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An Elden Ringfeature that players have been asking for ever since it first launched is a weapon that doubles as a spell-casting implement. Normally, you have to have a Staff equipped to cast any Sorceries in Elden Ring, but a new weapon you can get in Shadow of the Erdtree functions as both a sword and a Sorcery catalyst.

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When wielded in one or two hands, the Carian Sorcery Sword can be used as a melee thrusting weapon with the Light attack, but the Heavy attack allows you to cast spells. This guide explains how to get the Carian Sorcery Sword in the Elden Ring DLC, and details important information about this unique spell-casting sword in Shadow of the Erdtree.

Carian Sorcery Sword: Stat Requirements, Effects, & Skill

Shadow of the Erdtree Carian Sorcery Sword Location Item Description

One of the Carian Royal Family's glintstone swords.

A smaller piercing sword with a slender blade.

Formerly used by the Carian knights of old before the full refinement of their sorcerous combat techniques.

This armament functions as a catalyst for Glintstone Sorcery when executing Strong Attacks.

In Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, Carian Sorcery Sword is a new weapon of the Thrusting Sword weapon type, but it's a lot more than just a simple sword. In fact, while wielding the Carian Sorcery Sword, casting Sorceries with the sword becomes possible. Indeed, FromSoftware has finally added a long-requested Sword that doubles as a Sorcery Catalyst. Unfortunately, it will not work for Incantations, though some have claimed there is another item in the game that serves a similar function as this sword for Faith-users.

To cast Sorceries with the Carian Sorcery Sword, all you need to do it press the normal Strong attack button (R2/RT) while wielding the sword with either one or two hands. Just like casting Sorceries with a staff, using a Heavy Attack with the Carian Sorcery Sword will cast your currently-equipped spell in the top slot.

The Carian Sorcery Sword scaling is likely significantly lower than a fully-upgraded regular Glintstone Staff, so you will deal less damage casting spells with the Carian Sorcery Sword than normal. But being able to wield a Sword that can cast Sorceries in Elden Ring opens up a world of possibilities, and that kind of utility should make any Sorcery-user go out to get the Carian Sorcery Sword as soon as possible.

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The Carian Sorcery Sword can be upgraded using Somber Smithing Stones to +10, and cannot benefit from spell-based or consumable weapon buffs. Though its stat screen does not display its Sorcery scaling, it is likely that the Carian Sorcery Sword's spell scaling increases alongside its Weapon Upgrade level.

Carian Sorcery Sword Stat Requirements

STR

DEX

INT

FAITH

ARC

10

19

16

0

0

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Carian Sorcery Sword Damage & Scaling

Scaling (Base)

Scaling (+10)

STR

E

STR

E

DEX

D

DEX

D

INT

D

INT

D

Carian Sorcery Sword Weapon Skill: Impaling Thrust

The Carian Sorcery Sword Ash of War is Impaling Thrust, which can be changed. When used, you will charge up an attack briefly before lunging forward to deal a devastating thrusting blow. It interrupts all but the highest-poise enemies.

This weapon skill costs 9 FP to cast, and cannot be chained into a follow-up attack.

Skill that lets piercing armaments overcome enemy shields.

Build power, then lunge forward for a strong thrust that pierces an enemy's guard.

Where To Find Carian Sorcery Sword Location

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To get the Carian Sorcery Sword in Shadow of the Erdtree, you must find a secret area of Castle Ensis that can only be accessed from a specific point in the Scadu Altus region. From the Scadu Altus Site of Grace, which can be unlocked after beating Rellana, Twin Moon Knight, head north.

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Look on your map (after collecting the Scadu Altus fragment) to find Castle Ensis. You will see what looks like an island north of the Castle itself – your goal is to reach this area so that you can jump down onto a tower. Head north, hugging the river, until you see a waterfall on your left. You can also take a longer route around and jump down a short cliff to reach this same area and the West Scadu Altus site of grace.

From this site of grace, simply head southeast to find a ledge that's about surface-level with one of the Castle Ensis towers. Jump down to the rampart, which will automatically dismount you from Torrent. Walk around this hidden Castle Ensis area to eventually find an unguarded chest which contains the Carian Sorcery Sword.