How To Get Messmer Soldier’s Axe And Shield In Shadow Of The Erdtree

Messmer Soldiers are enemies that serve under Messmer the Impaler and were added in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree. These soldiers can be tough to beat — mainly because players can find them in massive numbers patrolling the main areas leading up to the Shadow Keep.

Some of these enemies can be seen carrying Axes and Shields, which they can drop once defeated. This guide includes information such as requirements for Messmer Soldier’s Axe and Messmer Soldier Shield , along with the best location to farm these in Shadow of the Erdtree.

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Messmer Soldier’s Axe Overview: Stat Requirements, Effects, & Skill

Weapon used by the soldiers who serve Messmer the Impaler.

A steel axe, worn from use.

A favorite of those who lost themselves utterly in their lord’s war. Capable of performing powerful charge attacks.

In Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, Messmer Soldier’s Axe is a new weapon of the Axe weapon type. The weapon weighs 5.5 and comes equipped with the Ash of War: War Cry , but this skill is not unique and can be changed.

The Two-Handed Sword Talisman is a new Talisman added to the DLC that can be great to equip while using the Messmer Soldier’s Axe. It increases the damage of attacks with two-handed weapons by 15%, but this can not stack with other Talismans like the Axe Talisman .

The Messmer Soldier’s Axe can be upgraded using Smithing Stones to +25 and can benefit from spell-based or consumable weapon buffs.

Messmer Soldier’s Axe Stat Requirements

Messmer Soldier’s Axe Damage & Scaling

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Messmer Soldier Shield Overview: Stat Requirements, Effects, & Skill

Worn roundshield carried by soldiers loyal to Messmer, the Impaler. The largest of all metal shields in their class.

In Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, Messmer Soldier Shield is a new weapon of the Medium shield type. It weighs 5.0 and is primarily used for blocking enemy attacks. It has a 100 Physical Damage Negation, meaning that Physical Attacks will not damage you while you are blocking, but they will consume stamina.

This shield is an excellent choice for a Poke Shield build, which revolves around you attacking the enemy with a thrusting sword or spear while blocking all the time. The Talismans you can use to enhance this build are Pearl Shield Talisman , Greatshield Talisman , Spear Talisman , and either Viridian Amber Medallion +3 or the Two-Headed Turtle Talisman . Not only will this increase your ability to block and take less stamina, but also allow you to deal high amounts of damage as counterattack thrusts.

The Messmer Soldier Shield can be upgraded using Smithing Stones to +25 and can benefit from spell-based or consumable weapon buffs. The shield has no Ash of War, so you can use it to parry enemy attacks. It can also be infused with any of the numerous Ashes of War available.

Messmer Soldier Shield Stat Requirements

Messmer Soldier Shield Damage & Damage Negation

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Where To Find Messmer Soldier’s Axe & Shield Location

To get the Messmer Soldier’s Axe as well as the Shield in Shadow of the Erdtree, you must find and defeat Messmer Soldiers and hope they drop the weapons. Messmer Soldiers can be seen patrolling the main roads throughout Gravesite Plain, Scadu Altus, and inside Legacy Dungeons such as Castle Ensis and Shadow Keep.

From the Castle Front Site of Grace, summon Torrent and head southeast, following the road to the left path. Once you are past the wooden barricades, you will encounter two soldiers you can kill and loot. If they do not drop the weapons, head further east, and you will come across a small camp with multiple soldiers in different areas here. Clear out this entire area, and one of them should drop the weapons; if not, you can fast-travel back to the Site of Grace and try again.

If you are not fond of the previous farming spot, you can go to the Main Gate Plaza Site of Grace, which you can access after defeating the Golden Hippopotamus inside Shadow Keep. From the Grace, head northwest, going up the staircase and reaching three Messmer Soldiers.

Tips To Increase Item Drop Rate In Elden Ring

As the drop rate of these weapons is pretty low, you will need to increase your discovery rate. This can be done by increasing your Arcane stat and equipping the Silver Tear Mask , Silver Scarab Talisman, and using the Silver-Pickled Fowl Foot or the Silver Horn Tender . Messmer Soldiers can also drop Spears and the Armor Set while you are hunting for the Axe and Shield.

Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree

Released

June 21, 2024

Developer(s)

FromSoftware

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