ByYurii LuzhkoUpdated August 4, 2026

Major Arcana

Archaic power sleeps within this blade. It resonates, whispers and sings to those who dare to listen.

All One-handed Swords Drops in Kindlewastes →Full stats on the wiki ↗

Weapon stats

Estimated damage

Level 50

109Damage

Base: 85(78.0%)
Cutting: 8(7.3%)
Piercing: 8(7.3%)
Shock: 8(7.3%)

Required level: 40
Source / drop region: Kindlewastes
Attack speed: 0.6s
Scales with: STR (Strength)

Legendary perks (4)

Piercing Damage — Adds Piercing Damage equal to 10% of base damage
Magic Shock Damage — Adds Magic Shock Damage equal to 10% of base damage
Mana Leech — Hits restore a percentage of damage dealt as Mana
Cutting Damage — Adds Cutting Damage equal to 10% of base damage

About this slot

The One-handed Swords slot is rated S for current Enshrouded meta. All-purpose melee. The sword-and-shield combo is the Tank's bread and butter; scales with STR.

warrior archetype builds →

Other One-handed Swords

Same category — likely alternatives at the same level band.

Major Arcana FAQ

How do I get Major Arcana in Enshrouded?

Major Arcana drops in Kindlewastes. As a legendary weapon, it's gated behind a specific Hollow Halls boss, Sun Temple chest, or biome-specific encounter — farm the region listed above for a guaranteed shot.

What level is required for Major Arcana?

Major Arcana requires character level 40 to wield. End-game tier — only viable in Albaneve Summits / Veilwater Basin progression.

What attribute does Major Arcana scale with?

Major Arcana is a One-handed Swords weapon, which scales with STR (Strength). Invest attribute points into STR to push Major Arcana's damage to its level cap.

What perks does Major Arcana have?

Major Arcana carries 4 named perks: Piercing Damage, Magic Shock Damage, Mana Leech, Cutting Damage. These compound on top of base damage and are what flag it legendary — mundane drops carry no perks.

What builds use Major Arcana?

Major Arcana is a One-handed Swords weapon — see the matching build hubs linked above for preset loadouts that prioritise this slot. Best fit is typically the primary archetype for this weapon family.

Weapon data from Enshrouded Wiki, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Damage is computed with the wiki's own {{Weapon Stats}} formula (base scaling + 10%-per damage-perk); the wiki notes these figures are not updated post Wake of Water, so treat them as estimates. Legendary flag = weapon carries named perks (mundane drops have none). Not affiliated with Keen Games.