Elden Ring Battle Axe Builds

Weapons List

Battle Axe

Weapon Type:

Axe

Damage Type:

Standard

Weight: 4.5


Stat	Str	Dex	Int	Fai	Arc
Requires	12	8
Scaling	D	D

Elden Ring Battle Axe is a Axe Weapon that inflicts Physical Damage in the form of Standard Attacks with the ability to use the Normal Skill (Wild Strikes). Battle Axe will require Strength 12, Dexterity 8, and scales based on Strength D, Dexterity D, Stats.

Description: A thick, heavy blade attached to a handle. A versatile, standard weapon. Capable of powerful attacks thanks to the weighty blade, these weapons are also regarded for their powerful charge attacks.


Tier	Passive	Wgt	Phy	Magic	Fire	Light	Holy
E	N/A	4.5	123	0	0	0	0


Skill	Type	FP Cost	Description
Wild Strikes	Normal	6 / 10	Swing armament with wild abandon. Hold to continue swinging. Can be followed up with a normal or strong attack.

Can Be Buffed?

YES

Custom Ash of War?

YES

Attack Type:

Standard

What Battle Axe lacks in a flashy unique skill, it makes up for in pure versatility. Swap Ashes of War freely, pick your affinity, and adapt to any challenge. It's weak and works for Quality builds. You can also buff it with greases and weapon spells for extra damage.

Navigate this Battle Axe Guide using the links below.

Battle Axe Stats

Battle Axe is outclassed by most competitors as an axe 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.

Battle Axe Attack Stats
Rank	Stat	Base	Max
A	Physical Attack	123	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

Battle Axe Guard Stats
Rank	Stat	Base	Max
E	Physical Guard	47	TBD
E	Magical Guard	31	TBD
E	Fire Guard	31	TBD
E	Lightning Guard	31	TBD
E	Holy Guard	31	TBD
E	Guard Boost	31	TBD

Battle Axe Affinity Comparison

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

Battle Axe Damage by Affinity
Damage	Heavy	Keen	Quality	Fire	Flame Art	Lightning	Sacred	Magic	Cold	Poison	Blood	Occult
Physical	122	122	122	122	122	122	122	122	122	122	122	122
Magic	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	122	98	-	-	-
Fire	-	-	-	122	122	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Lightning	-	-	-	-	-	122	-	-	-	-	-	-
Holy	-	-	-	-	-	-	122	-	-	-	-	-

Battle Axe 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 Battle Axe Location in Elden Ring

Purchased from the Twin Maiden Husks located in teh Roundtable Hold. Bring enough runes and it's yours without any combat. Check the map below for the fastest route.

Purchased from the Twin Maiden Husks located in teh Roundtable Hold

Best Builds for Battle Axe in Elden Ring

Quality builds get the most out of Battle Axe's axe moveset. Push Strength (12 minimum) as your primary damage stat. These builds balance damage output with survivability. You can change the affinity to shift the scaling.

Battle Axe Builds
Tier	Build	Equipment	Skills/Spells/Spirits	Items
A	Glass Cannon Melee Build Class Vagabond Warrior Hero Stats Primary: Vigor Primary: Endurance Secondary: Dexterity Secondary: Strength	Weapon Starscourge Greatsword Magma Wyrm's Scalesword Axe Colossal Sword Colossal Weapon Great Axe Armor Use any Heavy Armor or Medium Armor Hoslow's Set Bull-Goat Set Talisman Great-Jar's Arsenal	Skills Ash of War Quickstep
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
B	Diablo Style Barbarian Class Vagabond Warrior Hero Stats Primary: Strength Primary: Endurance Secondary: Vigor Secondary: Dexterity	Weapon Colossal Sword Colossal Weapon Gargoyle's Blackblade Dragon Greatclaw Grafted Blade Greatsword Armor Use any Heavy Armor or Medium Armor Crucible Set Elden Lord Set Talisman Green Turtle Talisman Erdtree's Favor Crimson Seed Talisman	Skills Ash of War War Cry
B	Whirlwind Warrior Build Class Warrior Stats Primary: Vigor Primary: Endurance Secondary: Dexterity Secondary: Strength	Weapon Starscourge Greatsword Magma Wyrm's Scalesword Scimitar Armor Bull-Goat Set Hoslow's Set Talisman Great-Jar's Arsenal Erdtree's Favor Green Turtle Talisman	Skills Ash of War Quickstep Ash of War Storm Blade Ash of War Sword Dance Ash of War Spinning Slash
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

Battle Axe Upgrade Costs in Elden Ring

Battle Axe 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]	300 Runes
+2	Smithing Stone [1]	360 Runes
+3	Smithing Stone [1]	420 Runes
+4	Smithing Stone [2]	480 Runes
+5	Smithing Stone [2]	540 Runes
+6	Smithing Stone [2]	600 Runes
+7	Smithing Stone [3]	660 Runes
+8	Smithing Stone [3]	720 Runes
+9	Smithing Stone [3]	780 Runes
+10	Smithing Stone [4]	840 Runes
+11	Smithing Stone [4]	900 Runes
+12	Smithing Stone [4]	960 Runes
+13	Smithing Stone [5]	1,020 Runes
+14	Smithing Stone [5]	1,080 Runes
+15	Smithing Stone [5]	1,140 Runes
+16	Smithing Stone [6]	1,200 Runes
+17	Smithing Stone [6]	1,260 Runes
+18	Smithing Stone [6]	1,320 Runes
+19	Smithing Stone [7]	1,380 Runes
+20	Smithing Stone [7]	1,440 Runes
+21	Smithing Stone [7]	1,500 Runes
+22	Smithing Stone [8]	1,560 Runes
+23	Smithing Stone [8]	1,620 Runes
+24	Smithing Stone [8]	1,680 Runes
+25	Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone	1,740 Runes
Total	All Levels	25,500 Runes