Elden Ring DLC: How to Obtain the Sword of Light and Darkness
Elden Ring is known for its intricate world design and hidden secrets. Among the most sought-after items are the Sword of Light and the Sword of Darkness. These powerful weapons are not readily available and require players to embark on a challenging quest to obtain them.
This guide will walk you through the process of acquiring these swords, from finding the initial Stone Sheathed Sword to transforming it into either the Sword of Light or the Sword of Darkness.
Note: The Stone Sheathed Sword can be found in three different locations and once you acquire it the other two locations will upgrade it.
Finding the Stone Sheathed Sword
The journey begins with obtaining the Stone Sheathed Sword, which serves as the base for both the Sword of Light and the Sword of Darkness.
To find the Stone Sheathed Sword:
- Travel to the Ruins of Unte
- Locate the inactive Furnace Golem resting against the ruins
- Use a Hefty Furnace Pot to activate the Golem
- Defeat the Golem
- Proceed through the opening it was blocking
- Find the Stone Sheath Sword a short distance away
Transforming the Stone Sheath Sword
Once you have the Stone Sheathed Sword, you must choose whether to transform it into the Sword of Light or the Sword of Darkness.
Obtaining the Sword of Darkness in Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree DLC
To transform the Stone Sheath Sword into the Sword of Darkness:
- Head to the Fog Rift Catacomb
- Progress through the dungeon until reaching the room with the ceiling-mounted spike trap
- Wait for the spikes to descend, then jump into the small alcove in the trap
- Ride the trap to the top and jump off to collect the Ash of War Blink Bolt
- Jump on top of the spike trap when it’s down and run to the opposite side
- Find the secret altar in the room on the right
- Interact with the altar to transform the Stone Sheathed Sword into the Sword of Darkness
Obtaining the Sword of Light in Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree DLC
To transform the Stone Sheathed Sword into the Sword of Light:
- Travel to Shadow Keep and progress through the dungeon to reach the Specimen Storehouse First Floor
- Navigate through the Ancient Ruins of Rauh
- Find the spirit spring and drop down to the waterway
- Cross the bridge and head towards the furnace golem
- Proceed to the back left corner of the arena to find an opening and a Site of Grace
- Continue through the building until reaching an outdoor area with horned warriors
- Move through another building with insect casters
- Locate the hidden bridge by aligning yourself with a hole in the tower construct
- Walk across the invisible bridge to reach the glowing altar
- Interact with the altar to transform the Stone Sheathed Sword into the Sword of Light
Comparing the Swords
Both the Sword of Light and the Sword of Darkness have unique properties and skills:
| Attribute | Sword of Darkness | Sword of Light |
| Strength Req. | 14 | 14 |
| Dexterity Req. | 11 | 11 |
| Faith Req. | 24 | 24 |
| Scaling (Lvl 10) | C Str, D Dex, D Faith | C Str, D Dex, D Faith |
| Unique Skill | Darkness | Light |
Obtaining either the Sword of Light or the Sword of Darkness in Elden Ring requires careful exploration, precise navigation, and a bit of crafting skill. While the journey to acquire these weapons is challenging, the unique abilities they offer can greatly enhance a player’s combat effectiveness.
