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One of the most compelling aspects of Elden Ring is its open-ended world design, where treasures lie hidden in caves, tucked behind illusionary walls, or locked behind obscure quest lines. While some gear and talismans are practically handed to you through the main storyline, others require a keen eye or specific actions to uncover. Missing them won’t ruin your run—but finding them can completely change how you play.

Here’s a guide to 20 legendary Elden Ring items that are surprisingly easy to overlook. If you’re looking to expand your build or want to make the most of your time in the Lands Between, keep an eye out for these.

1. Moonveil Katana

Hidden in Gael Tunnel in Caelid, this katana is known for its devastating magic scaling and unique weapon art. Many players never even explore this optional area.

2. Radagon’s Scarseal

Found early in Fort Faroth, this talisman boosts Strength but increases damage taken. It's a fantastic pickup for strength-based builds if you're willing to deal with the risk.

3. Dagger Talisman

This is located in Volcano Manor and increases critical hit damage. Since it’s buried deep behind side content, it’s often missed by those rushing past Mt. Gelmir.

4. Gold Scarab

Boosts rune acquisition. It’s hidden in a rot-infested cave in Caelid and requires two Cleanrot Knights to be defeated. Many players who don't explore the Abandoned Cave completely skip this.

5. Magma Blade

A rare drop from serpent enemies in Volcano Manor. It’s one of the hardest farm-only weapons to get, but well worth it for fire-based melee builds.

6. Greatshield Talisman

Found near the Capital Outskirts, it enhances guard boost, making it ideal for shield-focused builds. Due to its location near deadly enemies, it’s often skipped.

7. Ritual Sword Talisman

Hidden in the Lux Ruins. This boosts attack power when at full HP, which pairs well with players who emphasize evasion and ranged combat.

8. Nightrider Glaive

Dropped by Night’s Cavalry in Altus Plateau. If you don’t ride at night or explore every road, you may never encounter this mini-boss or its excellent weapon.

9. Rosus’ Axe

Found in the Black Knife Catacombs. It’s a unique weapon that casts sorcery with its weapon skill—perfect for hybrid INT builds.

10. Crucible Tree Armor Set

You need to defeat Crucible Knights in Deeproot Depths. It’s a tough area with limited fast travel access, making this powerful set easy to overlook.

11. Pearldrake Talisman +2

This talisman, which increases elemental resistances, is found very late in Crumbling Farum Azula. Due to the complexity of the area, many players miss its exact location.

12. Fallingstar Beast Jaw

Dropped by a Full-Grown Fallingstar Beast in Mt. Gelmir, this colossal weapon has both STR and INT scaling and a unique gravity weapon art.

13. Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone (Multiple Locations)

There are several of these, often hidden in extreme late-game locations like the Haligtree and Farum Azula. They allow for max weapon upgrades and are critical for your best gear.

14. Wing of Astel

Found in Nokstella, this curved sword has a unique ranged magic attack. Because it's off the main path of Ranni’s quest, many players miss it completely.

15. Marika’s Soreseal

Hidden behind a boss in Elphael, this talisman boosts Faith but increases incoming damage. A high-risk, high-reward item often passed over due to how deep it is in the Haligtree.

16. Erdtree’s Favor +2

This upgraded talisman boosts HP, stamina, and equip load but only appears in Leyndell, Ashen Capital—making it easy to miss if you don’t revisit the location.

17. Death’s Poker

Dropped by the Death Rite Bird in southern Caelid at night. If you’re not exploring during nighttime hours, you may never see the boss or its weapon.

18. Lionel’s Set

Found in a bed in Leyndell, this heavy armor has top-tier poise and defense. It's literally hidden in plain sight but easy to run past in such a large city.

19. Black Knife

This legendary dagger is hidden in a chest behind a secret Evergaol. Its weapon art reduces max HP—very strong for PvP but often missed by players not exploring every Evergaol.

20. Dragon Slayer’s Cragblade

Dropped by a late-game dragon hunter in Crumbling Farum Azula. A colossal weapon with excellent stagger, it’s easy to miss if you skip optional side areas.

These legendary items offer significant advantages across all build types, and tracking them down is part of what makes Elden Ring so rewarding. Whether you're a strength-based juggernaut, a spell-slinging sorcerer, or a nimble bleed-focused assassin, there's always something hidden in a corner of the map waiting to elevate your build.

For those who want to skip the grind and experiment freely, some players choose to buy Elden Ring items to access these weapons and talismans directly. Others also go for cheap elden ring runes to speed up the leveling process, especially when starting a New Game+ run or switching builds mid-game.