Searching for Light Greatswords in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree? There are various new weapon types in Elden Ring’s new DLC expansion Shadow of the Erdtree, and Light Greatswords showing the power and reach of traditional Greatswords with the speed and agility of lighter weapons like rapiers.
Light Greatswords excel at chaining together quick, powerful combos, making them ideal for melee Tarnished looking for something new.
If you are excited to use this new variety of weapon, then let’s go through the journey of how to find every Light Greatsword in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, as well as which Greatsword is the best.
All the Light Greatswords in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree
1. Milady
Milady is found right after entering the Land of Shadow in a chest on the outer walls of Castle Ensis, one of Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree’s legacy dungeons.
You can reach the tower by trekking north from your starting point at the Gravesite Plains Site of Grace. Move to the northeast and cross the Ensis Greatbridge to reach the Castle Front Site of Grace.
You will then have to battle a Troll Knight along the bridge, however, once this big enemy is dispatched, move left up the stairs and then climb another staircase to your left to reach a tower base. Climb the ladder, and you can loot the chest with Milady.
Milady is especially effective within the castle’s interior, where you can check its amazing reach against nearby knights. Combine it with the new Wing Stance Ash of War, which is exclusive to Light Greatswords. This pair allows you to give three rapid slashes – ideal for inflicting bleed – or a strong thrust.
2. Leda’s Sword
Leda’s Sword is a Unique Light Greatsword, different from Milady by its unique skill and the fact that it deals both Holy and Physical Damage.
As the name shows, you must get Leda’s Sword by defeating Leda herself during her questline. Once Miquella’s charm is broken (which happens as you go beyond Scadu Altus), follow Leda’s quest as she tries to weed out the unworthy. You have many opportunities to get Leda’s Sword:
- Stand with Hornsent in front of Leda on the Shadow Keep exterior.
- Support Ansbach against Leda at the Storehouse.
- Defeat Leda in Enir-Ilim.
In any of the above-mentioned scenarios, Leda will leave her sword behind, allowing you to wield it. It’s very known skill, Needle Piercer, is a strong single-target Holy attack. While it’s easy to avoid in PvP, it’s quite effective in PvE, especially for dealing poise damage to bosses.
The Holy damage makes it a good choice for high Faith builds, though if you like flexibility, Milady might be better choice since it can be combined with any element or Ash of War.
3. Rellana’s Twin Blades
Rellana’s Twin Blades is the top pick for the best Light Greatswords in the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC. While technically two swords, the game classifies them as a single Light Greatsword.
You can obtain Rellana’s Twin Blades by defeating Rellana, the boss of Castle Ensis. You then have to defeat her to go into Scadu Altus. Afterward, exchange the Remembrance of the Twin Moon Knight with Enia at the Roundtable Hold to acquire these dual swords.
Rellana’s Twin Blades stand out because of their Moon-and-Fire Stance, which injects the swords with both Fire and Magic damage. The strong attack releases a wave of fire, while the light attack sends glintstone arcs at foes. This versatility makes Rellana’s Twin Blades the topmost choice for Intelligence/Faith builds.
Conclusion
The Light Greatsword belongs to the Greatsword class of weapons in Elden Ring. They are characterized by their balance between speed, damage, and range.
Now we all our well equipped with the information about the Light Greatswords in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, it’s time to venture into the Land of Shadow fully prepared.
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