Elden Ring Katar Builds | Location, Stats

Weapons List

Katar

Weapon Type:

Fist

Damage Type:

Standard

Pierce

Weight: 2.5


Stat	Str	Dex	Int	Fai	Arc
Requires	8	10
Scaling	D	D

Elden Ring Katar is a Fist Weapon that inflicts Physical Damage in the form of Standard, Pierce Attacks with the ability to use the Normal Skill (Impaling Thrust). Katar will require Strength 8, Dexterity 10, and scales based on Strength D, Dexterity D, Stats.

Description: Imported dagger design with a rather unique handle. The blade can be swung about as the extension of one's fist.


Tier	Passive	Wgt	Phy	Magic	Fire	Light	Holy
F	N/A	2.5	97	0	0	0	0


Skill	Type	FP Cost	Description
Impaling Thrust	Normal	14	Build power, then lunge forward for a long thrust that pierces an enemy's guard

Can Be Buffed?

YES

Custom Ash of War?

YES

Attack Type:

Pierce, Standard

A fist trades raw damage per hit for attack speed and safety. Katar sits at bottom-tier and works well for Quality builds. You'll do less per swing but attack far more often.

Navigate this Katar Guide using the links below.

Katar Stats

As a pure physical fist, Katar is the weakest in its category. No element means consistent damage regardless of enemy resistances. Crit value matters for backstabs and ripostes. Keep in mind the practically zero equip load cost.

Katar Attack Stats
Rank	Stat	Base	Max
C	Physical Attack	97	TBD
F	Magical Attack	0	TBD
F	Fire Attack	0	TBD
F	Lightning Attack	0	TBD
F	Holy Attack	0	TBD
F	Attack Crit	110	TBD

Katar Guard Stats
Rank	Stat	Base	Max
F	Physical Guard	36	TBD
F	Magical Guard	21	TBD
F	Fire Guard	21	TBD
F	Lightning Guard	21	TBD
F	Holy Guard	21	TBD
F	Guard Boost	21	TBD

Katar Affinity Comparison

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

Katar Damage by Affinity
Damage	Heavy	Keen	Quality	Fire	Flame Art	Lightning	Sacred	Magic	Cold	Poison	Blood	Occult
Physical	93	93	93	93	93	93	93	93	93	93	93	93
Magic	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	93	74	-	-	-
Fire	-	-	-	93	93	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Lightning	-	-	-	-	-	93	-	-	-	-	-	-
Holy	-	-	-	-	-	-	93	-	-	-	-	-

Katar 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 Katar Location in Elden Ring

You'll find Katar inside Fort Gael. The map pin below shows the exact spot. Grab it and go.


Location	How To Get
Caelid	Located in a treasure chest in Fort Gael.

Best Builds for Katar in Elden Ring

For Quality builds, Katar works as a fist you can build around. Check the setups below for proven stat allocation. You can change the affinity to shift the scaling.

Katar Builds
Tier	Build	Equipment	Skills/Spells/Spirits	Items
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
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

Katar Upgrade Costs in Elden Ring

+25 with regular Smithing Stones. Katar 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]	170 Runes
+2	Smithing Stone [1]	204 Runes
+3	Smithing Stone [1]	238 Runes
+4	Smithing Stone [2]	272 Runes
+5	Smithing Stone [2]	306 Runes
+6	Smithing Stone [2]	340 Runes
+7	Smithing Stone [3]	374 Runes
+8	Smithing Stone [3]	408 Runes
+9	Smithing Stone [3]	442 Runes
+10	Smithing Stone [4]	476 Runes
+11	Smithing Stone [4]	510 Runes
+12	Smithing Stone [4]	544 Runes
+13	Smithing Stone [5]	578 Runes
+14	Smithing Stone [5]	612 Runes
+15	Smithing Stone [5]	646 Runes
+16	Smithing Stone [6]	680 Runes
+17	Smithing Stone [6]	714 Runes
+18	Smithing Stone [6]	748 Runes
+19	Smithing Stone [7]	782 Runes
+20	Smithing Stone [7]	816 Runes
+21	Smithing Stone [7]	850 Runes
+22	Smithing Stone [8]	884 Runes
+23	Smithing Stone [8]	918 Runes
+24	Smithing Stone [8]	952 Runes
+25	Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone	986 Runes
Total	All Levels	14,450 Runes