How to quickly get Greatsword of Solitude in Elden Ring DLC

For Strength build lovers and players who want to look like Berserk’s Guts in Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree, the new DLC weapon Greatsword of Solitude is the best pick.

Additionally, since the enemies in the Elden Ring DLC deal massive damage, having a very high defense armor like the Solitude Set is always welcome.

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In this ONE Esports guide, we explain how to get the Greatsword of Solitude and Solitude Armor Set

Here’s how to get Greatsword of Solitude and Solitude Armor Set

In Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, you can get the Greatsword of Solitude that looks similar to Guts’s iconic sword from Berserk as well as the Solitude Armor Set by defeating the Spirt Blackgoal Knight found at the Western Nameless Mausoleum.

Greatsword of Solitude stats in Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree — Screenshot by Hritwik Raj/ONE Esports

For players who don’t know, the Greatsword of Solitude is a magic-based greatsword that scales with STR and DEX stats. Yes, a magic sword that has nothing to do with magic-based scaling.

The weapon bolsters a very high damage, can easily stagger enemies, and comes in a long-range weapon art called Solitary Moon Slash. So, if you are rocking a Strength build, we recommend trying out the Greatsword of Solitude.

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That aside, the Solitude Armor Set — comprised of Helm of Solitude, Armor of Solitude, Gauntlets of Solitude, and Greaves of Solitude — is one of the best, if not the best, defensive armor sets with very high Poise that you can get early in the game.

To give you a better look at the Solitude Armor Set, we have shared the stats for each piece below:

Solitude armor and weapon set in Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree — Screenshot by Hritwik Raj/ONE Esports

Helm of Solitude

Armor of Solitude

Gauntlets of Solitude

Greaves of Solitude

How to get to Western Nameless Mausoleum

Western Nameless Mausoleum location on map in Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree — Screenshot by Hritwik Raj/ONE Esports

You can reach the Western Nameless Mausoleum by sticking to the left side and moving straight from the Gravesite Plain Site of Grace.

That being said, teleport to the Gravesite Plain Site of Grace and use Torrent to get to the Western Nameless Mausoleum location.

White worms popping out on the route to the Western Nameless Mausoleum in Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree — Screenshot by Hritwik Raj/ONE Esports

You will see white worms popping from the ground near the entrance of the mausoleum. That’s your cue!

Turn left, and you will find the entrance of the Western Nameless Mausoleum.