Marais Executioner's Sword Greatsword

Lore

Storied sword of House Marais, the family of executioners who presided over the Shaded Castle.
One of the legendary armaments.

Elemer of the Briar, the Bell Bearing Hunter, snatched the sword from the site of his looming execution, and furnished it with battle skills from his home of Eochaid.

Default Skill

Description

The Marais Executioner’s Sword scales primarily with Strength and to a lesser extent Arcane and Dexterity. It is a good Weapon for or melee users who want to perform a corkscrew attack. Infuse the sword with energy, then fling it forwards in a corkscrew attack. The sword continuously deals damage while violently spinning. Charge the attack to increase reach and duration of the spin.

Location

The Marais Executioner’s Sword is dropped by Elemer of the Briar, who can be found at The Shaded Castle in northern Altus Plateau. From the Shaded Castle Inner Gate Site of Grace, make your way up the ladder to the northwest. At the top, turn right and go through the garrison to the other side (northeast). Continue along the rampart to the east, either killing or avoiding the enemies along the way, turn right and enter the building filled with statues. Go through this until you come out from the southern side, then enter the tower guarded by a Cleanrot Knight. Use the elevator in here to reach the top, where you’ll find the fog wall with the boss behind it along the wooden bridge to the west.

Notable Info

• Weapon Skill: Eochaid’s Dancing Blade
• This weapon cannot be infused with Ashes of War
• Marais Executioner’s Sword can be upgraded by using Somber Smithing Stones

This weapon forms part of the Legendary Armaments achievement.