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How to get Blade of Mercy in Elden Ring: Shadow Of The ErdtreeHere is where to get the Talisman that raises critical attacks in the Elden Ring DLC

Here is where to get the Talisman that raises critical attacks in the Elden Ring DLC

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An establishing shot of a castle in Elden Ring: Shadow Of The Erdtree as seen from the Gravesite Plain. Superimposed over the screenshot is the icon for the Blade Of Mercy Talisman.

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.

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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.

Follow this map to find the exact location of the Blade Of Mercy Talisman inside the Scorched Ruins in the Gravesite Plain. |Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Bandai Namco

Part of the Gravesite Plain map in Elden Ring: Shadow Of The Erdtree, with the location of the Blade Of Mercy Talisman highlighted and blown up.

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.

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The player in Elden Ring: Shadow Of The Erdtree rides their horse through the centre of the Scorched Ruins.

The player in Elden Ring: Shadow Of The Erdtree sits on horseback next to the Scorched Ruins Site Of Grace, looking towards the nearby ruins.

The player in Elden Ring: Shadow Of The Erdtree rides their horse towards a dark indoor area in the Scorched Ruins.

The player in Elden Ring: Shadow Of The Erdtree stands in a dimly lit room at the bottom of a flight of stairs in the Scorched Ruins.

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.

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The player in Elden Ring: Shadow Of The Erdtree stands on a balcony and prepares to use the nearby rooftop to jump through a hole in the wall of a building.

The player in Elden Ring: Shadow Of The Erdtree walks towards some stairs up to a balcony in some ruins.

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.

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The player in Elden Ring: Shadow Of The Erdtree stands on a balcony in the Scorched Ruins and looks towards a nearby rooftop.

The player in Elden Ring: Shadow Of The Erdtree opens a set of double doors to reveal a chest in a small room.

The Blade Of Mercy can be found inside a chest behind the double doors atop the tallest building of the Scorched Ruins. |Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Bandai Namco

The player in Elden Ring: Shadow Of The Erdtree opens a chest to find the Blade Of Mercy Talisman inside.

Blade Of Mercy build

The Blade Of Mercy is a Talisman which you can equip via Elden Ring’s equipment menu. While equipped,the Blade Of Mercy raises your attack power after each critical hit. Here’s the full item description:

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.

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.