Commander's Standard

Commander's Standard

Attack	138 Physical
Critical	100
Scaling	Str D, Dex D
Requires	Str 24, Dex 14
Effect
Guard	64% physical, 49 guard boost
Type	Halberd
Attack Type	Standard/Pierce
Skill	Rallying Standard
FP Cost	30
Weight	11.5
Upgrades With	Somber Smithing Stones, to +10
Sell Price	500

Commander's Standard is a Halberd in Elden Ring. It shows up mid-run, in Caelid.

The Commander's Standard is a time-worn halberd with a beaten red battle standard furled around it, which Commander O'Neil kept brandishing on the rot-eaten battlefield even after his lord fled, the sole veteran who remembers that battle with pride. It is dropped by Commander O'Neil in the Swamp of Aeonia in Caelid. It is the longest halberd, and its thrusting light attacks make full use of that reach. Its unique skill, Rallying Standard, hoists the banner and gives a rallying command that raises attack power and defense for the user and nearby allies. It suits a Strength character, and any build that meets its requirements can use the buff and then swap back to its main weapon.

Stats

Commander's Standard has 138 physical at +0, second only to the Guardian's Swordspear, and the longest reach in its class, with thrusting light attacks that use that range. Rallying Standard is the real draw, since any build that meets its requirements can raise it as a party buff and swap back to its main weapon. It takes Somber stones.

How to Get Commander's Standard Guide

Received upon defeating Commander O'Neil in the center of the Swamp of Aeonia in Caelid.

Where to find Commander's Standard Location?

Commander's Standard map location:

Map credit by Map Genie.

Upgrades

It upgrades with Somber Smithing Stones up to +10.

Level	Material	Amount	Attack	Scaling
+1	Somber Smithing Stone [1]	x1	158 Physical	Str D, Dex D
+2	Somber Smithing Stone [2]	x1	178 Physical	Str C, Dex D
+3	Somber Smithing Stone [3]	x1	198 Physical	Str C, Dex D
+4	Somber Smithing Stone [4]	x1	218 Physical	Str C, Dex D
+5	Somber Smithing Stone [5]	x1	238 Physical	Str C, Dex D
+6	Somber Smithing Stone [6]	x1	258 Physical	Str C, Dex D
+7	Somber Smithing Stone [7]	x1	278 Physical	Str C, Dex D
+8	Somber Smithing Stone [8]	x1	298 Physical	Str B, Dex D
+9	Somber Smithing Stone [9]	x1	318 Physical	Str B, Dex D
+10	Somber Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone	x1	338 Physical	Str B, Dex D

Skill

Rallying Standard costs 30 FP. The wielder hoists the war banner and gives a rallying command, granting the wielder and nearby allies a 30 second aura buff that raises attack power and damage negation by 20 percent each. The boost is much smaller against other players, and as an aura buff it replaces other aura buffs rather than stacking. The Old Lord's Talisman extends its duration. The skill is unique to this weapon and cannot be swapped out.

"Hoist the war banner aloft and give a rallying command. Raises attack power and defense for self and nearby allies."

Suggested Build

Used either as a long-reaching Strength halberd or as a support tool: raise the banner with Rallying Standard, then fight with it or switch to another weapon while the buff lasts.

Stats	Strength to 60, then 80, Vigor 50 to 60, Endurance about 30 to 40, Mind about 25, Dexterity 14 at its requirement
Affinity	Cannot be infused; it keeps its own scaling.
Talismans	Spear Talisman, Shard of Alexander, Rotten Winged Sword Insignia

Notes

"A beaten red battle standard is furled around this time-worn halberd. Even after his lord was fled, Commander O'Neil continued to brandish this flag in the devastation of the rot-eaten field of battle, the sole veteran who remembers this battle with pride."

All Halberds

The table below lists all Halberds in Elden Ring.

Name	Physical	Magic	Fire	Light	Holy	Crit. Boost	Weight	Str.	Dex.	Int.	Fai.	Arc.	Sell Price	Skill
Banished Knight's Halberd	125 50	0 35	0 35	0 35	0 35	100 35	8	D 14	D 12	0	0	0	100	Charge Forth
Commander's Standard	138 64	0 41	0 41	0 41	0 41	100 49	11.5	D 24	D 14	0	0	0	500	Rallying Standard
Dragon Halberd	135 52	0 37	0 37	0 50	0 37	100 39	10.5	D 22	D 10	0	0	0	100	Spinning Slash
Gargoyle's Black Halberd	103 48	0 36	0 36	0 36	123 72	100 42	12	D 26	E 10	0	D 22	0	100	Spinning Slash
Gargoyle's Halberd	131 60	0 42	0 42	0 42	0 42	100 42	12	C 26	E 10	0	0	0	100	Spinning Slash
Glaive	132 60	0 38	0 38	0 38	0 38	100 46	10	D 18	D 15	0	0	0	100	Spinning Slash
Guardian's Swordspear	139 52.0	0 36.0	0 36.0	0 36.0	0 36.0	100 44	9.0	E 17	C 16	0	0	0	100	Spinning Slash
Halberd	125 55	0 35	0 35	0 35	0 35	100 42	8	D 14	D 12	0	0	0	100	Charge Forth
Loretta's War Sickle	110 57	71 49	0 36	0 36	0 36	100 46	10	D 20	D 15	D 20	0	0	500	Loretta's Slash
Lucerne	121 52	0 33	0 33	0 33	0 33	100 39	7	D 15	C 12	0	0	0	100	Charge Forth
Nightrider Glaive	129 60	0 42	0 42	0 42	0 42	100 42	12	C 26	E 10	0	0	0	100	Spinning Slash
Pest's Glaive	120 47	0 33	0 33	0 33	0 33	100 33	7	D 13	D 13	0	0	0	100	Spinning Slash
Poleblade of the Bud	131 60	0 38	0 38	0 38	0 38	100 46	10.0	E 14	D 22	0	0	D 20	1000	Romina's Purification
Ripple Crescent Halberd	86 56	0 35	0 35	0 35	0 35	100 43	8.5	-12	-12	0	0	B 20	100	Spinning Slash
Spirit Glaive	121 47	36 38	0 33	0 33	0 33	100 39	6.5	D 14	D 17	D 16	0	0	500	Rancor Slash
Vulgar Militia Saw	126 55	0 35	0 35	0 35	0 35	100 42	8	D 15	D 13	0	0	0	100	Spinning Slash
Vulgar Militia Shotel	121 55	0 35	0 35	0 35	0 35	100 42	8	E 14	C 16	0	0	0	100	Spinning Slash