Players seeking to acquire the powerful Sword of St. Mihai in The Blood of Dawnwalker must undertake the 'A Monk and a Saint' quest. This quest line, detailing the history of a renowned warrior canonized by the church, eventually leads to the discovery of his forgotten blade deep underground. Note that this guide contains minor spoilers for the game's narrative.
Initiating the Quest
Before the 'A Monk and a Saint' quest can begin, players must first complete 'Anca's Echoes of Silenced Bells.' Upon its completion, Anca will reveal the location of a monk named Albertus. His residence is notably filled with cryptic scribblings, hinting at his disturbed state.
Locating Albertus and Solving His Riddle
The quest directs players to the Middens, a dilapidated area on the western outskirts of Svartrau City. This district is populated by undead dogs, so caution is advised. Players should remain vigilant for wall glyphs, activating Focus Mode to locate a house completely covered in these markings. Inside, Albertus can be found. To progress, players must correctly answer questions pertaining to St. Mihai's legend. The accurate responses are as follows:
- Abelard the Sorrowful
- Svartrau Plaza
- His penance, the place of his redemption
- Never once set foot inside it
- St. Mihai, a great warrior, arrived at Vale Sangora
After successfully answering, players should thank Albertus and collect the Herbal Remedies I Manual from a nearby pile of discarded items. These correct answers serve as proof of the player's understanding of St. Mihai's history.
St. Mihai's Memorial Stone and Crypt Clues
The next step involves visiting the cathedral's courtyard. Here, players will find a well requiring 1x Time Segment to investigate. Descending, they will encounter and must defeat a group of kobolds. A corpse near a wall can then be examined, also costing 1x Time Segment. This interaction reveals information about St. Mihai's memorial stone located within the courtyard. Returning to the surface, players should proceed to the garden containing a stone cross. Facing the cross, interacting with the third memorial stone from the left will cause Coen to move a block, uncovering a hidden passageway. This action also consumes 1x Time Segment. Exploring the tunnels beneath the well will yield a clue to St. Mihai's crypt.
The St. Mihai Boss Fight
The quest culminates in a confrontation with St. Mihai himself within the catacombs. The boss employs rapid, unblockable lunging attacks and can obscure the arena with a thick fog before executing a flanking strike. Upon defeating Mihai, players can loot the Broken Sword of St. Mihai. If the battle concludes during daylight, Mihai's spirit can be compelled. Collecting the Worn Sheathe and Broken Chains provides further insight into his true fate.
The Sword's True Potential
Defeating St. Mihai yields 1,000 XP and an additional skill point. However, the sword itself is largely ineffective in its current state. To unlock its legendary potential, players must find special items known as Sword Shards and use them to temper the weapon. Further details on this process can be found in the 'Forge It Anew' quest guide.