When exploring Blades of Fire, you will come across petrified statues, normally in sets of three, that, when struck, will make an Iridescent Crow appear on your map. Locate the crow and follow it back to the statues to awaken them, leading to a battle where you need to defeat them. This results in rewarding you with a Stamina Gem or a Nerea’s Tear (Blue Gem). Read on to learn where to find every Templar of the Sacred Steel in the Aecides’ Domain region.

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Templars of the Sacred Steel and Iridescent Crows¶

As mentioned above, most, but not all, Templars of the Sacred Steel statues require you to find a purple crow known as an Iridescent Crow and follow it back to the statues. To make the crow appear on your map, attack the stationary statues, and then locate the crow. When the crow reaches the statues, it’ll peck at them, causing them to materialize, and put you in a battle against one to three Templars of the Sacred Steel.

The Templars are difficult enemies who wield a Katana, and will posture up before unleashing a relentless combo on you. These hit hard, and if you get hit by one attack, it can be difficult to recover from it. We recommend using a Spear, preferably the Trident, and using charged attacks from a distance before immediately rolling backwards to avoid the counterattack.

Another good method is to use a fast weapon such as Sabers or Daggers and walk toward them, bait out an attack, dodge it, and get a few hits on them before retreating. Finally, when their stamina depletes, they will recover it by kneeling on the floor, leaving them open to multiple charge attacks.

Kar-Lethel Swamp Templar 1 Location¶

The first group of Templars you’ll come across is located in the northwest corner of Kar-Lethel Swamp. From the Kar-Lethel Wall Anvil, go through the large gate and hug the right wall. Eventually, you’ll reach the group of Templars to your right. Note that you should defeat the regular enemies around this area first before spawning them, as they’ll be a hindrance to you when fighting the Templars.

Kar-Lethel Swamp Iridescent Crow 1 Location¶

The Iridescent Crow for these Templars is located near the Kar-Lethel Wall Anvil. From the Anvil, look behind you at the red tents. The crow will be perched on top of the battle standard next to the left red tent.

Kar-Lethel Swamp Templar 2 Location¶

Although we have this listed second, you won’t be able to awaken these statues until later on when you get the Light Rune. This group of Templars is located in the northwest corner of Kar-Lethel Swamp. The quickest way to get to them is to fast travel to the Coastal Watchtower Anvil and walk northwest a little. You’ll find them behind the large rock opposite the bridge.

Kar-Lethel Swamp Iridescent Crow 2 Location¶

This is the reason you won’t be able to awaken the statues yet. The Crow is located on the other side of the bridge, south of the Coastal Watchtower Anvil. However, the bridge requires a blue flame, which can only be obtained after acquiring the Light Rune. When you have the Light Rune, you can gain access to the Black Metal Towers Anvil, and from there, head north to the Crow. The blue flame required for the bridge can be found in the Black Metal Towers part of the Forgers’ Sanctum.

Kar-Lethel Swamp Templar 3 Location¶

Similar to the previous Templars, you will need the Light Rune and access to the Black Metal Towers part of the Forgers’ Sanctum, as you’ll need a blue flame to build a bridge to reach the Templars. This involves completing a fairly complex puzzle, so we recommend you read our Forger’s Sanctum Flame Puzzle Guide to get through it. The Templars themselves are on top of a plateau to the south of the Forgers’ Sanctum in the center of the swamp, but as we mentioned, you’ll need to complete the puzzle to reach it.

Kar-Lethel Swamp Iridescent Crow 3 Location¶

Fortunately, the Crow doesn’t need as much work to reach, and you can find it perched at the edge of the southern exit of the Forgers’ Sanctum.

The Crimson Fort Templar 1 Location¶

There are a few Templars to find in The Crimson Fort, and the first one is near the Cellars Anvil. Fast travel to the Anvil, drop to the floor below, and follow the path northeast. In the next room, go northwest, and you’ll find a lone Templar in the center of the room, between the pillars.

The Crimson Fort Iridescent Crow 1 Location¶

The Crow for this Templar is located above you, on the roof. Take the ladder up next to the Templar and follow the linear path northwest until you find a hole in the wall to your left. This will take you to the roof.

Now, head over to the south side of the roof, and go to the southeast corner to find two holes. The Crow will be in the hole with the planks of wood coming out of them. Drop into the hole and follow the Crow back to the statue using the nearby rope to descend back down to the large room.

The Crimson Fort Templar 2 Location¶

This Templar is another singular statue located in the southern tower. The quickest way to get here is to fast travel to the Cellar’s Roof Anvil and go through the gap into the building to the south. Inside the building, go up the stairs and head into the room to the southwest. The statue will be in the center of the room.

The Crimson Fort Iridescent Crow 2 Location¶

From the Cellar’s Roof anvil, squeeze through the gap in the wall to the southwest to enter the fort, then go right. The crow is perched on the banister of the staircase in the next room.

The Crimson Fort Templar 3 Location¶

These Templars are located at the end of a rocky path far to the east of Eagles Bridge. Fast travel to the Eagles Bridge Anvil and go across the bridge to the north. Inside, go to the bottom floor and head through the northern door.

To your right, you’ll find a gap in the wall at the bottom of the stairs. Go through the gap and make your way to the end to find two Templar Statues. Note that you will fight a lot of skeletons through the gap, including some rising from the ground as you get near the statues.

The Crimson Fort Iridescent Crow 3 Location¶

The Crow for these Templars is located on top of the bull head statue east of Eagles Bridge Anvil.

Doyen Graves Templar 1 Location¶

This Templar is located at the bottom of the Caves of the Damned. Fast travel to the Caves of the Damned Anvil and go down the slope to the wall you broke through to get here and you’ll find the Templars at the southeastern end of the path. You can see them from the Anvil if you look down to the southeast.

Doyen Graves Iridescent Crow 1 Location¶

For the Crow, travel from the Caves of the Damned anvil, head through the lever-operated gate to the north and head up the sloping path. Take a right before the bridge and you’ll find the crow on the cliff at the end of the path.

Doyen Graves Templar 2 Location¶

The next Templars in Doyen Graves is located near the Gazebo of Solitude Anvil. Fast travel there and take the stairs down to the area to the northeast. Head southeast to find a gap in the wall and squeeze yourself through it. On the other side, take the slope down to the southeast and drop to the path below. Follow that path east/northeast to the end to find the Templars.

Doyen Graves Iridescent Crow 2 Location¶

To find the Crow, fast travel to the Cursed Bridge Anvil, and go up the slope to the northeast. Go through the gate, over the broken bridge, and east to find a mausoleum. There are two paths, one on either side of the mausoleum. Take the right path to find the Crow perched on top of a rock on the cliff’s edge.

Belitara’s Witchwood Templar Location¶

Fast travel to The Iron Castle Entrance Anvil, and head southwest into the cave. At the end is a small gap you can squeeze through. Go through the gap and head north to find the Templar at the end of the path, right of the small waterfall.

Belitara’s Witchwood Iridescent Crow Location¶

From the Queen’s Watch Anvil, take the path northeast until you reach the encampment. Enter the encampment, walk forward a little, and immediately turn around. Go up the slope to your right, walk past the stairs leading down, and go up the ladder on your right into the tower. Take the ladders to the top of the tower to find the Crow.

That’s it for the Templars of the Sacred Steel and their Crows for Aecides’ Domain. Note that there are other Templars around the region, however, they don’t require an Iridescent Crow, thus not rewarding you with either a Nerea’s Tear or a Stamina Gem.