Golden Halberd

Golden Halberd

Attack	134 Physical, 87 Holy
Critical	100
Scaling	Str D, Dex E, Fai D
Requires	Str 30, Dex 14, Fai 12
Effect
Guard	58% physical, 43 guard boost
Type	Halberd
Attack Type	Standard/Pierce
Skill	Golden Vow
FP Cost	40
Weight	13.5
Upgrades With	Somber Smithing Stones, to +10
Sell Price	500

The Golden Halberd is a Halberd in Elden Ring. Players can grab it early, in the Church of Elleh.

The Golden Halberd is a weighty halberd forged of gold, wielded by the Order of Tree Sentinels, heavily equipped knights, and so heavy that one of mere human strength struggles to wield it. It is dropped by the Tree Sentinel that patrols near the Church of Elleh in Limgrave, the first major foe after the start of the journey. It deals physical and holy damage, needs 30 Strength, and has a unique slam-down heavy attack shared with the Nightrider Glaive and Lucerne, which works well in tight corridors. Its slow, hard-hitting attacks break shields and poise, its long reach catches rolls, and its skill, Golden Vow, raises attack and defense for the user and nearby allies. It suits a Strength and Faith character and stays viable late into the game.

Stats

The Golden Halberd is a strong early Faith weapon with 134 physical and 87 holy at +0 and Golden Vow built in as its skill. It is the heaviest halberd at 13.5, wants a lot of Strength and upgrades only with Somber stones, but it is there from the first hour for anyone who can beat the Tree Sentinel.

How to Get Golden Halberd Guide

Received upon defeating the Tree Sentinel between the Stranded Graveyard and the Church of Elleh in Limgrave.

Where to find Golden Halberd Location?

Golden Halberd map location:

Map credit by Map Genie.

Upgrades

Somber Smithing Stones take it up to +10.

Level	Material	Amount	Attack	Scaling
+1	Somber Smithing Stone [1]	x1	153 Physical, 99 Holy	Str D, Dex E, Fai D
+2	Somber Smithing Stone [2]	x1	172 Physical, 112 Holy	Str D, Dex E, Fai D
+3	Somber Smithing Stone [3]	x1	192 Physical, 124 Holy	Str C, Dex E, Fai D
+4	Somber Smithing Stone [4]	x1	211 Physical, 137 Holy	Str C, Dex E, Fai D
+5	Somber Smithing Stone [5]	x1	231 Physical, 150 Holy	Str C, Dex E, Fai D
+6	Somber Smithing Stone [6]	x1	250 Physical, 162 Holy	Str C, Dex E, Fai D
+7	Somber Smithing Stone [7]	x1	270 Physical, 175 Holy	Str C, Dex E, Fai D
+8	Somber Smithing Stone [8]	x1	289 Physical, 187 Holy	Str C, Dex E, Fai D
+9	Somber Smithing Stone [9]	x1	308 Physical, 200 Holy	Str C, Dex D, Fai D
+10	Somber Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone	x1	328 Physical, 213 Holy	Str B, Dex D, Fai D

Skill

Golden Vow costs 40 FP. The wielder raises the weapon aloft in a pledge to the Erdtree, granting the wielder and nearby allies a 45 second aura buff that raises attack power by 11.5 percent and damage negation by 7.5 percent. The boost is weaker than the Golden Vow incantation, but it has no Faith requirement, so any build can carry it. As an aura buff, it does not stack with other aura buffs.

"Skill passed down from antiquity among the knights of the capital. Raise armament aloft and pledge to honor the Erdtree in battle, granting self and nearby allies increased attack power and defense."

Suggested Build

A Strength and Faith halberd that buffs with Golden Vow, then uses reach and slow, heavy swings to break guards and poise.

Stats	Strength to 60, Faith about 25, Vigor 50 to 60, Mind about 25, Endurance about 30, Dexterity 14 at its requirement
Affinity	Cannot be infused; it keeps its own scaling.
Talismans	Sacred Scorpion Charm, Axe Talisman, Shard of Alexander, Starscourge Heirloom
Pairs With	Flame, Grant Me Strength

Notes

"Weighty halberd forged of gold. Wielded by the Order of Tree Sentinels, heavily equipped knights. Deals holy damage. A masterfully crafted weapon that lives up to its heft, but is difficult for one of mere human strength to wield."

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