Elden Ring Rosus' Axe Builds

Weapons List

Rosus' Axe

Weapon Type:

Axe

Damage Type:

Standard

Weight: 5.5


Stat	Str	Dex	Int	Fai	Arc
Requires	18	10	18
Scaling	D	E	D

Elden Ring Rosus' Axe is a Axe Weapon that inflicts Physical and Magic Damage in the form of Standard Attacks with the ability to use the Skill (Rosus's Summons). Rosus' Axe will require Strength 18, Dexterity 10, Intelligence 18, and scales based on Strength D, Dexterity E, Intelligence D, Stats.

Description: Usher of Death, Rosus, who shows the path to the catacombs throughout the Lands Between, is depicted on this ritual axe. The dead easily lose their way, and have always been in sore need of a guiding hand.


Tier	Passive	Wgt	Phy	Magic	Fire	Light	Holy
B	N/A	5.5	106	68	0	0	0


Skill	Type	FP Cost	Description
Rosus's Summons

Can Be Buffed?

Custom Ash of War?

Attack Type:

Standard

For Str builds, Rosus' Axe offers a mid-tier axe with Magic damage baked in. You can't change the affinity, but the split damage output works well against most enemies. Check the skill table above to see what its weapon art does.

Navigate this Rosus' Axe Guide using the links below.

Rosus' Axe Stats

Rosus' Axe is a mid-tier axe with built-in Magic damage. Against low-resist targets, that split actually hits harder than pure physical would. Strength scaling at D drives the elemental portion.

Rosus' Axe Attack Stats
Rank	Stat	Base	Max
B	Physical Attack	106	TBD
D	Magical Attack	68	TBD
F	Fire Attack	0	TBD
F	Lightning Attack	0	TBD
F	Holy Attack	0	TBD
F	Attack Crit	100	TBD

Rosus' Axe Guard Stats
Rank	Stat	Base	Max
E	Physical Guard	44	TBD
D	Magical Guard	44	TBD
F	Fire Guard	30	TBD
F	Lightning Guard	30	TBD
F	Holy Guard	30	TBD
E	Guard Boost	33	TBD

Where To Find Rosus' Axe Location in Elden Ring

One can be found behind an Imp Statue using a Stonesward Key in Black Knife Catacombs. No boss or purchase needed, just reach the spot. Map is below.

Found in

Black Knife Catacombs


Location	How To Get
Liurnia of the Lakes	Located in a room within the Black Knife Catacombs. (Note: You will need to use a Stonesword Key on the Imp Statue)

One can be found behind an Imp Statue using a Stonesward Key in Black Knife Catacombs

Best Builds for Rosus' Axe in Elden Ring

Str builds get the most out of Rosus' Axe's axe moveset. These builds balance damage output with survivability.

Rosus' Axe 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

Rosus' Axe Upgrade Costs in Elden Ring

Rosus' Axe takes Somber Smithing Stones to reach +10. No Ash of War swaps, no buff compatibility. You're committing to Rosus's Summons and the weapon's base stats.


Level	Material	Rune Cost
+1	Somber Smithing Stone [1]	360 Runes
+2	Somber Smithing Stone [2]	540 Runes
+3	Somber Smithing Stone [3]	720 Runes
+4	Somber Smithing Stone [4]	900 Runes
+5	Somber Smithing Stone [5]	1,080 Runes
+6	Somber Smithing Stone [6]	1,260 Runes
+7	Somber Smithing Stone [7]	1,440 Runes
+8	Somber Smithing Stone [8]	1,620 Runes
+9	Somber Smithing Stone [9]	1,800 Runes
+10	Somber Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone	2,160 Runes
Total	All Levels	11,880 Runes