Elden Ring Falchion Builds | Location, Stats

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Falchion

Weapon Type:

Curved Sword

Damage Type:

Slash

Weight: 3.5


Stat	Str	Dex	Int	Fai	Arc
Requires	9	13
Scaling	D	D

Elden Ring Falchion is a Curved Sword Weapon that inflicts Physical Damage in the form of Slash Attacks with the ability to use the Normal Skill (Spinning Slash). Falchion will require Strength 9, Dexterity 13, and scales based on Strength D, Dexterity D, Stats.

Description: A curved sword with a single-sided blade. Delivers slashing attacks with its sharp blade, but is ineffective against thick armor and hides covered in tough scales. Wielders of the weapon employ a unique style that enhances attacks with spinning motions.


Tier	Passive	Wgt	Phy	Magic	Fire	Light	Holy
D	N/A	3.5	109	0	0	0	0


Skill	Type	FP Cost	Description
Spinning Slash	Normal	6 / 12	Slash foes as your body spins. This momentum can connect into a final heavy attack.

Can Be Buffed?

YES

Custom Ash of War?

YES

Attack Type:

Slash

Standard weapons like Falchion might not look flashy, but the ability to swap Ashes of War makes them incredibly flexible. It's low-tier for Quality builds in its default form, and you can respec the affinity whenever you want. You can also buff it with greases and weapon spells for extra damage.

Navigate this Falchion Guide using the links below.

Falchion Stats

Falchion is below average compared to alternatives as a curved sword dealing pure physical damage. One defense check per hit keeps output consistent against most enemies. Strength scaling at D is where you'll see the biggest returns.

Falchion Attack Stats
Rank	Stat	Base	Max
B	Physical Attack	109	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

Falchion Guard Stats
Rank	Stat	Base	Max
E	Physical Guard	42	TBD
E	Magical Guard	31	TBD
E	Fire Guard	31	TBD
E	Lightning Guard	31	TBD
E	Holy Guard	31	TBD
F	Guard Boost	26	TBD

Falchion Affinity Comparison

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

Falchion Damage by Affinity
Damage	Heavy	Keen	Quality	Fire	Flame Art	Lightning	Sacred	Magic	Cold	Poison	Blood	Occult
Physical	104	104	104	104	104	104	104	104	104	104	104	104
Magic	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	104	83	-	-	-
Fire	-	-	-	104	104	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Lightning	-	-	-	-	-	104	-	-	-	-	-	-
Holy	-	-	-	-	-	-	104	-	-	-	-	-

Falchion 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	-	D	D	E	E	D	E	E	D	D	D	E
Int	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	D	D	-	-	-
Fai	-	-	-	-	D	-	D	-	-	-	-	-
Arc	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	D	D	C

Where To Find Falchion Location in Elden Ring

From the Demi-Human located under a bridge in mistwood. The map below marks the exact spot so you can grab Falchion without wandering.

Drop Chance from

Demi-Human


Location	How To Get
Limgrave	Located on a corpse in Coastal Cave Location

From the Demi-Human located under a bridge in mistwood

Best Builds for Falchion in Elden Ring

Quality builds get the most out of Falchion's curved sword moveset. These builds balance damage output with survivability. You can change the affinity to shift the scaling.

Falchion Builds
Tier	Build	Equipment	Skills/Spells/Spirits	Items
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	Duel Wield Bleed Build Class Vagabond Warrior Hero Bandit Stats Primary: Vigor Primary: Endurance Secondary: Dexterity Secondary: Arcane	Weapon Reduvia Scavenger's Curved Sword Scimitar Armor Use Light Armor or Medium Armor Royal Remains Set Exile Set Talisman Lord of Blood's Exultation Arrow's Reach Talisman Kindred of Rot's Exultation	Skills Ash of War Bloody Slash
B	Bleed Stacking Mimic Build Class Samurai Warrior Bandit Stats Primary: Dexterity Primary: Arcane Secondary: Vigor Secondary: Endurance	Weapon Scavenger's Curved Sword Rivers of Blood Moonveil Meteoric Ore Blade Armor Black Knife Set Land of Reeds Set White Reed Set Talisman Lord of Blood's Exultation Winged Sword Insignia	Spirits Mimic Tear Ashes Skills Ash of War Bloody Slash
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
B	Poison & Blood Build Class Samurai Warrior Vagabond Bandit Stats Primary: Strength Primary: Dexterity Secondary: Vigor Secondary: Endurance	Weapon Scavenger's Curved Sword Bandit's Curved Sword Grossmesser Armor White Mask Mushroom Crown Talisman Millicent's Prosthesis Rotten Winged Sword Insignia Kindred of Rot's Exultation Lord of Blood's Exultation	Skills Poisonous Mist Seppuku

Falchion Upgrade Costs in Elden Ring

Falchion 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]	240 Runes
+2	Smithing Stone [1]	288 Runes
+3	Smithing Stone [1]	336 Runes
+4	Smithing Stone [2]	384 Runes
+5	Smithing Stone [2]	432 Runes
+6	Smithing Stone [2]	480 Runes
+7	Smithing Stone [3]	528 Runes
+8	Smithing Stone [3]	576 Runes
+9	Smithing Stone [3]	624 Runes
+10	Smithing Stone [4]	672 Runes
+11	Smithing Stone [4]	720 Runes
+12	Smithing Stone [4]	768 Runes
+13	Smithing Stone [5]	816 Runes
+14	Smithing Stone [5]	864 Runes
+15	Smithing Stone [5]	912 Runes
+16	Smithing Stone [6]	960 Runes
+17	Smithing Stone [6]	1,008 Runes
+18	Smithing Stone [6]	1,056 Runes
+19	Smithing Stone [7]	1,104 Runes
+20	Smithing Stone [7]	1,152 Runes
+21	Smithing Stone [7]	1,200 Runes
+22	Smithing Stone [8]	1,248 Runes
+23	Smithing Stone [8]	1,296 Runes
+24	Smithing Stone [8]	1,344 Runes
+25	Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone	1,392 Runes
Total	All Levels	20,400 Runes

Enemies That Drop Falchion

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


Enemy	Location	Drop Chance
Demi-Human	Coastal Cave	2.00%
Demi-Human	Weeping Peninsula - Church of Pilgrimage, Demi-Human-forest-ruins/">Demi-Human Forest Ruins	2.00%
Demi-Human	Lakeside Crystal Cave	2.00%
Demi-Human	Altus Plateau - Erdtree-Gazing Hill, Lux Ruins	2.00%
Demi-Human	Volcano Cave	2.00%
Demi-Human	Caelid - Gowry's Shack	2.00%
Demi-Human	Mountaintops of the Giants - Ancient Snow Valley Ruins, Stargazers' Ruins	2.00%
Demi-Human	Limgrave - Coastal Cave Entrance	2.00%
Demi-Human	Weeping Peninsula - Tombsward; Weeping Evergaol; Tombsward Cave Entrance	2.00%
Demi-Human	Mountaintops of the Giants - Before Freezing Lake, Heretical Rise	2.00%