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Volpedia/Games/Elden Ring/Weapons/Dragon-Hunter's Great Katana
ELDEN RING / WEAPONS / SHADOW OF THE ERDTREE

Dragon-Hunter's Great Katana

A Shadow of the Erdtree katana with a skill tailored toward fighting dragons.

Original Volpedia guideReviewed 2026-10-27Growing reference · not indexed
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Quick strategy: Learn the skill timing on normal enemies before attacking a mobile dragon head.
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01

Overview

A Shadow of the Erdtree katana with a skill tailored toward fighting dragons.

02

How it works

Its unique skill can be charged; the weapon excels when its attack properties suit the enemy.

03

How to approach it

Learn the skill timing on normal enemies before attacking a mobile dragon head.

04

Common mistakes

Do not rely on a charged windup through a dragon's sweeping attack.

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