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TheBloodhound’s Fangis one of the curved greatswords inElden Ring. Scaling with both Strength and Dexterity, this greatsword requires a modest 18 Strength and 17 Dexterity to wield, arguably making it a viable weapon to wield during the early game. Luckily, there’s a way to get this sword early, as well.
Bloodhound’s Fang
This particular weapon also has the unique ability,Bloodhound’s Finesse Skill. This is a spinning slash that the character executes while simultaneously leaping backwards, following a short charge up. It has a relatively low FP cost to cast, adding to the weapon’s ultimate viability (especially in the early game). It can be a bit difficult to hit, though.
Bloodhound’s Finesse Skill
How to Get the Bloodhound’s Fang
Go to the Mistwood Ruins
Firstly, you’re going to need to go to theMistwood Ruins. This is relatively close to the beginning of the game, though you’re probably going to want to go ahead and get Torrent first. To do this, you’re going to need to visit theGatefront Ruinssite of grace, which triggers your first visit withMelina- she will give you theSpectral Steed Whistle, which summons Torrent, and then you can be off on your marry way.
You’ll likely pass by theChurch of Ellehbefore you find the Gatefront Ruins site of grace. You should stop there and get the grace there, and then talk toMerchant Kaléas well. Pick up a crafting kit, if you have the runes for it. The important thing is the site of grace here.
After you get Torrent, you can start following the road southeast from the Gatefront Ruines grace. This path will lead you across a bridge to a fork in the road - you’ll take the northern route, which will lead you northeast until you reach theThird Church of Marika. This area is heavily populated with enemies and even aNight’s Cavalry (Limgrave)at night time, so be careful as you pass through this area. You’re going to want to avoid as much of these guys as possible, if you’re just starting the game.
Your path will intersect with some Demi-Humans and a man named Kenneth Haight calling out to you. You can safely ignore this situation for now.
Just outside of the Third Church of Marika, there’s a Troll with a huge sword. Avoid that guy too. Avoid everything.
Inside the church, you’ll find theFlask of Wondrous Physickalong with aCrimson Crystal Tear. These are both worth grabbing as they will upgrade your flask, increasing the amount of HP or FP you can restore.
Next, we’ll be going south from the Third Church of Marika towards Mistwood. You’ll probably find a Runebear along the road, and once again, I invite you to ignore absolutely every enemy in this area. There is a monument along the road with theMap (Limgrave, East), however, and thatisworth picking up. You’ll eventually come upon some ruines to the right of the road and you’ll hear a wolf howling. Once you’ve heard the howling, you’re able to turn around and head right back to the Church of Elleh.
Finding Blaidd
Once back at the Church of Elleh, talk to Kale, and ask him about the howling in Mistwood. He’ll teach you a gesture, and then you have to go all the way back to Mistwood Ruins and use the snap in the northern outskirts of the ruins. In an alcove nearby, you’ll find Blaidd, a friendly NPC despite his beastly appearance. Talk to him, and you can summon him when you head to the next leg of our journey.
How to Find the Forlorn Hound Evergaol
Now that we haveBlaiddin our back pocket, we’ll return to the Gatefront Ruins. Follow the road southeast until you get to the bridge, and then when you get to the fork, go south. You’ll eventually see theWaypoint Ruinsand a site of grace here to your left, which you should stop to pick up. Further down the road, you’ll find the Agheel Lake South site of grace as well, this time on your right. I recommend picking up both sites of grace, but especially the Agheel Lake South grace, as the Evergaol is located just to the south of it.
Heading south from the Agheel Lake South site of grace, you’ll go uphill until you find yourself in a circular arena-like area with a glowing platform in its center. This is an Evergaol, you’re going to find these dotted throughout the Lands Between. When you’re ready, go into the glowing ring and activate it, which will make you enter the Evergaol. Inside, you can interact with golen runes on the ground to the south to summon Blaidd (you’re going to want him for this fight, trust me), and then continue south to a bridge spot at the edge of the Evergaol barrier. This will start your encounter with Bloodhound Knight Darriwil.
I won’t lie to you, for an early game character, this boss is brutal. The biggest thing to watch out for him is his lunging strikes, as they inflict massive amount of bleed damage that will make quick work of you. Let Blaidd take some aggro off of you and only go in for attacks when he’s not focused on you, or you’ll go down quickly.
Once you’ve beaten him, then you’ll have a shiny new sword.
Elden Ring: All Artist’s Paintings Locations and Puzzles
Finding them will get you some great rewards that you would otherwise miss in a playthrough.
