Elden Ring Flowing Curved Sword Builds

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Flowing Curved Sword

Weapon Type:

Curved Sword

Damage Type:

Slash

Weight: 3.5


Stat	Str	Dex	Int	Fai	Arc
Requires	9	17
Scaling	D	D

Elden Ring Flowing Curved Sword is a Curved Sword Weapon that inflicts Physical Damage in the form of Slash Attacks with the ability to use the Normal Skill (Spinning Slash). Flowing Curved Sword will require Strength 9, Dexterity 17, and scales based on Strength D, Dexterity D, Stats.

Description: Legends speak of a master of the sword garbed in blue, and his curved blade that was patterned after flowing water. Strong attack unleashes a series of strikes akin to a dance, offering a glimpse into the legend. Skill: Spinning Slash Skill favored by dexterous warriors. Slash foes as your body spins. Additional input allows for a follow-up attack.


Tier	Passive	Wgt	Phy	Magic	Fire	Light	Holy
D	N/A	3.5	109	0	0	0	0


Skill	Type	FP Cost	Description
Spinning Slash	Normal	6 / 12	Slash foes as your body spins. This momentum can connect into a final heavy attack.

Can Be Buffed?

YES

Custom Ash of War?

YES

Attack Type:

Slash

Don't overlook standard upgrade weapons. Flowing Curved Sword is a low-tier curved sword that accepts every Ash of War and affinity in the game. For Quality builds, try matching it with the right infusion. You can also buff it with greases and weapon spells for extra damage.

Navigate this Flowing Curved Sword Guide using the links below.

Flowing Curved Sword Stats

Pure physical means no elemental split to worry about. Flowing Curved Sword is below average compared to alternatives for a curved sword, and the attack values below show exactly what you're working with. Strength scaling at D is where you'll see the biggest returns.

Flowing Curved Sword Attack Stats
Rank	Stat	Base	Max
B	Physical Attack	109	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

Flowing Curved Sword Guard Stats
Rank	Stat	Base	Max
E	Physical Guard	42	TBD
E	Magical Guard	31	TBD
E	Fire Guard	31	TBD
E	Lightning Guard	31	TBD
E	Holy Guard	31	TBD
F	Guard Boost	26	TBD

Flowing Curved Sword Affinity Comparison

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

Flowing Curved Sword Damage by Affinity
Damage	Heavy	Keen	Quality	Fire	Flame Art	Lightning	Sacred	Magic	Cold	Poison	Blood	Occult
Physical	104	104	104	104	104	104	104	104	104	104	104	104
Magic	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	104	83	-	-	-
Fire	-	-	-	104	104	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Lightning	-	-	-	-	-	104	-	-	-	-	-	-
Holy	-	-	-	-	-	-	104	-	-	-	-	-

Flowing Curved Sword 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 Flowing Curved Sword Location in Elden Ring

Look for Flowing Curved Sword in Consecrated Snowfield. The map below shows where it is. Reaching the area is the only challenge.

Found in

Consecrated Snowfield


Location	How To Get
Consecrated Snowfield

Best Builds for Flowing Curved Sword in Elden Ring

Flowing Curved Sword fits Quality builds as a curved sword. Dexterity (17 minimum) is the priority, with Strength as backup. The builds below show optimized stat spreads and gear pairings. You can change the affinity to shift the scaling.

Flowing Curved Sword Builds
Tier	Build	Equipment	Skills/Spells/Spirits	Items
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	Duel Wield Bleed Build Class Vagabond Warrior Hero Bandit Stats Primary: Vigor Primary: Endurance Secondary: Dexterity Secondary: Arcane	Weapon Reduvia Scavenger's Curved Sword Scimitar Armor Use Light Armor or Medium 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
B	Bleed Stacking Mimic Build Class Samurai Warrior Bandit Stats Primary: Dexterity Primary: Arcane Secondary: Vigor Secondary: Endurance	Weapon Scavenger's Curved Sword Rivers of Blood Moonveil Meteoric Ore Blade Armor Black Knife Set Land of Reeds Set White Reed Set Talisman Lord of Blood's Exultation Winged Sword Insignia	Spirits Mimic Tear Ashes Skills Ash of War Bloody Slash
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
B	Poison & Blood Build Class Samurai Warrior Vagabond Bandit Stats Primary: Strength Primary: Dexterity Secondary: Vigor Secondary: Endurance	Weapon Scavenger's Curved Sword Bandit's Curved Sword Grossmesser Armor White Mask Mushroom Crown Talisman Millicent's Prosthesis Rotten Winged Sword Insignia Kindred of Rot's Exultation Lord of Blood's Exultation	Skills Poisonous Mist Seppuku

Flowing Curved Sword Upgrade Costs in Elden Ring

Standard Smithing Stones take Flowing Curved Sword to +25, the highest upgrade level. Swap Ashes of War freely, change the affinity to match your build, and apply greases for even more damage.


Level	Material	Rune Cost
+1	Smithing Stone [1]	240 Runes
+2	Smithing Stone [1]	288 Runes
+3	Smithing Stone [1]	336 Runes
+4	Smithing Stone [2]	384 Runes
+5	Smithing Stone [2]	432 Runes
+6	Smithing Stone [2]	480 Runes
+7	Smithing Stone [3]	528 Runes
+8	Smithing Stone [3]	576 Runes
+9	Smithing Stone [3]	624 Runes
+10	Smithing Stone [4]	672 Runes
+11	Smithing Stone [4]	720 Runes
+12	Smithing Stone [4]	768 Runes
+13	Smithing Stone [5]	816 Runes
+14	Smithing Stone [5]	864 Runes
+15	Smithing Stone [5]	912 Runes
+16	Smithing Stone [6]	960 Runes
+17	Smithing Stone [6]	1,008 Runes
+18	Smithing Stone [6]	1,056 Runes
+19	Smithing Stone [7]	1,104 Runes
+20	Smithing Stone [7]	1,152 Runes
+21	Smithing Stone [7]	1,200 Runes
+22	Smithing Stone [8]	1,248 Runes
+23	Smithing Stone [8]	1,296 Runes
+24	Smithing Stone [8]	1,344 Runes
+25	Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone	1,392 Runes
Total	All Levels	20,400 Runes