Elden Ring Steel-Wire Torch Builds

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Steel-Wire Torch

Weapon Type:

Torchs

Damage Type:

Strike

Weight: 2.5


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

Elden Ring Steel-wire Torch is a Torchs Weapon that inflicts Physical and Fire Damage in the form of Strike Attacks with the ability to use the Unique Skill (Firebreather). Steel-wire Torch will require Strength 12, Dexterity 8, and scales based on Strength D, Dexterity C, Stats.

Description: Torch wound with metal wire. The flame can illuminate dark locales, or be used to attack enemies. Heavier than a normal torch, but the heated filament boosts fire damage dealt.


Tier	Passive	Wgt	Phy	Magic	Fire	Light	Holy
C	N/A	2.5	58	0	104	0	0


Skill	Type	FP Cost	Description
Firebreather	Unique	8	Blow into torch flame, spreading flames in a wide frontward arc. The flames on the ground will continue to burn for a short time.

Can Be Buffed?

Custom Ash of War?

Attack Type:

Strike

For Quality builds, Steel-Wire Torch offers a serviceable torch option with split physical and Fire damage. The stats below tell the full story. It won't redefine your build, but it does its job.

Navigate this Steel-wire Torch Guide using the links below.

Steel-Wire Torch Stats

This torch deals split physical and Fire damage. Steel-Wire Torch is a decent pick that gets the job done, and the two-check calculation means resistant enemies reduce your effective output. Dexterity scaling at C drives the elemental portion.

Steel-Wire Torch Attack Stats
Rank	Stat	Base	Max
E	Physical Attack	58	TBD
F	Magical Attack	0	TBD
?	Fire Attack	104	TBD
F	Lightning Attack	0	TBD
F	Holy Attack	0	TBD
F	Attack Crit	100	TBD

Steel-Wire Torch Guard Stats
Rank	Stat	Base	Max
F	Physical Guard	23	TBD
F	Magical Guard	17	TBD
F	Fire Guard	28	TBD
F	Lightning Guard	17	TBD
F	Holy Guard	17	TBD
F	Guard Boost	19	TBD

Where To Find Steel-wire Torch Location in Elden Ring

Head to Castle Morne to pick up Steel-Wire Torch. No boss fight needed, just exploration. Check the map below for the route.

Found in

Castle Morne


Location	How To Get
Weeping Peninsula	Located on a corpse at the top level of Castle Morne.

Best Builds for Steel-wire Torch in Elden Ring

For Quality builds, Steel-Wire Torch works as a torch you can build around. Check the setups below for proven stat allocation. Factor in the practically zero equip load cost for your equip load.

Steel-Wire Torch Builds
Tier	Build	Equipment	Skills/Spells/Spirits	Items

Steel-wire Torch Upgrade Costs in Elden Ring

Standard Smithing Stones bring Steel-Wire Torch to +25. The table below breaks down the material and rune cost per level so you can plan your upgrades.


Level	Material	Rune Cost
+1	Smithing Stone [1]	240 Runes
+2	Smithing Stone [1]	288 Runes
+3	Smithing Stone [1]	336 Runes
+4	Smithing Stone [2]	384 Runes
+5	Smithing Stone [2]	432 Runes
+6	Smithing Stone [2]	480 Runes
+7	Smithing Stone [3]	528 Runes
+8	Smithing Stone [3]	576 Runes
+9	Smithing Stone [3]	624 Runes
+10	Smithing Stone [4]	672 Runes
+11	Smithing Stone [4]	720 Runes
+12	Smithing Stone [4]	768 Runes
+13	Smithing Stone [5]	816 Runes
+14	Smithing Stone [5]	864 Runes
+15	Smithing Stone [5]	912 Runes
+16	Smithing Stone [6]	960 Runes
+17	Smithing Stone [6]	1,008 Runes
+18	Smithing Stone [6]	1,056 Runes
+19	Smithing Stone [7]	1,104 Runes
+20	Smithing Stone [7]	1,152 Runes
+21	Smithing Stone [7]	1,200 Runes
+22	Smithing Stone [8]	1,248 Runes
+23	Smithing Stone [8]	1,296 Runes
+24	Smithing Stone [8]	1,344 Runes
+25	Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone	1,392 Runes
Total	All Levels	20,400 Runes