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Blasphemous Blade — TarnishedGuide

Greatsword

Overview

The Blasphemous Blade is a fire-infused greatsword obtained by trading in the Remembrance of the Blasphemous after defeating Rykard, Lord of Blasphemy. Its Taker's Flames skill unleashes a massive wave of fire that deals high damage and heals the user for a percentage of the damage dealt. This weapon is widely considered one of the best PvE weapons in Elden Ring, offering incredible sustain, range, and area damage.

Stats & Scaling

Requires STR 22, DEX 15, FAI 21. At max upgrade (+10 Somber), scaling becomes STR D, DEX D, FAI C.

StatRequirementMax Scaling
STR22D
DEX15D
INT0-
FAI21C
ARC0-

How to Get Blasphemous Blade

  1. Progress through Volcano Manor's main questline until you reach Rykard, Lord of Blasphemy. You can also access the area early via the Iron Virgin abduction in Raya Lucaria.
  2. Defeat Rykard in the boss arena beneath Volcano Manor. Use the Serpent-Hunter spear found in the arena for a much easier fight.
  3. After Rykard's defeat, interact with the Remembrance at the Roundtable Hold to exchange it for the Blasphemous Blade.
  4. Alternatively, duplicate the Remembrance at a Walking Mausoleum to keep both the Blasphemous Blade and Rykard's Rancor.

Moveset & Skill

Taker's Flames (26 FP)

Taker's Flames slams the sword into the ground and unleashes a wave of fire in a wide cone in front of the user. The flame wave deals massive fire damage and heals the user for 10% of all damage dealt. The skill has excellent range, great stagger potential, and can hit multiple enemies at once. The healing effect makes it invaluable for exploration and boss fights where sustain matters.

Best Builds

Faith Build

FAI 80 — Max Taker's Flames damage with Flame Art infusion, Erdtree Seal for incantations

Strength-Faith Build

STR 40 / FAI 50 — Heavy armor, greatshield, melee pressure with fire damage

Quality-Faith Build

STR 30 / DEX 30 / FAI 50 — Jack of all trades, high versatility

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Taker's Flames heals on every hit — best sustain weapon in the game
  • Massive AoE wave with long range and high stagger
  • Excellent for clearing mobs and crowd control
  • Fire damage is effective against many endgame enemies

Cons

  • Fire damage is weak against fire-resistant enemies (Fire Giants, Magma Wyrms)
  • High stat requirements (22 STR, 21 FAI) gate it to mid-game at earliest
  • Slower swing speed compared to straight swords or katanas
  • FP cost (26) limits spam without high Mind investment

Pro Tip

Taker's Flames' healing works on every enemy hit, not just the skill damage. Use it in crowded areas to restore massive HP from a single cast. Pair with the Shard of Alexander for 15% skill damage and the Fire Scorpion Charm for even more fire damage output.