Elden Ring offers an incredibly vast array of weapons for players to experiment with, but few hold the prestige of the legendary armaments. Among these coveted treasures is the Golden Order Greatsword, a magnificent blade that primarily rewards players who invest heavily in the Faith stat. This weapon combines striking visual design with a devastating unique skill, making it a cornerstone for specialized character setups late in the game.
Finding the Cave of the Forlorn
To claim this legendary weapon, players must journey to one of the most hidden regions within the Lands Between. The sword is located inside the Cave of the Forlorn, an isolated mini-dungeon tucked away in the Consecrated Snowfield region. Accessing this snowy area requires players to find both halves of the Haligtree Secret Medallion and operate the Grand Lift of Rold.
Once you arrive in the Consecrated Snowfield, you must follow the frozen river path eastward to find the cavern entrance. The opening is heavily guarded by a giant land octopus, serving as a clear landmark for travelers. You will also need to bring along two Stonesword Keys to break the Imp Statue seal that locks the dungeon away.
Defeating the Misbegotten Crusader
Navigating through the frozen tunnels of the Cave of the Forlorn leads adventurers to a final fog gate. Behind this barrier stands the Misbegotten Crusader, a swift boss that wields the very weapon you are looking for. Defeating this nimble opponent requires careful dodging and exploiting openings right after its heavy swing recovery animations.
Upon the creature's defeat, the legendary blade will automatically be added to your inventory. This weapon cannot be infused with standard Ashes of War, meaning you must rely entirely on its default weapon skill called Establish Order. It also scales naturally with Strength, Dexterity, and Faith, with the latter being the most impactful for damage output.
Optimizing a Golden Order Faith Build
Building a character around the Golden Order Greatsword requires allocating plenty of points into the Faith attribute. The weapon deals massive holy damage and features a unique 20% damage bonus against undead enemies like skeletons. The fundamental strategy involves activating the weapon skill to unleash a powerful holy explosion followed by a sweeping wave of light.
To maximize this playstyle, players should equip the Sacred Scorpion Charm and the Shard of Alexander to bolster holy attacks and skill damage. Combining these talismans with the Flask of Wondrous Physick containing the Holy-Shrouding Cracked Tear ensures your combat damage reaches its absolute peak. Investing points up to 60 or 80 Faith will guarantee that your specialized incantations and sword strikes completely obliterate late-game threats.
