Elden Ring Misericorde Builds

Weapons List

Misericorde

Weapon Type:

Dagger

Damage Type:

Slash

Pierce

Weight: 2


Stat	Str	Dex	Int	Fai	Arc
Requires	7	12
Scaling	E	D

Elden Ring Misericorde is a Dagger Weapon that inflicts Physical Damage in the form of Slash, Pierce Attacks with the ability to use the Normal Skill (Quickstep). Misericorde will require Strength 7, Dexterity 12, and scales based on Strength E, Dexterity D, Stats.

Description: Dagger favored by military physicians in white. The pointed blade is hard and sharp, making critical hits especially potent. Medicine is mercy. and mercy upon the battlefield is ruthless. Beware the killers clothes as men of compassion.


Tier	Passive	Wgt	Phy	Magic	Fire	Light	Holy
D	N/A	2	92	0	0	0	0


Skill	Type	FP Cost	Description
Quickstep	Normal	3	Perform a quickstep maneuver that allows for circling around lock-on targets.

Can Be Buffed?

YES

Custom Ash of War?

YES

Attack Type:

Pierce, Slash

Misericorde is a low-tier dagger built for aggressive, in-your-face combat. Fast attacks and quick recovery let you stay on the offensive when heavier weapons would leave you stuck in animation. Good pick for Str builds.

Navigate this Misericorde Guide using the links below.

Misericorde Stats

Misericorde is below average compared to alternatives as a dagger dealing pure physical damage. One defense check per hit keeps output consistent against most enemies. Stands out for high crit multiplier for ripostes.

Misericorde Attack Stats
Rank	Stat	Base	Max
C	Physical Attack	92	TBD
F	Magical Attack	0	TBD
F	Fire Attack	0	TBD
F	Lightning Attack	0	TBD
F	Holy Attack	0	TBD
A	Attack Crit	140	TBD

Misericorde 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	15	TBD

Misericorde Affinity Comparison

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

Misericorde Damage by Affinity
Damage	Heavy	Keen	Quality	Fire	Flame Art	Lightning	Sacred	Magic	Cold	Poison	Blood	Occult
Physical	88	88	88	88	88	88	88	88	88	88	88	88
Magic	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	88	75	-	-	-
Fire	-	-	-	88	88	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Lightning	-	-	-	-	-	88	-	-	-	-	-	-
Holy	-	-	-	-	-	-	88	-	-	-	-	-

Misericorde 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	E	E	E	E
Dex	-	D	D	E	E	D	E	E	D	D	D	E
Int	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	D	E	-	-	-
Fai	-	-	-	-	D	-	D	-	-	-	-	-
Arc	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	D	D	D

Where To Find Misericorde Location in Elden Ring

Misericorde is found in Stormveil Castle. The map below marks the exact pickup location so you can head straight there.

Found in

Stormveil Castle


Location	How To Get
Limgrave	Located on a corpse inside the Armory. (Note: You will need to use a Stonesword Key on the Imp Statue)

Best Builds for Misericorde in Elden Ring

The builds below use Misericorde as a dagger centerpiece for Str builds. Each setup includes stat targets, gear, and talisman picks. You can change the affinity to shift the scaling.

Misericorde Builds
Tier	Build	Equipment	Skills/Spells/Spirits	Items
A	Blackflame Build Class Prophet Confessor Hero Stats Primary: Faith Primary: Mind Secondary: Vigor Secondary: Dexterity	Weapon Uchigatana Nightrider Flail Bloodhound's Fang Godslayer's Seal Armor Black Knife Set Land of Reeds Set Spellblade Set Talisman Moon of Nokstella	Spells Black Flame Black Flame Blade Catch Flame Bloodflame Blade Skills Ash of War Bloody Slash Ash of War Unsheathe
A	DPS Melee Build Class Warrior Bandit Stats Primary: Dexterity Primary: Endurance Secondary: Vigor Secondary: Strength	Weapon Reduvia Eleonora's Poleblade Dagger Twinblades Armor Use any Heavy Armor or Medium Armor Twinned Set Talisman Lord of Blood's Exultation Winged Sword Insignia
A	Parry Assassin Class Bandit Warrior Samurai Stats Primary: Dexterity Secondary: Vigor Secondary: Endurance	Weapon Misericorde Buckler Finger Seal Armor Black Knife Hood Black Knife Armor Black Knife Gauntlets Black Knife Greaves Black Knife Set Talisman Dagger Talisman Assassin's Crimson Dagger Assassin's Cerulean Dagger Ritual Sword Talisman	Spirits Black Knife Tiche Spells Golden Vow Flame Grant me Strength Skills Quickstep Buckler Parry	Items Dexterity-knot Crystal Tear Opaline Bubbletear

Misericorde Upgrade Costs in Elden Ring

Misericorde uses standard Smithing Stones and maxes at +25. You get full customization: swap Ashes of War, pick any affinity, and stack greases or weapon buffs on top. Maximum flexibility.


Level	Material	Rune Cost
+1	Smithing Stone [1]	160 Runes
+2	Smithing Stone [1]	192 Runes
+3	Smithing Stone [1]	224 Runes
+4	Smithing Stone [2]	256 Runes
+5	Smithing Stone [2]	288 Runes
+6	Smithing Stone [2]	320 Runes
+7	Smithing Stone [3]	352 Runes
+8	Smithing Stone [3]	384 Runes
+9	Smithing Stone [3]	416 Runes
+10	Smithing Stone [4]	448 Runes
+11	Smithing Stone [4]	480 Runes
+12	Smithing Stone [4]	512 Runes
+13	Smithing Stone [5]	544 Runes
+14	Smithing Stone [5]	576 Runes
+15	Smithing Stone [5]	608 Runes
+16	Smithing Stone [6]	640 Runes
+17	Smithing Stone [6]	672 Runes
+18	Smithing Stone [6]	704 Runes
+19	Smithing Stone [7]	736 Runes
+20	Smithing Stone [7]	768 Runes
+21	Smithing Stone [7]	800 Runes
+22	Smithing Stone [8]	832 Runes
+23	Smithing Stone [8]	864 Runes
+24	Smithing Stone [8]	896 Runes
+25	Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone	928 Runes
Total	All Levels	13,600 Runes