Leda was a Tarnished knight before she became Miquella's champion. She was once a sister-in-arms with Sir Ansbach in the household of Mohg, and like all who followed the Lord of Blood, she had been charmed by him; when Miquella took Mohg's body for his own, his charm replaced Mohg's, and Leda followed him without question. She wields a thin straight needle of unalloyed gold that Miquella gave her, and her oath is to defend the kindly god from any Tarnished who would interfere with his ascension.

If the Tarnished aids Miquella, Leda becomes a quiet ally; if they refuse, she gathers the other followers and hunts them across the Realm of Shadow. The duel is not personal. Leda was never herself: every battle she fights, she fights in obedience to a charm she does not know is a charm. To break it, she must die.

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ArmorLeda's Armor

Chest armor of Needle Knight Leda. Slightly strengthens attacks following a dodge roll or backstep, as well as dash attacks. Embroidered with a golden crossed-tree motif, the chalk white cloak and surcoat symbolize the honor of the Needle Knights. "Kindly Miquella fashioned us as his needles to quell all, to ward away all."

WeaponLeda's Sword

Light greatsword with gold inlaid. Weapon of Leda, the Needle Knight. Deals holy damage. Though polished to a mirror sheen, this blade still reeks with the stench of crusted blood that lingers from the cull of her knightly comrades.