Elden Ring Shamshir Builds | Location, Stats

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Shamshir

Weapon Type:

Curved Sword

Damage Type:

Slash

Weight: 3.5


Stat	Str	Dex	Int	Fai	Arc
Requires	7	13
Scaling	D	D

Elden Ring Shamshir 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). Shamshir will require Strength 7, Dexterity 13, and scales based on Strength D, Dexterity D, Stats.

Description: Curved sword with a thin blade of ample length. Light of weight despite its larger size, its slicing attacks come in rapid succession. A devastatingly powerful weapon in the hands of a skilled swordsman.


Tier	Passive	Wgt	Phy	Magic	Fire	Light	Holy
D	N/A	3.5	108	0	0	0	0


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

Don't overlook standard upgrade weapons. Shamshir is a low-tier curved sword that accepts every Ash of War and affinity in the game. For Quality builds, try matching it with the right infusion. You can also buff it with greases and weapon spells for extra damage.

Navigate this Shamshir Guide using the links below.

Shamshir Stats

Shamshir is below average compared to alternatives as a curved sword dealing pure physical damage. One defense check per hit keeps output consistent against most enemies. Strength scaling at D is where you'll see the biggest returns.

Shamshir Attack Stats
Rank	Stat	Base	Max
B	Physical Attack	108	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

Shamshir Guard Stats
Rank	Stat	Base	Max
E	Physical Guard	42	TBD
E	Magical Guard	31	TBD
E	Fire Guard	31	TBD
E	Lightning Guard	31	TBD
E	Holy Guard	31	TBD
F	Guard Boost	26	TBD

Shamshir Affinity Comparison

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

Shamshir Damage by Affinity
Damage	Heavy	Keen	Quality	Fire	Flame Art	Lightning	Sacred	Magic	Cold	Poison	Blood	Occult
Physical	103	103	103	103	103	103	103	103	103	103	103	103
Magic	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	103	82	-	-	-
Fire	-	-	-	103	103	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Lightning	-	-	-	-	-	103	-	-	-	-	-	-
Holy	-	-	-	-	-	-	103	-	-	-	-	-

Shamshir 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 Shamshir Location in Elden Ring

Located on a Corpse on a platform at the bottom of Highroad Cave. The map below marks the exact spot so you can grab Shamshir without wandering.

Found in

Highroad Cave


Location	How To Get
Limgrave	Located inside the Highroad Cave, in an area with a waterfall.

Located on a Corpse on a platform at the bottom of Highroad Cave

Best Builds for Shamshir in Elden Ring

For Quality builds, Shamshir works as a curved sword you can build around. Dexterity (13 minimum) is the priority, with Strength as backup. Check the setups below for proven stat allocation. You can change the affinity to shift the scaling.

Shamshir 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

Shamshir Upgrade Costs in Elden Ring

Shamshir 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]	230 Runes
+2	Smithing Stone [1]	276 Runes
+3	Smithing Stone [1]	322 Runes
+4	Smithing Stone [2]	368 Runes
+5	Smithing Stone [2]	414 Runes
+6	Smithing Stone [2]	460 Runes
+7	Smithing Stone [3]	506 Runes
+8	Smithing Stone [3]	552 Runes
+9	Smithing Stone [3]	598 Runes
+10	Smithing Stone [4]	644 Runes
+11	Smithing Stone [4]	690 Runes
+12	Smithing Stone [4]	736 Runes
+13	Smithing Stone [5]	782 Runes
+14	Smithing Stone [5]	828 Runes
+15	Smithing Stone [5]	874 Runes
+16	Smithing Stone [6]	920 Runes
+17	Smithing Stone [6]	966 Runes
+18	Smithing Stone [6]	1,012 Runes
+19	Smithing Stone [7]	1,058 Runes
+20	Smithing Stone [7]	1,104 Runes
+21	Smithing Stone [7]	1,150 Runes
+22	Smithing Stone [8]	1,196 Runes
+23	Smithing Stone [8]	1,242 Runes
+24	Smithing Stone [8]	1,288 Runes
+25	Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone	1,334 Runes
Total	All Levels	19,550 Runes