Elden Ring offers an incredible variety of weapons, but it's hard to resist wielding a katana. These slender swords can inflict considerable damage and rack up bleed.
In the case of sorcery-based builds, the Moonveil is an excellent option. This powerful weapon can quickly eliminate enemies and has an exceptional special skill. Plus, you'll be pleased to know that it can be obtained quite easily. Follow this guide to find out where you can get it.
Understanding the Moonveil
The Moonveil is a magic-based katana that requires 12 Strength, 18 Dexterity, and 23 Intellect to wield. It is widely considered one of the best melee weapons for any sorcery-based build due to its excellent Intelligence scale. In addition, it causes blood to pool for additional damage.
However, the Moonveil's main appeal lies in its weapon skill, Transient Moonlight. This skill allows the player to put the katana away and then release a horizontal wave of magical energy to deal devastating damage. This requires a lot of Focus Points (FP), however, so it is best to use it sparingly.
The description of the Moonveil item reads as follows:
Katana forged from glittering stone. A masterpiece of a Sellian smith. When stored, light surrounds the blade, explaining its nickname of Moonveil.
Where to find the Moonveil
The Moonveil can be obtained by defeating the boss at the end of the Tunnel of Gael dungeon, which is located east of Limgrave, right on the border of Caelid. You can access this dungeon quite early in the game, and reaching the boss door should not be too difficult. What awaits you inside is a whole different story.
The challenge is to defeat the Magma Wyrm at the end of Gael's Tunnel, which can be difficult for an undervalued character. So it's best to invite a friend to participate in a co-op if you're trying to get this weapon early in the game.
If you are low level and can't bring a friend, you will need to master the art of dodging or blocking a massive enemy in a very small area while dealing moderate damage.
Once you successfully defeat the beast, you will receive the Moonveil katana and be one step closer to the ultimate sorcery build.
