Here is where to get the Talisman that raises critical attacks in the Elden Ring DLC
Wondering where to get the Blade Of Mercy in Elden Ring: Shadow Of The Erdtree?Despite its name, the Blade Of Mercy inShadow Of The Erdtreeis actually one of over 30new Talismansto join theElden Ringroster.
The Blade Of Mercy Talisman is worth picking up as you can get it right away when youstart the DLCand it has a quite interesting and powerful effect which fits very nicely into a lot ofElden Ring buildsboth for group fights andbosses. Below, we’ll walk you through how to get the Blade Of Mercy, the exact Blade Of Mercy location in the DLC, and more information on how it can boost critical attacks for its wearer.
Where to find the Blade Of Mercy
The Blade Of Mercy is located in the Scorched Ruins, the first area of the Shadow Of The Erdtree DLC. The Scorched Ruins are located only a short distance northeast of the Gravesite PlainSite Of Grace, which is where you spawn in the Land Of Shadow.
To get the Blade Of Mercy, head into the centre of the Scorched Ruins from the Site Of Grace to the north, and then go up the steps on your right. After that, turn left, and head up the small slope directly in front of you. You should seea room with a staircase on your right.
Go up the staircase and out onto the balcony, then use the roof in front of you to enter the next buildingthrough the broken wall. Kill the two Shadow Undead here, then go up the stairs and out onto another balcony.
Turn right once you’re on the second balcony, and thenhead straight over the rooftopsin front of you. Turn left once you’re at the end, and open the door at the top of the stone steps. Behind the door is achest containing the Blade Of Mercy Talisman.
A thin, blood-stained dagger. No longer fit for use.
Raises attack power after each critical hit.
Hornsent employed this to honorably end the suffering of a compatriot. After claiming numerous lives, the dagger is now broken, but has acquired a spectral aura.
The Blade Of Mercy increases your attack power by20%after dealing a critical hit, and the effect lasts20 seconds. The effect doesn’t stack, but you can refresh the duration by performing another critical hit.
By critical hit, we mean either a backstab attack or a critical attack dealt to an enemy that is staggered. For this reason, the Blade Of Mercy fits very well intoStrength buildsthat deal tonnes of poise damage with each hit. If you’re critting more than once every 20 seconds (which is quite a long time when you’re fighting), then you basically just get a permanent +20% damage boost with the Blade Of Mercy.
That wraps up this guide on finding the Blade Of Mercy, and what effects it provides when equipped. To help round out your DLC build, you can also consult our guide on thebest weapons in Shadow Of The Erdtree, along with our list ofall 90+ weaponsin the DLC. Don’t forget also to stock up onScadutree Fragmentsto increase your damage output while in the Land Of Shadow! And if you get stuck on any of the DLC’s new quests, we’ve also got walkthroughs for theLeda,YmirandThiollierquestlines that will come in handy.
