The Sword of Night and Flame is a light straight sword with one of the strongest skills in the base game: a stance that fires either a Comet Azur-style magic beam or a burst of flame.
Quick facts
| Type | Straight Sword |
| How to get it | In a chest inside a locked room at Caria Manor, Liurnia. From the Manor Lower Level grace, climb the rooftops and drop down to reach it. |
| Skill | Night-and-Flame Stance (unique, cannot be changed) |
| Passive | Skill has two forms: a magic beam and a fire burst |
| Requirements | Str 12 · Dex 12 · Fai 24 |
| Scaling (+0) | Str E · Dex E · Fai D |
| Base attack (+0) | Physical 87 · Magic 56 · Fire 56 |
| Weight | 4 |
| Upgrade | Somber Smithing Stones |
How to get it
In a chest inside a locked room at Caria Manor, Liurnia. From the Manor Lower Level grace, climb the rooftops and drop down to reach it.
Why use it
- Light skill input fires a long magic beam that scales with Intelligence.
- Heavy skill input unleashes a fire burst that scales with Faith.
- Very light, so it fits any build that meets its requirements.
- Hybrid Intelligence and Faith scaling makes it a favourite of spellblade builds.
Best build
Balanced Intelligence and Faith (at least the listed requirements), low Strength and Dexterity. Boost it with the Shard of Alexander and Magic Scorpion Charm.
Tips
- You can reach it early in Liurnia, making it a strong midgame pick.
- The beam can be aimed while firing: sweep it across groups.
- One-handing is usually enough because its strength is the skill, not the moveset.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Sword of Night and Flame?
In a locked room at Caria Manor, reached by jumping across the rooftops from the Manor Lower Level grace.
What stats does it need?
Strength 12, Dexterity 12, Intelligence 24 and Faith 24.
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