Lords of the Fallen: How to Get the Pieta Sword

The Pieta Sword

The Pieta Sword, a powerful early-game weapon, initially belonged to the game’s Pieta boss. Primarily dealing radiant damage, it shines in the Umbral realm’s early battles. While you’ll eventually upgrade to better weapons, the Pieta Sword’s high damage output and versatility make it invaluable in the game’s initial stages. To obtain it, you’ll need to complete several requirements, including defeating Pieta and fulfilling specific conditions set by the game.

The Pieta Sword Attributes

Stat Requirement

Surprisingly, the Pieta Sword has a relatively low Radiance requirement (25). This means you can equip and use it earlier in the game compared to many other powerful weapons, making it an excellent option for players early in their adventure.

Base Stats

The Pieta Sword’s base stats grow significantly as you upgrade it:

• Level 0-5: Gradually increases Holy damage from 69 to 163.

Weapon Damage Type

The Pieta Sword strikes a balance between damage types, allowing for flexibility in combat encounters:

• Holy (35%): Effective against undead enemies and creatures vulnerable to radiant damage.
• Physical (28%): Provides decent damage against other enemy types, offering versatility.
• Fire (10%): A small edge against enemies susceptible to fire damage.
• Wither (10%): Adds sustained damage over time to your attacks.

Other Attributes

While the Pieta Sword is a powerful weapon, it does have some drawbacks.

• Stability (18%): A low stability rating makes it susceptible to being dislodged during combat, requiring careful handling.

Abilities

The Pieta Sword has the Smite ability.

• Smite: A Holy damage burst that inflicts damage and vulnerability effects on your opponent.

Weaknesses

Despite its strengths, the Pieta Sword isn’t without its limitations:

• Lower Base Damage: Compared to other short swords, it has a lower base damage, making it less effective against some enemies resistant to holy damage. Upgrade it to enhance its capabilities.
• Short Range: As a short sword, it’s best used in close-quarters combat. This limits its use in longer-range battles and makes the user vulnerable.

How to Get the Pieta Sword

Defeat and Obtain Pieta’s Remembrance

To obtain Pieta’s Remembrance, you must embark on a journey.

• Start at the Cathedral of the Wicked.
• Travel to the Skyrest Bridge area in the Umbral World.
• Enter the realm where Pieta’s Remembrance resides.
• Defeat Pieta and collect the Remembrance.

Reach Radiance 25

A higher Radiance stat enhances the effectiveness of holy damage.

• Increase your Radiance level through leveling up and equipping Radiance-enhancing items like amulets, rings, and armor.

Collect 40 Umbral Scourings

The final step involves gathering Umbral Scourings from enemies in the Umbral World.

• Defeat enemies and loot chests to accumulate Umbral Scourings.

Hidden Pieta Sword and Odd Stone Special Interaction

Combining the Pieta Sword and Odd Stone unlocks unique capabilities.

• Reach the Lower Calrath and locate the Odd Stone.
• Upgrade both to +5 levels.
• Perform a combo to trigger the special interaction, granting enhanced damage that utilizes both radiant and umbral damage.

Pieta Sword and Elianne Sword Special Interaction

A separate interaction can be achieved with Elianne’s Sword.

• Equip the Pieta Sword in one hand and Elianne’s Sword in the other.
• Perform a dual-sword combo attack. This interaction yields a striking visual effect, creating explosions of umbral splashes and radiant thorns.