of weapons here.
Igon’s Greatbow
After defeating Bayle the Dread, return to Igon north of the Foot of the Jagged Peak Site of Grace. You’ll find his dead body and can take Igon’s Greatbow for yourself.
Flowerstone Gavel
After you defeat Bayle the Dread, return to the Grand Altar of Dragon Communion Site of Grace in southern Jagged Peak. The Dragon Priestess that was there will be gone, and you’ll find the Flowerstone Gavel in her place.
Ancient Ruins of Rauh weapons
The Ancient Ruins of Rauh is the final area in Shadow of the Erdtree. You’ll find many weapons here to help you complete your journey through the Shadow Realm.
Bloodfiend’s Fork
The Bloodfiend’s Fork is a random drop from Bloodfiend enemies who wield the weapon. You can find several of them in the Ruins of Rauh area, west of Taylew’s Ruined Forge.
Bloodfiend’s Sacred Spear
Not to be mistaken with the Bloodfiend’s Fork, the Bloodfiend’s Sacred Spear is its own weapon. You can get it by killing the unique Bloodfiend that wields it. They’re in the lake west of Taylew’s Ruined Forge in the Ancient Ruins of Rauh.
Smithscript Axe
In Taylew’s Ruined Forge, a dungeon in the northern part of the Ancient Ruins of Rauh, you’ll find the Smithscript Axe. Make your way through the dungeon and jump the first gap in the broken floor. When you land on the other side, turn into the room on your left and you’ll find the Smithscript Axe being guarded by a stone giant.
Smithscript Greathammer
In Taylew’s Ruined Forge, a dungeon in the northern woods of the Ancient Ruins of Rauh, continue through until you jump on the giant pipe. Instead of going up, go directly across. To your left, behind some rubble, you’ll find the Smithscript Greathammer on a body.
Red Bear’s Claw
The Red Bear’s Claw drops from Red Bear, the boss of the Northern Nameless Mausoleum. To get to this boss, you’ll need to ride the Spiritspring up to the top of the mountains near the Temple Town Ruins.
Death Knight’s Longhaft Axe
Deep in the Scorpion River Catacombs in western Ancient Ruins of Rauh, you’ll find a Death Knight. Kill them and they’ll drop the Death Knight’s Longhaft Axe for you.
Devonia’s Hammer
Devonia’s Hammer is a guaranteed drop from Devonia, Crucible Knight, a mini-boss at the end of the first set of ancient ruins in the Ancient Ruins of Rauh. When you exit the ruins, fight Devonia on their rock and they’ll drop Devonia’s Hammer.
Euporia
Progress through the fortress of Enir-Ilim until you find the area with the giant tree and the Horned Warrior wearing a Dancing Lion helmet. To the right of the arena where the warrior appears, go down the steps and through the doorway. On the other side is a broken balcony. Carefully jump off the ledge and follow the path here through a series of difficult jumps until you reach Belurat castle again. From there, take a right down the big, circular elevator. Then follow the path down, defeating another Dancing Lion-headed warrior before taking another elevator. Open the big door and collect the Euporia twinblade weapon.
Horned Warrior Greatsword
As you continue to climb Enir-Ilim, the final dungeon, you’ll encounter a Horned Warrior wearing a Dancing Lion helm that uses tornado attacks against you. Kill him and he’ll drop the Horned Warrior Greatsword.
Leda’s Sword
After the Needle Night Leda and her allies boss fight near the end of Enir-Ilim, you’ll immediately earn Leda’s Sword upon killing the final enemy.
Freyja’s Greatsword
After the Needle Night Leda and her allies boss fight near the end of Enir-Ilim, you can walk up to Redmane Freyja — if she’s present — and loot Freyja’s Greatsword.
Falx
After the Needle Night Leda and her allies boss fight near the end of Enir-Ilim, you can walk up to Hornsent — if he’s present — and loot Falx, his sword.
Dane’s Footwork
After the Needle Night Leda and her allies boss fight near the end of Enir-Ilim, you can walk up to Dryleaf Dane and loot Dane’s Footwork.
Obsidian Lamina
After defeating Promised Consort Radahn, the final boss of the expansion, you’ll find Sir Ansbach’s body in the arena if you did Sir Ansbach’s quest. (Note that you don’t need to have summoned him for the actual fight in order for his loot to appear). Loot his body to get the Obsidian Lamina scythe.
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Looking for more Shadow of the Erdtree guides? Check out our guides on new Elden Ring DLC armor, map fragments, sites of grace, and talismans. We’ve also got location guides on where to find Scadutree Fragments and Revered Spirit Ashes, and an interactive Elden Ring DLC map.
