George R.R. Martin is credited as a key voice behind Elden Ring, helping game director Hidetaka Miyazaki conceive the otherworldly fantasy setting of From Software’s latest blockbuster video game. But thirty hours into the adventure, I haven’t noticed many particular storylines or environments that echo Martin’s most popular work of fantasy, Game of Thrones. In fact, the only connection is a borderline blatant nod to the hit book series turned prestige TV phenomenon.
[Ed. note: This story contains minor spoilers for a weapon in Elden Ring.]
As far as references go, the sword, rewarded upon pummeling a minor boss, is an awesome one. Dubbed the Grafted Blade Greatsword, the blade converts Game of Throne’s singular throne made from dozens of swords into a singular sword made from dozens of swords.
The weapon isn’t especially challenging to retrieve (you’ll probably be powerful enough to beat the necessary foes after 10-20 hours) but once you pluck the blade from the maw of evil, you likely won’t have the stats required to comfortably wield the thing.
Where to find the Grafted Blade Greatsword
The Grafted Blade Greatsword is located on Morne Moangrave. To reach the little peninsula, you’ll need to make your way through Castle Morne itself, then clamber down its back wall and cliffside to reach a finger of land that jets out into the sea.
On the peninsula sits Leonine Misbegotten, a low-to-medium difficulty mini-boss. If you have trouble with Leonine, here’s a YouTube video showing a simple way to bring down the baddie.
Congratulations! In return for slaying Leonine, the game will reward you the Grafted Blade Greatsword.
Can I use the Grafted Blade Greatsword?
This weapon is advanced, so it may take some time to upgrade your character before you can use the sword — if you ever get to use the weapon at all. Wielding the weapon demands a 40 or higher strength attribute and a 14 dexterity. My Astrologer, focused on intelligence, will never slice apart hordes of skeletons with the Grafted Blade Greatsword.
Fortunately, the game still lets me equip the blade for photoshoots.
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While you need to make sure you invest in your Strength points first, you'll still need to have enough Dexterity points to ensure you can wield the Grafted Blade Greatsword.
Like the Bloodhound's Fang, the Grafted Blade Greatsword can be found relatively early in Elden Ring - even before you brave Stormveil Castle should you choose.
Looking for some direction? Our what to do first in Elden Ring, Elden Ring walkthrough, Site of Grace locations and main bosses in order pages can help.
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The Grafted Blade Greatsword's location in Elden Ring can be found within Castle Morne in the Weeping Peninsula, which is south of Limgrave. This is can be found alongside the Irina quest, involving a young woman called Irina and her father Edgar.
You're actually looking to explore beyond the castle and further south, so you'll have to reach behind the castle (with a similarly named Site of Grace) and, just when it feels like you've reached a dead end on the outer wall, you can drop further down and eventually make your way to ground level on a beach where a boss awaits.
If you're just starting out, Leonine Misbegotten can be an intimidating boss, and possibly the first real challenge you face. On the other hand, if you arrive here later on, you'll make quick work of him. Once he's defeated, you'll be rewarded with the Grafted Blade Greatsword.
Once you have settled on a starting class and starting Keepsake item, you should first work out how to level up, how to respec and use Ashes of War. Need some direction from there? Our Elden Ring walkthrough and Elden Ring boss order can help with where to go next, but we also recommend hunting down Golden Seeds, Sacred Tears, Crystal Tears, Talismans and some of our best weapon and best armor choices. If you are approaching the end game, we can help with the Volcano Manor quest and Rykard, Haligtree Secret Medallion locations, solving the Ordina, Liturgical Town puzzle, the Millicent quest, Commander Niall, Morgott, Godskin Duo, Maliketh and Malenia.
If you've been exploring other parts of the Lands Between and grinding your levels then you might be lucky enough to wield this weapon with a requirement of 40 Strength and 14 Dexterity.
Its unique skill, Oath of Vengeance, meanwhile, is a great buff temporarily raising all your attributes for a short time, while also increasing your poise.