You can get the full Idus Knight (Silver Grooved) kit two ways: pick the Idus Knight starting class to begin with everything, or on any existing character buy the armor pieces and Silver Grooved Shield from the Nomadic Merchant near Bellum Church in northern Liurnia and loot the Idus Sword from a corpse in southern Liurnia.
The Idus Knight’s Silver Grooved gear arrived with the Tarnished Pack DLC in Patch 1.17 on August 27, 2026, and it also ships inside the Switch 2 Tarnished Edition. Roll a fresh character and you can pick the Idus Knight class to start with the whole kit — armor, shield, and sword — but every existing save can still grab the same gear the long way. The Silver Grooved set and its shield sit with a single Nomadic Merchant, while the Idus Sword is a separate corpse pickup out in the world.
How to get Idus Sword in Elden Ring
Both routes take just two stops in Liurnia of the Lakes — one merchant for the armor and shield, one corpse for the sword.
- Find the Nomadic Merchant near Bellum Church — From the Bellum Church Site of Grace in northern Liurnia of the Lakes, run north and down the stairs, and the merchant is set up at his campfire as you exit the building.
- Buy the Silver Grooved set and shield — His shop carries the Silver Grooved Helm, Armor, Gauntlets, and Greaves plus the Silver Grooved Shield, all listed under “Silver Grooved” rather than “Idus”.
- Fast travel to Liurnia Lake Shore for the sword — The Idus Sword is a world pickup in southern Liurnia, so warp to the Liurnia Lake Shore Site of Grace and head northwest toward the ruins.
- Pillage the corpse for the Idus Sword — Look behind the tree by the wind vent for a body holding an item — two Wraiths lurk nearby — and loot it, with no boss, quest, or key item required.
Key The merchant sells every piece separately, so the complete set and shield run 13,500 Runes in total. Prices break down like this:
| Item | Price (Runes) |
|---|---|
| Silver Grooved Shield | 1,500 |
| Silver Grooved Armor | 1,500 |
| Silver Grooved Helm | 1,000 |
| Silver Grooved Gauntlets | 1,000 |
| Silver Grooved Greaves | 1,000 |
If your own shop shows steeper numbers — a 4,000-Rune chest, a 2,500 shield — that’s a modded or pre-release build; the figures above are the live Patch 1.17 costs.
What the Silver Grooved set and Idus Sword offer
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Weapon type | Light Greatsword |
| Weight | 7.0 |
| Physical attack | 124 |
| Scaling | Str D / Dex D |
| Requires | 15 Str / 18 Dex |
The Silver Grooved Set is four armor pieces — the Helm, Armor, Gauntlets, and Greaves — worn alongside the matching Silver Grooved Shield, a light-to-medium shield with a distinctive gap near the top you can poke through. Worn as a full set it gives a total poise of 33, enough to keep swinging through smaller hits without getting staggered, and the look leans hard on classic Souls knight armor.
The Idus Sword is a Light Greatsword: greatsword reach and damage on a lightweight frame that swings closer to a straight sword. It comes with an impaling thrust skill out of the box and can be infused with an Ash of War for different effects.
Building a mobile Dexterity kit around the Idus Knight
The Idus Knight is built for lightweight, Dexterity-forward play — quick, precise strikes rather than trading heavy blows. Pour points into Vigor and then Dexterity, keep your loadout under 70% Equip Load so you hold the fast roll, and add Endurance only when stamina or weight starts to pinch.
For talismans, the Winged Sword Insignia rewards the rapid hits this weapon is made for, the Green Turtle Talisman props up your stamina regen, and the Spear Talisman shines when the impaling thrust lands as a counterattack.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do you need the Tarnished Pack to get this gear?
Yes. The Idus Knight class and its Silver Grooved gear are tied to the Tarnished Pack DLC on every platform, and they’re bundled by default into the Switch 2 Tarnished Edition. Even on an existing base-game save, the merchant’s stock and the sword’s corpse only appear once the pack is installed. The same pack also adds the Heavy Knight class and three new Torrent skins.
What level does the Idus Knight starting class begin at?
The Idus Knight starts at level 7, one of the lowest starting levels among the classes, which suits a lean Dexterity build that leans on mobility over raw stats.
Is the Idus Sword worth using, and how does it compare to Milady?
It’s a strong early pick. Next to Milady, the Idus Sword asks for slightly lower stat requirements and carries a bit more base damage, though it doesn’t scale up quite as hard at higher stats. That trade makes it excellent for fast, precise Dexterity play, especially before your attributes are fully invested.
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