Iron Cleaver

Iron Cleaver

Attack	125 Physical
Critical	100
Scaling	Str C, Dex E
Requires	Str 15, Dex 7
Effect
Guard	51% physical, 34 guard boost
Type	Axe
Attack Type	Standard
Skill	Wild Strikes
FP Cost	2 / 10 / 15
Weight	6
Upgrades With	Smithing Stones, to +25
Sell Price	100

The Iron Cleaver is an Axe in Elden Ring. It is available within the first few hours of a run.

The Iron Cleaver is a fairly large iron cleaver commonly used by the maltreated Misbegotten, steeped in resentment and swung wildly after rushing up to foes, and it drops from Misbegotten at Castle Morne and in Leyndell. It shares a unique moveset with the Celebrant's Cleaver: fast, close-range chops for light attacks and a running overhead chop for strong attacks. Its charged strong attack runs a very significant distance before landing, which offsets its otherwise weak range and works well with the Axe Talisman. It scales mainly with Strength at C, weighs 6.0 and ranks among the highest damaging axes.

How to Get Iron Cleaver Guide

2% chance to drop from regular Misbegottens.

Where to find Iron Cleaver Location?

Iron Cleaver map location:

Map credit by Map Genie.

Upgrades

Reinforcing it uses ordinary Smithing Stones, up to +25. It also accepts greases.

Level	Material	Amount	Attack	Scaling
+1	Smithing Stone [1]	x2	132 Physical	Str C, Dex E
+2	Smithing Stone [1]	x4	139 Physical	Str C, Dex E
+3	Smithing Stone [1]	x6	146 Physical	Str C, Dex E
+4	Smithing Stone [2]	x2	154 Physical	Str C, Dex E
+5	Smithing Stone [2]	x4	161 Physical	Str C, Dex E
+6	Smithing Stone [2]	x6	168 Physical	Str C, Dex E
+7	Smithing Stone [3]	x2	175 Physical	Str C, Dex E
+8	Smithing Stone [3]	x4	183 Physical	Str C, Dex E
+9	Smithing Stone [3]	x6	190 Physical	Str C, Dex E
+10	Smithing Stone [4]	x2	197 Physical	Str C, Dex E
+11	Smithing Stone [4]	x4	204 Physical	Str B, Dex E
+12	Smithing Stone [4]	x6	212 Physical	Str B, Dex E
+13	Smithing Stone [5]	x2	219 Physical	Str B, Dex E
+14	Smithing Stone [5]	x4	226 Physical	Str B, Dex E
+15	Smithing Stone [5]	x6	233 Physical	Str B, Dex E
+16	Smithing Stone [6]	x2	241 Physical	Str B, Dex E
+17	Smithing Stone [6]	x4	248 Physical	Str B, Dex E
+18	Smithing Stone [6]	x6	255 Physical	Str B, Dex E
+19	Smithing Stone [7]	x2	262 Physical	Str B, Dex E
+20	Smithing Stone [7]	x4	270 Physical	Str B, Dex D
+21	Smithing Stone [7]	x6	277 Physical	Str B, Dex D
+22	Smithing Stone [8]	x2	284 Physical	Str B, Dex D
+23	Smithing Stone [8]	x4	291 Physical	Str B, Dex D
+24	Smithing Stone [8]	x6	299 Physical	Str B, Dex D
+25	Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone	x1	306 Physical	Str B, Dex D

Skill

Wild Strikes costs 2 / 10 / 15 FP. The wielder swings the weapon wildly back and forth, and holding the button keeps the swings going while spending a little FP with each one. A normal attack follow-up ends in a wide sweeping blow, while a strong attack follow-up ends in a heavy overhead slam. Every swing carries the weapon's full status buildup, so it builds effects quickly on weapons such as the Morning Star, though the swings can be parried. It is the weapon's default Ash of War, so another can take its place.

"Swing armament with wild abandon. Hold to continue swinging. Can be followed up with a normal or strong attack."

Builds

Carian Cleaver Build

Class	Any
Level	150+
Focus	Intelligence
Main Stats	Intelligence, Vigor, Mind
Other Stats	Endurance, Strength
Requires	60 Intelligence, 20 Strength, 14 Dexterity
Weapon	Iron Cleaver, Carian Regal Scepter
Shield	Jellyfish Shield
Armor	Carian Knight Helm, Carian Knight Armor, Banished Knight Gauntlets, Banished Knight Greaves
Talismans	Ritual Sword Talisman, Axe Talisman, Magic Scorpion Charm
Skills	Royal Knight's Resolve
Spells	Greatblade Phalanx
Flasks	Equal Charges
Crystal Tear	Magic-Shrouding Cracked Tear, Spiked Cracked Tear
Great Rune	Radahn's Great Rune

Notes

"Fairly large iron cleaver, commonly used by the maltreated Misbegotten. Steeped in resentment, these weapons are swung wildly and relentlessly, often after rushing up to foes."

All Axes

The table below lists all Axes in Elden Ring.

Name	Physical	Magic	Fire	Light	Holy	Crit. Boost	Weight	Str.	Dex.	Int.	Fai.	Arc.	Sell Price	Skill
Battle Axe	128 47.0	0 31.0	0 31.0	0 31.0	0 31.0	100 31	4.5	D 12	D 8	0	0	0	100	Wild Strikes
Celebrant's Cleaver	125 47	0 31	0 31	0 31	0 31	100 33	4.5	D 12	D 8	0	0	0	100	Wild Strikes
Death Knight's Twin Axes	101 44.0	0 30.0	0 30.0	65 44.0	0 30.0	100 33	5.5	D 14	D 12	0	D 16	0	0	Blinkbolt: Twinaxe
Forked Hatchet	113 40	0 27	0 27	0 27	0 27	100 27	2.5	D 9	C 14	0	0	0	100	Quickstep
Forked-Tongue Hatchet	125 45.0	0 30.0	0 30.0	0 30.0	0 30.0	100 30	4.0	D 10	D 13	0	0	0	200	Dragonform Flame
Hand Axe	117 42	0 28	0 28	0 28	0 28	100 28	3.5	D 9	D 8	0	0	0	100	Quickstep
Highland Axe	128 47	0 31	0 31	0 31	0 31	110 31	4.5	D 12	D 9	0	0	0	100	War Cry
Icerind Hatchet	115 40	0 27	0 27	0 27	0 27	100 27	3.0	E 11	C 16	0	0	0	100	Hoarfrost Stomp
Iron Cleaver	125 51.0	0 34.0	0 34.0	0 34.0	0 34.0	100 34	6.0	C 15	E 7	0	0	0	100	Wild Strikes
Jawbone Axe	130 49	0 33	0 33	0 33	0 33	100 36	5.5	C 14	E 8	0	0	0	100	Wild Strikes
Messmer Soldier's Axe	133 49.0	0 33.0	0 33.0	0 33.0	0 33.0	100 33	5.5	D 14	D 10	0	0	0	100	War Cry
Ripple Blade	75 47	0 31	0 31	0 31	0 31	100 31	4.5	11	11	0	0	A 20	100	Wild Strikes
Rosus' Axe	112 44	72 44	0 30	0 30	0 30	100 33	5.5	D 18	E 10	D 18	0	0	200	Rosus's Summons
Sacrificial Axe	133 49	0 33	0 33	0 33	0 33	100 33	5.5	D 16	D 10	0	0	0	100	Wild Strikes
Smithscript Axe	131 48.0	0 32.0	0 32.0	0 32.0	0 32.0	100 32	5.0	D 13	D 10	E 11	E 11	0	0	Wild Strikes
Stormhawk Axe	136 49	0 33	0 33	0 33	0 33	100 31	5.5	D 19	D 15	0	0	0	200	Thunderstorm
Warped Axe	124 56	0 37	0 37	0 37	0 37	100 43	7.5	C 24	8	0	0	0	200	War Cry