Elden Ring Magma Wyrm's Scalesword Builds

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Magma Wyrm's Scalesword

Weapon Type:

Curved Greatsword

Damage Type:

Slash

Weight: 15


Stat	Str	Dex	Int	Fai	Arc
Requires	24	15		18
Scaling	C	D		D

Elden Ring Magma Wyrm's Scalesword is a Curved Greatsword Weapon that inflicts Physical and Fire Damage in the form of Slash Attacks with the ability to use the Unique Skill (Magma Guillotine). Magma Wyrm's Scalesword will require Strength 24, Dexterity 15, Faith 18, and scales based on Strength C, Dexterity D, Faith D, Stats.

Description: Curved greatsword wielded by Magma Wyrms. The shape resembles a dragon's jaw and is covered in hard scales. It's said these land-bound dragons were once humans heroes who partook in dragon communication, a grave transgression for which they were cursed to crawl the earth upon their bellies, shadows of their former selves.


Tier	Passive	Wgt	Phy	Magic	Fire	Light	Holy
A	N/A	15	114	0	74	0	0


Skill	Type	FP Cost	Description
Magma Guillotine	Unique	20 / - 10	triggering a blast of magma. Follow up with an additional input to perform a chopping attack.

Can Be Buffed?

Custom Ash of War?

Attack Type:

Slash

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

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Magma Wyrm's Scalesword Stats

Magma Wyrm's Scalesword splits damage between physical and Fire as a curved greatsword. Enemies with Fire resistance take less from the split. It's a top-tier option worth investing in. Strength scaling at C drives the elemental portion.

Magma Wyrm's Scalesword Attack Stats
Rank	Stat	Base	Max
B	Physical Attack	114	TBD
F	Magical Attack	0	TBD
A	Fire Attack	74	TBD
F	Lightning Attack	0	TBD
F	Holy Attack	0	TBD
F	Attack Crit	100	TBD

Magma Wyrm's Scalesword Guard Stats
Rank	Stat	Base	Max
E	Physical Guard	48	TBD
E	Magical Guard	33	TBD
D	Fire Guard	48	TBD
E	Lightning Guard	33	TBD
E	Holy Guard	33	TBD
D	Guard Boost	42	TBD

Where To Find Magma Wyrm's Scalesword Location in Elden Ring

Drop from Magma Wyrm Makar in Ruin-Strewn Precipice. The map below pins the exact fight location. It's a guaranteed drop, so you only need to win once.

Boss Drop From

Magma Wyrm Makar

Found in

Ruin-Strewn Precipice

Found in

Liurnia of the Lakes


Location	How To Get
Altus Plateau

Drop from Magma Wyrm Makar in Ruin-Strewn Precipice

Best Builds for Magma Wyrm's Scalesword in Elden Ring

For Quality builds, Magma Wyrm's Scalesword works as a curved greatsword you can build around. Check the setups below for proven stat allocation. Factor in the massive equip load investment for your equip load.

Magma Wyrm's Scalesword 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	Bleed Stacking Mimic Build Class Samurai Warrior Bandit Stats Primary: Dexterity Primary: Arcane Secondary: Vigor Secondary: Endurance	Weapon Scavenger's Curved Sword Rivers of Blood Moonveil Meteoric Ore Blade Armor Black Knife Set Land of Reeds Set White Reed Set Talisman Lord of Blood's Exultation Winged Sword Insignia	Spirits Mimic Tear Ashes Skills Ash of War Bloody Slash
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

Magma Wyrm's Scalesword Upgrade Costs in Elden Ring

Magma Wyrm's Scalesword upgrades to +10 with Somber Smithing Stones. It's locked into Magma Guillotine 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]	830 Runes
+2	Somber Smithing Stone [2]	1,245 Runes
+3	Somber Smithing Stone [3]	1,660 Runes
+4	Somber Smithing Stone [4]	2,075 Runes
+5	Somber Smithing Stone [5]	2,490 Runes
+6	Somber Smithing Stone [6]	2,905 Runes
+7	Somber Smithing Stone [7]	3,320 Runes
+8	Somber Smithing Stone [8]	3,735 Runes
+9	Somber Smithing Stone [9]	4,150 Runes
+10	Somber Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone	4,980 Runes
Total	All Levels	27,390 Runes