Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition Guide | How to Get the Hefty Scimitar

The Hefty Scimitar is a new weapon in Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition that can be purchased from a Nomadic Merchant in East Limgrave or obtained immediately by starting as the Heavy Knight.

Where to Find the Hefty Scimitar in Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition

The Hefty Scimitar can be purchased from a Nomadic Merchant in southern East Limgrave, making it possible to obtain the weapon early in a playthrough.

The merchant is located northwest of Fort Haight. Travel toward the area north of Fort Haight and look for the Nomadic Merchant along the road. Speak with him to access his shop and purchase the Hefty Scimitar.

How to Get the Hefty Scimitar

Follow these steps to get the Hefty Scimitar:

• Travel to East Limgrave.
• Head toward Fort Haight in the southern part of the region.
• Travel northwest from Fort Haight.
• Find the Nomadic Merchant in the area.
• Open the merchant's shop and purchase the Hefty Scimitar.

The weapon costs 2,400 Runes, so make sure you have enough Runes before visiting the merchant.

How to Get the Hefty Scimitar as a Heavy Knight

You can also get the Hefty Scimitar without purchasing it by selecting the Heavy Knight as your starting class.

The Heavy Knight is one of the two new starting classes introduced with the Tarnished Pack. The class begins with its own heavy equipment and the Hefty Scimitar, making it the fastest way to use the weapon from the beginning of the game.

Can You Get the Hefty Scimitar With an Existing Character?

Yes. You don't need to create a Heavy Knight character to obtain the Hefty Scimitar.

Existing characters can travel to the Nomadic Merchant in East Limgrave and purchase the weapon. This is also useful if you have already invested in a different build but want to experiment with the Heavy Knight's signature weapon.

Final Thoughts

The Hefty Scimitar is an easy addition to pick up early in Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition. Starting as the Heavy Knight gives you the weapon immediately, while existing characters can purchase it from the Nomadic Merchant northwest of Fort Haight.

FAQ

Q. Where is the Hefty Scimitar?

A. The Hefty Scimitar is sold by a Nomadic Merchant in southern East Limgrave, northwest of Fort Haight.

Q. How much does the Hefty Scimitar cost?

A. The Hefty Scimitar costs 2,400 Runes from the Nomadic Merchant.

Q. Can you start with the Hefty Scimitar?

A. Yes. Choose the Heavy Knight starting class to begin the game with the Hefty Scimitar.

Q. Is the Hefty Scimitar exclusive to the Tarnished Edition?

A. It is one of the new weapons added as part of the Tarnished Pack content included with the Tarnished Edition. The new weapons can also be obtained by purchasing them from merchants or finding them in the Lands Between.