Elden Ring Rotten Greataxe Builds

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Rotten Greataxe

Weapon Type:

Colossal Weapon

Damage Type:

Standard

Weight: 20


Stat	Str	Dex	Int	Fai	Arc
Requires	30	10
Scaling	E	D

Elden Ring Rotten Greataxe is a Colossal Weapon Weapon that inflicts Physical Damage in the form of Standard Attacks with the ability to use the Normal Skill (Endure). Rotten Greataxe will require Strength 30, Dexterity 10, and scales based on Strength E, Dexterity D, Stats.

Description: Greataxe designed for gladiatorial combat, now festering with scarlet rot. Used by duelists who were exiled from the colosseum.


Tier	Passive	Wgt	Phy	Magic	Fire	Light	Holy
C	N/A	20	162	0	0	0	0


Skill	Type	FP Cost	Description
Endure	Normal	9	boosting poise. Damage taken while using this skill is reduced.

Can Be Buffed?

YES

Custom Ash of War?

YES

Attack Type:

Standard

Rotten Greataxe hits like a truck. This serviceable colossal weapon staggers most enemies in one or two hits, and jump attacks let you trade hyperarmor with anything. It's extremely heavy though, so Endurance investment is mandatory. You can swap its Ash of War to match your playstyle.

Navigate this Rotten Greataxe Guide using the links below.

Rotten Greataxe Stats

Rotten Greataxe is a decent pick that gets the job done as a colossal weapon dealing pure physical damage. One defense check per hit keeps output consistent against most enemies. Stands out for strong physical base damage.

Rotten Greataxe Attack Stats
Rank	Stat	Base	Max
S	Physical Attack	162	TBD
F	Magical Attack	0	TBD
F	Fire Attack	0	TBD
F	Lightning Attack	0	TBD
F	Holy Attack	0	TBD
F	Attack Crit	100	TBD

Rotten Greataxe Guard Stats
Rank	Stat	Base	Max
D	Physical Guard	63	TBD
D	Magical Guard	47	TBD
D	Fire Guard	47	TBD
D	Lightning Guard	47	TBD
D	Holy Guard	47	TBD
D	Guard Boost	42	TBD

Rotten Greataxe Affinity Comparison

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

Rotten Greataxe Damage by Affinity
Damage	Heavy	Keen	Quality	Fire	Flame Art	Lightning	Sacred	Magic	Cold	Poison	Blood	Occult
Physical	157	157	157	157	157	157	157	157	157	157	157	157
Magic	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	157	118	-	-	-
Fire	-	-	-	157	157	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Lightning	-	-	-	-	-	157	-	-	-	-	-	-
Holy	-	-	-	-	-	-	157	-	-	-	-	-

Rotten Greataxe 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	D	-	-	-
Fai	-	-	-	-	D	-	D	-	-	-	-	-
Arc	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	D	D	C

Where To Find Rotten Greataxe Location in Elden Ring

Rotten Greataxe can be found in the Consecrated Snowfield area. The map below pins the exact location. Get there and grab it.

Found in

Consecrated Snowfield


Location	How To Get
Consecrated Snowfield	Drop from an enemy in Ordina, Liturgical Town Area

Best Builds for Rotten Greataxe in Elden Ring

The builds below use Rotten Greataxe as a colossal weapon centerpiece for Str builds. Strength (30 minimum) is the priority, with Dexterity as backup. Each setup includes stat targets, gear, and talisman picks. You can change the affinity to shift the scaling.

Rotten Greataxe Builds
Tier	Build	Equipment	Skills/Spells/Spirits	Items
A	Colossal Bonk Crusher Class Hero Vagabond Stats Primary: Strength Secondary: Vigor Secondary: Endurance	Weapon Giant-Crusher Greatsword Armor Bull-Goat Helm Bull-Goat Armor Bull-Goat Gauntlets Bull-Goat Greaves Bull-Goat Set Talisman Claw Talisman Great-Jar's Arsenal Starscourge Heirloom Erdtree's Favor	Spirits Black Knife Tiche Skills Lion's Claw Royal Knight's Resolve	Items Strength-knot Crystal Tear Stonebarb Cracked Tear Exalted Flesh
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	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 Vagabond Build Class Vagabond Warrior Hero Stats Primary: Strength Primary: Vigor Secondary: Endurance	Weapon Colossal Sword Colossal Weapon Armor Use Heavy Armor Talisman Arsenal Charm	Skills

Rotten Greataxe Upgrade Costs in Elden Ring

Rotten Greataxe 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]	1,130 Runes
+2	Smithing Stone [1]	1,356 Runes
+3	Smithing Stone [1]	1,582 Runes
+4	Smithing Stone [2]	1,808 Runes
+5	Smithing Stone [2]	2,034 Runes
+6	Smithing Stone [2]	2,260 Runes
+7	Smithing Stone [3]	2,486 Runes
+8	Smithing Stone [3]	2,712 Runes
+9	Smithing Stone [3]	2,938 Runes
+10	Smithing Stone [4]	3,164 Runes
+11	Smithing Stone [4]	3,390 Runes
+12	Smithing Stone [4]	3,616 Runes
+13	Smithing Stone [5]	3,842 Runes
+14	Smithing Stone [5]	4,068 Runes
+15	Smithing Stone [5]	4,294 Runes
+16	Smithing Stone [6]	4,520 Runes
+17	Smithing Stone [6]	4,746 Runes
+18	Smithing Stone [6]	4,972 Runes
+19	Smithing Stone [7]	5,198 Runes
+20	Smithing Stone [7]	5,424 Runes
+21	Smithing Stone [7]	5,650 Runes
+22	Smithing Stone [8]	5,876 Runes
+23	Smithing Stone [8]	6,102 Runes
+24	Smithing Stone [8]	6,328 Runes
+25	Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone	6,554 Runes
Total	All Levels	96,050 Runes