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Great Martyr's Blade

Heavy two-handed greatsword

The Great Martyr’s Blade is a heavy two-handed greatsword found inside Martyr’s Prison in Fainweald. It has a slower attack identity, and Martyr’s Prison is a different location from Martyr’s Tomb.

  • Main Weapon
  • Heavy two-handed greatsword
  • Fainweald
At a glance

Quick Facts

Weapon identity

Heavy two-handed greatsword

Region

Fainweald

Route anchor

Gloomshade Grove Beacon

Destination

Martyr’s Prison

Where to Find the Great Martyr's Blade

Region

Fainweald

Route anchor

Gloomshade Grove Beacon

Destination

Martyr’s Prison

Start around Gloomshade Grove Beacon in Fainweald and follow the traversal route toward Martyr’s Prison.

How to Get the Great Martyr's Blade

Start from Gloomshade Grove Beacon, reach Martyr’s Prison along the Citadel of Penance outer-wall route, clear the cell block and main prison hall, then collect the blade from the side room that opens.

  1. Travel to the Gloomshade Grove Beacon in Fainweald.

  2. Advance toward the outer wall of the Citadel of Penance.

  3. Follow the underground passage toward the Citadel gate area.

  4. If the main gate is closed, look to its right for the documented gap leading to the far side.

  5. Continue along the outer-wall route and enter Martyr’s Prison.

  6. Ride the elevator down into the prison interior.

  7. Interact with the unmarked object on the shelf to enter the cell block.

  8. Break out of the cell, reach the second cell, and activate the wall plate inside.

  9. Pass through the gate opened by the wall plate.

  10. Clear every enemy in the main prison hall so the side gate opens.

  11. Enter the opened side room and interact with the pedestal to claim the Great Martyr’s Blade.

Great Martyr's Blade Weapon Mechanics

Heavy two-handed greatsword

The Great Martyr’s Blade is a heavy greatsword wielded with two hands.

Slower attack identity

The Great Martyr’s Blade uses slower, heavier weapon attacks.

Captive’s Scabstone

Weapon Ability relation

Captive’s Scabstone is the confirmed Weapon Ability Tarstone for the Great Martyr’s Blade and grants a wide arc that strikes nearby enemies.

Warden’s Stone

Frost infusion relation

Warden’s Stone is the confirmed Great Martyr’s Blade infusion Tarstone and infuses the weapon with Frost.

Patch Context

Balance Patch 1

Balance Patch 1 increased the Great Martyr’s Blade’s attack damage by 20%.

Great Martyr's Blade FAQ

Where is the Great Martyr’s Blade in Mortal Shell II?

The Great Martyr’s Blade is inside Martyr’s Prison in Fainweald, along the outer wall of the Citadel of Penance.

How do you get the Great Martyr’s Blade?

Start from Gloomshade Grove Beacon, enter Martyr’s Prison, ride the elevator down, use the unmarked shelf object to reach the cell block, activate the wall plate, clear the main hall, and collect the blade from the opened side room.

What is the nearest Beacon to the Great Martyr’s Blade?

Gloomshade Grove Beacon is the verified route anchor for Martyr’s Prison.

Is Martyr’s Prison the same place as Martyr’s Tomb?

No. Martyr’s Prison and Martyr’s Tomb are different locations.

Did Balance Patch 1 change the Great Martyr’s Blade?

Yes. Balance Patch 1 increased the Great Martyr’s Blade’s attack damage by 20%.

Which Tarstones are confirmed for the Great Martyr’s Blade?

Captive’s Scabstone has the confirmed Weapon Ability relation, while Warden’s Stone is the confirmed Frost infusion Tarstone for the weapon.

Sources & Verification

Current-release information reviewed 2026-08-27.

Confirmed
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