Elden Ring Staff of the Avatar Builds

Weapons List

Staff of the Avatar

Weapon Type:

Colossal Weapon

Damage Type:

Strike

Weight: 20


Stat	Str	Dex	Int	Fai	Arc
Requires	34	8		24
Scaling	C	E		D

Elden Ring Staff Of The Avatar is a Colossal Weapon Weapon that inflicts Physical and Holy Damage in the form of Strike Attacks with the ability to use the Unique Skill (Erdtree Slam). Staff Of The Avatar will require Strength 34, Dexterity 8, Faith 24, and scales based on Strength C, Dexterity E, Faith D, Stats.

Description: Ceremonial staff depicting the Erdtree in its historic radiance. Wielded by the avatars who protect the Minor Erdtrees. The avatars, emerging in the wake of the Elden Ring's shattering, were determined to protect the withering Erdtree's offspring.


Tier	Passive	Wgt	Phy	Magic	Fire	Light	Holy
A	N/A	20	113	0	0	0	73


Skill	Type	FP Cost	Description
Erdtree Slam	Unique	19	After jumping high in the air, crashing down sents golden shockwaves in all directions

Can Be Buffed?

Custom Ash of War?

Attack Type:

Strike

Staff of the Avatar is a high-tier colossal weapon with built-in Holy damage, so you don't need to infuse it. That split damage means it performs best against enemies with low Holy resistance. Ideal for Str builds. Check the skill table above to see what its weapon art does.

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Staff of the Avatar Stats

Staff of the Avatar splits damage between physical and Holy as a colossal weapon. Enemies with Holy resistance take less from the split. It's a top-tier option worth investing in. Strength scaling at C drives the elemental portion.

Staff of the Avatar Attack Stats
Rank	Stat	Base	Max
B	Physical Attack	113	TBD
F	Magical Attack	0	TBD
F	Fire Attack	0	TBD
F	Lightning Attack	0	TBD
C	Holy Attack	73	TBD
F	Attack Crit	100	TBD

Staff of the Avatar Guard Stats
Rank	Stat	Base	Max
D	Physical Guard	57	TBD
D	Magical Guard	45	TBD
D	Fire Guard	45	TBD
D	Lightning Guard	45	TBD
C	Holy Guard	57	TBD
D	Guard Boost	42	TBD

Where To Find Staff Of The Avatar Location in Elden Ring

Staff of the Avatar can be found in the Deeproot Depths area. The map below pins the exact location. Get there and grab it.

Found in

Deeproot Depths


Location	How To Get
Deeproot Depths

Best Builds for Staff Of The Avatar in Elden Ring

Str builds get the most out of Staff of the Avatar's colossal weapon moveset. Strength (34 minimum) is the priority, with Faith as backup. These builds balance damage output with survivability. Factor in the massive equip load investment for your equip load.

Staff of the Avatar 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

Staff Of The Avatar Upgrade Costs in Elden Ring

Staff of the Avatar upgrades to +10 with Somber Smithing Stones. It's locked into Erdtree Slam with no option to change the Ash of War or apply buffs. What you see is what you get.


Level	Material	Rune Cost
+1	Somber Smithing Stone [1]	1,180 Runes
+2	Somber Smithing Stone [2]	1,770 Runes
+3	Somber Smithing Stone [3]	2,360 Runes
+4	Somber Smithing Stone [4]	2,950 Runes
+5	Somber Smithing Stone [5]	3,540 Runes
+6	Somber Smithing Stone [6]	4,130 Runes
+7	Somber Smithing Stone [7]	4,720 Runes
+8	Somber Smithing Stone [8]	5,310 Runes
+9	Somber Smithing Stone [9]	5,900 Runes
+10	Somber Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone	7,080 Runes
Total	All Levels	38,940 Runes