How to Get the Imbued Sword of St. Mihai in The Blood of Dawnwalker

Players looking for a powerful daytime weapon in The Blood of Dawnwalker have a lengthy but rewarding path ahead of them. According to a guide published by GamesRadar+ on September 2, 2026, the standout sword found so far is the Imbued Sword of St. Mihai, a legendary greatsword earned through a multi-stage quest chain rather than discovered in a chest or bought from a merchant.

The journey is not a quick detour. It requires progress through Anca's personal storyline, a trip to the Cathedral, a boss encounter, the recovery of three scattered Sword Shards, and the help of the legendary blacksmith Uriashi. Even after the blade has been rebuilt, there is still one final shrine and a fight against a group of spirits before its full potential can be unlocked.

For sword-focused players, however, this is a chain worth beginning early. The finished weapon has strong base damage for its level, improved critical-hit properties, bonuses against supernatural targets, and a Weapon Art designed to disrupt groups of enemies. It is also a particularly useful answer for players who prefer fighting in the daylight, when Coen needs a capable conventional weapon rather than relying on his claws.

Why the Imbued Sword of St. Mihai stands out

Combat in The Blood of Dawnwalker allows for different approaches, and claws can be more effective than a sword for certain builds and situations. Still, a strong blade remains important, especially for players spending time fighting during the day. GamesRadar+ describes legendary swords as the game's best weapon class, with the Imbued Sword of St. Mihai emerging as the strongest sword encountered by the guide's author after playtime and comparison with another player's experience.

The St. Mihai weapon is a greatsword, so it is aimed at a build that is willing to commit to a heavier melee option. Its appeal is not limited to raw attack power. Once fully restored and imbued, it is especially effective against supernatural enemies, gains a higher critical-hit rate and increased critical damage, and offers a forceful spinning attack through its Weapon Art. That move can knock down nearby opponents, giving the sword crowd-control value as well as damage potential.

Most importantly, this is not simply a weapon that looks impressive in an inventory. The base damage is described as very good for its level, making it a practical choice as players continue through Vale Sangora. The caveat is that legendary status does not remove the need to maintain it. Like other equipment, the sword should be upgraded at a blacksmith as Coen grows stronger. Leaving it at an old upgrade level will eventually cause even a powerful unique weapon to fall behind.

Step one: progress Anca's questline

The first major requirement is following Anca's questline. Players need to advance it until after the Font of Life quest. GamesRadar+ notes that this comes after potential relationship scenes and romance-related developments involving Anca, so players who have not reached that point should focus on continuing her story before searching the wider map for sword materials.

After the required progression, Anca learns that the legendary weapon exists. That revelation opens the sequence leading to the Cathedral. Because the full quest chain takes time and sends players across multiple locations, starting Anca's storyline sooner rather than later can be beneficial. It does not mean the sword will immediately be available, but it ensures the larger hunt is underway while players are still exploring and developing their character.

This requirement is worth keeping in mind for anyone expecting the legendary sword to appear as random loot. The Imbued Sword of St. Mihai is specifically tied to narrative progress. Searching shops, looting every corner of the map, or repeatedly visiting blacksmiths will not bypass the need to work through Anca's quests.

Step two: reach the Cathedral and claim the Broken Sword

Once Anca's post-Font of Life developments have revealed the weapon's existence, follow the quest objective to the Cathedral. Continue with the questline there until it leads to a boss battle against an undead ghoul.

Defeating that enemy awards the Broken Sword of St. Mihai. This is a significant milestone: the weapon can already be used at this stage, but it is not yet the fully realized legendary greatsword players are seeking. It is, as its name makes clear, incomplete.

Rather than treating the Broken Sword as the end of the quest, consider it the foundation for the remaining work. The next objective is to restore it using three Sword Shards hidden elsewhere in the world. Those pieces are not all concentrated around the Cathedral, so the search becomes a broader exploration task.

Step three: recover all three Sword Shards

To rebuild St. Mihai's blade, players must find three Sword Shards. GamesRadar+ says the shard locations are spread around the map and connected to Kobold dens. That association is the key detail for narrowing the search: players looking to complete the weapon should pay close attention to those dens rather than assuming the fragments are unrelated collectibles placed anywhere in Vale Sangora.

Collecting the shards is essential because Uriashi can improve the Broken Sword as each fragment is added. This creates a sense of progression before the final stage. The sword does not remain static while players gather everything; its power rises as the restoration advances.

Players should also be prepared for the fact that this stage involves map traversal and combat. Since the fragments are tied to Kobold locations, it is sensible to arrive with a build capable of dealing with the threats found around those dens. The Broken Sword can be used during this part of the process, although players should not mistake its intermediate form for the finished legendary version.

Sword restoration checklist

• Advance Anca's story beyond Font of Life.
• Follow the Cathedral quest and defeat the undead ghoul.
• Claim the Broken Sword of St. Mihai.
• Search the map for all three Sword Shards associated with Kobold dens.
• Take the sword and every shard to Uriashi in the northwest.

Step four: find Uriashi the Blacksmith

With the Broken Sword and its three missing components in hand, the next destination is Uriashi the Blacksmith. Uriashi is identified as a legendary blacksmith located in the northwest of the map.

Speaking with Uriashi begins the restoration portion of the process. She combines the Sword Shards with the Broken Sword of St. Mihai, with each added shard making the weapon stronger. This makes it worthwhile to return to her whenever progress permits, though the ultimate objective remains bringing all three pieces together.

After the third shard has been incorporated, Uriashi provides the quest that leads into the weapon's final transformation. The final destination is a shrine to the northwest, where the remaining challenge is no longer about locating materials or finding a craftsperson. It is about surviving a supernatural confrontation and completing the ritual tied to the blade.

Step five: defeat The Echoing Anger at the shrine

Uriashi's final quest sends players to a shrine in the northwest. Inside is a boss battle against several spirits known collectively as The Echoing Anger. This encounter is the last obstacle between the restored weapon and its strongest possible state.

After defeating The Echoing Anger, interact with the altar at the shrine. Doing so imbues the sword and transforms it into the Imbued Sword of St. Mihai.

That final altar interaction is the moment that completes the process. If a player has gathered all three shards and reached the shrine but has not interacted with the altar after the battle, the quest has not reached its conclusion. The sword's full benefits are tied to the imbuement itself, not merely the restoration work performed by Uriashi.

What the completed sword offers

The Imbued Sword of St. Mihai is built to reward players who want a high-end greatsword with utility beyond ordinary swings. GamesRadar+ highlights several qualities that make it compelling:

• Strong base damage: Its damage is notably high for the weapon's level.
• Supernatural enemy effectiveness: The sword has particularly good stats for battles against supernatural foes.
• Critical improvements: It offers a higher critical-hit rate and higher critical damage.
• A crowd-control Weapon Art: Its spinning strikes can deal substantial damage while knocking down nearby enemies.

The ability to knock down opponents is especially valuable when surrounded. A greatsword can be a deliberate, close-range weapon choice, and an area-focused spinning technique gives its user a way to regain control when several enemies close in. Combined with the critical bonuses and strong base power, the blade offers a broad set of strengths rather than excelling in only one narrow niche.

Keep the sword upgraded and support the build

Obtaining the Imbued Sword of St. Mihai is not the final piece of character progression. Players should continue visiting any blacksmith to upgrade the weapon and keep its level in line with Coen's growth. This is a crucial maintenance step: a legendary sword can still lose effectiveness if its upgrade level is neglected while enemies and character power continue to rise.

Build choices matter as well. GamesRadar+ recommends pursuing the best perks associated with Swordmastery to get more from a sword-centered setup. Armor proficiency perks are also suggested, since they can help players access the strongest buffs offered by their other equipment. A top-tier weapon is more useful when the rest of the character's perks and gear are supporting the same style of combat.

That does not mean every player must abandon claws or commit entirely to the greatsword. The game's distinction between claws and swords remains important, and individual builds may favor one option more heavily than the other. But for players who want a premier daytime blade and are prepared to complete the related questline, the Imbued Sword of St. Mihai is the major target.

Other legendary sword options

Players who want to compare weapons before committing their resources have alternatives. Blacksmiths are generally found in settlements, and each one sells a unique legendary sword. These weapons are said to be the blacksmiths' previous entries in a master smithing competition.

Those shop-bought legendary swords are expensive, but they may suit specialized builds better than St. Mihai's greatsword. A player whose perks, preferred moveset, or equipment bonuses favor a different sword type may find a settlement blacksmith's offering more appropriate. Still, the Imbued Sword of St. Mihai remains distinctive because it is tied to a dedicated quest chain, can be progressively restored, and culminates in an imbuement ritual after a major boss fight.

For most sword-oriented players, the practical approach is simple: begin Anca's storyline, secure the Broken Sword at the Cathedral, clear the Kobold-linked shard hunt, visit Uriashi in the northwest, and finish the shrine trial against The Echoing Anger. Once the altar has been used and the blade has been kept upgraded, Coen will have one of the strongest weapon options currently identified in The Blood of Dawnwalker.