There are a ton of additions that FromSoftware has dropped with the arrival of Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, giving both new and returning players plenty to look forward to as they revisit this dangerous open world yet again. From challenging bosses to new equipment, there is something to get excited about for everyone.

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If you are one of the players looking forward to a different way of fighting in this DLC, the option of a throwing dagger like the Smithscript Dagger should excite you, adding another way to do damage from afar. Here's how you can get your Tarnished hands on this new weapon.

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Smithscript Dagger Overview: Stat Requirements, Effects, & Skill

Smithscript Dagger Overview Stat Requirements, Effects, & Skill

Dagger engraved with a smithscript.

Reduced mass enhances the effects of the smithing arts, allowing this weapon to function as a throwing dagger for all attacks.

Once thrown, the dagger instantly reapears in the wielder's hand.

In Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, the Smithscript Dagger is a new weapon of the Throwing Blade weapon type. Likely meant to be a secondary weapon, players can give themselves a reliable way of ranged combat without worrying too much about FP or Stamina costs, keeping the pressure on the enemy.

The Smithscript Dagger can be upgraded using Smithing Stones to +10, allowing it to shine even further when you are trying to defend from a distance.

Smithscript Dagger Stat Requirements

STR

DEX

INT

FAITH

ARC

5

11

11

11

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Smithscript Dagger Attack Power & Guarded Damage Negation

Attack Power

Guarded Damage Negation

Physical

62

Physical

35.0

Magic

0

Magic

20.0

Fire

0

Fire

20.0

Lightning

0

Lightning

20.0

Holy

0

Holy

20.0

Critical

100

Guard Boost

15

Smithscript Dagger Weapon Skill: Piercing Throw

The Smithscript Dagger's Ash of War is Piercing Throw, which cannot be changed. This weapon skill costs 6 FP to cast.

Throw armament with a powerful spin, causing it to bore through foes. When using this skill, the armament can be thrown further than normal and also pierce through enemies.

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Where To Find Smithscript Dagger

To get the Smithscript Dagger in Shadow of the Erdtree, players will need to locate the Ruined Forge Lava Intake, which can be found southeast of the Ellac Greatbridge.

Once within the dungeon, go down the first ladder. Proceed past the golem and turn right after the fire blob enemy. Now look to the left for a hallway, which contains another golem enemy. Eliminate it, and pick up your prize on the corpse at the wall.