Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree

Backhand Blade Location, Stats, and Scaling

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.

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Backhand Blade Location

Note: Backhand Blade is only available if you own the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC.

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

Elden Ring - Backhand BladeBackhand 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

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

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Base vs. Max Max Upgrades Req. Materials

Base and Max Level Comparison

Lvl. Phys. Dmg. Sec. Dmg. STR DEX INT FAI ARC
+0 105 0 D D - - -
+25 257 0 C C - - -

Max Upgrade Level in Each Affinity

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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

Best Backhand Blade Ash of War
: Blind SpotAsh of War: Blind Spot : Swift SlashAsh 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.

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