The Moonveil is an Int scaling Katana in Elden Ring that inflicts bleed damage on enemies through its passive effect. It also has a highly effective Ash of War, Transient Moonlight, that sends medium-range energy blasts in addition to its slash.
Moonveil Stats
Weapon Type
Katana
Weight: 6.5
Attack Power
The Moonveil weapon inflicts Physical and Magic Damage.
Physical 178
Magic 213
Critical 100
Guarded Damage Negation
Although players can guard with the Moonveil while using two-handed, it does not absorb much damage.
Physical 31.0
Magic 57.0
Fire 26.0
Lightning 26.0
Holy 26.0
Guard Boost 31
Attribute Scaling
Str E
Dex B
Int B
Minimum Attributes Required
Str 12
Dex 18
Int 23
Passive Effects
Causes blood loss buildup (50)
Moonveil Upgrade Materials
The Moonveil is upgraded with Somber Smithing Stone.
+1: Somber Smithing Stone [1] x 1
+2: Somber Smithing Stone [2] x 1
+3: Somber Smithing Stone [3] x 1
+4: Somber Smithing Stone [4] x 1
+5: Somber Smithing Stone [5] x 1
+6: Somber Smithing Stone [6] x 1
+7: Somber Smithing Stone [7] x 1
+8: Somber Smithing Stone [8] x 1
+9: Somber Smithing Stone [9] x 1
+10: Somber Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone x 1
Ash of War: Transient Moonlight
FP Cost: 15 Light Attack, 20 Heavy Attack
Game Description
Unique Skill: Transient Moonlight
Sheathe blade, holding it at the hip in a composed stance. Follow up with either a normal or a strong attack to draw the blade at great speed for an instant slash attack. Both attacks fire off a wave of light.
Hold the Skill (L2 or L. Trigger) to sheathe the katana. Then press Attack (R1 or RB) for a horizontal attack or Strong Attack (R2 or R. Trigger) for an overhead attack. Both attacks will also send a wave of energy dealing extra damage.
The Transient Moonlight Ash of War is unique to the Moonveil.
The Ash of War cannot be changed.
Moonveil Drop Location
The Moonveil is dropped after defeating the Magma Worm boss in the Gael Tunnel. The Gael Tunnel is located on the border between Limgrave and Caelid.