There are tons of new weapons to get in Shadow of the Erdtree as you explore more of the Land of Shadows in the new Elden Ring expansion. The Backhand Blade is one such weapon that scales well with Strength and Dexterity builds. Luckily, you don’t need to defeat any enemy to get this weapon, as you just need to explore a certain location to find it. In this guide we will see how to get the Backhand Blade in Elden Ring
Backhand Blade Location in Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree
The Backhand Blade can be found quite early in the DLC so it is worth taking your time trying to find it. Here we will see how to get the Backhand Blade in Elden Ring
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To get the Backhand Blade weapon, make your way northwest from the Scorched Ruins site of grace. This area is accessible quite close to your DLC spawn point. Once you keep going northwest, you will come across a small mausoleum. Another way to get here is from the Three Path Cross site of grace. From there, head east till you reach the edge of a cliff, then go south till you spot the mausoleum
You will know you are in the right place if you find a Furnace Golem nearby. Look around to find a purple glow sticking out from the mausoleum and collect the Backhand Blade. While using the Backhand Blade, you can use its weapon skill Blind Spot. When this skill is active, the user will side step away from the target and quickly flank them from behind.
That’s all there is to know about Backhand Blade’s location in Elden Ring. If you like this guide you can check out our other guides as well
