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InElden Ring,twinbladesare a popular weapon due to theirunique moveset and fast attack speeds. Applying the appropriate infusion to a twinblade can further enhance its effectiveness in combat.
TheShadow of the Erdtree DLCforElden Ringhas no shortage of exciting weapons, and there’s a uniqueholy-basedBlack Steel Twinbladethat you can acquire by killing one of the elite enemies in the game. The following guide will help you locate this enemy in Scadu Altus along with helpful images to aid your journey.
Where To Find The Black Steel Twinblade In Shadow Of The Erdtree
The enemy you’re looking for is a Black Knight, a soldier ofMessmer the Impaler. To reach this enemy, you need access to theScadu Altus, which can be achieved by clearing through Castle Ensis, anddefeating the dungeon’s main boss,RellanaTwinmoon Knight.
Next, head north from the castle to discover the Highroad Cross Site of Grace, and thenride north along the road until you encounter aFurnace Golem. Ride past the Golem and try not to draw its attention, unless you’re ready for a fight. you may alsorefer to the map image above to determine the direction of your path.
What you’re looking for is an enemy encampment located on an elevated region to the west of the road. Towards the very end of this encampment awaits the Black Knight, wielding the coveted Black Steel Twinblade. This enemy can be extremely challenging to fell as they are also surrounded by several other foes who can make your life difficult.
Defeating the Black Knight drops the Black Steel Twinblade. Unlike other Black Knights in the game, this enemy only spawns once in this specific location. Once defeated, they won’t spawn here anymore. If you’re interested in acquiring the Black Knight armor set, you’ll need to farm the Black Knights in Castle Ensis.
Black Steel Twinblade Requirements & Overview
Weapon of the Black Knights, servants of Messmer the Impaler. Twinblade of black steel with decorative embellishments in gold. Blessed with an Erdtree incantation. Further holy imbuement will amplify the effect and greatly increase the armament’s power.
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The Black Steel Twinblade is a faith-based weapon, and itscales equally well with strength, dexterity, and faith.
The twinblade comes equipped with the Spinning Slash Ash of War, but you can apply any of yourfavorite applicable Ash of Warto personalize the blade. The weapon’s effectiveness can be further enhanced by infusing it with a powerful affinity. You can upgrade this weapon to +25 using Smithing Stones and anAncient Dragon Smithing Stone.
