Elden Ring Carian Greatsword Location & Tips

Carian Greatsword Location

In Elden Ring the Carian Greatsword can be obtained quite early, though it would require you to beat one boss, Margit the Fell Omen. He is the first non-optional boss you encounter in Elden Ring, and he is what stands between you and the entrance to the Legacy Dungeon, that is Stormveil Castle, where you obtain the Carian Greatsword.

Magic in Elden Ring

While soulsborne fans are familiar with the idea of having three different kinds of spells, each having their respective types of catalysts for casting, Elden Ring has simplified the system. But don’t worry, as a combat mechanic, magic is still the same – something that allows players to expend FP (Focus Points) to use spells that either have offensive, defensive or supportive capabilities.

Albeit, Elden Ring has its spin over the magic system by dividing magic into two big categories: Sorceries and Incantations. While we’re all familiar with sorceries from previous soulsborne games, you can think of incantations as a combination of pyromancy and miracles. With that in mind, it makes more sense to see that Sorceries require a Staff to use and their potency depends on the Intelligence stat, while Incantations need a Sacred Seal to use and are conversely dependent on the Faith stat.

Class Recommendation

“A scholar who reads fate in the stars. Heir to the school of glintstone sorcery.” (Courtesy: Elden Ring)

To excel as a sorcerer in Elden Ring, consider choosing the Astrologer class during character creation, offering 16 intelligence, an Astrologer’s Staff, and two basic sorceries (Glintstone Arc and Glintstone Pebble). If you prefer a melee-sorcery hybrid, opt for the Prisoner class with 14 intelligence, a Glintstone Staff, one elemental sorcery (Glintblade), and an Estoc. As you progress, prioritize leveling up Intelligence alongside vigor, endurance, and some strength and dexterity while seeking more potent sorceries.

Always keep a melee weapon handy for situations when you run out of Focus Points (FP) and can’t cast spells. Choose a melee weapon with a strong affinity for magic since they often scale with Strength and Dexterity, which you won’t heavily invest in. Remember that even non-magical weapons can be infused with Ashes of War to imbue magic, like the Carian Greatsword in Elden Ring.

When facing the Greater Foe Margit, adapt to his readable moveset through practice. You can also summon multiplayer phantoms of ashes spirits for an easier boss fight. This concludes the Carian Greatsword’s location in Elden Ring, from start to finish.

“Studied in glintstone sorcery, having lived among the elite prior to sentencing.” (Courtesy: Elden Ring)

The First Step to Gatefront Ruins

Upon making your way out of the tutorial area i.e., Stranded Graveyard into the first, large continent of Limgrave, you will be greeted with a Site of Grace right in front of you. This Site of Grace is known as The First Step and is, quite frankly, your first step into the fantastical world of the Lands Between, the country that Elden Ring is set in. You will meet White-Faced Varre here, an interesting NPC who is also the first you meet in the game.

Regardless, make your way down the hill, and in front of you, you will see a golden-armored knight wielding a large halberd on horseback; this is the Tree Sentinel, the first (optional) boss you encounter in the game. He is a challenging foe and the only reason you should maybe consider spending over an hour on him right off the bat is if you’re feeling rusty (which is why I did it). But if you harbor no such ambitions, make your way past him (stealthily) into the Church of Elleh, resting in its Site of Grace before treading onwards into the forest ahead.

The forest will be patrolled by Godrick Knights, who will be equipped with a shield and a straight sword. You don’t need to fight them head-on and can easily sneak around them through the surrounding patches of grass and bushes, stealthily taking them out one-by-one. Furthermore, once you make your way out of the forest, you will see a relatively big camp of Godrick military in plain sight. Before proceeding forward, make your way to the Gatefront Ruins on the outside perimeter of the base.

Rest at the third Site of Grace near Gatefront Ruins for a cutscene with Melina. She’ll give you your horse, Torrent, and the ability to level up. Afterward, you can clear the nearby camp or use stealth. Also, grab the West Limgrave map fragment from the pillar.

Gatefront Ruins to Stormveil Castle

Enter Stormgate, where the entrance is guarded but left open. A giant Troll in the distance will become aggressive when you enter, leaping down to defend the fortress alongside the soldiers. You can ride past them on Torrent, but if you choose to fight, lure the Troll out of the castle to avoid archer support before tackling the others.

Proceed to Stormhill, a windy area with somewhat limited visibility. Look for faint rays of light leading up the hill, indicating another Site of Grace. Approach cautiously, as getting close will spawn several Direwolves. Deal with them before resting at the Stormhill Shack Site of Grace. You can also speak to Roderika here to trigger her questline.

For now, we’ll focus on obtaining the Carian Greatsword in Elden Ring, so save Stormhill exploration for later. Continue forward, and you’ll encounter more well-fortified Godrick Soldiers. This time, they’re not supported by a Troll but backed up by a mortar. The mortar can one-shot you on direct impact, so ride Torrent and prioritize taking it out swiftly.

Lastly, head over to the Castleward Tunnel past the mortar and rest on the Site of Grace, for what is up ahead is Margit the Fell Omen himself. As mentioned before, he is a demanding boss, but now that you have unlocked the checkpoint right before the boss room, you may go back to farming and level up your character. Do whatever you can to prepare for this fight – good luck!

Stormveil Castle to Rampart Tower

For now, we’ll focus on obtaining the Carian Greatsword in Elden Ring, so save Stormhill exploration for later. Continue forward, and you’ll encounter more well-fortified Godrick Soldiers. This time, they’re not supported by a Troll but backed up by a mortar. The mortar can one-shot you on direct impact, so ride Torrent and prioritize taking it out swiftly.

Head towards the large hole on the left and proceed to Stormveil Cliffside. Here, you’ll face Bladed Talon Eagles for the first time—giant Eagles with blades attached to them. They can attack you with these blades, so be ready to roll to avoid them. However, if you’re heading straight to the Cliffside Site of Grace, you only need to defeat one Eagle, so it’s not too challenging.

Prepare yourself with flasks, potions, and spirits before heading into the left wing of Stormveil Castle. The first enemy you’ll encounter is a Castle Guard in a red cloak who’s on scouting duty. Approach him stealthily to prevent him from sounding an alarm. Afterward, proceed cautiously, treating the area as hostile, and eliminate enemies. You’ll also come across a locked wooden door that can be opened with a Rusty Key.

To get the Rusted Key, head up to the upper level of the chamber where you’ll find a dark room with an open door. Be cautious, as it’s a hazardous area. Inside, you’ll find the Rusty Key, guarded by a Banished Knight. You can sneak behind him for a backstab. If you’re having trouble, you can grab the Rusty Key, die, and return. This way, you won’t have to face the formidable Banished Knight.

After having unlocked the wooden door, climb up the stairs to ascend into the next level of Stormveil Castle. Carefully progress through the eerie chamber above, and always check your corners beforehand, for Castle Guards love the element of surprise. Regardless, you’ll eventually encounter another Banished Knight, this time with a spear and a shield, unlike the last one who had a sword and a shield. You may choose to ignore him, although a cheesy way to kill him is pushing him off the edge of the stairs into the never-ending abyss below.

Once you’ve dealt with the Banished Knight, sprint up the right staircase. Avoid engaging nearby Castle Guards, as the Rampart Tower Site of Grace is very close. You might be low on HP with no Flasks of Crimson Tears. Ascend one floor, then take a sharp left to reach the Site of Grace, just a few steps away from obtaining the Carian Greatsword in Elden Ring.

Rampart Tower to Sorcerer Rogier

Now, the only thing that stands between you and the Carian Greatsword is many dangerous Bladed Talon Eagles. While I’ve usually given the option to ignore or fight any enemies you’ve come across in this entire journey, I would highly recommend against fighting this many Bladed Talon Eagles, as they will make quick work of you if you’re not extra sharp. Hence, do what you do best – repeatedly roll through them, and watch out for the explosive barrels those eagles like to hurl at you.

Once past them, you must run down the staircase on the right. Move along the tiles lined on the rooftop into the bell tower with a large, gaping hole in the middle. Make sure none of the previously aggro’d Balded Talon Eagles are following you at this point, and if they are, feel free to quit out of the game and join back in. With that out of the way, drop down the hole in the middle of the bell tower, but not directly; first, drop down on the small ledge and then descend below. You will now find yourself in front of a small chapel entranced with a royal red carpet.

Make your way inside this small room, and besides the tombstone ahead, you will meet a friendly-looking fellow with an oversized wizard hat known as Sorcerer Rogier. Talk to him, and you will see that he is a vendor that sells several sorceries, one of them being the Carian Greatsword for 2,500 runes. You should save them up from 9,000 runes you get from defeating Margit the Fell Omen.

In the event that you don’t find Sorcerer Rogier in this location, don’t panic – this means you’ve beaten Godrick the Grafted, which has caused him to move. Rogier’s AI is designed so that he will reallocate to the Roundtable Hold after you have defeated Godrick. So, make your way back to the Roundtable Hold (which you get access to after beating Margit), and head straight ahead towards the balcony up ahead. Instead of jumping down the terrace, turn right, and you should find Rogier sitting on the floor, his back against the wall.

An Overview on The Carian Greatsword

Now that you’ve gotten your hands on the Carian Greatsword in Elden Ring, here’s everything you need to know about it and what makes it so good. Being one of the skills passed down the Carian royal bloodline, using this weapon art allows you to materialize an energy-driven, spectral greatsword that strikes down your enemies much like your physical greatsword.

Name	Spell Type	Damage Type	FP Cost	Slots	Faith	Int	Arc
Carian Greatsword	Sorcery	Magic	14	1	24	0	0

As sorcerers primarily invest their attribute points into Intelligence, Vigor, and Endurance, leaving a few for Strength and Dexterity, it becomes complicated for them to have the Strength and Dexterity needed to wield a viable greatsword without completely butchering their build.

Therefore, it is essential to have a light melee weapon sheathed on you to use such weapon arts to make it do what it usually wouldn’t be able to.

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