Elden Ring Scavenger's Curved Sword Builds

Weapons List

Scavenger's Curved Sword

Weapon Type:

Curved Sword

Damage Type:

Slash

Weight: 3.5


Stat	Str	Dex	Int	Fai	Arc
Requires	9	14
Scaling	D	D

Elden Ring Scavenger's Curved Sword is a Curved Sword Weapon that inflicts Physical Damage in the form of Slash Attacks with the ability to use the Normal Skill (Spinning Slash). Scavenger's Curved Sword will require Strength 9, Dexterity 14, and scales based on Strength D, Dexterity D, Stats.

Description: Unique curved sword, notched like shark's teeth. Weapon carried by corpse pillagers who prowl the sites of old battles. The blade is tacky with blood and covered in hefty nicks, making it totally uneven. Life can be sinister indeed.


Tier	Passive	Wgt	Phy	Magic	Fire	Light	Holy
A	Causes blood loss buildup (45)	3.5	105	0	0	0	0

Bleed Weapons


Skill	Type	FP Cost	Description
Spinning Slash	Normal	6 / 12	Slash foes as your body spins. This momentum can connect into a final heavy attack.

Can Be Buffed?

YES

Custom Ash of War?

YES

Attack Type:

Slash

Bleed is the strongest status effect in the game, and Scavenger's Curved Sword is one of the best ways to apply it. This curved sword sits comfortably at the top of the bleed weapon hierarchy. You'll see it in nearly every optimized build guide for a reason. Its skill Spinning Slash a spinning multi-hit that catches roll-happy players.

Navigate this Scavenger's Curved Sword Guide using the links below.

Scavenger's Curved Sword Stats

Pure physical means no elemental split to worry about. Scavenger's Curved Sword is a top-tier option worth investing in for a curved sword, and the attack values below show exactly what you're working with. And blood loss buildup on every hit.

Scavenger's Curved Sword Attack Stats
Rank	Stat	Base	Max
B	Physical Attack	105	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

Scavenger's Curved Sword Guard Stats
Rank	Stat	Base	Max
E	Physical Guard	40	TBD
F	Magical Guard	30	TBD
F	Fire Guard	30	TBD
F	Lightning Guard	30	TBD
F	Holy Guard	30	TBD
F	Guard Boost	25	TBD

Scavenger's Curved Sword Affinity Comparison

Compare how different affinities change the Scavenger's Curved Sword damage, scaling, and guard stats. Apply affinities using Ashes of War at a Site of Grace.

Scavenger's Curved Sword Damage by Affinity
Damage	Heavy	Keen	Quality	Fire	Flame Art	Lightning	Sacred	Magic	Cold	Poison	Blood	Occult
Physical	100	100	100	100	100	100	100	100	100	100	100	100
Magic	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	100	80	-	-	-
Fire	-	-	-	100	100	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Lightning	-	-	-	-	-	100	-	-	-	-	-	-
Holy	-	-	-	-	-	-	100	-	-	-	-	-

Scavenger's Curved Sword 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	D	D	D	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 Scavenger's Curved Sword Location in Elden Ring

Look for Scavenger's Curved Sword in Mt. Gelmir. The map below shows where it is. Reaching the area is the only challenge.


Location	How To Get
Altus Plateau

Best Builds for Scavenger's Curved Sword in Elden Ring

The builds below use Scavenger's Curved Sword as a curved sword centerpiece for Quality builds. Each setup includes stat targets, gear, and talisman picks. The blood loss buildup opens up status-focused setups.

Scavenger's Curved Sword 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	Duel Wield Bleed Build Class Vagabond Warrior Hero Bandit Stats Primary: Vigor Primary: Endurance Secondary: Dexterity Secondary: Arcane	Weapon Reduvia Scavenger's Curved Sword Scimitar Armor Use Light Armor or Medium 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
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	Holy Tank Build Class Confessor Prophet Hero Stats Primary: Faith Primary: Endurance Secondary: Vigor	Weapon Coded Sword Halo Scythe Eclipse Shotel Miquellan Knight's Sword Erdtree Greatshield Brass Shield Carian Knight's Shield Armor Banished Knight Set Scaled Set Carian Knight Set Talisman Faithful Canvas Talisman Sacred Scorpion Charm	Spells Blessing's Boon Skills Ash of War Golden Vow Ash of War Sacred Blade Ash of War Barricade Shield	Items Holy-Shrouding Cracked Tear
B	Poison & Blood Build Class Samurai Warrior Vagabond Bandit Stats Primary: Strength Primary: Dexterity Secondary: Vigor Secondary: Endurance	Weapon Scavenger's Curved Sword Bandit's Curved Sword Grossmesser Armor White Mask Mushroom Crown Talisman Millicent's Prosthesis Rotten Winged Sword Insignia Kindred of Rot's Exultation Lord of Blood's Exultation	Skills Poisonous Mist Seppuku

Scavenger's Curved Sword Upgrade Costs in Elden Ring

Standard Smithing Stones take Scavenger's Curved Sword to +25, the highest upgrade level. Swap Ashes of War freely, change the affinity to match your build, and apply greases for even more damage.


Level	Material	Rune Cost
+1	Smithing Stone [1]	200 Runes
+2	Smithing Stone [1]	240 Runes
+3	Smithing Stone [1]	280 Runes
+4	Smithing Stone [2]	320 Runes
+5	Smithing Stone [2]	360 Runes
+6	Smithing Stone [2]	400 Runes
+7	Smithing Stone [3]	440 Runes
+8	Smithing Stone [3]	480 Runes
+9	Smithing Stone [3]	520 Runes
+10	Smithing Stone [4]	560 Runes
+11	Smithing Stone [4]	600 Runes
+12	Smithing Stone [4]	640 Runes
+13	Smithing Stone [5]	680 Runes
+14	Smithing Stone [5]	720 Runes
+15	Smithing Stone [5]	760 Runes
+16	Smithing Stone [6]	800 Runes
+17	Smithing Stone [6]	840 Runes
+18	Smithing Stone [6]	880 Runes
+19	Smithing Stone [7]	920 Runes
+20	Smithing Stone [7]	960 Runes
+21	Smithing Stone [7]	1,000 Runes
+22	Smithing Stone [8]	1,040 Runes
+23	Smithing Stone [8]	1,080 Runes
+24	Smithing Stone [8]	1,120 Runes
+25	Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone	1,160 Runes
Total	All Levels	17,000 Runes