Forgotten Gladius | Deepwoken

Yes, you read that correctly. An Intelligence-scaling sword.

If you’ve spent any time in the Depths, you’ve probably seen the vague carvings on the broken pillars near the Second Layer entrance. That short, wide-bladed sword etched into the stone? That’s not just decoration. That’s a map. On the surface (pun intended), the Forgotten Gladius is a medium weapon with a stat spread that breaks conventional logic. At base, it deals 23.5 slash damage and 18 thrust damage —nothing special, right? But here’s the kicker: it has zero Strength or Heavy Weapon requirements . Instead, it scales purely off Intelligence and Willpower . forgotten gladius deepwoken

And in Deepwoken , that’s the rarest stat of all. Yes, you read that correctly

This weapon isn’t for the meta-chaser. It’s for the lore-hunter, the solo diver, the player who wants to roleplay as the reason other players start carrying a second weapon. The Forgotten Gladius won’t top any DPS charts, but it will make you think . That short, wide-bladed sword etched into the stone

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Stay safe in the Depths, Drifters. 🔥⚔️

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