Elden Ring Battle Hammer Builds

Weapons List

Battle Hammer

Weapon Type:

Warhammer

Damage Type:

Strike

Weight: 10


Stat	Str	Dex	Int	Fai	Arc
Requires	26	8
Scaling	C	E

Elden Ring Battle Hammer is a Warhammer Weapon that inflicts Physical Damage in the form of Strike Attacks with the ability to use the Normal Skill (Braggart's Roar). Battle Hammer will require Strength 26, Dexterity 8, and scales based on Strength C, Dexterity E, Stats.

Description: Large iron warhammer designed for gladiatorial combat. Used by duelists who were exiled from the colosseum. Weighty enough to crush armor and its wearer alike.


Tier	Passive	Wgt	Phy	Magic	Fire	Light	Holy
E	N/A	10	131	0	0	0	0


Skill	Type	FP Cost	Description
Braggart's Roar	Normal	16	Raises attack power, defense and stamina recover speed.

Can Be Buffed?

YES

Custom Ash of War?

YES

Attack Type:

Strike

Standard weapons like Battle Hammer might not look flashy, but the ability to swap Ashes of War makes them incredibly flexible. It's weak for Str 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 Battle Hammer Guide using the links below.

Battle Hammer Stats

Battle Hammer is outclassed by most competitors as a warhammer dealing pure physical damage. One defense check per hit keeps output consistent against most enemies. Stands out for strong physical base damage.

Battle Hammer Attack Stats
Rank	Stat	Base	Max
A	Physical Attack	131	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 Hammer Guard Stats
Rank	Stat	Base	Max
D	Physical Guard	52	TBD
E	Magical Guard	36	TBD
E	Fire Guard	36	TBD
E	Lightning Guard	36	TBD
E	Holy Guard	36	TBD
E	Guard Boost	36	TBD

Battle Hammer Affinity Comparison

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

Battle Hammer Damage by Affinity
Damage	Heavy	Keen	Quality	Fire	Flame Art	Lightning	Sacred	Magic	Cold	Poison	Blood	Occult
Physical	127	127	127	127	127	127	127	127	127	127	127	127
Magic	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	127	95	-	-	-
Fire	-	-	-	127	127	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Lightning	-	-	-	-	-	127	-	-	-	-	-	-
Holy	-	-	-	-	-	-	127	-	-	-	-	-

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

Where To Find Battle Hammer Location in Elden Ring

Battle Hammer is found in Grave Warden Duelist. The map below marks the exact pickup location so you can head straight there.


Location	How To Get
Limgrave	Drop from Grave Warden Duelist Located within Murkwater Catacombs.

Best Builds for Battle Hammer in Elden Ring

Str builds get the most out of Battle Hammer's warhammer moveset. These builds balance damage output with survivability. You can change the affinity to shift the scaling.

Battle Hammer Builds
Tier	Build	Equipment	Skills/Spells/Spirits	Items
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

Battle Hammer Upgrade Costs in Elden Ring

Battle Hammer 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]	630 Runes
+2	Smithing Stone [1]	756 Runes
+3	Smithing Stone [1]	882 Runes
+4	Smithing Stone [2]	1,008 Runes
+5	Smithing Stone [2]	1,134 Runes
+6	Smithing Stone [2]	1,260 Runes
+7	Smithing Stone [3]	1,386 Runes
+8	Smithing Stone [3]	1,512 Runes
+9	Smithing Stone [3]	1,638 Runes
+10	Smithing Stone [4]	1,764 Runes
+11	Smithing Stone [4]	1,890 Runes
+12	Smithing Stone [4]	2,016 Runes
+13	Smithing Stone [5]	2,142 Runes
+14	Smithing Stone [5]	2,268 Runes
+15	Smithing Stone [5]	2,394 Runes
+16	Smithing Stone [6]	2,520 Runes
+17	Smithing Stone [6]	2,646 Runes
+18	Smithing Stone [6]	2,772 Runes
+19	Smithing Stone [7]	2,898 Runes
+20	Smithing Stone [7]	3,024 Runes
+21	Smithing Stone [7]	3,150 Runes
+22	Smithing Stone [8]	3,276 Runes
+23	Smithing Stone [8]	3,402 Runes
+24	Smithing Stone [8]	3,528 Runes
+25	Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone	3,654 Runes
Total	All Levels	53,550 Runes