Leda's Sword

Leda's Sword

Attack	101 Physical, 65 Holy
Critical	100
Scaling	Str E, Dex C, Fai D
Requires	Str 11, Dex 22, Fai 19
Effect
Guard	63% physical, 35 guard boost
Type	Light Greatsword
Attack Type	Standard/Pierce
Skill	Needle Piercer
FP Cost	19
Weight	7.5
Upgrades With	Somber Smithing Stones, to +10
Sell Price	1000

Leda's Sword is a Light Greatsword in Elden Ring. It belongs to Shadow of the Erdtree and waits in Enir-Ilim.

Leda's Sword is a light greatsword inlaid with gold, the weapon of Leda, the Needle Knight, and though polished to a mirror sheen it still reeks of the crusted blood of her culled knightly comrades. It is taken from Needle Knight Leda after defeating her and her allies in Enir-Ilim. Its light greatsword moveset chains attacks smoothly, it deals mostly physical damage with some holy, and it scales best with Dexterity, with some Faith and Strength. Its unique skill, Needle Piercer, conjures ten golden needles that pierce the target at once and purge it of all ailments and special effects. It suits a Dexterity and Faith character who builds damage through rapid successive attacks.

Why Players Pick It

Leda's Sword is the Dexterity and Faith light greatsword, with 65 holy at base, the only holy damage in its class, and C Dexterity rising to B for 247 physical plus 159 holy at max upgrade. Needle Piercer costs 19 FP. It arrives late, so it suits an endgame or New Game Plus character rather than a mid-run pick.

How to Get Leda's Sword Guide

It is the reward for defeating Needle Knight Leda and her allies in Enir-Ilim.

Climb Enir-Ilim to the Cleansing Chamber.
Defeat Needle Knight Leda and her allies in the boss fight there.
Receive Leda's Sword as the reward.

Where to find Leda's Sword Location?

Leda's Sword 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	115 Physical, 74 Holy	Str E, Dex C, Fai D
+2	Somber Smithing Stone [2]	x1	130 Physical, 83 Holy	Str E, Dex C, Fai D
+3	Somber Smithing Stone [3]	x1	144 Physical, 93 Holy	Str E, Dex C, Fai D
+4	Somber Smithing Stone [4]	x1	159 Physical, 102 Holy	Str E, Dex C, Fai D
+5	Somber Smithing Stone [5]	x1	174 Physical, 112 Holy	Str E, Dex C, Fai D
+6	Somber Smithing Stone [6]	x1	188 Physical, 121 Holy	Str E, Dex C, Fai D
+7	Somber Smithing Stone [7]	x1	203 Physical, 130 Holy	Str E, Dex B, Fai D
+8	Somber Smithing Stone [8]	x1	218 Physical, 140 Holy	Str E, Dex B, Fai D
+9	Somber Smithing Stone [9]	x1	232 Physical, 149 Holy	Str D, Dex B, Fai D
+10	Somber Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone	x1	247 Physical, 159 Holy	Str D, Dex B, Fai D

Skill

Needle Piercer costs 19 FP. The wielder raises the sword to summon ten gold needles in a ring around the target, then chops downward as the needles strike inward all at once. Enough needle hits purge nearly every buff and ailment from the target, good or bad, which makes it a direct counter to buffed enemies and players. The skill can be parried. No other weapon carries this skill, and it cannot be replaced.

"Skill of Needle Knight Leda. Generates ten gold needles which pierce their target all at once. Those pierced are purged of all ailments and special effects alike."

Build

Rapid, timed combos build attack power through successive hits, with Golden Vow and Flame, Grant Me Strength cast from a light seal before fights.

Stats	Dexterity 65, Faith 25, Vigor 55, Mind 34, Endurance 30, Strength 11
Affinity	Cannot be infused; it keeps its own scaling.
Talismans	Two-Headed Turtle Talisman, Millicent's Prosthesis, Spear Talisman, Ritual Sword Talisman
Pairs With	Golden Order Seal, Leda's Armor, Carian Thrusting Shield

All Light Greatswords

Name	Physical	Magic	Fire	Light	Holy	Crit. Boost	Weight	Str.	Dex.	Int.	Fai.	Sell Price	Skill
Idus Sword	124 65.0	0 33.0	0 33.0	0 33.0	0 33.0	100 38	7.0	D 10	D 15	0	0	0	Impaling Thrust
Leda's Sword	101 63.0	0 32.0	0 32.0	0 30.0	65 46.0	100 35	7.5	E 11	C 22	0	D 19	1000	Needle Piercer
Milady	116 63.0	0 31.0	0 31.0	0 31.0	0 31.0	100 36	6.5	D 12	D 17	0	0	0	Impaling Thrust
Rellana's Twin Blades	103 66.0	66 47.0	66 29.0	0 47.0	0 26.0	100 35	8.0	D 13	D 16	D 16	D 16	1000	Moon-and-Fire Stance

Notes

"Light greatsword with gold inlaid. Weapon of Leda, the Needle Knight. Deals holy damage. Though polished to a mirror sheen, this blade still reeks with he stench of crusted blood that lingers from the cull of her knightly comrades."