Elden Ring Helphen's Steeple Builds

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Helphen's Steeple

Weapon Type:

Greatsword

Damage Type:

Standard

Pierce

Weight: 11.5


Stat	Str	Dex	Int	Fai	Arc
Requires	19	10	22
Scaling	D	E	D

Elden Ring Helphen's Steeple is a Greatsword Weapon that inflicts Physical and Magic Damage in the form of Standard, Pierce Attacks with the ability to use the Skill (Ruinous Ghostflame). Helphen's Steeple will require Strength 19, Dexterity 10, Intelligence 22, and scales based on Strength D, Dexterity E, Intelligence D, Stats.

Description: Greatsword patterned after the black steeple of the Helphen, the lampwood which guides the dead of the spirit world. The lamplight is similar to grace in appearance, only it is said that it can only be seen by those who met their death in battle.


Tier	Passive	Wgt	Phy	Magic	Fire	Light	Holy
A	N/A	11.5	101	101	0	0	0


Skill	Type	FP Cost	Description
Ruinous Ghostflame

Can Be Buffed?

Custom Ash of War?

Attack Type:

Pierce, Standard

Helphen's Steeple is a high-tier greatsword with built-in Magic damage, so you don't need to infuse it. That split damage means it performs best against enemies with low Magic resistance. Ideal for Str builds. Check the skill table above to see what its weapon art does.

Navigate this Helphen's Steeple Guide using the links below.

Helphen's Steeple Stats

Helphen's Steeple splits damage between physical and Magic as a greatsword. Enemies with Magic resistance take less from the split. It's a top-tier option worth investing in. Notable for high combined damage output.

Helphen's Steeple Attack Stats
Rank	Stat	Base	Max
B	Physical Attack	101	TBD
A	Magical Attack	101	TBD
F	Fire Attack	0	TBD
F	Lightning Attack	0	TBD
F	Holy Attack	0	TBD
F	Attack Crit	100	TBD

Helphen's Steeple Guard Stats
Rank	Stat	Base	Max
E	Physical Guard	49	TBD
C	Magical Guard	60	TBD
E	Fire Guard	33	TBD
E	Lightning Guard	33	TBD
E	Holy Guard	33	TBD
E	Guard Boost	38	TBD

Where To Find Helphen's Steeple Location in Elden Ring

Helphen's Steeple can be found in the Mountaintops of the Giants area. The map below pins the exact location. Get there and grab it.

Found in

Mountaintops of the Giants


Location	How To Get
Mountaintops of the Giants

Best Builds for Helphen's Steeple in Elden Ring

The builds below use Helphen's Steeple as a greatsword centerpiece for Str builds. Intelligence (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.

Helphen's Steeple 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

Helphen's Steeple Upgrade Costs in Elden Ring

Helphen's Steeple upgrades to +10 with Somber Smithing Stones. It's locked into Ruinous Ghostflame with no option to change the Ash of War or apply buffs. What you see is what you get.


Level	Material	Rune Cost
+1	Somber Smithing Stone [1]	650 Runes
+2	Somber Smithing Stone [2]	975 Runes
+3	Somber Smithing Stone [3]	1,300 Runes
+4	Somber Smithing Stone [4]	1,625 Runes
+5	Somber Smithing Stone [5]	1,950 Runes
+6	Somber Smithing Stone [6]	2,275 Runes
+7	Somber Smithing Stone [7]	2,600 Runes
+8	Somber Smithing Stone [8]	2,925 Runes
+9	Somber Smithing Stone [9]	3,250 Runes
+10	Somber Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone	3,900 Runes
Total	All Levels	21,450 Runes