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Greataxe

Weapon Type:

Great Axe

Damage Type:

Standard

Weight: 13


Stat	Str	Dex	Int	Fai	Arc
Requires	30	8
Scaling	D	D

Elden Ring Greataxe is a Great Axe Weapon that inflicts Physical Damage in the form of Standard Attacks with the ability to use the Normal Skill (Barbaric Roar). Greataxe will require Strength 30, Dexterity 8, and scales based on Strength D, Dexterity D, Stats.

Description: Greatxe akin to a huge lump of iron. Recognized as the weapon of choice of badland chieftains. Too heavy to be wielded by those of merely ordinary strength, blows from this axe will flatten enemies, and the force of its charged attack is a sight to behold.


Tier	Passive	Wgt	Phy	Magic	Fire	Light	Holy
B	N/A	13	151	0	0	0	0


Skill	Type	FP Cost	Description
Barbaric Roar	Normal	16	Let loose a bestial roar to rally the spirit and increase attack power. While active, strong attacks change to savage combo attacks.

Can Be Buffed?

YES

Custom Ash of War?

YES

Attack Type:

Standard

The real strength of Greataxe is customization. Pick an Ash of War, choose an affinity, and it becomes whatever you need. It's mid-tier as a base great axe, and the infusion system multiplies your options. You can also buff it with greases and weapon spells for extra damage.

Navigate this Greataxe Guide using the links below.

Greataxe Stats

Greataxe is a solid mid-tier choice as a great axe dealing pure physical damage. One defense check per hit keeps output consistent against most enemies. Stands out for strong physical base damage.

Greataxe Attack Stats
Rank	Stat	Base	Max
S	Physical Attack	151	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

Greataxe Guard Stats
Rank	Stat	Base	Max
D	Physical Guard	53	TBD
E	Magical Guard	37	TBD
E	Fire Guard	37	TBD
E	Lightning Guard	37	TBD
E	Holy Guard	37	TBD
E	Guard Boost	37	TBD

Greataxe Affinity Comparison

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

Greataxe Damage by Affinity
Damage	Heavy	Keen	Quality	Fire	Flame Art	Lightning	Sacred	Magic	Cold	Poison	Blood	Occult
Physical	146	146	146	146	146	146	146	146	146	146	146	146
Magic	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	146	110	-	-	-
Fire	-	-	-	146	146	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Lightning	-	-	-	-	-	146	-	-	-	-	-	-
Holy	-	-	-	-	-	-	146	-	-	-	-	-

Greataxe 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	D	D	D	E
Dex	-	D	D	E	E	D	E	E	D	D	D	E
Int	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	D	D	-	-	-
Fai	-	-	-	-	D	-	D	-	-	-	-	-
Arc	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	D	D	C

Where To Find Greataxe Location in Elden Ring

Greataxe can be found in the Limgrave area. The map below pins the exact location. Get there and grab it.

Found in

Limgrave


Location	How To Get
Limgrave	Located inside a treasure chest being pulled by two Trolls

Best Builds for Greataxe in Elden Ring

Quality builds get the most out of Greataxe's great axe moveset. Strength (30 minimum) is the priority, with Dexterity as backup. These builds balance damage output with survivability. You can change the affinity to shift the scaling.

Greataxe 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

Greataxe Upgrade Costs in Elden Ring

Greataxe uses standard Smithing Stones and maxes at +25. You get full customization: swap Ashes of War, pick any affinity, and stack greases or weapon buffs on top. Maximum flexibility.


Level	Material	Rune Cost
+1	Smithing Stone [1]	770 Runes
+2	Smithing Stone [1]	924 Runes
+3	Smithing Stone [1]	1,078 Runes
+4	Smithing Stone [2]	1,232 Runes
+5	Smithing Stone [2]	1,386 Runes
+6	Smithing Stone [2]	1,540 Runes
+7	Smithing Stone [3]	1,694 Runes
+8	Smithing Stone [3]	1,848 Runes
+9	Smithing Stone [3]	2,002 Runes
+10	Smithing Stone [4]	2,156 Runes
+11	Smithing Stone [4]	2,310 Runes
+12	Smithing Stone [4]	2,464 Runes
+13	Smithing Stone [5]	2,618 Runes
+14	Smithing Stone [5]	2,772 Runes
+15	Smithing Stone [5]	2,926 Runes
+16	Smithing Stone [6]	3,080 Runes
+17	Smithing Stone [6]	3,234 Runes
+18	Smithing Stone [6]	3,388 Runes
+19	Smithing Stone [7]	3,542 Runes
+20	Smithing Stone [7]	3,696 Runes
+21	Smithing Stone [7]	3,850 Runes
+22	Smithing Stone [8]	4,004 Runes
+23	Smithing Stone [8]	4,158 Runes
+24	Smithing Stone [8]	4,312 Runes
+25	Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone	4,466 Runes
Total	All Levels	65,450 Runes