Elden Ring Caestus Builds | Location, Stats

Weapons List

Caestus

Weapon Type:

Fist

Damage Type:

Strike

Weight: 1.5


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

Elden Ring Caestus is a Fist Weapon that inflicts Physical Damage in the form of Strike Attacks with the ability to use the Normal Skill (Endure). Caestus will require Strength 8, Dexterity 8, and scales based on Strength D, Dexterity D, Stats.

Description: A weapon built for striking with the fists, made of tough leather inlaid with iron rivets. Fist weapons come in pairs, and two-handing this weapon will equip it to both hands.


Tier	Passive	Wgt	Phy	Magic	Fire	Light	Holy
F	N/A	1.5	90	0	0	0	0


Skill	Type	FP Cost	Description
Endure	Normal	9	boosting poise. Damage taken while using this skill is reduced.

Can Be Buffed?

YES

Custom Ash of War?

YES

Attack Type:

Strike

A fist trades raw damage per hit for attack speed and safety. Caestus sits at bottom-tier and works well for Quality builds. You'll do less per swing but attack far more often.

Navigate this Caestus Guide using the links below.

Caestus Stats

As a pure physical fist, Caestus is the weakest in its category. No element means consistent damage regardless of enemy resistances. Crit value matters for backstabs and ripostes. Keep in mind the practically zero equip load cost.

Caestus Attack Stats
Rank	Stat	Base	Max
C	Physical Attack	90	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

Caestus Guard Stats
Rank	Stat	Base	Max
F	Physical Guard	35	TBD
F	Magical Guard	20	TBD
F	Fire Guard	20	TBD
F	Lightning Guard	20	TBD
F	Holy Guard	20	TBD
F	Guard Boost	20	TBD

Caestus Affinity Comparison

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

Caestus Damage by Affinity
Damage	Heavy	Keen	Quality	Fire	Flame Art	Lightning	Sacred	Magic	Cold	Poison	Blood	Occult
Physical	86	86	86	86	86	86	86	86	86	86	86	86
Magic	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	86	69	-	-	-
Fire	-	-	-	86	86	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Lightning	-	-	-	-	-	86	-	-	-	-	-	-
Holy	-	-	-	-	-	-	86	-	-	-	-	-

Caestus 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 Caestus Location in Elden Ring

Purchased from the Twin Maiden Husks located in the Roundtable Hold. No boss or quest needed, just runes. The map below shows the vendor's location.

Purchased from the Twin Maiden Husks located in the Roundtable Hold

Best Builds for Caestus in Elden Ring

The builds below use Caestus as a fist centerpiece for Quality builds. Strength (8 minimum) is the priority, with Dexterity as backup. Each setup includes stat targets, gear, and talisman picks. You can change the affinity to shift the scaling.

Caestus 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

Caestus Upgrade Costs in Elden Ring

+25 with regular Smithing Stones. Caestus 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]	140 Runes
+2	Smithing Stone [1]	168 Runes
+3	Smithing Stone [1]	196 Runes
+4	Smithing Stone [2]	224 Runes
+5	Smithing Stone [2]	252 Runes
+6	Smithing Stone [2]	280 Runes
+7	Smithing Stone [3]	308 Runes
+8	Smithing Stone [3]	336 Runes
+9	Smithing Stone [3]	364 Runes
+10	Smithing Stone [4]	392 Runes
+11	Smithing Stone [4]	420 Runes
+12	Smithing Stone [4]	448 Runes
+13	Smithing Stone [5]	476 Runes
+14	Smithing Stone [5]	504 Runes
+15	Smithing Stone [5]	532 Runes
+16	Smithing Stone [6]	560 Runes
+17	Smithing Stone [6]	588 Runes
+18	Smithing Stone [6]	616 Runes
+19	Smithing Stone [7]	644 Runes
+20	Smithing Stone [7]	672 Runes
+21	Smithing Stone [7]	700 Runes
+22	Smithing Stone [8]	728 Runes
+23	Smithing Stone [8]	756 Runes
+24	Smithing Stone [8]	784 Runes
+25	Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone	812 Runes
Total	All Levels	11,900 Runes