Elden Ring Star Fist Builds

Weapons List

Star Fist

Weapon Type:

Fist

Damage Type:

Strike

Weight: 3


Stat	Str	Dex	Int	Fai	Arc
Requires	12	8
Scaling	D	E

Elden Ring Star Fist is a Fist Weapon that inflicts Physical Damage in the form of Strike Attacks with the ability to use the Normal Skill (Endure). Star Fist will require Strength 12, Dexterity 8, and scales based on Strength D, Dexterity E, Stats.

Description: Spherical iron manifer covered in spikes which induce blood loss. Used in brutal games of pugilism.


Tier	Passive	Wgt	Phy	Magic	Fire	Light	Holy
E	N/A	3	105	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:

Strike

Speed matters in Elden Ring, and a fist like Star Fist lets you get hits in between boss combos. It's weak for the category. Consider powerstancing two of these for maximum pressure.

Navigate this Star Fist Guide using the links below.

Star Fist Stats

Pure physical means no elemental split to worry about. Star Fist is outclassed by most competitors for a fist, and the attack values below show exactly what you're working with. Keep in mind the practically zero equip load cost.

Star Fist 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
?	Attack Crit	0	TBD

Star Fist Guard Stats
Rank	Stat	Base	Max
E	Physical Guard	41	TBD
F	Magical Guard	23	TBD
F	Fire Guard	23	TBD
F	Lightning Guard	23	TBD
F	Holy Guard	23	TBD
F	Guard Boost	23	TBD

Star Fist Affinity Comparison

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

Star Fist 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	-	-	-	-	-

Star Fist 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	E	E	E	E
Int	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	D	D	-	-	-
Fai	-	-	-	-	D	-	D	-	-	-	-	-
Arc	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	D	D	C

Where To Find Star Fist Location in Elden Ring

Look for Star Fist in Leyndell Royal Capital. The map below shows where it is. Reaching the area is the only challenge.


Location	How To Get
Altus Plateau

Best Builds for Star Fist in Elden Ring

Str builds get the most out of Star Fist's fist moveset. Strength (12 minimum) is the priority, with Dexterity as backup. These builds balance damage output with survivability. You can change the affinity to shift the scaling.

Star Fist Builds
Tier	Build	Equipment	Skills/Spells/Spirits	Items
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
C	Bandit Bleed Build Class Bandit Stats Primary: Endurance Primary: Dexterity Secondary: Arcane Secondary: Vigor	Weapon Reduvia 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

Star Fist Upgrade Costs in Elden Ring

Standard Smithing Stones take Star Fist 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]	220 Runes
+2	Smithing Stone [1]	264 Runes
+3	Smithing Stone [1]	308 Runes
+4	Smithing Stone [2]	352 Runes
+5	Smithing Stone [2]	396 Runes
+6	Smithing Stone [2]	440 Runes
+7	Smithing Stone [3]	484 Runes
+8	Smithing Stone [3]	528 Runes
+9	Smithing Stone [3]	572 Runes
+10	Smithing Stone [4]	616 Runes
+11	Smithing Stone [4]	660 Runes
+12	Smithing Stone [4]	704 Runes
+13	Smithing Stone [5]	748 Runes
+14	Smithing Stone [5]	792 Runes
+15	Smithing Stone [5]	836 Runes
+16	Smithing Stone [6]	880 Runes
+17	Smithing Stone [6]	924 Runes
+18	Smithing Stone [6]	968 Runes
+19	Smithing Stone [7]	1,012 Runes
+20	Smithing Stone [7]	1,056 Runes
+21	Smithing Stone [7]	1,100 Runes
+22	Smithing Stone [8]	1,144 Runes
+23	Smithing Stone [8]	1,188 Runes
+24	Smithing Stone [8]	1,232 Runes
+25	Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone	1,276 Runes
Total	All Levels	18,700 Runes