Battle Axe

Battle Axe

Attack	128 Physical
Critical	100
Scaling	Str D, Dex D
Requires	Str 12, Dex 8
Effect
Guard	47% physical, 31 guard boost
Type	Axe
Attack Type	Standard
Skill	Wild Strikes
FP Cost	2 / 10 / 15
Weight	4.5
Upgrades With	Smithing Stones, to +25
Sell Price	100

The Battle Axe is an Axe in Elden Ring.

The Battle Axe is a thick, heavy blade on a handle, the starting weapon of the Hero class, and it can also be bought from the Twin Maiden Husks at the Roundtable Hold. It uses the standard axe moveset at a moderately fast pace, with wide slashing swings and strong attacks that deal a good amount of poise damage. Its charged strong attacks are its best tool, and the Axe Talisman makes them hit harder. It scales with Strength and Dexterity at D, accepts Ashes of War and affinities, and weighs 4.5, so a pair of them is a common powerstance choice for an early Strength character.

How to Get Battle Axe Guide

Starting melee armament for the Hero origin.
Sold by Twin Maiden Husks for 800 Runes.

Where to find Battle Axe Location?

Battle Axe map location:

Map credit by Map Genie.

Upgrades

It upgrades with regular Smithing Stones up to +25, and greases work on it too.

Level	Material	Amount	Attack	Scaling
+1	Smithing Stone [1]	x2	135 Physical	Str D, Dex D
+2	Smithing Stone [1]	x4	142 Physical	Str D, Dex D
+3	Smithing Stone [1]	x6	150 Physical	Str D, Dex D
+4	Smithing Stone [2]	x2	157 Physical	Str D, Dex D
+5	Smithing Stone [2]	x4	165 Physical	Str D, Dex D
+6	Smithing Stone [2]	x6	172 Physical	Str D, Dex D
+7	Smithing Stone [3]	x2	179 Physical	Str D, Dex D
+8	Smithing Stone [3]	x4	187 Physical	Str D, Dex D
+9	Smithing Stone [3]	x6	194 Physical	Str D, Dex D
+10	Smithing Stone [4]	x2	202 Physical	Str D, Dex D
+11	Smithing Stone [4]	x4	209 Physical	Str D, Dex D
+12	Smithing Stone [4]	x6	217 Physical	Str D, Dex D
+13	Smithing Stone [5]	x2	224 Physical	Str C, Dex D
+14	Smithing Stone [5]	x4	231 Physical	Str C, Dex D
+15	Smithing Stone [5]	x6	239 Physical	Str C, Dex D
+16	Smithing Stone [6]	x2	246 Physical	Str C, Dex D
+17	Smithing Stone [6]	x4	254 Physical	Str C, Dex D
+18	Smithing Stone [6]	x6	261 Physical	Str C, Dex D
+19	Smithing Stone [7]	x2	269 Physical	Str C, Dex D
+20	Smithing Stone [7]	x4	276 Physical	Str C, Dex D
+21	Smithing Stone [7]	x6	283 Physical	Str C, Dex D
+22	Smithing Stone [8]	x2	291 Physical	Str C, Dex D
+23	Smithing Stone [8]	x4	298 Physical	Str C, Dex D
+24	Smithing Stone [8]	x6	306 Physical	Str C, Dex D
+25	Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone	x1	313 Physical	Str C, Dex D

Skill

Wild Strikes costs 2 / 10 / 15 FP. The wielder swings the weapon wildly back and forth, and holding the button keeps the swings going while spending a little FP with each one. A normal attack follow-up ends in a wide sweeping blow, while a strong attack follow-up ends in a heavy overhead slam. Every swing carries the weapon's full status buildup, so it builds effects quickly on weapons such as the Morning Star, though the swings can be parried. It is the weapon's default Ash of War, so another can take its place.

"Swing armament with wild abandon. Hold to continue swinging. Can be followed up with a normal or strong attack."

Suggested Build

Played as a versatile Strength axe, often powerstanced in pairs, that chains Wild Strikes or charged strong attacks to stagger enemies. Its moderate speed also suits status builds through the Blood affinity or a mist Ash of War.

Stats	Strength to 60, then 80, Vigor 50 to 60, Endurance 30 to 40, Mind about 10, Dexterity at its requirement of 8
Affinity	Heavy, which raises its Strength scaling, or Blood to add bleed buildup.
Ash of War	Wild Strikes, its default skill, which keeps swinging while the skill is held and ends in a finishing blow; Chilling Mist or Poisonous Mist add frost or poison.
Talismans	Axe Talisman, Starscourge Heirloom, Rotten Winged Sword Insignia, Shard of Alexander
Pairs With	A second Battle Axe for powerstancing

Notes

"A thick, heavy blade attached to a handle. A versatile, standard weapon. Capable of powerful attacks thanks to the weighty blade, these weapons are also regarded for their powerful charge attacks."

All Axes

The table below lists all Axes in Elden Ring.

Name	Physical	Magic	Fire	Light	Holy	Crit. Boost	Weight	Str.	Dex.	Int.	Fai.	Arc.	Sell Price	Skill
Battle Axe	128 47.0	0 31.0	0 31.0	0 31.0	0 31.0	100 31	4.5	D 12	D 8	0	0	0	100	Wild Strikes
Celebrant's Cleaver	125 47	0 31	0 31	0 31	0 31	100 33	4.5	D 12	D 8	0	0	0	100	Wild Strikes
Death Knight's Twin Axes	101 44.0	0 30.0	0 30.0	65 44.0	0 30.0	100 33	5.5	D 14	D 12	0	D 16	0	0	Blinkbolt: Twinaxe
Forked Hatchet	113 40	0 27	0 27	0 27	0 27	100 27	2.5	D 9	C 14	0	0	0	100	Quickstep
Forked-Tongue Hatchet	125 45.0	0 30.0	0 30.0	0 30.0	0 30.0	100 30	4.0	D 10	D 13	0	0	0	200	Dragonform Flame
Hand Axe	117 42	0 28	0 28	0 28	0 28	100 28	3.5	D 9	D 8	0	0	0	100	Quickstep
Highland Axe	128 47	0 31	0 31	0 31	0 31	110 31	4.5	D 12	D 9	0	0	0	100	War Cry
Icerind Hatchet	115 40	0 27	0 27	0 27	0 27	100 27	3.0	E 11	C 16	0	0	0	100	Hoarfrost Stomp
Iron Cleaver	125 51.0	0 34.0	0 34.0	0 34.0	0 34.0	100 34	6.0	C 15	E 7	0	0	0	100	Wild Strikes
Jawbone Axe	130 49	0 33	0 33	0 33	0 33	100 36	5.5	C 14	E 8	0	0	0	100	Wild Strikes
Messmer Soldier's Axe	133 49.0	0 33.0	0 33.0	0 33.0	0 33.0	100 33	5.5	D 14	D 10	0	0	0	100	War Cry
Ripple Blade	75 47	0 31	0 31	0 31	0 31	100 31	4.5	11	11	0	0	A 20	100	Wild Strikes
Rosus' Axe	112 44	72 44	0 30	0 30	0 30	100 33	5.5	D 18	E 10	D 18	0	0	200	Rosus's Summons
Sacrificial Axe	133 49	0 33	0 33	0 33	0 33	100 33	5.5	D 16	D 10	0	0	0	100	Wild Strikes
Smithscript Axe	131 48.0	0 32.0	0 32.0	0 32.0	0 32.0	100 32	5.0	D 13	D 10	E 11	E 11	0	0	Wild Strikes
Stormhawk Axe	136 49	0 33	0 33	0 33	0 33	100 31	5.5	D 19	D 15	0	0	0	200	Thunderstorm
Warped Axe	124 56	0 37	0 37	0 37	0 37	100 43	7.5	C 24	8	0	0	0	200	War Cry