FromSoftware’s Moonlight Greatsword Is the Glowiest Cool Sword Around

FromSoftware’s Moonlight Greatsword has become one of the studio’s most recognizable recurring motifs across its games.

The article traces the weapon’s roots back to King’s Field and highlights its many variants, including Bloodborne’s Holy Moonlight Sword and Elden Ring’s Dark Moon Greatsword.

It also notes the sword’s absence from Sekiro and points to The Duskbloods as a likely place for another future appearance.

For fans, the weapon is both an Easter egg and a symbol of FromSoftware’s interconnected design identity.