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Main-gauche

The Main-gauche is a Shadow of the Erdtree parrying dagger with a large hand guard. It scales D/D in Strength and Dexterity and needs 7 Strength and 15 Dexterity. Its skill is Parry.

It is designed for the off hand, alongside a thrusting sword or a second blade of the same kind.

Attack power
Physical 79
Guarded damage negation
Physical 38.0
Magic 22.0
Fire 22.0
Lightning 22.0
Holy 22.0
Guard boost 16
Weapon skill
Parry
Passive effect
Damage negation
Resistance
Special effect
Effect
Upgrades / variants
Skill effect
Compatible weapon types
Abilities

Where to find it

It is inside Shadow Keep in the Realm of Shadow. From the Main Gate Plaza Site of Grace, go up the western stairs, turn right after the first flight, then right again in the corridor to reach a small room with a Black Knight. The dagger is on a body in the left corner.

Item description & lore

This dagger was meant for the left hand, paired with a thrusting sword or a matching blade in the right to create a distinctive fighting style.

Notes & tips

  • Its skill, Parry, costs no FP.

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Attribute scaling: Str D / Dex D
Requirements: Str 7, Dex 15
Weight: 2.0
FP cost: 0
Upgrade material: Smithing Stones
Critical: 110

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