Recording summary · June 2024
Elden Ring Great Katana Build - How to Build a SAMURAI KNIGHT Guide (Shadow of the Erdtree Build)
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Overview
Daniel showcases the Great Katana from the Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, detailing its location near a sleeping dragon, its overhead stance, stat requirements, combat handling, and synergies with Ashes of War and stat-boosting talismans.
Frustrated by the low damage output of the rank 2 Great Katana compared to a level 25 greatsword, Daniel criticizes the smithing stone upgrade system and journeys to farm upgrade materials in mining tunnels.
Themes
Acquisition, combat handling, stat requirements, and properties of the Great Katana, found near a sleeping dragon at the beginning of the DLC with an overhead stance.
Customization options for the Great Katana, including Ashes of War like Lion's Claw and Aspects of the Crucible Wings, blood affinity builds, the Helm of Solitude armor set, and talismans such as Radagon's Soreseal, Prosthesis Wearer Heirloom, Shard of Alexander, and Ritual Sword Talisman.
Critique of the upgrade mechanics in Elden Ring requiring mining tunnel grinds to render new weapons viable.
Damage output comparisons between a level 25 greatsword and the level 2 Great Katana.
Farming respawning smithing stones at Morne Tunnel.
Developments
Daniel introduces the Great Katana from the Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree DLC.
Daniel compares the combat performance of a level 25 greatsword against the rank 2 Great Katana.
Daniel journeys to Morne Tunnel to farm respawned smithing stones.
Uncertainties & gaps
Daniel expresses uncertainty regarding the original location where the Solitude armor set was obtained.
Daniel expresses uncertainty over whether smithing stones spawn inside catacombs.
Daniel expresses uncertainty about whether smithing stones can be gathered again from previously visited mines.