Gargoyle's Black Blades

Gargoyle's Black Blades

Attack	81 Physical, 97 Holy
Critical	100
Scaling	Str C, Dex E, Fai D
Requires	Str 18, Dex 15, Fai 22
Effect
Guard	32% physical, 32 guard boost
Type	Twinblade
Attack Type	Standard/Pierce
Skill	Spinning Slash
FP Cost	6 / 12
Weight	8.5
Upgrades With	Somber Smithing Stones, to +10
Sell Price	500

Gargoyle's Black Blades are a Twinblade in Elden Ring. It only becomes available late in a run.

Gargoyle's Black Blades is a bronze twinblade wielded by the Valiant Gargoyles, mended with blackened corpse wax, the mark of those who serve Maliketh, the Black Blade. It drops from the Black Blade Kindred guarding the entrance to the Grand Lift of Rold in the Forbidden Lands. It deals physical and holy damage, scaling mainly on Strength with Faith adding holy damage, and its holy hits stop skeletons from reviving. It uses the standard twinblade moveset of fast, wide spinning slashes that can hit several enemies at once. Its Spinning Slash cannot be charged, so heavy attacks often deal more damage for no FP, and it suits a Strength and Faith character.

How to Get Gargoyle's Black Blades Guide

Received upon defeating Black Blade Kindred before the Grand Lift of Rold.

Where to find Gargoyle's Black Blades Location?

Gargoyle's Black Blades 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	92 Physical, 111 Holy	Str C, Dex E, Fai D
+2	Somber Smithing Stone [2]	x1	104 Physical, 125 Holy	Str C, Dex E, Fai D
+3	Somber Smithing Stone [3]	x1	116 Physical, 139 Holy	Str C, Dex E, Fai D
+4	Somber Smithing Stone [4]	x1	127 Physical, 153 Holy	Str C, Dex E, Fai D
+5	Somber Smithing Stone [5]	x1	139 Physical, 167 Holy	Str B, Dex E, Fai D
+6	Somber Smithing Stone [6]	x1	151 Physical, 181 Holy	Str B, Dex E, Fai D
+7	Somber Smithing Stone [7]	x1	163 Physical, 195 Holy	Str B, Dex E, Fai D
+8	Somber Smithing Stone [8]	x1	174 Physical, 209 Holy	Str B, Dex E, Fai D
+9	Somber Smithing Stone [9]	x1	186 Physical, 223 Holy	Str B, Dex E, Fai D
+10	Somber Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone	x1	198 Physical, 237 Holy	Str B, Dex E, Fai D

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.

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

Suggested Build

Played two-handed with fast spinning combos and heavy attacks, using holy damage against holy-weak enemies and the undead.

Stats	Strength to 60, Faith 40, Vigor 50, Mind 20, Endurance 28, Dexterity 15
Affinity	Cannot be infused; it keeps its own scaling.
Talismans	Sacred Scorpion Charm, Starscourge Heirloom, Two Fingers Heirloom, Twinblade Talisman

Notes

"Bronze twinblade wielded by Valiant Gargoyles, mended with blackened corpse wax. Deals holy damage. Such is the mark of those who serve Maliketh, the Black Blade."

All Twinblades

The table below lists all Twinblades in Elden Ring.

Name	Physical	Magic	Fire	Light	Holy	Crit. Boost	Weight	Str.	Dex.	Fai.	Arc.	Sell Price	Skill
Black Steel Twinblade	112 47.0	0 31.0	0 31.0	0 31.0	33 31.0	100 31	8.0	D 18	D 15	D 13	0	100	Spinning Slash
Eleonora's Poleblade	72 33	0 23	72 47	0 23	0 23	100 28	6	E 12	D 21	0	D 19	100	Bloodblade Dance
Euporia	84 32.0	0 26.0	0 26.0	0 26.0	100 59.0	100 32	8.5	D 16	D 16	D 24	0	1000	Euporia Vortex
Gargoyle's Black Blades	81 32	0 26	0 26	0 26	97 59	100 32	8.5	C 18	E 15	D 22	0	500	Spinning Slash
Gargoyle's Twinblade	123 48	0 32	0 32	0 32	0 32	100 32	8.5	C 18	E 15	0	0	500	Spinning Slash
Godskin Peeler	121 47	0 31	0 31	0 31	0 31	100 31	8	E 17	C 22	0	0	500	Black Flame Tornado
Twinblade	119 45.0	0 30.0	0 30.0	0 30.0	0 30.0	100 30	7	D 10	D 18	0	0	100	Spinning Slash
Twinned Knight Swords	122 47	0 31	0 31	0 31	0 31	100 31	8	D 16	E 18	0	0	100	Spinning Slash