Bandit's Curved Sword

Bandit's Curved Sword

Attack	118 Physical
Critical	100
Scaling	Str D, Dex D
Requires	Str 11, Dex 13
Effect
Guard	48% physical, 30 guard boost
Type	Curved Sword
Attack Type	Slash
Skill	Spinning Slash
FP Cost	6 / 12
Weight	5
Upgrades With	Smithing Stones, to +25
Sell Price	100

Bandit's Curved Sword is a Curved Sword in Elden Ring. It has the highest physical attack of any curved sword in the game. It can be picked up early, in the Weeping Peninsula, within the first few hours of a run.

The Bandit's Curved Sword is a light, crescent-shaped blade used by the bandits who ran rampant after the Shattering, now mostly darkened and covered in rust. It drops from Skeletal Bandits, including one in the graveyard outside the Church of Pilgrimage. It has high base damage for a curved sword, low weight and low requirements, which makes it a strong choice for elemental infusions or a backup weapon on caster builds. It scales with Strength and Dexterity and accepts Ashes of War. It suits dual-wielding bleed builds as well as casters who want a light sidearm.

Why Players Pick It

Bandit's Curved Sword has the highest physical attack among curved swords at 118 at +0, with D Strength and D Dexterity and full infusion support, so it adapts to Occult or Blood builds as easily as Quality ones. It ties for heaviest in the class at 5.0, a small price for the top damage, and dual-wielding Skeletons drop it.

How to Get Bandit's Curved Sword Guide

Skeletons dual-wielding this weapon have a 1,5% chance to drop it.
One such Skeleton can be found just outside the Church of Pilgrimage at the northern tip of the Weeping Peninsula, in the graveyard.

Where to find Bandit's Curved Sword Location?

Bandit's Curved Sword map location:

Map credit by Map Genie.

Upgrades

It upgrades with regular Smithing Stones up to +25. It also accepts greases.

Level	Material	Amount	Attack	Scaling
+1	Smithing Stone [1]	x2	124 Physical	Str D, Dex D
+2	Smithing Stone [1]	x4	131 Physical	Str D, Dex D
+3	Smithing Stone [1]	x6	138 Physical	Str D, Dex D
+4	Smithing Stone [2]	x2	145 Physical	Str D, Dex D
+5	Smithing Stone [2]	x4	152 Physical	Str D, Dex D
+6	Smithing Stone [2]	x6	159 Physical	Str D, Dex D
+7	Smithing Stone [3]	x2	165 Physical	Str D, Dex D
+8	Smithing Stone [3]	x4	172 Physical	Str D, Dex D
+9	Smithing Stone [3]	x6	179 Physical	Str D, Dex D
+10	Smithing Stone [4]	x2	186 Physical	Str D, Dex D
+11	Smithing Stone [4]	x4	193 Physical	Str D, Dex D
+12	Smithing Stone [4]	x6	200 Physical	Str D, Dex D
+13	Smithing Stone [5]	x2	206 Physical	Str D, Dex C
+14	Smithing Stone [5]	x4	213 Physical	Str D, Dex C
+15	Smithing Stone [5]	x6	220 Physical	Str D, Dex C
+16	Smithing Stone [6]	x2	227 Physical	Str D, Dex C
+17	Smithing Stone [6]	x4	234 Physical	Str D, Dex C
+18	Smithing Stone [6]	x6	241 Physical	Str D, Dex C
+19	Smithing Stone [7]	x2	248 Physical	Str D, Dex C
+20	Smithing Stone [7]	x4	254 Physical	Str D, Dex C
+21	Smithing Stone [7]	x6	261 Physical	Str D, Dex C
+22	Smithing Stone [8]	x2	268 Physical	Str D, Dex C
+23	Smithing Stone [8]	x4	275 Physical	Str D, Dex C
+24	Smithing Stone [8]	x6	282 Physical	Str D, Dex C
+25	Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone	x1	289 Physical	Str D, Dex C

Skill

Spinning Slash costs 6 / 12 FP. The wielder spins the whole body to slash foes in a wide circle, and an additional input adds two more spins. Small weapons spin quickly, while greatswords, spears, halberds and other large weapons use a slower, sweeping version. The skill cannot be parried. It is the weapon's default Ash of War, so another can take its place.

"Skill favored by dexterous warriors. Slash foes as your body spins. Additional input allows for a follow-up attack."

Build

Dual-wield a pair and stack blood loss with rapid left-hand strikes, buffing with Seppuku to trigger blood bonuses.

Stats	Arcane 60, Dexterity 39, Vigor 50, Mind 20, Endurance 22, with Faith 24 for dragon incantations
Affinity	Blood or Occult for an Arcane bleed build, or an elemental infusion when used as a light backup weapon.
Ash of War	Seppuku to raise blood loss buildup and trigger Lord of Blood's Exultation, or Poisonous Mist for poison.
Talismans	Lord of Blood's Exultation, Millicent's Prosthesis, Winged Sword Insignia, Kindred of Rot's Exultation
Pairs With	White Mask, Scavenger's Curved Sword, Golden Vow

All Curved Swords

Name	Physical	Magic	Fire	Light	Holy	Crit. Boost	Weight	Str.	Dex.	Int.	Fai.	Sell Price	Skill
Bandit's Curved Sword	118 48	0 36	0 36	0 36	0 36	100 36	5	D 11	D 13	0	0	100	Spinning Slash
Beastman's Curved Sword	113 44	0 33	0 33	0 33	0 33	100 27	4	C 13	E 11	0	0	100	Spinning Slash
Dancing Blade of Ranah	88 37.0	0 28.0	0 29.0	0 29.0	0 27.0	100 20	3.5	9	B 20	0	0	500	Unending Dance
Eclipse Shotel	77 35	0 25	0 25	0 25	77 50	100 25	3.0	E 10	D 25	0	D 30	1000	Death Flare
Falchion	109 42	0 31	0 31	0 31	0 31	100 26	3.5	D 9	D 13	0	0	100	Spinning Slash
Falx	107 42.0	0 31.0	0 31.0	0 31.0	0 31.0	100 23.0	4.0	D 12	D 15	0	0	200	Revenger's Blade
Flowing Curved Sword	109 42	0 31	0 31	0 31	0 31	100 26	3.5	D 9	D 17	0	0	200	Spinning Slash
Grossmesser	115 46	0 34	0 34	0 34	0 34	100 28	4.5	D 14	D 12	0	0	100	Spinning Slash
Horned Warrior's Sword	108 48.0	0 36.0	0 36.0	0 36.0	0 36.0	100 30	5.0	D 11	D 14	0	E 14	200	Horn Calling
Magma Blade	96 44	0 30	62 44	0 30	0 30	100 27	4	D 9	D 15	0	D 16	200	Magma Shower
Mantis Blade	112 44	0 33	0 33	0 33	0 33	100 27	4	D 10	D 12	0	0	200	Spinning Slash
Nox Flowing Sword	112 40	0 30	0 30	0 30	0 30	100 25	3.5	E 8	D 15	0	0	200	Flowing Form
Scavenger's Curved Sword	105 40	0 30	0 30	0 30	0 30	100 25	3.5	D 9	D 14	0	0	200	Spinning Slash
Scimitar	106 40	0 30	0 30	0 30	0 30	100 25	3	D 7	D 13	0	0	100	Spinning Slash
Serpent-God's Curved Sword	113 44	0 33	0 33	0 33	0 33	100 27	4	D 13	E 9	0	0	500	Spinning Slash
Shamshir	108 42	0 31	0 31	0 31	0 31	100 26	3.5	D 7	D 13	0	0	100	Spinning Slash
Shotel	96 37	0 27	0 27	0 27	0 27	100 22	2	E 9	D 19	0	0	100	Spinning Slash
Spirit Sword	92 38.0	59 38.0	0 26.0	0 26.0	0 26.0	100 19	2.5	E 8	D 16	D 16	0	200	Rancor Slash
Wing of Astel	65 28	78 52	0 23	0 23	0 23	100 23	2.5	E 7	D 17	D 20	0	200	Nebula

Notes

"Curved sword with a light, crescent-shaped blade. Used by the bandits who ran rampant in the wake of the Shattering. Most of the blade is now darkened and covered in rust, but with enough dexterity this weapon may still stand up to some use."