Elden Ring Clinging Bone Builds

Weapons List

Clinging Bone

Weapon Type:

Fist

Damage Type:

Standard

Pierce

Weight: 3


Stat	Str	Dex	Int	Fai	Arc
Requires	8	22			16
Scaling	E	C			D

Elden Ring Clinging Bone is a Fist Weapon that inflicts Physical and Magic Damage in the form of Standard, Pierce Attacks with the ability to use the Skill (Lifesteal). Clinging Bone will require Strength 8, Dexterity 22, Arcane 16, and scales based on Strength E, Dexterity C, Arcane D, Stats.

Description: Horrific weapon made of a hardened skeletal arm. Wielded by Ensha of the Royal Remains. Fitted by placing one's hands into the fists' grips until they dig in. "O clinging creature. A king relinquishes not the hand."


Tier	Passive	Wgt	Phy	Magic	Fire	Light	Holy
E	N/A	3	80	24	0	0	0


Skill	Type	FP Cost	Description
Lifesteal

Can Be Buffed?

Custom Ash of War?

Attack Type:

Pierce, Standard

Built-in Magic damage makes Clinging Bone a natural fit for Dex builds without any infusion needed. It's weak as a fist, and the split damage can be an advantage or liability depending on enemy resistances. Check the skill table above to see what its weapon art does.

Navigate this Clinging Bone Guide using the links below.

Clinging Bone Stats

This fist deals split physical and Magic damage. Clinging Bone is outclassed by most competitors, and the two-check calculation means resistant enemies reduce your effective output. Dexterity scaling at C drives the elemental portion.

Clinging Bone Attack Stats
Rank	Stat	Base	Max
D	Physical Attack	80	TBD
F	Magical Attack	24	TBD
F	Fire Attack	0	TBD
F	Lightning Attack	0	TBD
F	Holy Attack	0	TBD
F	Attack Crit	100	TBD

Clinging Bone Guard Stats
Rank	Stat	Base	Max
F	Physical Guard	31	TBD
E	Magical Guard	36	TBD
F	Fire Guard	17	TBD
F	Lightning Guard	17	TBD
F	Holy Guard	17	TBD
F	Guard Boost	21	TBD

Where To Find Clinging Bone Location in Elden Ring

Look for Clinging Bone in Ensha. The map below shows where it is. Reaching the area is the only challenge.

Best Builds for Clinging Bone in Elden Ring

Dex builds get the most out of Clinging Bone's fist moveset. Dexterity (22 minimum) is the priority, with Arcane as backup. These builds balance damage output with survivability. Factor in the practically zero equip load cost for your equip load.

Clinging Bone 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 Land of Reeds Set Exile Set Talisman Lord of Blood's Exultation Arrow's Reach Talisman Kindred of Rot's Exultation	Skills Ash of War Bloody Slash

Clinging Bone Upgrade Costs in Elden Ring

Somber upgrade path means Clinging Bone maxes at +10. Lifesteal can't be swapped, and greases or weapon buffs won't apply. Plan your build around the weapon as-is.


Level	Material	Rune Cost
+1	Somber Smithing Stone [1]	190 Runes
+2	Somber Smithing Stone [2]	285 Runes
+3	Somber Smithing Stone [3]	380 Runes
+4	Somber Smithing Stone [4]	475 Runes
+5	Somber Smithing Stone [5]	570 Runes
+6	Somber Smithing Stone [6]	665 Runes
+7	Somber Smithing Stone [7]	760 Runes
+8	Somber Smithing Stone [8]	855 Runes
+9	Somber Smithing Stone [9]	950 Runes
+10	Somber Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone	1,140 Runes
Total	All Levels	6,270 Runes