By David Smith 
In Elden Ring Nightreign, legendary weapons are essential for powerful builds. Players can find these weapons through exploration, defeating tough bosses, and completing specific quests. Each legendary weapon has unique stats and abilities. Use this guide to uncover their locations and optimize your gameplay. Collect them all to enhance your journey in the Lands Between.
Elden Ring Nightreign is brutal, and it’s not just a walk in the park. The bosses can take you out faster than you can say “dead” and losing an entire level upon death is no joke. If you’re ready to up your game, acquiring legendary weapons is the way to go.
What Are Legendary Weapons?
These are the cream of the crop, marked with a gold background. They come with top-tier stats and the most amazing passive effects. The best part? Passive effects are always active, so you’ll benefit from them no matter what. The catch? These legendary weapons are super hard to find unless you know where to look.
How to Get Legendary Weapons in Elden Ring Nightreign
You can score legendary weapons from pretty much any source but hitting up bosses is your best bet, especially world bosses known as “Great enemies.” Keep an eye out for those roaming bosses on the second day of your playthrough when you’re a little stronger. They give tons of runes and a solid chance of legendary drops.
Also, the Shifting Earth events are prime territory. Fight the Fallingstar Beast in The Crater—I got multiple legendaries from it, so trust me, it’s worth the grind! Note that these events only stick around for a few runs, but if a squadmate activates one, you can join the fun.
If you want to level up any standard weapon to legendary status, visit the Special Smithing Table in the Shifting Earth event. These won’t be unique, legendary items, but they’ll max out the stats of your weapon!
All Legendary Weapons in Elden Ring Nightreign
There are 26 unique legendary weapons in the game. Here’s a quick breakdown:
- Sword of Night and Flame: Straight sword, magic/fire power boost on skill activation.
- Grafted Blade Greatsword: Colossal sword, enhances attributes after kills.
- Grafted Dragon: Fist, critical hits create dragon flames.
- Hand of Malenia: Katana, partially recovers HP after hits.
- Marika’s Hammer: Hammer, causes holy shockwaves on charge attacks.
- Eclipse Shotel: Curved sword, makes enemies likely to die regardless of HP.
Tips, Tricks, and Cheats
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Join a Squad: Though you may be a lone wolf, teaming up not only makes battles easier but also increases drop rates for legendary gear.
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Farm Runes: Focus on farming runes by repeatedly defeating the same bosses to build up your inventory and upgrade your gear!
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Explore Thoroughly: Don’t just rush through levels; explore hidden paths and areas where legendary weapon drops might be hidden.
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Check Online Communities: Platforms like Reddit and Discord have dedicated groups sharing locations and strategies about legendary items. Connecting with fellow players can provide invaluable intel.
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Upgrade Wisely: If you’re leveling up weapons to legendary, prioritize weapons that match your playstyle. Some may work better with dexterity builds or strength builds.
Remember, while the legendary weapons are fantastic, their abilities applying from either hand means that you can still benefit as a ranged player. So, get ready to dive into the fierce world of Elden Ring Nightreign with these tips and tricks at your fingertips! Happy gaming!
Game Information Box
Name: Elden Ring
Developer: FromSoftware
Platforms: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Microsoft Windows
Retail Price: $59.99
Release Date: February 25, 2022
Where to Buy: Steam, PlayStation Store, Xbox Store, retail stores like GameStop and Best Buy
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