In the treacherous year of 2026, the Tarnished's first true triumph in the Lands Between remains a monumental event: the shattering of Godrick the Grafted, that pitiful, cobbled-together lord of Stormveil. 😱 This victory is not merely about pride; it is the key to unlocking powers that can reshape the fate of a lowly Tarnished into that of a demigod slayer. From the mangled corpse of the fallen Shardbearer, the warrior claims two artifacts of immense, world-altering potential: the dormant, pulsating Godrick's Great Rune and the haunting, memory-laden Remembrance of the Grafted. Yet, holding these treasures is merely the first step. To wield their true, universe-bending power, one must embark on perilous quests and make fateful choices. The path to ascension is fraught with danger, but the rewards—the very essence of Godrick's stolen strength—are nothing short of legendary.

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🪓 Unlocking the Legacy: How To Wield the Remembrance of the Grafted

Upon returning to the sanctuary of the Roundtable Hold, a subtle but profound change occurs. A once-sealed door, adjacent to the central chamber with its eternal fireplace, swings open with an ominous creak, as if acknowledging the Tarnished's newfound worth. 🚪 Beyond this threshold lies Enia, the Finger Reader, a crone whose gnarled fingers can read the echoes of dead gods. She is the crucible where Remembrances are transmuted into power. Do not, under any circumstances, be tempted to crush Godrick's Remembrance for a paltry sum of Runes! That would be an act of unparalleled foolishness, akin to trading a legendary dragon's heart for a handful of copper coins.

Enia offers a choice that defines a combat style:

  • The Axe of Godrick: A colossal, brutal weapon that channels the raw, unrefined strength of the Grafted One. Every swing is a tectonic event.

  • The Grafted Dragon: A miraculous, living fist-armament. It is not merely a weapon; it is a snarling, fire-breathing piece of Godrick's stolen legacy grafted onto your very arm.

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For the indecisive or the greedy, there exists a loophole in the very laws of the Lands Between. Seek out the solemn, bell-chiming Walking Mausoleums that stalk the landscape. Within their ancient, stony interiors, you can create a spectral duplicate of the Remembrance, allowing you to claim both the axe and the dragon! This is the secret of true masters.

⚡ Ascending to Power: How To Activate Godrick's Great Rune

Holding the Great Rune feels like cradling a slumbering star—powerful yet inert. To awaken it requires a pilgrimage to a place of divine judgment: the Divine Tower of Limgrave. The journey begins at the Stormveil Castle entrance, where a bridge guarded by a ferocious Lion Guardian leads to a Sending Gate. This portal flings the Tarnished to the tower's forbidding base, a path patrolled by hulking, axe-wielding giants whose blows can shatter mountains (or, more accurately, a Tarnished's resolve).

The climb is a trial of patience and evasion. After navigating the giants and the tower's interior, a grand lift carries you to the summit, the closest a mortal can get to the heavens in Limgrave. Here, at the apex, you can finally activate the Great Rune, feeling its power surge and bind to your being.

But activation is only half the ritual! To truly harness its might, you must:

  1. Rest at any Site of Grace.

  2. Select the 'Great Runes' option.

  3. Equip the now-awakened Godrick's Great Rune.

Yet, the rune's described blessing—a staggering +5 boost to ALL attributes—remains locked. To unleash this godly stat infusion, you need the final key: a Rune Arc. These rare, single-use items are the fuel for divine power. Consuming one wraps you in the Great Rune's glory, transforming you into a peerless warrior. Remember, death strips this blessing away, requiring another precious Rune Arc to reclaim your ascended state. It is a costly, exhilarating cycle of power.

💎 Why This Victory Matters: A New Era for the Tarnished

Defeating Godrick is more than a boss fight; it is the Tarnished's formal introduction to the high-stakes economy of divine power in 2026's Elden Ring landscape. The Remembrance teaches the value of legacy over immediate gain, offering unique tools that can define a playthrough. The Great Runecraft system introduces a layer of strategic, consumable empowerment that separates the cautious from the conquerors. This process—from victory, to pilgrimage, to final activation—is the core loop of empowerment in the Lands Between. Mastering it is the first real step toward challenging the very stars and the Elden Ring itself.

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In summary, the spoils from Godrick are a two-fold mandate:

Prize Action Required Ultimate Power Granted
Remembrance of the Grafted Trade with Finger Reader Enia Axe of Godrick OR Grafted Dragon Armament (both via Mausoleum duplication)
Godrick's Great Rune Activate at Divine Tower of Limgrave, equip at Grace, use a Rune Arc +5 to Vigor, Mind, Endurance, Strength, Dexterity, Intelligence, Faith, and Arcane!

Go forth, Tarnished. The power of a demigod is now within your grasp, but it demands a price paid in peril and perseverance. The journey to become Elden Lord is paved with such awakened runes and wielded remembrances. 🔥