Beastman's Cleaver

Beastman's Cleaver

Attack	143 Physical
Critical	100
Scaling	Str C
Requires	Str 25, Dex 14
Effect
Guard	81% physical, 52 guard boost
Type	Curved Greatsword
Attack Type	Slash
Skill	Spinning Slash
FP Cost	6 / 12
Weight	16.5
Upgrades With	Smithing Stones, to +25
Sell Price	100

Beastman's Cleaver is a Curved Greatsword in Elden Ring. It only becomes available late in a run.

The Beastman's Cleaver is a curved greatsword of colossal size forged of dull iron and wielded by the beastmen of Farum Azula. It drops from Azula Beastmen in Crumbling Farum Azula, including one near the Beside the Great Bridge grace. The blade is incredibly heavy but well-balanced, with wide, hard-hitting slashes and charged heavy attacks that break poise easily, though its attacks are slow. It scales only with Strength by default and offers strong guarding for its class. It suits a pure Strength build that wants a big curved greatsword.

Stats

Beastman's Cleaver pairs outstanding Strength scaling with the best guarding in its class, carrying the highest guard boost among curved greatswords at 52 and reaching A Strength on a Heavy infusion at max upgrade, along with high stance damage. The trade is weight, since at 16.5 it is the heaviest curved greatsword, but for a Strength build that blocks often it is the natural pick.

How to Get Beastman's Cleaver Guide

Chance to drop from Azula Beastman enemies that wield it.

Where to find Beastman's Cleaver Location?

Beastman's Cleaver map location:

Map credit by Map Genie.

Upgrades

Regular Smithing Stones take it all the way to +25. It also accepts greases.

Level	Material	Amount	Attack	Scaling
+1	Smithing Stone [1]	x2	151 Physical	Str C
+2	Smithing Stone [1]	x4	159 Physical	Str C
+3	Smithing Stone [1]	x6	167 Physical	Str C
+4	Smithing Stone [2]	x2	176 Physical	Str C
+5	Smithing Stone [2]	x4	184 Physical	Str C
+6	Smithing Stone [2]	x6	192 Physical	Str C
+7	Smithing Stone [3]	x2	201 Physical	Str C
+8	Smithing Stone [3]	x4	209 Physical	Str C
+9	Smithing Stone [3]	x6	217 Physical	Str C
+10	Smithing Stone [4]	x2	225 Physical	Str B
+11	Smithing Stone [4]	x4	234 Physical	Str B
+12	Smithing Stone [4]	x6	242 Physical	Str B
+13	Smithing Stone [5]	x2	250 Physical	Str B
+14	Smithing Stone [5]	x4	259 Physical	Str B
+15	Smithing Stone [5]	x6	267 Physical	Str B
+16	Smithing Stone [6]	x2	275 Physical	Str B
+17	Smithing Stone [6]	x4	283 Physical	Str B
+18	Smithing Stone [6]	x6	292 Physical	Str B
+19	Smithing Stone [7]	x2	300 Physical	Str B
+20	Smithing Stone [7]	x4	308 Physical	Str B
+21	Smithing Stone [7]	x6	317 Physical	Str B
+22	Smithing Stone [8]	x2	325 Physical	Str B
+23	Smithing Stone [8]	x4	333 Physical	Str B
+24	Smithing Stone [8]	x6	342 Physical	Str B
+25	Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone	x1	350 Physical	Str B

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."

Suggested Build

Use its wide slashes and charged heavy attacks to break poise, and cover its slow swings with a mobility skill.

Stats	Strength 80 (25 to wield it), Dexterity 14, Vigor 50, Endurance 40, Mind 10
Affinity	Heavy for a pure Strength build; Blood, Poison or Cold add status buildup, though status matters less on such heavy hits.
Ash of War	Bloodhound's Step to make up for its slow, heavy swings; Spinning Slash is the default.
Talismans	Starscourge Heirloom, Axe Talisman, Claw Talisman

Notes

"Curved greatsword of colossal size forged of dull iron and wielded by the beastmen of Farum Azula. The blade is incredibly heavy, but well-balanced. Comparatively easy to wield for the damage it delivers. It's clear the beastmen possess knowledge beyond human ken."

All Curved Greatswords

The table below lists all Curved Greatswords in Elden Ring.

Name	Physical	Magic	Fire	Light	Holy	Crit. Boost	Weight	Str.	Dex.	Int.	Fai.	Arc.	Sell Price	Skill
Beastman's Cleaver	143 81	0 43	0 43	0 43	0 43	100 52	16.5	C 25	-14	0	0	0	100	Spinning Slash
Bloodhound's Fang	141 68	0 36	0 36	0 36	0 36	100 44	11.5	D 18	C 17	0	0	0	500	Bloodhound's Finesse
Dismounter	138 65	0 35	0 35	0 35	0 35	100 42	10	D 19	D 16	0	0	0	100	Spinning Slash
Freyja's Greatsword	146 75.0	0 39.0	0 39.0	0 39.0	0 39.0	100 48	14.0	C 25	E 14	0	0	0	100	Spinning Slash
Hefty Scimitar	135 62.0	0 32.0	0 32.0	0 32.0	0 32.0	100 46	9.5	D 13	D 11	0	0	0	0	Spinning Slash
Horned Warrior's Greatsword	130 73.0	0 39.0	0 39.0	0 39.0	0 39.0	100 47	13.0	D 19	D 16	0	D 13	0	0	Horn Calling: Storm
Magma Wyrm's Scalesword	114 66	0 33	74 48	0 33	0 33	100 50	15	C 24	D 15	0	D 18	0	500	Magma Guillotine
Monk's Flameblade	134 61	0 33	0 33	0 33	0 33	100 39	9	D 18	D 18	0	0	0	200	Spinning Slash
Morgott's Cursed Sword	120 55	0 29	0 29	0 29	0 29	110 35	7.5	E 14	C 35	0	0	D 17	100	Cursed-Blood Slice
Omen Cleaver	142 68	0 36	0 36	0 36	0 36	100 44	11.5	D 19	D 16	0	0	0	200	Spinning Slash
Onyx Lord's Greatsword	118 57	76 42	0 29	0 29	0 29	100 44	11.5	D 20	E 16	D 16	0	0	500	Onyx Lord's Repulsion
Zamor Curved Sword	130 61	0 33	0 33	0 33	0 33	100 39	9.0	D 16	D 18	0	0	0	500	Zamor Ice Storm