Where is the Winged Talisman?
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The Winged Sword Insignia talisman can be obtained as a reward for killing the boss of Stillwater Cave in Liurnia of the Lakes, which is accessible by going down into the lake and then walking all the way south until you find an opening in the cliffside. Additionally, a variant of this talisman, the Rotten Winged Sword Insignia, can be acquired by completing Millicent’s questline and then killing her, which will reward you with both the Rotten Winged Sword Insignia and Millicent’s Prosthesis.
Frequently Asked Questions
General Information
- Can you have 5 talismans in Elden Ring? No, the maximum number of talismans that can be equipped is four, which can be achieved by acquiring all Talisman Pouches present throughout the game.
- Is Winged Sword Insignia good? Yes, the Winged Sword Insignia and its variant, Rotten Winged Sword Insignia, are considered good as they greatly raise attack power with successive attacks.
- Does Winged Sword Insignia work with Rivers of Blood? Yes, the Rotten Winged Sword Insignia will massively increase your damage with the Corpse Piler skill on Rivers of Blood.
Acquisition and Location
- What is the best sword to dual wield with Rivers of Blood? It is recommended to dual wield the Rivers of Blood katana alongside either the Uchigatana or Nagakiba.
- Where do I get a winged sword talisman? The Winged Sword Insignia can be obtained by defeating the lone Cleanrot Knight located in the Stillwater Cave mini-dungeon.
- Can I get Rotten Winged Sword Insignia after killing Millicent? Yes, you can obtain the Rotten Winged Sword Insignia after killing Millicent as part of her questline.
Millicent and Related Quests
- Can you equip Rotten Winged Sword Insignia and Winged Sword Insignia? No, the two will not stack, but the Rotten Winged Sword Insignia is a straight upgrade to the regular Winged Sword Insignia.
- Is Millicent a Malenia? Millicent is essentially both a daughter and extension of Malenia, as she is a budding flower off of the plant that is the Scarlet Aeonia.
- How did Millicent lose her arm? Millicent lost her arm to the Scarlet Rot curse, a reminder of the demigod Malenia who plagued Caelid with rot.
Talisman Effects and Combinations
- Which Millicent talisman is better? The Rotten Winged Sword Insignia is generally considered better as it provides a better increase to damage and allows you to complete the needle quest for a Somber Ancient Dragon Stone.
- Does Millicent’s prosthesis stack with Winged Sword Insignia? Yes, Millicent’s Prosthesis can be equipped at the same time as the Prosthesis-Wearer Heirloom and the Winged Sword Insignia or Rotten Winged Sword Insignia for combined effects.
- What talisman is best for blood katana? The Lord of Blood’s Exultation is a critical talisman for Rivers of Blood builds, granting a 20% attack boost when blood loss is inflicted nearby.
Miscellaneous
- Is there a 5th talisman pouch? No, a total of three Talisman Pouches can be obtained, allowing for up to four total Talisman slots.
- Can you save the girl with Scarlet Rot in Elden Ring? Yes, you can save Millicent by bringing her the repaired Unalloyed Gold Needle, which will cure her Scarlet Rot.
- Should I give Millicent the needle? Yes, giving Millicent the Unalloyed Gold Needle will reward you with the Prosthesis-Wearing Heirloom talisman, which raises your Dexterity when equipped.