Unlocking Rakshasa’s Great Katana in Elden Ring: A Guide

Rakshasa’s Great Katana is an exciting new weapon in Elden Ring, recently added with the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC. This katana, known for its blood-stained blade, was once wielded by a fierce Rakshasa notorious for overpowering her foes.

The Great Katana is a new weapon class introduced in the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, seamlessly blending the best features of a katana and a greatsword. Among these weapons, Rakshasa’s Great Katana is regarded as the top-tier choice in Elden Ring.

Follow our guide to obtain this weapon and build an impressive Dexterity-focused character. Ready to dive in? Let’s go!

Where to Find Rakshasa’s Great Katana in Elden Ring

You can acquire Rakshasa’s Great Katana by defeating Rakshasa in the Eastern Nameless Mausoleum, located beneath Bonny Village in the Scadus Altus region.

• Start at the Main Gate of the Shadow Keep dungeon and make your way to the rooftop via the Dining Room.
• Climb the ladder and break through the illusory wall to discover a coffin, leading you to the Ruins of Unte.
• Follow the river to reach the Recluse’s River Downstream.
• Descend the ledges and turn right to find the Eastern Nameless Mausoleum at the edge of a waterfall.

Upon entering the Eastern Nameless Mausoleum, you’ll encounter a phantom version of Rakshasa, who attacks players using her own great katana.

Her attack patterns are straightforward and can be dodged without much trouble. Defeating her is manageable using our tips. Upon her defeat, she drops both Rakshasa’s Great Katana and Rakshasa’s Set.

Rakshasa’s Great Katana: Stats and Requirements

This katana is classified as a Dexterity weapon, requiring 27 Dexterity and 12 Strength to effectively wield. It boasts a C scaling with Dexterity and E scaling with Strength.

This weapon includes a unique skill called Weed Cutter, which consumes 8 FP. This ability executes two sweeping attacks while advancing forward.

In addition to its offensive capabilities, the katana inflicts passive bleeding damage (55) with each hit. It cannot be infused with Ash of War and does not support enhancements with magic or grease.

You can enhance Rakshasa’s Great Katana up to +10 using Somber Smithing Stones. At its base level, it deals 155 Physical damage and can reach up to 379 Physical damage when fully upgraded.

Weighing in at 9.5, this katana can be sold to any merchant for 2,000 Runes. However, we highly recommend against selling it since it is a unique item available only once per playthrough.

This weapon also offers an increase in poise while resulting in a 10% drop in defense.

Best Build for Rakshasa’s Great Katana

For an optimal build, we recommend a fully upgraded Rakshasa’s Great Katana. As this is an endgame setup for a character at level 180 or higher, allocate your stats as follows:

• Vigor: 50
• Endurance: 50
• Mind: 30
• Dexterity: 70
• Strength: 40

Pair this build with the following equipment:

• Okina Mask
• Sealed Armor
• Sealed Gauntlets
• Sealed Greaves

Enhance your performance with these talismans:

• Shard of Alexander: Boosts skill attack power by 15%.
• Rotten Winged Sword Insignia: Increases attack power with each subsequent strike.
• Lord of Blood’s Exultation: Enhances attack power by 20% for the next 20 seconds when there’s bleeding nearby.
• Dragoncrest Greatshield Talisman: Significantly boosts defense against physical attacks.

Mix the following crystal tears in the Flask of Wondrous Physick:

• Opaline Hardtear: Increases damage negation for all damage types.
• Spiked Cracked Tear: Augments attack power for charged attacks.

Finally, activate Godrick’s Great Rune to enhance all attributes. With this setup, you can deal over 2,000 damage per hit, making it incredibly effective against any boss in the game.