Dying Light: The Beast hides several top‑tier weapons behind exploration, but only one asks you to assemble a ritual. EXPcalibur II—the series’ returning long sword—won’t budge unless you first track down eight engraved stone sigils scattered across Castor Woods and Old Town. Below is a concise, location‑first walkthrough for collecting all sigils and claiming the sword, followed by a quick primer on weapon tiers and one notable secret find.

EXPcalibur II stone sigil locations

You must place all eight sigils at the sword’s altar before you can draw EXPcalibur II. Most are available early, but two are gated by story progress:

  • Old Town church crypt access after main mission 3, “The Beast Within.”
  • Cave of Exiles access after main mission 8, “Some Like It Dark.”

Stone Sigil — The Void

Go southeast of the Monastery to the waterfalls. Climb to the high ledge and slip into the cave behind the falls. Clear the hostiles, then dive into the small pool at the back and loot the deer skull (antlers) for the sigil.

Stone Sigil — The Moon

From The Void’s cave exit, take the right‑hand path uphill. Look for a narrow rock crack you can squeeze through. In the hidden camp just beyond, the sigil sits on a wide stone immediately to your left as you enter.

Stone Sigil — Witch’s Mark

Circle around the mountain and follow the river into the pass east of The Moon’s spot. At the end of the trail is an abandoned cabin swarmed by infected. Enter and grab the sigil from the wall on your right.

Stone Sigil — Sacrifice

Head further east to a clearing with several standing stone slabs. Enter the small walled nook on the left side of the site, turn around, and collect the sigil from the center slab.

Stone Sigil — Blood

Travel to St. Valentine Asylum. In the courtyard, check the central fountain; the sigil is affixed to it.

Stone Sigil — Curse

From the asylum, go north toward the Memorial Hill of Heroes. Facing the memorial, sprint into the treeline on the right. You’ll reach a small grove with exposed roots and a skeleton—take the sigil from its mouth.

Stone Sigil — Death (story‑gated)

After completing “The Beast Within,” the Old Town church opens up. Enter the small opening immediately to the right of the main doors to reach the crypt. The sigil is on the angel statue to your right.

Stone Sigil — Shadow (story‑gated)

After finishing “Some Like It Dark,” the Cave of Exiles becomes available. Inside the entrance, look near the cushions and candles to find the sigil.

Unlock EXPcalibur II (placing sigils and pulling the sword)

With all eight sigils collected, travel to the mount northeast of the Monastery. Use the vine‑covered ledges to ascend, then follow the climbable path around the outcrop to reach a ritual site with the blade embedded in stone.

  • Place each sigil at the points of the star‑shaped fixtures around the altar. An enemy will spawn; defeat it.
  • Interact with the sword. The extraction takes noticeably longer than a standard pickup—hold the prompt until the on‑screen circle completes. The legendary long sword is then added to your inventory.
Tip: If you’re making this climb at night, plan an escape route; the ascent has few safe choke points.

Weapon rarities and how new weapons appear

The Beast uses a familiar rarity ladder—Common, Rare, Epic, Legendary—and splits combat into melee and ranged categories. Weapons come from multiple sources: quest rewards, traders, Dark Zone loot, and hidden set pieces tucked off the main paths. Many can be upgraded with slotted mods (damage or elemental effects) and a single cosmetic charm when available. Expect durability to matter; high‑tier pieces last longer but still wear down with use.

Optional: “The Goose” (epic) secret location

Not a legendary, but worth flagging: The Goose is a heavy two‑handed hammer tucked away in Old Town.

  • Find the ramp leading to a locked basement across from the Hipocrates cafe. Bring several lockpicks (easy difficulty).
  • Clear the basement—watch for one infected playing dead near the workbench—then loot the hammer from the bench.
Note: Multiple enemies can dogpile during grapples in this tight space; clear methodically before looting.

If you’re hunting more high‑tier gear after EXPcalibur II, prioritize story access to Old Town and the Cave of Exiles, sweep Dark Zones for blueprint and mod drops, and revisit notable landmarks—you’ll find The Beast hides its best tools where curiosity pays off.