Sword of Saint Mihai
Saint Mihai's sword is a legendary blade said to be hidden in the crypts under Svartrau. Once reforged, guides call it the strongest long-term weapon for most fights.
- Category
- Melee
- How to get it
- Mission reward
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A Monk and a SaintIn A Monk and a Saint, Coen searches Svartrau for clues to a sword said to be hidden in the city's crypts. It ends in a tough boss fight and gives you the broken sword you need for Forge It Anew.
Forge It AnewIn this quest Coen reforges a broken sword from three scattered shards and its hilt. The result, the Imbued Sword of St. Mihai, is one of the strongest weapons in the game and worth the long chase.
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Good to know
- The quest A Monk and a Saint is the search for it.
- Forge It Anew is about reforging a broken sword.
- The fully restored version is the Imbued Sword of St. Mihai, a legendary two-handed sword.
- The three shards sit in a Kobold cave in Maragir, a soldiers' camp in the Tantari swamps and a cave near Shrike's Crag.
- An Uriash blacksmith in the Briar Sloughs reforges it.
- Restoring it earns the Arbiter's Blade trophy.
- Guides list bonus critical chance and extra damage against supernatural enemies on the finished blade.
How to get it
Finish Anca's Echoes of Silenced Bells to open A Monk and a Saint. Find Saint Mihai's crypt under Svartrau Cathedral and win the fight to loot the broken sword. Then do Forge It Anew: collect the three shards and take them to the Uriash blacksmith.
Tempering
After the reforge, the blacksmith sends you to a cave on a hill full of undead, with a boss called Echoing Anger. Win, then hold the sword in the glowing red orb to finish it.
Fate of the swordSpoilerShow
The sword is broken when Saint Mihai dies. Forge It Anew lets Coen restore it.
What it's good for
It is an all-rounder with strong critical stats and bonus damage against supernatural foes, which covers most of what you fight in the valley.
Related weapons
Image: Rebel Wolves / Bandai NamcoMeleeAxes
Axes are weapons Coen can pick up besides swords. Swords are the core of the game's combat, so treat axes as an alternative you find along the way rather than a main weapon class.
- Melee
Great Swords
Great swords are the largest sword type Coen can use. They trade attack speed for weight and damage, which suits players who block and punish rather than chain fast combos.
- Melee
Long Swords
Long swords are one of the sword types Coen can use. They sit between quick short swords and heavy great swords, which makes them a safe all-round choice.
- Melee
Short Swords
Short swords are one of the sword types Coen can use. They are the lightest blades, built for fast attacks and quick follow-ups after a parry.