Can you get the Nagakiba without killing Yura?
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Yes, you can obtain the Nagakiba without killing Yura, as it will be available for pickup in the last spot where you talked to Yura or in his supposed last spot if you missed his questline or didn’t manage to finish it up to the Altus Plateau meeting. The Nagakiba can also be found in one of Yura’s prior locations, such as his camp north-east of the Seaside Ruins Site of Grace, if his questline is progressed too far without killing Eleonora.
Frequently Asked Questions
General Questions
- Can I still get Nagakiba if I killed Shabriri?: Yes, once you’ve killed Shabriri or obtained the Frenzied Flame, the Nagakiba should be found at Yura’s camp north-east of the Seaside Ruins grace, or at the underpass below the Murkwater Coast Site of Grace.
- Is the Yura quest worth it?: Yes, Yura’s quest is one of the longest in the game and is worth following if you want some sweet items and a hint at an ending.
- How to get Nagakiba Elden Ring without killing Yura?: You can get the Nagakiba without killing Yura by progressing his questline to the Altus Plateau meeting or by finding it in one of his prior locations.
Yura’s Questline
- Can you fail Yura’s quest?: If you don’t complete Yura’s quest prior to being possessed by Shabriri, you can still acquire most of the items, including Eleonora’s Poleblade and Purifying Crystal Tear.
- What happens if Yura dies?: If you kill Yura, it prevents his questline from being completed, taking away chances at receiving Runes, gaining extra loot, obtaining more XP, and enjoying certain content found in Elden Ring.
- Can you get the Nagakiba after Yura dies?: Yes, the Nagakiba will still be available for pickup in the last spot where you talked to Yura or in his supposed last spot.
Post-Game and Miscellaneous
- Can you get the Nagakiba after beating the game?: Yes, you should be able to get the Nagakiba after beating the game by killing Shabriri in the mountaintop for the armor, then going to where you first meet Yura in Limgrave.
- Does Tanith’s quest affect the ending?: No, killing Tanith does not affect the ending of the game, and you can still loot her body and face off against Tanith’s Knight.
- Does killing Gostoc do anything?: Killing Gostoc will not lock you out of Nepheli Loux and Kenneth Haight’s quest, but you will miss out on the Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone.
Character Backstories and Lore
- Why does Shabriri cover his face?: Shabriri covers his face because, according to the talisman Shabriri’s Woe, he had his eyes gouged out, and the Frenzied Flame inhabit his sockets.
- What kind of sword is Nagakiba?: The Nagakiba is a katana with a ferociously long blade, reminiscent of a reinforced spear, and is the signature weapon of Yura, hunter of Bloody Fingers.
- What is the long katana called?: The long katana is called an ōdachi or nodachi, a type of traditionally made Japanese sword used by the samurai class of feudal Japan.
Quest Rewards and Progression
- What do you get for completing Yura’s questline?: Completing Yura’s questline will get you Eleonora’s Poleblade, one of the strongest Bleed weapons in the game, as well as other valuable items.
- What happens after you beat Mohg?: Defeating Mohg will reward you with the Remembrance of the Blood Lord and Mohg’s Great Rune.
- Can you still get Yura’s armor if you killed him?: Unfortunately, killing Yura during the first meeting will not drop the Ronin armor set, which can only be obtained by embarking on a long journey to the Mountaintops of the Giants.