Elden Ring enthusiasts keen on Japanese swordsmanship will find the Hand of Malenia Katana a must-have. This weapon stands out with its impressive physical damage, extended reach, and capability to induce Blood loss, drawing parallels to the Bloodblade Dance. Its unique skill, Waterfowl Dance, enhances its lethality, making it arguably the game’s premier katana.
Acquisition of the Hand of Malenia Katana
Acquiring the Hand of Malenia Katana involves a journey akin to securing the game’s finest greatsword, but it demands conquering a formidable side boss rather than the final story antagonist.
Securing the Hand of Malenia Katana in Elden Ring
To obtain this coveted weapon, players must trade the Remembrance of the Rot Goddess with Enia. Locating Enia isn’t challenging, given her familiar location in the game’s narrative. Earning the Remembrance of the Rot Goddess, necessary for the katana, requires defeating Malenia, Blade of Miquella Boss, a lengthy endeavor.
The Quest to Find Malenia
Malenia ranks among Elden Ring’s most formidable bosses and is optional, making her less straightforward to locate compared to story bosses like Elden Beast. Players must undertake several steps to confront her:
- Gathering the Medallion Halves: Begin by acquiring two secret medallion halves. The first half lies in the Village of Albinaurics, where players must interact with a peculiar rock and then with a large pot, revealing an old man who hands over the medallion piece.
- Journey to Castle Sol: The journey continues to Castle Sol, near the Ancient Snow Valley Ruins. Here, players must scale the castle, defeat Commander Niall, and use an elevator to the tower’s peak to find the second medallion half.
- Unlocking the Hidden Path: Next, head to the Grand Lift of Rold, utilizing the Haligtree Medallion to access the Hidden Path. Follow the path to obtain the Consecrated Snowfield Map.
- Solving the Puzzle in Ordina: The subsequent destination is Ordina, Liturgical Town. Here, players must solve a puzzle by lighting four torches, some situated on rooftops, to access Evergaol.
- Entering Miquella’s Haligtree: Lighting all torches teleports players to a staircase leading to a portal for Miquella’s Haligtree.
- The Final Confrontation: Finally, players must navigate to the bottom of this location, eventually reaching Haligtree Roots to face Malenia.
Defeating Malenia rewards players with the Remembrance of the Rot Goddess. This can be exchanged for the Hand of Malenia Katana. While the journey is arduous, the weapon’s prowess makes it a worthy endeavor.
