Blade of Damnation- How to get it in Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree?

The Shadow of Erdtree DLC introduces various new items and weapons in the game including the Blade of Damnation. This unique-looking Greatsword bestows the divine powers of the Lord of the Frenzied Flame upon its wielder.

However, acquiring it is not easy. To get it, you have to first defeat its original owner, and acquire it as a reward. Unfortunately, finding its owner is a difficult task in itself.

1. How to get the Greatsword of Damnation in Elden Ring DLC?

The Blade of Damnation can be acquired by defeating Midra, Lord Of Frenzied Flame boss in Elden Ring DLC. Midra can be found in Midra’s Manse within Abyssal Woods located in the central-east region of the realm of the Shadows.

Assuming you have already found the Woodland Trail site of grace within the Abyssal Woods. Let us start from this point of reference.

Woodland Trail Site of Grace Map Location
Woodland Trail Site of Grace Map Location | Source: In-Game Screenshot

If you do not have access to this location, here is a guide to help you out. If you have already found the Midra’s Manse site of grace, skip directly to part three of the guide.

2. Navigating to the Midra’s Manse in Abyssal Woods

Start from the Woodland Trail site of grace, head west, and drop down to the larger open area. Sneak around the enemies in this area, keep heading to the west, and make your way through the giant arch gateway.

Run through the Giant Arch Gateway
Run through the Giant Arch Gateway | Source: In-Game Screenshot

Once you are through, keep following the pathway until you come across another set of similar enemies. Sneak past them and head towards the southwest.

Head Southwest
Head Southwest | Source: In-Game Screenshot

Soon, you will come across a hilly terrain. Climb the path up to the east and drop down again.

Climb Up East
Climb Up East | Source: In-Game Screenshot

Here, you will see a massive building. Walk up to it and open the main gate. This is Midra’s Manse.

Walk to the Midra's Minse
Walk to the Midra’s Minse | Source: In-Game Screenshot
Enter Midra's Minse via Entrance
Enter Midra’s Minse via Entrance | Source: In-Game Screenshot

3. Finding Midra, Lord Of Frenzied Flame in Elden Ring DLC

Once you walk into Midra’s Manse touch the grace site right in front of you. Look east and attack the painting on the wall. This action will open up a hidden pathway.

Attack the Painting
Attack the Painting tp Reveal a Secret Pathway | Source: In-Game Screenshot

Head straight, take a right then go through the arch gateway on the left. Now loop back around to the right and you will come across a lever.

Turn Right and Go Straight
Turn Right and Go Straight thorugh the Arch Gateway | Source: In-Game Screenshot

Pull the lever, and backtrack to see a new pathway opening up behind a bookshelf.

Pull the Lever to Open teh Secret Passageway
Pull the Lever to Open the Secret Passageway | Source: In-Game Screenshot

Head inside this path and climb up the ladder. Head west and you will see another ladder. Climb it up as well.

Move through the Path Behind Bookshelf
Move through the Path Behind Bookshelf | Source: In-Game Screenshot
Climb Up the Ladder
Climb Up the Ladder | Source: In-Game Screenshot

Now, make your way across the wooden beam path and touch the next grace site.

Walk on the Wooden Beams
Walk on the Wooden Beams | Source: In-Game Screenshot

After this, head straight and drop down. Turn around and enter the secluded room behind you.

Jump Down and Turn Back
Jump Down and Turn Back | Source: In-Game Screenshot

Attack the painting in this room to open up another hidden path.

Attack the Painting to Reveal a Secret Path
Attack the Painting to Reveal a Secret Path | Source: In-Game Screenshot

Head inside and climb up the stairs then the ladder to the right.

climb up the stairs then the ladder
Climb Up the Stairs then the Ladder | Source: In-Game Screenshot

Pull the lever, drop down, and head through the gate on the west.

Pull the Lever
Pull the Lever | Source: In-Game Screenshot

From here, just keep walking up the stairs and going through the small rooms, after a few rooms you will enter a massive hall where you will find the boss, Midra, Lord Of Frenzied Flame. Defeat him and his weapon of choice is yours to keep.

Reach the Boss Room
Boss Room – Midra, Lord of Frenzied Flame | Source: In-Game Screenshot

4. About Elden Ring

Elden Ring is a major title released by FromSoftware in 2022, the developers of Demon’s Souls, Bloodborne, and the Dark Souls franchise. Set in the ‘Lands Between’,  players are on a quest to repair the Elden Ring and become the new Elden Lord.

Shadow of the Erdtree is a full-fledged expansion for Elden Ring added in June 2024. It is a whole new map with new Weapons, Sorceries, Ashes, and Craftables. It is a challenging DLC and as players continue to explore the map, they find surprises and easter eggs left by the developers every day.

 

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