Flowing Curved Sword

Flowing Curved Sword

Attack	109 Physical
Critical	100
Scaling	Str D, Dex D
Requires	Str 9, Dex 17
Effect
Guard	42% physical, 26 guard boost
Type	Curved Sword
Attack Type	Slash
Skill	Spinning Slash
FP Cost	6 / 12
Weight	3.5
Upgrades With	Smithing Stones, to +25
Sell Price	200

The Flowing Curved Sword is a Curved Sword in Elden Ring. It is a late-game find in the Consecrated Snowfield.

The Flowing Curved Sword is the curved blade of a legendary master swordsman garbed in blue, patterned after flowing water. It sits in the chest of a carriage pulled by trolls through the Consecrated Snowfield, southwest of the Inner Consecrated Snowfield grace, guarded by Night's Cavalry riders at night. Its fast, short-reaching attacks stun-lock weaker foes, and its strong attack unleashes a dancing series of strikes that blends smoothly into Spinning Slash and Sword Dance. It benefits from the Dancer's Set bonus and leans toward Dexterity as it is upgraded. It suits a Dexterity build that applies status effects with fast hits.

How to Get Flowing Curved Sword Guide

The Flowing Curved Sword is found inside of the chest of a Great Coffin carriage trekking through the middle of Consecrated Snowfield.

Where to find Flowing Curved Sword Location?

Flowing Curved Sword 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	115 Physical	Str D, Dex D
+2	Smithing Stone [1]	x4	121 Physical	Str D, Dex D
+3	Smithing Stone [1]	x6	127 Physical	Str D, Dex D
+4	Smithing Stone [2]	x2	134 Physical	Str D, Dex D
+5	Smithing Stone [2]	x4	140 Physical	Str D, Dex C
+6	Smithing Stone [2]	x6	146 Physical	Str D, Dex C
+7	Smithing Stone [3]	x2	153 Physical	Str D, Dex C
+8	Smithing Stone [3]	x4	159 Physical	Str D, Dex C
+9	Smithing Stone [3]	x6	165 Physical	Str D, Dex C
+10	Smithing Stone [4]	x2	172 Physical	Str D, Dex C
+11	Smithing Stone [4]	x4	178 Physical	Str D, Dex C
+12	Smithing Stone [4]	x6	184 Physical	Str D, Dex C
+13	Smithing Stone [5]	x2	191 Physical	Str D, Dex C
+14	Smithing Stone [5]	x4	197 Physical	Str D, Dex C
+15	Smithing Stone [5]	x6	203 Physical	Str D, Dex C
+16	Smithing Stone [6]	x2	210 Physical	Str D, Dex C
+17	Smithing Stone [6]	x4	216 Physical	Str D, Dex C
+18	Smithing Stone [6]	x6	222 Physical	Str D, Dex C
+19	Smithing Stone [7]	x2	229 Physical	Str D, Dex C
+20	Smithing Stone [7]	x4	235 Physical	Str D, Dex C
+21	Smithing Stone [7]	x6	241 Physical	Str D, Dex C
+22	Smithing Stone [8]	x2	248 Physical	Str D, Dex C
+23	Smithing Stone [8]	x4	254 Physical	Str D, Dex C
+24	Smithing Stone [8]	x6	260 Physical	Str D, Dex C
+25	Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone	x1	267 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."

Suggested Build

Weave dancing heavy attacks into fast slashes and use an Ash of War to add a status effect.

Stats	Dexterity 80 (17 to wield it), Vigor 50, Mind 20, Endurance 24, Strength 18
Affinity	Keen for pure Dexterity, or Cold with Chilling Mist for frost.
Ash of War	Seppuku, Chilling Mist or Poisonous Mist for extra status damage, or Sword Dance to flow with its heavy attack.
Talismans	Prosthesis-Wearer Heirloom, Winged Sword Insignia, Millicent's Prosthesis
Pairs With	Dancer's Set

Notes

"Legends speak of a master of the sword garbed in blue, and his curved blade that was patterned after flowing water. Strong attack unleashes a series of strikes akin to a dance, offering a glimpse into the legend."

All Curved Swords

The table below lists all Curved Swords in Elden Ring.

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