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Backhand Blade Location, Stats, and Scaling

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Backhand Blade is a Backhand Blade in Elden Ring DLC Shadow of the Erdtree that scales with Strength and Dexterity. Read on to learn how to get the Backhand Blade, as well as its location, description, upgrades, stat requirements, and best Ashes of War.

List of Contents

Location
Description and Stats Overview
Weapon Upgrades
Ashes of War
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Backhand Blade Location

Found at a Tomb North of the Scourched Ruins

Map Location	World View

The Backhand Blade is found beside a tomb north of the Scorched Ruins. Simply head north from the Scorched Ruins Site of Grace until you see the tomb with some enemies roaming around the vicinity.

Only Available in Shadow of the Erdtree DLC

The Backhand Blade is only available if you've purchased the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC. This weapon is a DLC exclusive and will not be available if you only own the base game.

Shadow of the Erdtree DLC Guide

Backhand Blade Description and Stats Overview

Basic Information

Description
Backhand Blade	Overview
Backhand Blade	Type: Backhand Blade ATK Type: Slash/Pierce Skill: Blind Spot Weight: 2.0
Curved blade wielded with a backhand grip. A type of weapon wielded by hornsent for generations. The style of combat associated with this weapon is marked by spinning slashes and gouging thrust attacks.

Required Stats to Equip

STR	DEX	INT	FAI	ARC
10	13	0	0	0

Stat Scaling

STR	DEX	INT	FAI	ARC
D	D	-	-	-

Basic Stats

Phys. Atk.	105	Phys. Def.	40.0
Mag. Atk.	0	Mag. Def.	30.0
Fire Atk.	0	Fire Def.	30.0
Lght. Atk.	0	Lght. Def.	30.0
Holy Atk.	0	Holy Def.	30.0
Crit. Atk.	100	Guard Boost	15

Backhand Blade Upgrades

Required Upgrade Materials

Levels	Material	Quantity
+1~+3	Smithing Stone 1	(2/4/6)
+4~+6	Smithing Stone 2	(2/4/6)
+7~+9	Smithing Stone 3	(2/4/6)
+10~+12	Smithing Stone 4	(2/4/6)
+13~+15	Smithing Stone 5	(2/4/6)
+16~+18	Smithing Stone 6	(2/4/6)
+19~+21	Smithing Stone 7	(2/4/6)
+22~+24	Smithing Stone 8	(2/4/6)
+25	Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone	(1)

Backhand Blade requires a total of 12 Smithing Stones for every 3 levels to upgrade, with the exception of the final level at +25 which requires an Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone.

Smithing Stones Farming Guide

Backhand Blade Ashes of War

Backhand Blade Best Ashes of War

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Light Bows	Bows
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Ballista
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Small Shields	Medium Shields
Greatshields
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Backhand Blades	Beast Claws
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Light Greatswords	Perfume Bottles
Throwing Blades	Thrusting Shields

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