Lucerne
Weapon Type:
Damage Type:
Weight: 7.0
Stat Str Dex Int Fai Arc
Requires 15 12
Scaling D C

Elden Ring Lucerne is a Halberd Weapon that inflicts Physical Damage in the form of Standard, Pierce Attacks with the ability to use the Normal Skill (Charge Forth). Lucerne will require Strength 15, Dexterity 12, and scales based on Strength D, Dexterity C, Stats.

Description: This polearm features a hard, sharpened beak-like spike attached to its head, designed to pierce armor. Though designed mainly as a thrusting weapon, its long handle can be utilized to get around an enemy's guard with a sideward sweeping attack.

Tier Passive Wgt Phy Magic Fire Light Holy
F
N/A
7.0 121 0 0 0 0
Skill Type FP Cost Description
Charge ForthNormal13Quickly charge forward with the armament at the hip, carrying the momentum into a thrust Hold to cover a greater distance.

Standard weapons like Lucerne might not look flashy, but the ability to swap Ashes of War makes them incredibly flexible. It's bottom-tier for Quality builds in its default form, and you can respec the affinity whenever you want. You can also buff it with greases and weapon spells for extra damage.

Navigate this Lucerne Guide using the links below.

Lucerne Stats

As a pure physical halberd, Lucerne is the weakest in its category. No element means consistent damage regardless of enemy resistances. Crit value matters for backstabs and ripostes. Dexterity scaling at C is where you'll see the biggest returns.

Lucerne Attack Stats
Rank Stat Base Max
A
Physical Attack
121TBD
F
Magical Attack
0TBD
F
Fire Attack
0TBD
F
Lightning Attack
0TBD
F
Holy Attack
0TBD
F
Attack Crit
100TBD
Lucerne Guard Stats
Rank Stat Base Max
E
Physical Guard
47TBD
E
Magical Guard
33TBD
E
Fire Guard
33TBD
E
Lightning Guard
33TBD
E
Holy Guard
33TBD
E
Guard Boost
33TBD

Lucerne Affinity Comparison

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

Lucerne Damage by Affinity
Damage Heavy Keen Quality Fire Flame Art Lightning Sacred Magic Cold Poison Blood Occult
Physical116116116116116116116116116116116116
Magic-------11693---
Fire---116116-------
Lightning-----116------
Holy------116-----
Lucerne Scaling by Affinity
Scaling Heavy Keen Quality Fire Flame Art Lightning Sacred Magic Cold Poison Blood Occult
StrDEDDEEEEDDDE
Dex-CDEEDEEDDDE
Int-------DD---
Fai----D-D-----
Arc---------DDC

Where To Find Lucerne Location in Elden Ring

Head to Liurnia of the Lakes for Lucerne. The exact pickup spot is marked on the map below.

Location How To Get

Best Builds for Lucerne in Elden Ring

For Quality builds, Lucerne works as a halberd you can build around. Strength (15 minimum) is the priority, with Dexterity as backup. Check the setups below for proven stat allocation. You can change the affinity to shift the scaling.

Lucerne Builds
Tier Build Equipment Skills/Spells/Spirits Items
S
God of Blood Build
Class
Stats
Weapon
Armor
Talisman
Spells
Skills
B
Diablo Style Barbarian
Class
Stats
Weapon
Armor
Talisman
Skills
B
Whirlwind Warrior Build
Class
Stats
Weapon
Armor
Talisman
Skills

Lucerne Upgrade Costs in Elden Ring

+25 with regular Smithing Stones. Lucerne 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
+1Smithing Stone [1]430 Runes
+2Smithing Stone [1]516 Runes
+3Smithing Stone [1]602 Runes
+4Smithing Stone [2]688 Runes
+5Smithing Stone [2]774 Runes
+6Smithing Stone [2]860 Runes
+7Smithing Stone [3]946 Runes
+8Smithing Stone [3]1,032 Runes
+9Smithing Stone [3]1,118 Runes
+10Smithing Stone [4]1,204 Runes
+11Smithing Stone [4]1,290 Runes
+12Smithing Stone [4]1,376 Runes
+13Smithing Stone [5]1,462 Runes
+14Smithing Stone [5]1,548 Runes
+15Smithing Stone [5]1,634 Runes
+16Smithing Stone [6]1,720 Runes
+17Smithing Stone [6]1,806 Runes
+18Smithing Stone [6]1,892 Runes
+19Smithing Stone [7]1,978 Runes
+20Smithing Stone [7]2,064 Runes
+21Smithing Stone [7]2,150 Runes
+22Smithing Stone [8]2,236 Runes
+23Smithing Stone [8]2,322 Runes
+24Smithing Stone [8]2,408 Runes
+25Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone2,494 Runes
TotalAll Levels36,550 Runes
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