Golden Epitaph

Golden Epitaph

Attack	85 Physical, 85 Holy
Critical	100
Scaling	Str D, Dex D, Fai D
Requires	Str 12, Dex 10, Fai 14
Effect
Guard	25% physical, 30 guard boost
Type	Straight Sword
Attack Type	Standard/Pierce
Skill	Last Rites
FP Cost	25
Weight	3.5
Upgrades With	Somber Smithing Stones, to +10
Sell Price	500

The Golden Epitaph is a Straight Sword in Elden Ring. It is a mid-game find.

The Golden Epitaph is a sword made to commemorate the death of Godwyn the Golden, the first demigod to die, infused with a young boy's prayer that his brother die a true death. It lies in a room sealed by an imp statue just past the entrance grace of Auriza Hero's Grave, opened with a Stonesword Key and guarded by a Basilisk. Its attacks deal physical and holy damage with even Strength, Dexterity and Faith scaling, and it deals 30 percent more damage to Those Who Live in Death while keeping skeletons from reviving. Last Rites raises the epitaph to grant Sacred Order to the wielder and nearby allies, an aura buff that adds holy damage and doubles damage against the undead. It suits a Faith hybrid, especially for co-op and undead-heavy areas.

How to Get Golden Epitaph Guide

Found at the entrance of Auriza Hero's Grave.
Requires a Stonesword Key to access and is guarded by a Basilisk.

Where to find Golden Epitaph Location?

Golden Epitaph map location:

Map credit by Map Genie.

Upgrades

Somber Smithing Stones take it up to +10.

Level	Material	Amount	Attack	Scaling
+1	Somber Smithing Stone [1]	x1	97 Physical, 97 Holy	Str D, Dex D, Fai D
+2	Somber Smithing Stone [2]	x1	109 Physical, 109 Holy	Str D, Dex D, Fai D
+3	Somber Smithing Stone [3]	x1	121 Physical, 121 Holy	Str D, Dex D, Fai D
+4	Somber Smithing Stone [4]	x1	134 Physical, 134 Holy	Str D, Dex D, Fai D
+5	Somber Smithing Stone [5]	x1	146 Physical, 146 Holy	Str D, Dex D, Fai D
+6	Somber Smithing Stone [6]	x1	158 Physical, 158 Holy	Str D, Dex D, Fai D
+7	Somber Smithing Stone [7]	x1	171 Physical, 171 Holy	Str D, Dex D, Fai D
+8	Somber Smithing Stone [8]	x1	183 Physical, 183 Holy	Str D, Dex D, Fai C
+9	Somber Smithing Stone [9]	x1	195 Physical, 195 Holy	Str D, Dex D, Fai C
+10	Somber Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone	x1	208 Physical, 208 Holy	Str D, Dex D, Fai C

Skill

Last Rites costs 25 FP. The wielder raises the epitaph to bless the wielder and nearby allies with a 60 second aura buff. It raises weapon attack power by 10 percent, adds flat holy damage, doubles damage dealt to Those Who Live in Death, and stops skeletons from reviving. As an aura buff, it replaces other aura buffs such as Golden Vow rather than stacking with them. It is exclusive to this weapon.

"Raise the epitaph to grant the effect of Sacred Order to yourself and allies in the vicinity. Particularly effective at laying to rest Those Who Live in Death."

Suggested Build

Played as a holy support sword: Last Rites goes up before a fight to buff the wielder and allies, then quick straight sword combos follow, hitting hardest against Those Who Live in Death.

Stats	Strength 60 and Faith 40, Vigor 50, Endurance 28, Mind 20, Dexterity 10 to 15
Affinity	Cannot be infused; it keeps its own scaling.
Talismans	Sacred Scorpion Charm, Two Fingers Heirloom, Axe Talisman

Notes

"A sword made to commemorate the death of Godwyn the Golden, first of the demigods to die. Infused with the humble prayer of a young boy; 'O brother, lord brother, please die a true death.'"

All Straight Swords

The table below lists all Straight Swords in Elden Ring.

Name	Physical	Magic	Fire	Light	Holy	Crit. Boost	Weight	Str.	Dex.	Int.	Fai.	Arc.	Sell Price	Skill
Broadsword	117 47.0	0 31.0	0 31.0	0 31.0	0 31.0	100 31	4	D 10	E 10	0	0	0	100	Square Off
Cane Sword	96 41	0 27	0 27	0 27	0 27	100 27	2.5	E 8	D 11	0	0	0	200	Square Off
Carian Knight's Sword	88 36	88 52	0 26	0 26	0 26	100 31	4	D 10	D 10	D 18	0	0	200	Carian Grandeur
Coded Sword	0 13.0	0 22.0	0 22.0	0 22.0	85 58.0	100 27	2.5	0	0	0	B 20	0	200	Unblockable Blade
Crystal Sword	106 44	68 44	0 30	0 30	0 30	100 33	4.5	D 13	E 10	D 15	0	0	200	Spinning Slash
Golden Epitaph	85 25.0	0 15.0	0 15.0	0 15.0	85 40.0	100 30	3.5	D 12	D 10	0	D 14	0	500	Last Rites
Lazuli Glintstone Sword	79 30	94 55	0 25	0 25	0 25	100 30	3.5	D 8	E 9	D 13	0	0	100	Glintstone Pebble
Longsword	110 45.0	0 30.0	0 30.0	0 30.0	0 30.0	100 30	3.5	D 10	D 10	0	0	0	100	Square Off
Lordsworn's Straight Sword	115 45	0 30	0 30	0 30	0 30	110 30	3.5	D 10	D 10	0	0	0	100	Square Off
Miquellan Knight's Sword	105 40	0 28	0 28	0 28	68 40	100 30	3.5	D 11	D 11	0	E 16	0	100	Sacred Blade
Noble's Slender Sword	101 43	0 29	0 29	0 29	0 29	110 30	3.5	E 8	C 11	0	0	0	1000	Square Off
Ornamental Straight Sword	101 42	0 28	0 28	0 28	0 28	110 28	3	E 10	D 14	0	0	0	200	Golden Tempering
Regalia of Eochaid	89 48.0	57 40.0	0 31.0	0 31.0	0 31.0	100 33	5.5	E 12	D 18	0	0	D 15	500	Eochaid's Dancing Blade
Rotten Crystal Sword	102 48	66 38	0 31	0 31	0 31	100 33	4.5	D 13	E 10	D 15	0	0	200	Spinning Slash
Short Sword	102 42.0	0 28.0	0 28.0	0 28.0	0 28.0	100 28	3	D 8	D 10	0	0	0	100	Kick
Stone-Sheathed Sword	119 54	0 33	0 33	0 33	0 33	100 32	5.0	C 16	D 8	0	0	0	100	Square Off
Sword of Darkness	93 26	0 15	0 15	0 15	93 42	100 31	4.0	D 14	E 11	0	E 24	0	1000	Darkness
Sword of Light	93 26	0 15	0 15	0 15	93 42	100 31	4.0	D 14	E 11	0	E 24	0	1000	Light
Sword of Night and Flame	87 36	56 42	56 42	0 26	0 26	100 31	4	E 12	E 12	D 24	D 24	0	1000	Night-and-Flame Stance
Sword of St. Trina	107 39	32 33	0 27	0 27	0 27	100 28	3	D 10	D 12	E 14	0	0	500	Mists of Slumber
Velvet Sword of St Trina	95 37	61 37	0 25	0 25	0 25	100 27	2.5	E 10	D 12	E 14	0	0	500	Mists of Eternal Sleep
Warhawk's Talon	101 42	0 28	0 28	0 28	0 28	100 30	3	D 10	C 16	0	0	0	100	Spinning Slash
Weathered Straight Sword	103 43	0 29	0 29	0 29	0 29	100 27	3.5	D 7	D 10	0	0	0	100	Square Off