Not to be confused with Bloodborne’s Blade of Mercy, here’s how to get this early Talisman.

TheBlade of Mercyis a newTalismaninElden Ring’sShadow of the ErdtreeDLC.

You’ll see a large red drape extending across the top of the ruins.

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Ahead, you’ll see a conspicuous set of pillars and a closed door in the tower.

You don’t need any kind of key to kick off the door.

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Congratulations!

A map screen from Shadow of the Erdtree showing the location of the Greater Potentate’s Cookbook (1)

You’ve now found the Blade of Mercy in Shadow of the Erdtree.

This Talismanraises attack power after each critical hit, making it a good choice for melee builds.

Improve your stats by finding all of Shadow of the Erdtree’sScadutree Fragment locationsandRevered Spirit Ash locations.

A white arrow points toward a ruined building in the Scorched Ruins of Shadow of the Erdtree, showing the way to the Blade of Mercy Talisman

A white arrow points toward a staircase inside a building in the Scorched Ruins of Shadow of the Erdtree, showing the way to the Blade of Mercy Talisman

A white arrow points toward an opening on the roof of a ruined building in the Scorched Ruins of Shadow of the Erdtree, showing the way to the Blade of Mercy Talisman

A white arrow points toward some arches on a roof in the Scorched Ruins of Shadow of the Erdtree, showing the way to the Blade of Mercy Talisman