Master the Art of Weapon Upgrades in Lords of the Fallen

Just having skill won't suffice to conquer the growing threats in Lords of the Fallen. To overcome the armies of evil, players must equip themselves with weapons so sharp that they can pierce through the very darkness.

In line with the customary feature in most Soulslike games, Lords of the Fallen presents a weapon upgrading system that can turn even the poorest equipment into something formidable in the later levels. Unlocking this core mechanic is crucial for anyone aiming to triumph in this game, although it may be entirely disregarded by players rushing through the maps.

Upgrading Weapons in Lords of the Fallen

To upgrade their gear, players must locate Gerlinde the Blacksmith, who is available early on in the game. After defeating Pieta and navigating through the game's hub area, players will progress to crossing the cliffs towards Pilgrim's Perch. To reach the cliffside, head towards the Vestige of Blind Agatha and navigate through the cave tunnels. Look for the elevator that leads back to the checkpoint.

From the elevator, players need to defeat the shield-bearing knight located below the Vestige of Blind Agatha and acquire the key it drops. Subsequently, they should locate Gerlinde in the same pit, engage in conversation with her exhaustively, and ultimately offer her the obtained key. Following this, players will encounter Gerlinde in the smithy of Skyrest Bridge. They should approach her to address any concerns regarding gear-related matters.

To upgrade weapons, players will need to spend Vigor and Deralium, the size of which determines how much an item can be upgraded:

Small Deralium Up to +3

Regular Deralium Nuggets: Up to +5

Large Deralium Shards: Up to +9

Deralium Chunk: Enhanced to +10

In contrast to other games in this sub-genre, boss weapons in this game do not necessitate any unique upgrade materials. Instead, they exclusively rely on the aforementioned Deralium pieces. However, it is important to note that these weapons can only be upgraded to a maximum of +5.

In Lords of the Fallen, armor sets cannot be upgraded while shields have the option for improvement. By upgrading a shield, its defensive strength against all types of damage can be enhanced. It should be noted that shields differ in their initial values, with wooden bucklers offering less defense compared to a metal tower shield. However, the advantage of a wooden buckler lies in its lighter weight, enabling more agility during combat. Lords of the Fallen is currently accessible on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S.