The Best Weapons in The Blood of Dawnwalker: Where to Find Legendary Swords

В The Blood of Dawnwalker The best weapons are determined not so much by damage as by passive bonuses. Unique swords provide bonuses to stats, enhance Sorcery, and vampire skills, and also have powerful special moves. Since base attack increases with level, consider bonuses over damage when choosing.

The best swords for the prologue and early days

You can acquire a decent blade as early as the prologue. It won't be as powerful as an epic or legendary weapon found later, but it will help you survive the first few days without wasting time searching for new gear.

Polished long cleaver

• A type: long
• The main effects: Damage to supernatural enemies +4,8%, activation charge recovery per action +4,8%
• To suit: a versatile weapon with increased damage against the undead

Open the sanctuary in robbers' ravine and follow the path past the bandit camp. At the end of the road, you'll find a niche in the rock guarded by a hungry bear. Defeat the beast, take the shovel stuck in the ground, and dig up the treasure. The excavation will take one section. timer.

Undead Warrior's Sword

• Type: short
• Main effects: Maximum stamina +6%
• To whom does: for any style at the beginning of the game

The weapon can be taken from the body of the Forgotten Guardian after defeating him in the prologue quest. In the DepthsIt doesn't have any outstanding characteristics, but it is significantly better than Cohen's basic training blade.

Once you gain access to the open world, you can acquire legendary weapons. Go for it. Regicide, which is simply buried near Svartrau, or try to defeat the powerful undead and take possession Durandal.

Legendary weapons in The Blood of Dawnwalker

The location of other legendary items can be tracked using interactive map.

The Enchanted Sword of Saint Michael

• Type: two-handed
• Main effects: Sword Ability Cooldown -9%, Critical Strike Chance +9%, Critical Strike Damage +13,5%, Damage to Supernatural Enemies +14,4%
• To whom does: The best all-around late-game option with a focus on fighting undead

This is the game's most powerful weapon, a broken version of which can be obtained during the main story quest. The Monk and the SaintTo restore it, find three fragments that lead to a side chain. "Reforge anew"The repairs will be carried out by Uriashka the hermit, who lives west of the Thorn Marshes.

After passing the test in the cave near Uriashka's hut, the blade will take on its legendary form.

Durendal

• Type: long
• Main effects: Damage to supernatural enemies +11,2%, Stamina consumption for attack -21%, Stamina consumption when dodging -21%, Sword ability cooldown -7%
• To whom does: more suitable for swordsman builds and monster fighting

Hidden in a chest at the bottom of the gorge west of Thorn Marsh during the quest The Cursed CrevasseFind the collapsed bridge and explore it, then go down.

Here you'll encounter several wolves and the boss Echo. The enemies may be too strong for the early levels, so it's best to level up first. After defeating the undead, look for skeletons and debris highlighted in Sense mode. The weapon is in a wrecked wagon.

Regicide

• Type: two-handed
• Main effects: Time for a perfect block +25%, stamina consumption per block -12%, stamina recovery with a perfect block +15%, stamina consumption per attack -15%
• To whom does: ideal for those who prefer combat through parrying

Available immediately after the prologue, without any combat or quests. Head to the river west of Svartrau and look for loosened soil in the bushes (visible in Sense Mode). The shovel is in the grass a little closer to the water.

Sword of Erkas

• Type: long
• Main effects: Damage to supernatural enemies +14,4%, Critical hit chance +9%, Critical damage +13,5%, Maximum human health +27%
• To whom does: for human form crit builds

The blade can be obtained through Father Florin's trial, which is unlocked by visiting Svartrau Cathedral during the day. Complete the quest "In the name of the father" and agree to help the priest - this will start the quest "The End of a Hero".

Explore the ancient crypt and before the battle with the final boss, examine the fresco on the wall and receive a quest Champion of AntiquityIn the ruins east of Thorn Marsh, reach the end of the dungeon and loot the legendary from the boss's body.

Hand of Destiny

• Type: long
• Main effects: Passive activation charge recovery +27%, activation charge recovery per action +14,4%, spellcasting ability cooldown -9%, spellcasting ability damage +14,4%
• To whom does: one of the best options for playing through magic

The blade is in a chest in the ruins of Father Florin, where you will get on his behalf. "The End of a Hero"To open the box you will need stone key, which is kept in the locked treasury of the Svartrau Cathedral.

To unlock it, follow these steps:

• Infiltrate the cathedral at night and break into the warehouse near the main entrance.
• Examine the ledger and take the key from the spine.

Behind the shelf in the treasury you will find Florin's secret room, where a strange stone key lies on the altar.

With this find, return to the ancient dungeon beneath the priest's refuge and find the chest that opens with this key.

Gladius

• Type: short
• Main effects: Mortal Damage +14,4%, Max Vampire Health +27%, Critical Strike Damage +13,5%, Critical Chance +9%
• To whom does: for a critical build of a vampire

Look for it in the cave, access to which is opened by the quest The Beast of BalaurYou can get it from Ciprian in Parlita, in the hut near the shrine. Go on this quest at night to reach the upper level of the cave. You'll find the weapon in the chest highlighted in yellow.

Vrahir

• Type: two-handed
• Main effects: damage to mortals +14,4%, maximum vampire health +27%, health cost for vampire abilities -14,4%, cooldown of vampire abilities -9%
• To whom does: for those who fight at night through the vampire's active skills

The blade is stuck into a corpse in the dungeon you get to during Lakra's quest. Night of HorrorsBecause it's dark, it's easy to miss when you teleport through the collapsed floor.

Cleaning

• Type: long
• Main effects: Maximum human health +27%, stamina consumption per attack -27%, sword skill cooldown -9%, stamina consumption per block -21,6%
• To whom does: for daytime swordsman builds

It can be found randomly when searching one of the chests, but it is guaranteed to be purchased from silver merchant in Svartrau. A good choice for a daytime build if you don't plan on investing in Sorcery.

Winner

• Type: short
• Main effects: Maximum Human Health +27%, Damage to Supernatural Enemies +14,4%, Critical Hit Chance +9%, Critical Hit Damage +13,5%
• To whom does: for those who prefer fast weapons in daytime battles with the undead

The blade is sold at Uriah the Hermit, who is responsible for restoring Saint Michael's weapons during the quest "Reforge." If trading with her is unavailable, return after the quest "The Monk and the Saint." Price: 4,319 denarii.

Second prize winner

• Type: short
• Main effects: Critical Hit Chance +9%, Critical Damage +13,5%, Perfect Block Time +45%, Stamina Recovery with a Perfect Block +27%
• To whom does: for builds through parrying and critical strikes

Sold by the blacksmith near the cathedral in Svartrau. Price: 3,460 denarii.

How to upgrade weapons

There's no point in trading a legendary sword for a regular one with higher attack. You can level up the weapon at any time with denarii.

Visit any blacksmith and request for forging. Select the desired level and pay the required amount. After payment, your base attack will increase, but all bonuses will remain the same.

Which sword should I choose for my playing style?

For a comfortable experience, it's best to assemble several weapon sets. It's advisable to have different blades for day and night, as well as for combat with humans and the supernatural. The choice of specific Legendaries depends on your playstyle.

• Sword Mastery: Enchanted Sword of Saint Michael, Durandal, Purge.
• Vampirism: Vrahir.
• Witchcraft: Hand of Destiny.
• Critical attacks in human form: Sword of Erkas, the Winner.
• Critical Attacks in Vampire Form: Gladius.
• Perfect blocks and counterattacks: The Tsaricide, Second Prize Winner.

The best weapon will vary depending on your build. Choose a blade based on your current build and the time of day, rather than chasing pure attack power. Passive effects are what determine Cohen's confidence in combat.