How to find Elden Ring’s Game of Thrones weapon, the Grafted Blade

George R.R. Martin is recognized as the key figure 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. The only link is actually a borderline obvious nod to the prestige TV series that spawned the book series.

[Ed. note: This story contains minor spoilers for a weapon in Elden Ring.]

Referring to references, this sword is a great one. It was rewarded for defeating a minor boss. The blade, also known as the Grafted Blade Greatsword is a conversion. Game of Throne’s singular throne made from dozens of swords into a singular sword made from dozens of swords.

In Elden Ring, an Astrologer wields a sword inspired by the Iron Throne from Game of Thrones

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.

The Grafted Blade Greatsword: Where can I find it?

A map of the southern area of Elden Ring

Morne Moangrave houses the Grafted Blade Greatsword. 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.

Leonine Misbegotten is a mini-boss of low to medium difficulty. If you have trouble with Leonine, here’s a YouTube video showing a simple way to bring down the baddie.

Congratulations! You will receive the Grafted Blade Greatsword in return for killing Leonine.

What is the Grafted Blade Greatsword like?

The stats for the Grafted Blade Greatsword in Elden Ring

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. To use the weapon, you must have a minimum of a 40 strength attribute and at least a 14 degree of dexterity. My Astrologer, who is focused on intelligence, won’t slice into hordes skeletons by using the Grafted Blade Greatsword.

The game allows me to still equip the blade for photo shoots.