And in Deepwoken , that’s the rarest stat of all.
Yes, you read that correctly. An Intelligence-scaling sword. forgotten gladius deepwoken
The lore text reads: “A gladius worn smooth by the currents of the Lethe. Its edge is gone, but its purpose remains—remembered only by those who chose to forget.” Forget farming Chaser or wiping to Duke Erisia. The Forgotten Gladius isn't in chests. And in Deepwoken , that’s the rarest stat of all
I’m talking about the .
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 . The lore text reads: “A gladius worn smooth