Elden Ring: Your Ultimate Guide to Acquiring the Black Knife Armor

If you've encountered Black Knife Assassins in Elden Ring, you know how formidable they are. Fast and deadly, they can quickly overwhelm an unprepared player. One of the most striking features of these assassins is their unique armor. Fortunately, you can also obtain and wear this armor set. While it is a light armor set and doesn't offer much protection, it is ideal for a DEX-based character.

Reaching the Mountaintops of the Giants

Journey through Stormveil Castle

Navigate through Stormveil Castle: Defeat Godrick the Grafted to gain access to Liurnia of the Lakes.
Travel across Liurnia: Head north to reach the Altus Plateau.

Activate the Grand Lift of Dectus

Collect the Dectus Medallion Halves:

Left Half: Found in Fort Haight in the southeast of Limgrave.
Right Half: Located in Fort Faroth in Caelid.

2. Activate the Grand Lift of Dectus: Use the medallion to operate the lift and reach the Altus Plateau.

Through the Royal Capital

Navigate through Leyndell: Make your way through the massive Royal Capital.
Reach the Grand Lift of Rold: After passing through Leyndell, head to the lift.

Accessing the Consecrated Snowfield

Obtain the Haligtree Secret Medallion

Collect the Haligtree Secret Medallion Halves:

Left Half: Found in Castle Sol, located in the northeast of the Mountaintops of the Giants. Defeat the boss on the castle rooftop.
Right Half: Hidden in southwest Liurnia. Locate Albus disguised as a pot near the Village of the Albinaurics. Strike him to reveal his true form and obtain the medallion.

Use the Grand Lift of Rold

Operate the Lift: Use the Haligtree Secret Medallion to unlock a hidden path leading to the Consecrated Snowfield.
Travel to Ordina, Liturgical Town: Head northwest through the snowfield to reach the town.

Finding the Black Knife Armor Set

Explore Ordina, Liturgical Town: Navigate to the long stairway leading down into the town.
Locate the Armor Set: Underneath the stairway, you will find a corpse holding the Black Knife Armor Set.

Equip Black Knife Armor to enhance your agility and stealth, perfect for a DEX-based character. Embark on your journey through the Lands Between with Elden Ring, playable on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC platforms.