Elden Ring Broadsword Builds

Weapons List

Broadsword

Weapon Type:

Straight Sword

Damage Type:

Standard

Pierce

Weight: 4


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

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

Description: A straight sword with a wide blade, suited to slashing attacks. Horizontal swings boast wide attack range, making it easier to connect with foes.


Tier	Passive	Wgt	Phy	Magic	Fire	Light	Holy
E	N/A	4	117	0	0	0	0


Skill	Type	FP Cost	Description
Square Off	Normal	8 / 12	Slash up through enemy guards with a normal attack, or run and thrust with a strong attack.

Can Be Buffed?

YES

Custom Ash of War?

YES

Attack Type:

Pierce, Standard

Standard weapons like Broadsword 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 Broadsword Guide using the links below.

Broadsword Stats

As a pure physical straight sword, Broadsword is outclassed by most competitors. No element means consistent damage regardless of enemy resistances. Crit value matters for backstabs and ripostes. Strength scaling at D is where you'll see the biggest returns.

Broadsword Attack Stats
Rank	Stat	Base	Max
A	Physical Attack	117	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

Broadsword 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

Broadsword Affinity Comparison

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

Broadsword Damage by Affinity
Damage	Heavy	Keen	Quality	Fire	Flame Art	Lightning	Sacred	Magic	Cold	Poison	Blood	Occult
Physical	112	112	112	112	112	112	112	112	112	112	112	112
Magic	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	112	90	-	-	-
Fire	-	-	-	112	112	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Lightning	-	-	-	-	-	112	-	-	-	-	-	-
Holy	-	-	-	-	-	-	112	-	-	-	-	-

Broadsword 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	E	E	E	E
Int	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	D	D	-	-	-
Fai	-	-	-	-	D	-	D	-	-	-	-	-
Arc	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	D	D	C

Where To Find Broadsword Location in Elden Ring

Head to Nomadic Merchant to purchase Broadsword. No combat required, just the runes. The map below shows where the merchant sits.

Best Builds for Broadsword in Elden Ring

Broadsword fits Str builds as a straight sword. The builds below show optimized stat spreads and gear pairings. You can change the affinity to shift the scaling.

Broadsword 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

Broadsword Upgrade Costs in Elden Ring

+25 with regular Smithing Stones. Broadsword supports Ash of War swaps, affinity changes, and buff application. That's the full customization package, and the upgrade costs below show exactly what you'll spend.


Level	Material	Rune Cost
+1	Smithing Stone [1]	280 Runes
+2	Smithing Stone [1]	336 Runes
+3	Smithing Stone [1]	392 Runes
+4	Smithing Stone [2]	448 Runes
+5	Smithing Stone [2]	504 Runes
+6	Smithing Stone [2]	560 Runes
+7	Smithing Stone [3]	616 Runes
+8	Smithing Stone [3]	672 Runes
+9	Smithing Stone [3]	728 Runes
+10	Smithing Stone [4]	784 Runes
+11	Smithing Stone [4]	840 Runes
+12	Smithing Stone [4]	896 Runes
+13	Smithing Stone [5]	952 Runes
+14	Smithing Stone [5]	1,008 Runes
+15	Smithing Stone [5]	1,064 Runes
+16	Smithing Stone [6]	1,120 Runes
+17	Smithing Stone [6]	1,176 Runes
+18	Smithing Stone [6]	1,232 Runes
+19	Smithing Stone [7]	1,288 Runes
+20	Smithing Stone [7]	1,344 Runes
+21	Smithing Stone [7]	1,400 Runes
+22	Smithing Stone [8]	1,456 Runes
+23	Smithing Stone [8]	1,512 Runes
+24	Smithing Stone [8]	1,568 Runes
+25	Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone	1,624 Runes
Total	All Levels	23,800 Runes