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.

Backhand Blade Location

Found Beside a Tomb in Gravesite Plain

The Backhand Blade is found beside a tomb northeast of the Scorched Ruins in Gravesite Plain. Head northeast from the Scorched Ruins site of grace until you see a tomb on your right surrounded by spiral pillars and guarded by horned shamans.

Gravesite Plain Map and Region Guide

Backhand Blade Description and Stats Overview

Basic Information

Backhand Blade	Overview
	Type: Backhand Blade ATK Type: Slash/Pierce Skill: Blind Spot Weight: 2.0
Description
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

Stat Scaling

Basic Stats

Backhand Blade Upgrades

Base and Max Level Comparison

Max Upgrade Level in Each Affinity

Required Upgrade Materials

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

Best Backhand Blade Ash of War
Ash of War: Blind Spot	Ash of War: Swift Slash

The best Ashes of War to infuse the Backhand Blade with are Blind Spot and Swift Slash.

Blind Spot works well against single enemies and bosses as it allows you to reposition behind the target, which can also dodge attacks, and follow up with a quick stab. This can be chained with your attack combos in case the target performs a frontal attack that you need to immediately dodge.

Swift Slash, on the other hand, is best against mobs as it can shred through groups while giving you i-frames. You can either charge it for stronger slashes or simply spam the skill if you have a sizeable amount of FP.

Elden Ring Related Guides

All Weapons List

Weapon Guides

List of Weapons by Stat Scaling

List of Weapons by Damage Types

Standard	Strike	Slash	Pierce
Magic	Fire	Holy	Lightning

List of Weapons by Status Effects

Bleed	Frost	Scarlet Rot
Sleep	Poison	Madness

List of Weapon Types