Elden Ring Cross-Naginata Builds

Weapons List

Cross-Naginata

Weapon Type:

Spear

Damage Type:

Pierce

Weight: 8


Stat	Str	Dex	Int	Fai	Arc
Requires	16	20
Scaling	D	C

Elden Ring Cross-naginata is a Spear Weapon that inflicts Physical Damage in the form of Pierce Attacks with the ability to use the Normal Skill (Impaling Thrust). Cross-naginata will require Strength 16, Dexterity 20, and scales based on Strength D, Dexterity C, Stats.

Description: Weapon consisting of a three-pronged blade affixed to a long pole. The long central blade closely resembles a katana. A weapon of the Land of Reeds, known for its ability to be wielded as a spear while still being capable of performing slashing attacks.


Tier	Passive	Wgt	Phy	Magic	Fire	Light	Holy
D	Causes blood loss buildup (50)	8	122	0	0	0	0

Bleed Weapons


Skill	Type	FP Cost	Description
Impaling Thrust	Normal	14	Build power, then lunge forward for a long thrust that pierces an enemy's guard

Can Be Buffed?

YES

Custom Ash of War?

YES

Attack Type:

Pierce, Standard

You don't need a top-tier bleed weapon to make blood loss work. Cross-Naginata is a low-tier spear that adds reliable buildup to your attacks. For Quality builds, it can be a solid choice until you find something you like better.

Navigate this Cross-naginata Guide using the links below.

Cross-Naginata Stats

As a pure physical spear, Cross-Naginata is below average compared to alternatives. No element means consistent damage regardless of enemy resistances. Crit value matters for backstabs and ripostes. And blood loss buildup on every hit.

Cross-Naginata Attack Stats
Rank	Stat	Base	Max
A	Physical Attack	122	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

Cross-Naginata Guard Stats
Rank	Stat	Base	Max
D	Physical Guard	52	TBD
E	Magical Guard	32	TBD
E	Fire Guard	32	TBD
E	Lightning Guard	32	TBD
E	Holy Guard	32	TBD
E	Guard Boost	39	TBD

Cross-naginata Affinity Comparison

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

Cross-Naginata Damage by Affinity
Damage	Heavy	Keen	Quality	Fire	Flame Art	Lightning	Sacred	Magic	Cold	Poison	Blood	Occult
Physical	117	117	117	117	117	117	117	117	117	117	117	117
Magic	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	117	94	-	-	-
Fire	-	-	-	117	117	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Lightning	-	-	-	-	-	117	-	-	-	-	-	-
Holy	-	-	-	-	-	-	117	-	-	-	-	-

Cross-Naginata 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	E	E	E	E
Dex	-	C	D	E	E	D	E	E	D	D	D	E
Int	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	D	D	-	-	-
Fai	-	-	-	-	D	-	D	-	-	-	-	-
Arc	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	D	D	C

Where To Find Cross-naginata Location in Elden Ring

You'll find Cross-Naginata inside Gael Tunnel. The map pin below shows the exact spot. Grab it and go.

Found in

Gael Tunnel


Location	How To Get
Caelid	Located on a corpse inside the Gael Tunnel

Best Builds for Cross-naginata in Elden Ring

For Quality builds, Cross-Naginata works as a spear you can build around. Dexterity (20 minimum) is the priority, with Strength as backup. Check the setups below for proven stat allocation. The blood loss buildup opens up status-focused setups.

Cross-Naginata Builds
Tier	Build	Equipment	Skills/Spells/Spirits	Items
S	God of Blood Build Class Warrior Vagabond Samurai Bandit Wretch Stats Primary: Arcane Primary: Vigor Secondary: Endurance	Weapon Mohgwyn's Sacred Spear Eleonora's Poleblade Rivers of Blood Medium Shield Dragon Communion Seal Armor White Mask Talisman Lord of Blood's Exultation Shard of Alexander Godfrey Icon Marika's Soreseal	Spells Golden Vow Skills Bloodboon Ritual Corpse Piler
A	Frenzied Flame Madness Build Class Prophet Confessor Stats Primary: Faith Primary: Arcane Secondary: Vigor Secondary: Mind	Weapon Vyke's War Spear Fingerprint Stone Shield Dragon Communion Seal Armor Silver Tear Mask Talisman Godfrey Icon Ritual Sword Talisman Faithful Canvas Talisman Fire Scorpion Charm	Spirits Mimic Tear Ashes Spells The Flame of Frenzy Frenzied Burst Unendurable Frenzy Howl of Shabriri Golden Vow Flame Grant me Strength Skills Bloodhound's Step	Items Flame-Shrouding Cracked Tear Faith-knot Crystal Tear Stanching Boluses
A	Frostbite Build Class Prisoner Astrologer Hero Stats Primary: Intelligence Secondary: Vigor Secondary: Mind	Weapon Clayman's Harpoon Glintstone Staff Brass Shield Armor Haima Glintstone Crown Hierodas Glintstone Crown Spellblade Set Cuckoo Knight Set Talisman Magic Scorpion Charm Carian Filigreed Crest Greatshield Talisman	Spells Scholar's Shield Magic Glintblade Greatblade Phalanx Skills Ash of War Ice Spear Ash of War Carian Retaliation
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

Cross-naginata Upgrade Costs in Elden Ring

+25 with regular Smithing Stones. Cross-Naginata 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]	450 Runes
+2	Smithing Stone [1]	540 Runes
+3	Smithing Stone [1]	630 Runes
+4	Smithing Stone [2]	720 Runes
+5	Smithing Stone [2]	810 Runes
+6	Smithing Stone [2]	900 Runes
+7	Smithing Stone [3]	990 Runes
+8	Smithing Stone [3]	1,080 Runes
+9	Smithing Stone [3]	1,170 Runes
+10	Smithing Stone [4]	1,260 Runes
+11	Smithing Stone [4]	1,350 Runes
+12	Smithing Stone [4]	1,440 Runes
+13	Smithing Stone [5]	1,530 Runes
+14	Smithing Stone [5]	1,620 Runes
+15	Smithing Stone [5]	1,710 Runes
+16	Smithing Stone [6]	1,800 Runes
+17	Smithing Stone [6]	1,890 Runes
+18	Smithing Stone [6]	1,980 Runes
+19	Smithing Stone [7]	2,070 Runes
+20	Smithing Stone [7]	2,160 Runes
+21	Smithing Stone [7]	2,250 Runes
+22	Smithing Stone [8]	2,340 Runes
+23	Smithing Stone [8]	2,430 Runes
+24	Smithing Stone [8]	2,520 Runes
+25	Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone	2,610 Runes
Total	All Levels	38,250 Runes