Elden Ring Short Sword Builds

Weapons List

Short Sword

Weapon Type:

Straight Sword

Damage Type:

Standard

Pierce

Weight: 3


Stat	Str	Dex	Int	Fai	Arc
Requires	8	10
Scaling	D	D

Elden Ring Short Sword is a Straight Sword Weapon that inflicts Physical Damage in the form of Standard, Pierce Attacks with the ability to use the Normal Skill (Kick). Short Sword will require Strength 8, Dexterity 10, and scales based on Strength D, Dexterity D, Stats.

Description: A short straight sword with a short blade. In addition to its reliable standard damage, this weapon also boasts powerful piercing attacks. Lightweight amongst straight swords, this weapon is easy to wield, requiring only humble attributes.


Tier	Passive	Wgt	Phy	Magic	Fire	Light	Holy
F	N/A	3	102	0	0	0	0


Skill	Type	FP Cost	Description
Kick	Normal	0	Push an enemy back with a high kick.Effective against enemies who are guarding, and can break a foe's stance.

Can Be Buffed?

YES

Custom Ash of War?

YES

Attack Type:

Pierce, Standard

Don't overlook standard upgrade weapons. Short Sword is a bottom-tier straight sword that accepts every Ash of War and affinity in the game. For Quality builds, try matching it with the right infusion. You can also buff it with greases and weapon spells for extra damage.

Navigate this Short Sword Guide using the links below.

Short Sword Stats

Short Sword is the weakest in its category as a straight sword dealing pure physical damage. One defense check per hit keeps output consistent against most enemies. Keep in mind the practically zero equip load cost.

Short Sword Attack Stats
Rank	Stat	Base	Max
B	Physical Attack	102	TBD
F	Magical Attack	0	TBD
F	Fire Attack	0	TBD
F	Lightning Attack	0	TBD
F	Holy Attack	0	TBD
F	Attack Crit	100	TBD

Short Sword Guard Stats
Rank	Stat	Base	Max
E	Physical Guard	42	TBD
F	Magical Guard	28	TBD
F	Fire Guard	28	TBD
F	Lightning Guard	28	TBD
F	Holy Guard	28	TBD
F	Guard Boost	28	TBD

Short Sword Affinity Comparison

Compare how different affinities change the Short Sword damage, scaling, and guard stats. Apply affinities using Ashes of War at a Site of Grace.

Short Sword Damage by Affinity
Damage	Heavy	Keen	Quality	Fire	Flame Art	Lightning	Sacred	Magic	Cold	Poison	Blood	Occult
Physical	97	97	97	97	97	97	97	97	97	97	97	97
Magic	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	97	78	-	-	-
Fire	-	-	-	97	97	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Lightning	-	-	-	-	-	97	-	-	-	-	-	-
Holy	-	-	-	-	-	-	97	-	-	-	-	-

Short Sword Scaling by Affinity
Scaling	Heavy	Keen	Quality	Fire	Flame Art	Lightning	Sacred	Magic	Cold	Poison	Blood	Occult
Str	D	E	D	D	E	E	E	E	D	D	D	E
Dex	-	C	D	E	E	D	E	E	D	D	D	E
Int	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	D	D	-	-	-
Fai	-	-	-	-	D	-	D	-	-	-	-	-
Arc	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	D	D	C

Where To Find Short Sword Location in Elden Ring

You can buy Short Sword from a vendor near Nomadic Merchant. Bring enough runes and skip the boss fights entirely.

Obtained From

Nomadic Merchant

Best Builds for Short Sword in Elden Ring

For Quality builds, Short Sword works as a straight sword you can build around. Dexterity (10 minimum) is the priority, with Strength as backup. Check the setups below for proven stat allocation. You can change the affinity to shift the scaling.

Short Sword Builds
Tier	Build	Equipment	Skills/Spells/Spirits	Items
S	Sword of Night and Flame Build Class Prisoner Samurai Astrologer Stats Primary: Intelligence Primary: Faith Secondary: Vigor Secondary: Mind	Weapon Sword of Night and Flame Meteorite Staff Prince of Death's Staff Armor Use Light Armor or Medium Armor	Spells Rancorcall Ancient Death Rancor Skills
A	Blackflame Build Class Prophet Confessor Hero Stats Primary: Faith Primary: Mind Secondary: Vigor Secondary: Dexterity	Weapon Uchigatana Nightrider Flail Bloodhound's Fang Godslayer's Seal Armor Black Knife Set Land of Reeds Set Spellblade Set Talisman Moon of Nokstella	Spells Black Flame Black Flame Blade Catch Flame Bloodflame Blade Skills Ash of War Bloody Slash Ash of War Unsheathe
A	Magic Archer Build Class Samurai Bandit Prisoner Stats Primary: Strength Primary: Vigor Secondary: Endurance Secondary: Intelligence	Weapon Horn Bow Misbegotten Shortbow Lazuli Glintstone Sword Armor Exile Set White Reed Set Talisman Arrow's Reach Talisman Arrow's Sting Talisman	Skills Ash of War Rain of Arrows Ash of War Mighty Shot
B	Holy Tank Build Class Confessor Prophet Hero Stats Primary: Faith Primary: Endurance Secondary: Vigor	Weapon Coded Sword Halo Scythe Eclipse Shotel Miquellan Knight's Sword Erdtree Greatshield Brass Shield Carian Knight's Shield Armor Banished Knight Set Scaled Set Carian Knight Set Talisman Faithful Canvas Talisman Sacred Scorpion Charm	Spells Blessing's Boon Skills Ash of War Golden Vow Ash of War Sacred Blade Ash of War Barricade Shield	Items Holy-Shrouding Cracked Tear
E	Starter Confessor Build Class Confessor Prophet Stats Primary: Vigor Primary: Faith Secondary: Endurance Secondary: Strength	Weapon Sacred Seal Axe Straight Sword Brass Shield Armor Use Heavy Armor or Use Medium Armor Talisman Faithful Canvas Talisman	Spells Urgent Heal Heal Skills Ash of War Barricade Shield Ash of War Golden Vow

Short Sword Upgrade Costs in Elden Ring

Short Sword uses standard Smithing Stones and maxes at +25. You get full customization: swap Ashes of War, pick any affinity, and stack greases or weapon buffs on top. Maximum flexibility.


Level	Material	Rune Cost
+1	Smithing Stone [1]	230 Runes
+2	Smithing Stone [1]	276 Runes
+3	Smithing Stone [1]	322 Runes
+4	Smithing Stone [2]	368 Runes
+5	Smithing Stone [2]	414 Runes
+6	Smithing Stone [2]	460 Runes
+7	Smithing Stone [3]	506 Runes
+8	Smithing Stone [3]	552 Runes
+9	Smithing Stone [3]	598 Runes
+10	Smithing Stone [4]	644 Runes
+11	Smithing Stone [4]	690 Runes
+12	Smithing Stone [4]	736 Runes
+13	Smithing Stone [5]	782 Runes
+14	Smithing Stone [5]	828 Runes
+15	Smithing Stone [5]	874 Runes
+16	Smithing Stone [6]	920 Runes
+17	Smithing Stone [6]	966 Runes
+18	Smithing Stone [6]	1,012 Runes
+19	Smithing Stone [7]	1,058 Runes
+20	Smithing Stone [7]	1,104 Runes
+21	Smithing Stone [7]	1,150 Runes
+22	Smithing Stone [8]	1,196 Runes
+23	Smithing Stone [8]	1,242 Runes
+24	Smithing Stone [8]	1,288 Runes
+25	Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone	1,334 Runes
Total	All Levels	19,550 Runes

Enemies That Drop Short Sword

List of enemies that drop the Short Sword weapon in Elden Ring, with their locations and drop chance.


Enemy	Location	Drop Chance
Godrick Foot Soldier	Stormhill - Stormhill Shack, Stormveil Castle Entrance	4.00%
Godrick Foot Soldier	Stormhill - North of Warmaster's Shack	4.00%
Raya Lucaria Foot Soldier	West Liurnia	4.00%
Raya Lucaria Foot Soldier	Bellum Highway - East Raya Lucaria Gate	4.00%
Leyndell Foot Soldier	Capital Outskirts - Northwest Outer Wall Battleground	4.00%
Leyndell Foot Soldier	Altus Plateau - Erdtree-Gazing Hill, Lux Ruins	4.00%
Leyndell Foot Soldier	Leyndell, Royal Capital	4.00%
Leyndell Foot Soldier	Mt. Gelmir - Minor Erdtree, Seethewater Cave Entrance	4.00%
Radahn Foot Soldier	Caelid - Redmane Castle	4.00%
Radahn Foot Soldier	Greyoll's Dragonbarrow - Divine Tower of Caelid Entrance	4.00%
Radahn Foot Soldier	Caelid - Fort Gael, Caelid Waypoint Ruins, Gaol Cave Entrance	4.00%
Highwayman	Murkwater Cave	4.00%