Elden Ring Warhawk's Talon Builds

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Warhawk's Talon

Weapon Type:

Straight Sword

Damage Type:

Standard

Pierce

Weight: 3


Stat	Str	Dex	Int	Fai	Arc
Requires	10	16
Scaling	D	C

Elden Ring Warhawk's Talon is a Straight Sword Weapon that inflicts Physical Damage in the form of Standard, Pierce Attacks with the ability to use the Normal Skill (Spinning Slash). Warhawk's Talon will require Strength 10, Dexterity 16, and scales based on Strength D, Dexterity C, Stats.

Description: Talon-swords are affixed to the legs of the Stormveil's warhawks, but this one has been repurposed for human use. The blade is thin and lightweight so as not to obstruct the hawk's mobility.


Tier	Passive	Wgt	Phy	Magic	Fire	Light	Holy
F	N/A	3	101	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:

Pierce, Standard

Warhawk's Talon is a bottom-tier straight sword that you can customize with any Ash of War and affinity. That flexibility means it fits Str, Dex, Int, Faith, or Arcane builds depending on how you infuse it. You can also buff it with greases and weapon spells for extra damage.

Navigate this Warhawk's Talon Guide using the links below.

Warhawk's Talon Stats

Warhawk's Talon is the weakest in its category as a straight sword dealing pure physical damage. One defense check per hit keeps output consistent against most enemies. Keep in mind the practically zero equip load cost.

Warhawk's Talon Attack Stats
Rank	Stat	Base	Max
B	Physical Attack	101	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

Warhawk's Talon Guard Stats
Rank	Stat	Base	Max
E	Physical Guard	42	TBD
F	Magical Guard	28	TBD
F	Fire Guard	28	TBD
F	Lightning Guard	28	TBD
F	Holy Guard	28	TBD
F	Guard Boost	30	TBD

Warhawk's Talon Affinity Comparison

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

Warhawk's Talon Damage by Affinity
Damage	Heavy	Keen	Quality	Fire	Flame Art	Lightning	Sacred	Magic	Cold	Poison	Blood	Occult
Physical	96	96	96	96	96	96	96	96	96	96	96	96
Magic	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	96	77	-	-	-
Fire	-	-	-	96	96	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Lightning	-	-	-	-	-	96	-	-	-	-	-	-
Holy	-	-	-	-	-	-	96	-	-	-	-	-

Warhawk's Talon 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	-	C	D	E	E	D	E	E	D	D	D	E
Int	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	D	D	-	-	-
Fai	-	-	-	-	D	-	D	-	-	-	-	-
Arc	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	D	D	C

Where To Find Warhawk's Talon Location in Elden Ring

Warhawk's Talon can be found in the Stormveil area. The map below pins the exact location. Get there and grab it.

Best Builds for Warhawk's Talon in Elden Ring

Warhawk's Talon fits Quality builds as a straight sword. Dexterity (16 minimum) is the priority, with Strength as backup. The builds below show optimized stat spreads and gear pairings. You can change the affinity to shift the scaling.

Warhawk's Talon Builds
Tier	Build	Equipment	Skills/Spells/Spirits	Items
S	Sword of Night and Flame Build Class Prisoner Samurai Astrologer Stats Primary: Intelligence Primary: Faith Secondary: Vigor Secondary: Mind	Weapon Sword of Night and Flame Meteorite Staff Prince of Death's Staff Armor Use Light Armor or Medium Armor	Spells Rancorcall Ancient Death Rancor Skills
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	Magic Archer Build Class Samurai Bandit Prisoner Stats Primary: Strength Primary: Vigor Secondary: Endurance Secondary: Intelligence	Weapon Horn Bow Misbegotten Shortbow Lazuli Glintstone Sword Armor Exile Set White Reed Set Talisman Arrow's Reach Talisman Arrow's Sting Talisman	Skills Ash of War Rain of Arrows Ash of War Mighty Shot
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
E	Starter Confessor Build Class Confessor Prophet Stats Primary: Vigor Primary: Faith Secondary: Endurance Secondary: Strength	Weapon Sacred Seal Axe Straight Sword Brass Shield Armor Use Heavy Armor or Use Medium Armor Talisman Faithful Canvas Talisman	Spells Urgent Heal Heal Skills Ash of War Barricade Shield Ash of War Golden Vow

Warhawk's Talon Upgrade Costs in Elden Ring

Warhawk's Talon 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]	250 Runes
+2	Smithing Stone [1]	300 Runes
+3	Smithing Stone [1]	350 Runes
+4	Smithing Stone [2]	400 Runes
+5	Smithing Stone [2]	450 Runes
+6	Smithing Stone [2]	500 Runes
+7	Smithing Stone [3]	550 Runes
+8	Smithing Stone [3]	600 Runes
+9	Smithing Stone [3]	650 Runes
+10	Smithing Stone [4]	700 Runes
+11	Smithing Stone [4]	750 Runes
+12	Smithing Stone [4]	800 Runes
+13	Smithing Stone [5]	850 Runes
+14	Smithing Stone [5]	900 Runes
+15	Smithing Stone [5]	950 Runes
+16	Smithing Stone [6]	1,000 Runes
+17	Smithing Stone [6]	1,050 Runes
+18	Smithing Stone [6]	1,100 Runes
+19	Smithing Stone [7]	1,150 Runes
+20	Smithing Stone [7]	1,200 Runes
+21	Smithing Stone [7]	1,250 Runes
+22	Smithing Stone [8]	1,300 Runes
+23	Smithing Stone [8]	1,350 Runes
+24	Smithing Stone [8]	1,400 Runes
+25	Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone	1,450 Runes
Total	All Levels	21,250 Runes