In Elden Ring there are 9 weapons that are considered legendary weapons. These are not only generally very powerful, but you also need them for an achievement or a trophy on PlayStation. MeinMMO tells you where to find them – and how to get the success if it doesn’t pop up.
In Elden Ring there are 9 so-called legendary weapons. These belong, at least in theory, to the strongest weapons in the game. They have a special design, unique weapon talents, and play a significant role in the story.
For the achievement or the trophy “Legendary Weapons” you must collect all 9 of them. 8 can be found easily at any time, but one requires caution – the Bolt of Gransax. Because once you’ve passed a certain point in the main quest, this weapon can only be found in New Game+.
We tell you here which 9 weapons belong to the legendary weapons and reveal how to find them.
Which of these weapons actually belong to the best in the game, you can find out in our weapon tier list:
Elden Ring: All legendary weapons for the trophy on PS4 and PS5
1. Sword of Night and Flame
The very powerful Sword of Night and Flame is somewhat hidden in the Caria house. This creepy region with appalling opponents can be found in the area of Liurnia, directly north of the Raya Lucaria Academy.
A detailed description can be found in a dedicated article about the sword.
2. Greatsword of the Planted
The Greatsword of the Planted is a sword that apparently has been assembled from many smaller swords. This immediately reminds one of the throne from the Game of Thrones series and thus possibly a creative touch from the contributing George R.R. Martin.
You will find this sword in the absolute southernmost part of the between-land, in Castle Morne on the Peninsula of Tears. The boss residing there drops the sword for you.
3. Executioner’s Sword of the Marais
You receive this sword when you defeat the boss Elemer of the Thorns in the Shadow Castle. The dangerous castle is located in the north of the Altus Plateau. You might already know it if you have successfully completed Millicent’s Quests.
4. Ruin Greatsword
This legendary weapon is also a great sword but clearly stands out in appearance from most weapons. You get it in Castle Redmane, during a boss fight against 2 unpopular opponents. The battle ground is the place where you meet your allies before the festival against Radahn.
If you do not see a yellow fog wall to start this boss fight, make sure that you have defeated Radahn and exhausted the dialogues with Witch Hunter Jerren, who is sitting further north in Castle Redmane on a chair.
5. Dark Moon Greatsword
Once again a great sword appears, but this one has rightfully earned the designation “legendary”.
You will find the Dark Moon Greatsword in Liurnia, below the Cathedral of Manus Celes. However, getting there is not so easy – the sword is the reward for the extensive quest from Ranni. We will tell you how to complete this:
6. Bolt of Gransax
If you have already been in the capital Leyndell, you have probably noticed a large dragon corpse with an oversized spear. A small version of that very spear can be found right on its large relative.
But be careful: If you progress too far in the story, you will miss the weapon for this playthrough. So do not defeat Maliketh before you have definitely obtained the weapon.
To obtain this powerful spear, you must start at the Earth Tree’s refuge. Directly opposite the actual exit, where you go over a root to a balcony, is a staircase. Follow it down to an elevator and follow the path until you see an opportunity to jump onto the oversized spear. On it, you will find the Bolt of Gransax.
7. Devouring Scepter
The Devouring Scepter can be found in the endgame region of Crumbling Farum Azula, which you automatically reach after the Forge of Giants.
For this, you need to go to the grace spot “At the Great Bridge.” Instead of walking to the region boss, you turn in the opposite direction and reach a bridge leading to a tower through an entrance. There, you will have an unfriendly visit from an NPC intruder. Survive this invasion and kill the opponent, and this weapon belongs to you.
8. Shotel of the Eclipse
The legendary curved sword, which was used for a nasty exploit before a patch for a nasty exploit, can be found in Castle Sol. You will find this in the northwestern part of the Giant’s Peak.
The weapon is prominently placed on an altar in the Church of Darkness, right next to the eponymous grace spot.
9. Greatsword of the Golden Order
The last sword on this list can be found in the Sacred Snowfield. To enter this, you need 2 secret medallion halves with which you can enter this region via the Great Elevator of Rold.
Here are the locations of the medallion halves:
- Right half: You can find it in the village of the Albinaurics, south of Liurnia, at the hidden NPC Albus.
- Left half: On the roof of Castle Sol, north of the Giant’s Peak.
If you follow the frozen river in the middle of the region to the east, you will first see a large crab, then giant octopuses on a rock, and you will fight against a magma lindworm at the end. Orient yourself between the octopuses and the fire-breathing dragon towards the north. Another octopus stands before a misty milk wall that you must open with 2 stone sword keys.
This way, you will enter the cave of the Lost. A well-known boss with a new weapon awaits you at the end. If you successfully defeat him, the last legendary weapon also belongs to you.
What you need to do if you have all legendary weapons but do not receive the achievement or trophy
I also had the problem that I found all 9 legendary weapons, but did not receive the Steam achievement. What helped me was dropping one legendary weapon after another in the inventory and picking it up from the ground again. Here’s how it works:
- Open your inventory in the pause menu.
- Navigate to the weapon menu using the shoulder button.
- Look for a legendary weapon and press A (Xbox) or X (PlayStation).
- Click on Drop (NOT on Discard!).
- Confirm your choice and exit the pause menu.
- Pick the weapon up again from the ground.
Do this with each legendary weapon individually until you get the achievement. However, do not drop all 9 weapons at the same time – there are reports from players online whose weapons disappeared that way.
Apparently, especially the weapons you obtained before patch 1.03 are problem sources. That was also the case for me, but I can’t confirm that with absolute certainty.
These are all 9 legendary weapons and their locations. Do you have a favorite among them? Or is your favorite weapon perhaps a plain long sword? Let us know in the comments!
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