Elden Ring Iron Cleaver Builds

Weapons List

Iron Cleaver

Weapon Type:

Axe

Damage Type:

Standard

Weight: 6


Stat	Str	Dex	Int	Fai	Arc
Requires	15	7
Scaling	C	E

Elden Ring Iron Cleaver is a Axe Weapon that inflicts Physical Damage in the form of Standard Attacks with the ability to use the Normal Skill (Wild Strikes). Iron Cleaver will require Strength 15, Dexterity 7, and scales based on Strength C, Dexterity E, Stats.

Description: Fairly large iron cleaver, commonly used by the maltreated Misbegotten. Steeped in resentment, these weapons are swung wildly and relentlessly, often after rushing up to foes.


Tier	Passive	Wgt	Phy	Magic	Fire	Light	Holy
E	N/A	6	120	0	0	0	0


Skill	Type	FP Cost	Description
Wild Strikes	Normal	6 / 10	Swing armament with wild abandon. Hold to continue swinging. Can be followed up with a normal or strong attack.

Can Be Buffed?

YES

Custom Ash of War?

YES

Attack Type:

Standard

What Iron Cleaver lacks in a flashy unique skill, it makes up for in pure versatility. Swap Ashes of War freely, pick your affinity, and adapt to any challenge. It's weak and works for Str builds. You can also buff it with greases and weapon spells for extra damage.

Navigate this Iron Cleaver Guide using the links below.

Iron Cleaver Stats

As a pure physical axe, Iron Cleaver is outclassed by most competitors. No element means consistent damage regardless of enemy resistances. Crit value matters for backstabs and ripostes. Strength scaling at C is where you'll see the biggest returns.

Iron Cleaver Attack Stats
Rank	Stat	Base	Max
A	Physical Attack	120	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

Iron Cleaver Guard Stats
Rank	Stat	Base	Max
D	Physical Guard	51	TBD
E	Magical Guard	34	TBD
E	Fire Guard	34	TBD
E	Lightning Guard	34	TBD
E	Holy Guard	34	TBD
E	Guard Boost	34	TBD

Iron Cleaver Affinity Comparison

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

Iron Cleaver Damage by Affinity
Damage	Heavy	Keen	Quality	Fire	Flame Art	Lightning	Sacred	Magic	Cold	Poison	Blood	Occult
Physical	120	120	120	120	120	120	120	120	120	120	120	120
Magic	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	120	96	-	-	-
Fire	-	-	-	120	120	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Lightning	-	-	-	-	-	120	-	-	-	-	-	-
Holy	-	-	-	-	-	-	120	-	-	-	-	-

Iron Cleaver Scaling by Affinity
Scaling	Heavy	Keen	Quality	Fire	Flame Art	Lightning	Sacred	Magic	Cold	Poison	Blood	Occult
Str	C	E	D	D	E	E	E	E	C	C	C	D
Dex	-	D	D	E	E	D	E	E	E	E	E	E
Int	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	D	D	-	-	-
Fai	-	-	-	-	D	-	D	-	-	-	-	-
Arc	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	D	D	C

Where To Find Iron Cleaver Location in Elden Ring

Dropped from a Misbegotten located in Castle Morne. No boss or purchase needed, just reach the spot. Map is below.


Location	How To Get
Altus Plateau	Drop Chance from a Misbegotten in Castle Morne.


Location	How To Get
Weeping Peninsula	Drop Chance from a Misbegotten in Castle Morne.

Dropped from a Misbegotten located in Castle Morne

Best Builds for Iron Cleaver in Elden Ring

The builds below use Iron Cleaver as an axe centerpiece for Str builds. Each setup includes stat targets, gear, and talisman picks. You can change the affinity to shift the scaling.

Iron Cleaver Builds
Tier	Build	Equipment	Skills/Spells/Spirits	Items
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
A	Slice and Dice Build Class Prisoner Astrologer Stats Primary: Strength Primary: Intelligence Secondary: Vigor Secondary: Mind	Weapon Bloodhound Claws Sacrificial Axe Academy Glintstone Staff Armor Raptor's Black Feathers Haima Glintstone Crown Talisman Lord of Blood's Exultation Claw Talisman Green Turtle Talisman Winged Sword Insignia	Spells Great Glintstone Shard Loretta's Greatbow Adula's Moonblade Bloodflame Blade Skills Royal Knight's Resolve Golden Vow	Items Greenburst Crystal Tear
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
E	Starter Confessor Build Class Confessor Prophet Stats Primary: Vigor Primary: Faith Secondary: Endurance Secondary: Strength	Weapon Sacred Seal Axe Straight Sword Brass Shield Armor Use Heavy Armor or Use Medium Armor Talisman Faithful Canvas Talisman	Spells Urgent Heal Heal Skills Ash of War Barricade Shield Ash of War Golden Vow

Iron Cleaver Upgrade Costs in Elden Ring

+25 with regular Smithing Stones. Iron Cleaver 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]	390 Runes
+2	Smithing Stone [1]	468 Runes
+3	Smithing Stone [1]	546 Runes
+4	Smithing Stone [2]	624 Runes
+5	Smithing Stone [2]	702 Runes
+6	Smithing Stone [2]	780 Runes
+7	Smithing Stone [3]	858 Runes
+8	Smithing Stone [3]	936 Runes
+9	Smithing Stone [3]	1,014 Runes
+10	Smithing Stone [4]	1,092 Runes
+11	Smithing Stone [4]	1,170 Runes
+12	Smithing Stone [4]	1,248 Runes
+13	Smithing Stone [5]	1,326 Runes
+14	Smithing Stone [5]	1,404 Runes
+15	Smithing Stone [5]	1,482 Runes
+16	Smithing Stone [6]	1,560 Runes
+17	Smithing Stone [6]	1,638 Runes
+18	Smithing Stone [6]	1,716 Runes
+19	Smithing Stone [7]	1,794 Runes
+20	Smithing Stone [7]	1,872 Runes
+21	Smithing Stone [7]	1,950 Runes
+22	Smithing Stone [8]	2,028 Runes
+23	Smithing Stone [8]	2,106 Runes
+24	Smithing Stone [8]	2,184 Runes
+25	Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone	2,262 Runes
Total	All Levels	33,150 Runes

Enemies That Drop Iron Cleaver

List of enemies that drop the Iron Cleaver weapon in Elden Ring, with their locations and drop chance.


Enemy	Location	Drop Chance
Misbegotten	Morne Tunnel	2.00%
Misbegotten	Weeping Peninsula - Castle Morne	2.00%
Misbegotten	Unsightly Catacombs	2.00%
Misbegotten	Leyndell, Royal Capital	2.00%
Misbegotten	Miquella's Haligtree	2.00%