The Fingerslayer Blade is a critical key item in Elden Ring required to advance Ranni the Witch’s sprawling questline. Hidden deep within the underground ruins of Nokron, Eternal City, this blood-drenched weapon serves as both a pivotal narrative artifact and the token of high treason committed by the ancient Nox society.
Finding the blade requires defeating a major shardbearer, navigating a hidden subterranean metropolis, and bypassing aggressive guardians. This guide details the exact route to the weapon, its deep lore implications, and the crucial quest checkpoints you need to manage before handing it over.
Where to Find the Fingerslayer Blade
You can't access the area holding the blade until you've defeated Starscourge Radahn in Caelid. His defeat triggers a falling star that crashes into Limgrave, opening a massive crater near Fort Haight.
- Descend into Nokron: Enter the crater and navigate the stone roofs and municipal ruins until you defeat the Mimic Tear boss. Cross the Hallowhorn Grounds to reach the Ancestral Woods Site of Grace.
- Drop into Night's Sacred Ground: From the Ancestral Woods cliffside, carefully jump onto the slanted stone roofs below. Head southwest into Night's Sacred Ground, dodging the rolling silver spheres and hostile silver tear enemies.
- Locate the Giant Skeleton: Follow the main path past the ruined buildings until you spot an enormous, multi-armed skeletal corpse seated on a makeshift throne.
- Open the Treasure Chest: At the base of this massive throne sits a locked chest. You can only open it if you've already sworn service to Ranni at Ranni's Rise. Inside rests the Fingerslayer Blade.
Navigating Ranni's Questline
The blade is the exact treasure Ranni asks you to retrieve. Before you present it to her, you need to be aware of how it affects other NPCs in Ranni's service.
Giving the blade to Ranni immediately ends Seluvis's questline. If you want the Magic Scorpion Charm or want to progress Parnassus-adjacent wizard sub-plots involving Seluvis, you must complete those steps before handing over the blade. Once accepted, Ranni rewards you with the Carian Inverted Statue, which lets you access the Divine Tower of Liurnia.
Lore and Origins of the Weapon
Item descriptions state that the blade was born of a corpse and represents the high treason of the Eternal City against the Greater Will. Its double-helix structure heavily resembles the Sacred Relic Sword, suggesting it was forged through similar divine methods.
The Nox intended to use the blade to harm the Greater Will and its vassal fingers. Ranni later utilizes this exact property to dispatch her own Two Fingers hidden beneath the Moonlight Altar, freeing herself from Empyrean control.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Attempting to open the chest too early: If you try to open the Nokron chest before speaking to Ranni and joining her manor, the game displays a prompt stating you aren't destined to open it.
- Forgetting Seluvis: Handing the blade to Ranni locks you out of Seluvis's inventory permanently. Double-check your quest log if you are building a magic-focused character who needs his talismans.
- Ignoring the Mimic Troll: A formidable Mimic Troll guards the immediate area around the chest. Clear out the surrounding silver tear enemies first so you don't get staggered mid-loot.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use the Fingerslayer Blade as a weapon?
No. Despite its classification and deadly lore, it remains a key quest item and cannot be equipped or swung by your character.
What happens if I give the blade to Ranni without talking to Seluvis?
Seluvis dies off-screen, and you lose access to his spell inventory and the Magic Scorpion Charm for that playthrough.
Do I need to beat Radahn to get it?
Yes. Radahn's death is the mandatory trigger that opens the crater leading down into Nokron.
Where do I go after giving Ranni the blade?
Ranni leaves her rise tower, allowing you to access Renna's Rise nearby, which opens up the Ainsel River Main progression path.
