Elden Ring Golden Epitaph Builds

Weapons List

Golden Epitaph

Weapon Type:

Straight Sword

Damage Type:

Standard

Pierce

Weight: 3.5


Stat	Str	Dex	Int	Fai	Arc
Requires	12	10		14
Scaling	D	D		D

Elden Ring Golden Epitaph is a Straight Sword Weapon that inflicts Physical and Holy Damage in the form of Standard, Pierce Attacks with the ability to use the Unique Skill (Last Rites). Golden Epitaph will require Strength 12, Dexterity 10, Faith 14, and scales based on Strength D, Dexterity D, Faith D, Stats.

Description: A sword made to commemorate the death of Godwyn the Golden, first of the demigods to die. Infused with the humble prayer of a young boy; O brother, lord brother, please die a true death.


Tier	Passive	Wgt	Phy	Magic	Fire	Light	Holy
B	N/A	3.5	85	0	0	0	85


Skill	Type	FP Cost	Description
Last Rites	Unique	25	Grant Sacred Order to yourself and allies in the area

Can Be Buffed?

Custom Ash of War?

Attack Type:

Pierce, Standard

For Quality builds, Golden Epitaph offers a mid-tier straight sword with Holy damage baked in. You can't change the affinity, but the split damage output works well against most enemies. Check the skill table above to see what its weapon art does.

Navigate this Golden Epitaph Guide using the links below.

Golden Epitaph Stats

Golden Epitaph is a mid-tier straight sword with built-in Holy damage. Against low-resist targets, that split actually hits harder than pure physical would. Strength scaling at D drives the elemental portion.

Golden Epitaph Attack Stats
Rank	Stat	Base	Max
C	Physical Attack	85	TBD
F	Magical Attack	0	TBD
F	Fire Attack	0	TBD
F	Lightning Attack	0	TBD
B	Holy Attack	85	TBD
F	Attack Crit	100	TBD

Golden Epitaph Guard Stats
Rank	Stat	Base	Max
F	Physical Guard	25	TBD
F	Magical Guard	15	TBD
F	Fire Guard	15	TBD
F	Lightning Guard	15	TBD
E	Holy Guard	40	TBD
F	Guard Boost	30	TBD

Where To Find Golden Epitaph Location in Elden Ring

Found in a corpse in Auriza Hero's Grave (Requires a Stoneword Key). No boss or purchase needed, just reach the spot. Map is below.

Found in

Auriza Hero's Grave


Location	How To Get
Altus Plateau	Located in the Auriza Hero's Grave (Note: You will need to use a Stonesword Key on the Imp Statue)

Found in a corpse in Auriza Hero's Grave (Requires a Stoneword Key)

Best Builds for Golden Epitaph in Elden Ring

For Quality builds, Golden Epitaph works as a straight sword you can build around. Faith (14 minimum) is the priority, with Strength as backup. Check the setups below for proven stat allocation.

Golden Epitaph Builds
Tier	Build	Equipment	Skills/Spells/Spirits	Items
S	Sword of Night and Flame Build Class Prisoner Samurai Astrologer Stats Primary: Intelligence Primary: Faith Secondary: Vigor Secondary: Mind	Weapon Sword of Night and Flame Meteorite Staff Prince of Death's Staff Armor Use Light Armor or Medium Armor	Spells Rancorcall Ancient Death Rancor Skills
A	Blackflame Build Class Prophet Confessor Hero Stats Primary: Faith Primary: Mind Secondary: Vigor Secondary: Dexterity	Weapon Uchigatana Nightrider Flail Bloodhound's Fang Godslayer's Seal Armor Black Knife Set Land of Reeds Set Spellblade Set Talisman Moon of Nokstella	Spells Black Flame Black Flame Blade Catch Flame Bloodflame Blade Skills Ash of War Bloody Slash Ash of War Unsheathe
A	Magic Archer Build Class Samurai Bandit Prisoner Stats Primary: Strength Primary: Vigor Secondary: Endurance Secondary: Intelligence	Weapon Horn Bow Misbegotten Shortbow Lazuli Glintstone Sword Armor Exile Set White Reed Set Talisman Arrow's Reach Talisman Arrow's Sting Talisman	Skills Ash of War Rain of Arrows Ash of War Mighty Shot
B	Holy Tank Build Class Confessor Prophet Hero Stats Primary: Faith Primary: Endurance Secondary: Vigor	Weapon Coded Sword Halo Scythe Eclipse Shotel Miquellan Knight's Sword Erdtree Greatshield Brass Shield Carian Knight's Shield Armor Banished Knight Set Scaled Set Carian Knight Set Talisman Faithful Canvas Talisman Sacred Scorpion Charm	Spells Blessing's Boon Skills Ash of War Golden Vow Ash of War Sacred Blade Ash of War Barricade Shield	Items Holy-Shrouding Cracked Tear
E	Starter Confessor Build Class Confessor Prophet Stats Primary: Vigor Primary: Faith Secondary: Endurance Secondary: Strength	Weapon Sacred Seal Axe Straight Sword Brass Shield Armor Use Heavy Armor or Use Medium Armor Talisman Faithful Canvas Talisman	Spells Urgent Heal Heal Skills Ash of War Barricade Shield Ash of War Golden Vow

Golden Epitaph Upgrade Costs in Elden Ring

Golden Epitaph takes Somber Smithing Stones to reach +10. No Ash of War swaps, no buff compatibility. You're committing to Last Rites and the weapon's base stats.


Level	Material	Rune Cost
+1	Somber Smithing Stone [1]	250 Runes
+2	Somber Smithing Stone [2]	375 Runes
+3	Somber Smithing Stone [3]	500 Runes
+4	Somber Smithing Stone [4]	625 Runes
+5	Somber Smithing Stone [5]	750 Runes
+6	Somber Smithing Stone [6]	875 Runes
+7	Somber Smithing Stone [7]	1,000 Runes
+8	Somber Smithing Stone [8]	1,125 Runes
+9	Somber Smithing Stone [9]	1,250 Runes
+10	Somber Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone	1,500 Runes
Total	All Levels	8,250 Runes