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Choosing the right weapon in Elden Ring plays a key role in how difficult the battles will be for you. But among the entire arsenal of swords, daggers, axes, and so on, there is one that is loved by many fans thanks to its unique skill. And, of course, we are talking about 
Maliketh's Black Blade , which Elden Ring players should definitely try to get.
Maliketh's Black Blade is a colossal sword that can deal Holy damage. In addition, its skill works effectively against almost all enemies in the game. Before fully diving into its properties, however, let's take a look at how this weapon can be acquired.
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How to Get Maliketh's Black Blade in Elden Ring
Since Maliketh's Black Blade belongs to one of the bosses in Elden Ring, you will have to fight before you can acquire it. More specifically, you must defeat Beast Clergyman, also known as Maliketh, The Black Blade. Luckily, this is one of Elden Ring's mandatory bosses, so you will have to visit it towards the end of the game anyway.
Beast Clergyman is located in the Crumbling Farum Azula. There, you should travel to the Great Bridge Site of Grace, which is the closest bonfire to the boss room. Then, go up the steps to the Colosseum-like building, and you will find Maliketh.
It is important to note that this boss has two phases and is quite challenging to defeat. To make your battle easier, we recommend you check the guide on how to beat Maliketh solo .
When you finally end the battle, you will obtain a 
Remembrance of the Black Blade . Elden Ring players can then take it to 
Enia, the Finger Reader to get Maliketh's Black Blade.
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Maliketh's Black Blade Stats in Elden Ring
Maliketh's Black Blade is a colossal sword that can deal Holy damage. It scales from Strength (C), Dexterity (E), and Faith (D). Therefore, to use it, you need to invest in these stats in advance:
- Required Strength: 34
- Required Dexterity: 12
- Required Faith: 20
Besides this, this sword has a unique skill called Destined Death. For 40 FP, you can slash horizontally, slam your sword into the floor, and summon multiple blades around you. Each of these moves deals both Physical and Holy damage. In addition, the Skill reduces the enemy's HP by 10% for 45 seconds. Therefore, it is suitable for both battles with multiple enemies and single targets.
That's all you need to know about how to get Maliketh's Black Blade in Elden Ring. This is one of the best colossal swords in the game, so you should add it to your arsenal when you get the chance.
Elden Ring
- Platform(s)
- PS5 , Xbox One , PS4 , Xbox Series X , Xbox Series S , PC
- Released
- February 25, 2022
- Developer(s)
- From Software
