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How to get Throwing Blades in Elden Ring Shadow of the ErdtreeHere’s where to get a Throwing Blade in Shadow of the Erdtree
Here’s where to get a Throwing Blade in Shadow of the Erdtree
Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Bandai Namco
Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Bandai Namco
In this guide we’ll delve a little deeper into Throwing Blades, and explain how to find your first tossable daggers as soon as Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree starts.
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How to get Throwing Blades in Elden Ring Shadow Of The Erdtree
Throwing Blades can be found on corpses and in chests throughout the Land of Shadow. At the moment, we’ve only found one weapon specifically labeled as a “Throwing Blade” in Shadow Of The Erdtree’s menu - theSmithscript Dagger. Several other Smithscript weapons can also be thrown, however, and we’ve explain these further below.
Where to get the Smithscript Dagger
Head here after touching down in the Gravesite Plain to find your first Throwing Blade. |Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Bandai Namco
The Smithscript Dagger is the first throwable weapon that most players will find in Shadow of the Erdtree. To locate it, head south of theCastle FrontSite of Grace, in the direction of the cliff crevasse. Don’t go directly into the crevasse, but veer to its right side. You’ll eventually come to a cave entrance that leads to theRuined Forge Lava Intakeunderground dungeon.
Progress along the main path in the Ruined Forge Lava Intake. Once you reach a room overlooking a bed of lava, you’ll find the Smithscript Dagger on a corpse just past this big fella. |Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Bandai Namco
As its name might suggest, this dungeon is full of hot lava corridors, Living Magma enemies that drop from the ceilings, and Golem Smiths with gem-encrusted weak points in their backs. As such, feel free to see our fullRuined Forge Lava Intake walkthroughfor more tips on navigating this optionaldungeon. It’s also a fine place to stock up onSmithing Stones, and the dagger can be found on a corpse located along the main path through the dungeon, past a large room with a ladder that you’ll need to climb down.
The Smithscript Dagger will feel familiar to anyone who’s used the regular Dagger or any throwing consumables in Elden Ring’s base game. Its light attack sends a dagger whirling out in a straight line, while its heavy attack makes your Tarnished charge up a more powerful throw. Its Piercing Throw skill sends the dagger flying outwards in an overhead toss.
What other throwing weapons are in Shadow Of The Erdtree?
While the Smithscript Dagger may specifically be labeled a “Throwing Blade,” all other Smithscript weapons in Shadow Of The Erdtree can also be thrown. These include theSmithscript Shield, Greathammer, Axe, Cirque,andSpear. The main difference between them lies in the fact that the Smithscript Dagger is automatically thrown with any sort of attack, and cannot actually be used without being thrown. Other Smithscript weapons can be used as normal, but will be thrown if you execute a heavy attack.
How to use Throwing Blades in Shadow Of The Erdtree
Look fast, there’s a projectile coming your way. |Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Bandai Namco
Throwing Blades are flexible weapons that are especially excellent for knocking flying enemies out of the sky, continuing to do damage while retreating from an enemy in a tight corridor, or picking away at a boss' health bar from afar as you quaff a Flask of Crimson Tears. The Smithscript Dagger does reliable chip damage, especially if you utilise throw attack after throw attack in rapid succession, and the other Smithscript weapons give you the variability of regular attacks plus a hefty ranged option.
It’s worth noting that Smithscript weapons have Intelligence and Faith requirements of 11, likely to act as a tradeoff for their useful range. Meanwhile, larger Smithscript weapons like the Axe and Greathammer haveStrengthrequirements of 13 and 20, respectively. Thus, making the most of Throwing Blades requires a Tarnished with somewhat well-rounded attributes; for instance, builds focused solely onIntelligenceandFaithwill probably find the range of Throwing Blades useful, but they won’t be able to afford the Strength requirement. Strength andDexterity builds, meanwhile, will need to do somestattweaking in order to properly use any Smithscript weapons.
If you’re looking for the perfect Talisman to buff the Smithscript Dagger, we recommend theSmithing Talismanwhich adds10% to the attack damage of any throwing attacks. You can get thisnew Talismanfrom the Ruined Forge of Starfall Past within Scadu Altus. Essentially, you can loot the Talisman from a corpse within one of the upper rooms of the forge, but beware as a waiting fire blob will jump down on you from above (the room is opposite a metal platform and above the Golem Smith stroking his pet Living Magma blob).
As long as you’ve got a balanced build, Throwing Blades are handy for ranged attacks that’ll knock enemies right out of the sky. |Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Bandai Namco
That’s a wrap on Smithscript weapons and Throwing Blades in general. For more Elden Ringtips and tricks, check out our guide to thebest early weaponsin Shadow Of The Erdtree to get you started. Or, if you’re further along in the DLC, see ourbest weaponsguide that goes through the best of the bunch. Be sure to also check out ourMap Fragment locationsguide to help you access and uncover every region in the DLC and see ourboss locationsguide so you won’t miss a single one. If you need help with the DLC’s quests, we’ve also got guides on theLeda,Ymir,ThiollierandMoorequestlines plus a round-up hub guide on all theDLC questlinesin general.
