Elden Ring Venomous Fang Builds

Weapons List

Venomous Fang

Weapon Type:

Claw

Damage Type:

Slash

Pierce

Weight: 2.5


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

Elden Ring Venomous Fang is a Claw Weapon that inflicts Physical Damage in the form of Slash, Pierce Attacks with the ability to use the Normal Skill (Quickstep). Venomous Fang will require Strength 9, Dexterity 9, and scales based on Strength D, Dexterity D, Stats.

Description: One of the weapons designed for gladiatorial combat. Used by duelists who were exiled from the colosseum. The black fang protruding from the bronze snake head is coated in deadly poison.


Tier	Passive	Wgt	Phy	Magic	Fire	Light	Holy
D	Causes poison buildup (72)	2.5	92	0	0	0	0

Poison Weapons


Skill	Type	FP Cost	Description
Quickstep	Normal	3	Perform a quickstep maneuver that allows for circling around lock-on targets.

Can Be Buffed?

YES

Custom Ash of War?

YES

Attack Type:

Pierce, Slash

Venomous Fang is one of the few weapons that inflicts poison, making it a niche but powerful choice. This low-tier claw fills a role most other weapons can't touch. You'll want to check the buildup rate and attack speed to maximize procs.

Navigate this Venomous Fang Guide using the links below.

Venomous Fang Stats

Venomous Fang is below average compared to alternatives as a claw dealing pure physical damage. One defense check per hit keeps output consistent against most enemies. And poison buildup on every hit.

Venomous Fang Attack Stats
Rank	Stat	Base	Max
C	Physical Attack	92	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

Venomous Fang Guard Stats
Rank	Stat	Base	Max
F	Physical Guard	36	TBD
F	Magical Guard	21	TBD
F	Fire Guard	21	TBD
F	Lightning Guard	21	TBD
F	Holy Guard	21	TBD
F	Guard Boost	19	TBD

Venomous Fang Affinity Comparison

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

Venomous Fang Damage by Affinity
Damage	Heavy	Keen	Quality	Fire	Flame Art	Lightning	Sacred	Magic	Cold	Poison	Blood	Occult
Physical	93	93	93	93	93	93	93	93	93	93	93	93
Magic	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	93	74	-	-	-
Fire	-	-	-	93	93	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Lightning	-	-	-	-	-	93	-	-	-	-	-	-
Holy	-	-	-	-	-	-	93	-	-	-	-	-

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

Where To Find Venomous Fang Location in Elden Ring

Can be found in the Abandoned Cave in Caelid. The map below marks the exact spot so you can grab Venomous Fang without wandering.

Found in

Caelid


Location	How To Get
Caelid

Can be found in the Abandoned Cave in Caelid.

Best Builds for Venomous Fang in Elden Ring

Quality builds get the most out of Venomous Fang's claw moveset. Strength (9 minimum) is the priority, with Dexterity as backup. These builds balance damage output with survivability. The poison buildup opens up status-focused setups.

Venomous Fang Builds
Tier	Build	Equipment	Skills/Spells/Spirits	Items
A	Slice and Dice Build Class Prisoner Astrologer Stats Primary: Strength Primary: Intelligence Secondary: Vigor Secondary: Mind	Weapon Bloodhound Claws Sacrificial Axe Academy Glintstone Staff Armor Raptor's Black Feathers Haima Glintstone Crown Talisman Lord of Blood's Exultation Claw Talisman Green Turtle Talisman Winged Sword Insignia	Spells Great Glintstone Shard Loretta's Greatbow Adula's Moonblade Bloodflame Blade Skills Royal Knight's Resolve Golden Vow	Items Greenburst Crystal Tear
C	Bandit Bleed Build Class Bandit Stats Primary: Endurance Primary: Dexterity Secondary: Arcane Secondary: Vigor	Weapon Reduvia 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

Venomous Fang Upgrade Costs in Elden Ring

Venomous Fang 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]	130 Runes
+2	Smithing Stone [1]	156 Runes
+3	Smithing Stone [1]	182 Runes
+4	Smithing Stone [2]	208 Runes
+5	Smithing Stone [2]	234 Runes
+6	Smithing Stone [2]	260 Runes
+7	Smithing Stone [3]	286 Runes
+8	Smithing Stone [3]	312 Runes
+9	Smithing Stone [3]	338 Runes
+10	Smithing Stone [4]	364 Runes
+11	Smithing Stone [4]	390 Runes
+12	Smithing Stone [4]	416 Runes
+13	Smithing Stone [5]	442 Runes
+14	Smithing Stone [5]	468 Runes
+15	Smithing Stone [5]	494 Runes
+16	Smithing Stone [6]	520 Runes
+17	Smithing Stone [6]	546 Runes
+18	Smithing Stone [6]	572 Runes
+19	Smithing Stone [7]	598 Runes
+20	Smithing Stone [7]	624 Runes
+21	Smithing Stone [7]	650 Runes
+22	Smithing Stone [8]	676 Runes
+23	Smithing Stone [8]	702 Runes
+24	Smithing Stone [8]	728 Runes
+25	Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone	754 Runes
Total	All Levels	11,050 Runes