Elden Ring Gargoyle's Blackblade Builds

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Gargoyle's Blackblade

Weapon Type:

Greatsword

Damage Type:

Standard

Pierce

Weight: 11.5


Stat	Str	Dex	Int	Fai	Arc
Requires	18	10		22
Scaling	D	E		D

Elden Ring Gargoyle's Blackblade is a Greatsword Weapon that inflicts Physical and Holy Damage in the form of Standard, Pierce Attacks with the ability to use the Unique Skill (Corpse Wax Cutter). Gargoyle's Blackblade will require Strength 18, Dexterity 10, Faith 22, and scales based on Strength D, Dexterity E, Faith D, Stats.

Description: Broze greatsword wielded by Valiant Gargoyle mended with blackened corpse wax. Deals holy damage. Such is the mark of those who serve Maliketh, the Black Blade.


Tier	Passive	Wgt	Phy	Magic	Fire	Light	Holy
S	N/A	11.5	102	0	0	0	122


Skill	Type	FP Cost	Description
Corpse Wax Cutter	Unique	20	blade-like projectile

Can Be Buffed?

Custom Ash of War?

Attack Type:

Pierce, Standard

For Str builds, Gargoyle's Blackblade offers a top-tier greatsword with Holy damage baked in. You can't change the affinity, but the split damage output works well against most enemies. Check the skill table above to see what its weapon art does.

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Gargoyle's Blackblade Stats

Gargoyle's Blackblade is a top-tier greatsword with built-in Holy damage. Against low-resist targets, that split actually hits harder than pure physical would. Notable for high combined damage output.

Gargoyle's Blackblade Attack Stats
Rank	Stat	Base	Max
B	Physical Attack	102	TBD
F	Magical Attack	0	TBD
F	Fire Attack	0	TBD
F	Lightning Attack	0	TBD
S	Holy Attack	122	TBD
F	Attack Crit	100	TBD

Gargoyle's Blackblade Guard Stats
Rank	Stat	Base	Max
E	Physical Guard	44	TBD
E	Magical Guard	33	TBD
E	Fire Guard	33	TBD
E	Lightning Guard	33	TBD
B	Holy Guard	66	TBD
E	Guard Boost	38	TBD

Where To Find Gargoyle's Blackblade Location in Elden Ring

Head to Dragonbarrow for Gargoyle's Blackblade. The exact pickup spot is marked on the map below.


Location	How To Get
Caelid	Drop from Black Blade Kindred

Best Builds for Gargoyle's Blackblade in Elden Ring

The builds below use Gargoyle's Blackblade as a greatsword centerpiece for Str builds. Faith (22 minimum) is the priority, with Strength as backup. Each setup includes stat targets, gear, and talisman picks. Factor in the heavy equip load commitment for your equip load.

Gargoyle's Blackblade Builds
Tier	Build	Equipment	Skills/Spells/Spirits
A	Glass Cannon Melee Build Class Vagabond Warrior Hero Stats Primary: Vigor Primary: Endurance Secondary: Dexterity Secondary: Strength	Weapon Starscourge Greatsword Magma Wyrm's Scalesword Axe Colossal Sword Colossal Weapon Great Axe Armor Use any Heavy Armor or Medium Armor Hoslow's Set Bull-Goat Set Talisman Great-Jar's Arsenal	Skills Ash of War Quickstep
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
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
C	Pure Tank Build Class Vagabond Warrior Hero Stats Primary: Strength Primary: Vigor Secondary: Endurance Secondary: Dexterity	Weapon Lordsworn's Greatsword Gargoyle's Greatsword Bastard Sword Dragonclaw Shield Great Shield Armor Use Heavy Armor Bull-Goat Set Lionel's Set Talisman Bull-Goat's Talisman Erdtree's Favor Starscourge Heirloom Green Turtle Talisman	Skills Ash of War Endure Ash of War Square Off Ash of War War Cry Ash of War Cragblade Ash of War Vow of the Indomitable Ash of War Barricade Shield

Gargoyle's Blackblade Upgrade Costs in Elden Ring

Gargoyle's Blackblade takes Somber Smithing Stones to reach +10. No Ash of War swaps, no buff compatibility. You're committing to Corpse Wax Cutter and the weapon's base stats.


Level	Material	Rune Cost
+1	Somber Smithing Stone [1]	660 Runes
+2	Somber Smithing Stone [2]	990 Runes
+3	Somber Smithing Stone [3]	1,320 Runes
+4	Somber Smithing Stone [4]	1,650 Runes
+5	Somber Smithing Stone [5]	1,980 Runes
+6	Somber Smithing Stone [6]	2,310 Runes
+7	Somber Smithing Stone [7]	2,640 Runes
+8	Somber Smithing Stone [8]	2,970 Runes
+9	Somber Smithing Stone [9]	3,300 Runes
+10	Somber Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone	3,960 Runes
Total	All Levels	21,780 Runes