Dragon-Hunter’s Great Katana in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree

Defeat Every Dragon with This Weapon

The Dragon-Hunter’s Great Katana is exclusively available in the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion for Elden Ring. With its powerful series of strikes and high damage output, this weapon is perfect for builds focused on Dexterity. Additionally, its Ash of War not only provides impressive visual effects but also simplifies the task of hunting dragons.

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Description and Capabilities of the Dragon-Hunter’s Great Katana

This katana has a weight of 10.5 and requires the following attributes for use:

Strength: 15
Dexterity: 20

The weapon is equipped with an Ash of War called Dragon’s Wound Strike. This technique envelops the sword in a luminous aura from the quarry, propelling your character forward to deliver a powerful overhead strike. Charging this ability releases an aura in an arc, dealing ranged damage. It is especially effective against dragons.

IMPORTANT

The Dragon-Hunter’s Great Katana can be upgraded using Somber Smithing Stones

Description of the Dragon-Hunter’s Great Katana:

"A massive katana adorned with quarry stone ribs, once belonging to the Ancient Dragon Warrior of the Dragon’s Lair. It possesses properties that repel dragons. The Ancient Dragon Warrior, a former fighter of the Dragon Community, once judged those deemed worthy of devouring the Terrifying."

Location to Find the Dragon-Hunter’s Great Katana

You will obtain the Dragon-Hunter’s Great Katana by defeating the Ancient Dragon Warrior in the Dragon’s Lair dungeon. This dungeon is located by descending into a cave in the Gravesite Plain, heading southeast from the Pillar Path Grace Site.

To reach the end of this dungeon, you will need to face the Ancient Dragon Warrior. This boss is one of the easier encounters in this expansion. Use heavy strikes to disrupt his balance and keep him stunned. After his defeat, you will acquire the Dragon-Hunter’s Great Katana.