Monk's Flameblade

Monk's Flameblade

Attack	134 Physical
Critical	100
Scaling	Str D, Dex D
Requires	Str 18, Dex 18
Effect
Guard	61% physical, 39 guard boost
Type	Curved Greatsword
Attack Type	Slash
Skill	Spinning Slash
FP Cost	6 / 12
Weight	9
Upgrades With	Smithing Stones, to +25
Sell Price	200

Monk's Flameblade is a Curved Greatsword in Elden Ring. It only becomes available late in a run.

The Monk's Flameblade is a curved sword with a flickering flame motif, wielded by the Fire Monks who came from the Mountaintops of the Giants to Liurnia in pursuit of a fugitive who stole their fire. Its only source is a rare drop from the Fire Monk inside the Giant-Conquering Hero's Grave, which makes it one of the hardest weapons to farm. It is a lighter curved greatsword that trades some damage for less weight. It scales evenly with Strength and Dexterity and accepts Ashes of War. It suits a Strength and Dexterity build that wants a lighter curved greatsword.

How to Get Monk's Flameblade Guide

4% chance to drop from the Fire Monk enemy that wields it within the Giant-Conquering Hero's Grave.
This is the only spawn for this enemy in the game.

Where to find Monk's Flameblade Location?

Monk's Flameblade map location:

Map credit by Map Genie.

Upgrades

Regular Smithing Stones take it all the way to +25. Greases and weapon buffs work on it as well.

Level	Material	Amount	Attack	Scaling
+1	Smithing Stone [1]	x2	141 Physical	Str D, Dex D
+2	Smithing Stone [1]	x4	149 Physical	Str D, Dex D
+3	Smithing Stone [1]	x6	157 Physical	Str D, Dex D
+4	Smithing Stone [2]	x2	165 Physical	Str D, Dex D
+5	Smithing Stone [2]	x4	172 Physical	Str D, Dex D
+6	Smithing Stone [2]	x6	180 Physical	Str D, Dex D
+7	Smithing Stone [3]	x2	188 Physical	Str D, Dex D
+8	Smithing Stone [3]	x4	196 Physical	Str D, Dex C
+9	Smithing Stone [3]	x6	203 Physical	Str D, Dex C
+10	Smithing Stone [4]	x2	211 Physical	Str D, Dex C
+11	Smithing Stone [4]	x4	219 Physical	Str D, Dex C
+12	Smithing Stone [4]	x6	227 Physical	Str D, Dex C
+13	Smithing Stone [5]	x2	235 Physical	Str D, Dex C
+14	Smithing Stone [5]	x4	242 Physical	Str D, Dex C
+15	Smithing Stone [5]	x6	250 Physical	Str D, Dex C
+16	Smithing Stone [6]	x2	258 Physical	Str D, Dex C
+17	Smithing Stone [6]	x4	266 Physical	Str D, Dex C
+18	Smithing Stone [6]	x6	273 Physical	Str D, Dex C
+19	Smithing Stone [7]	x2	281 Physical	Str D, Dex C
+20	Smithing Stone [7]	x4	289 Physical	Str D, Dex C
+21	Smithing Stone [7]	x6	297 Physical	Str D, Dex C
+22	Smithing Stone [8]	x2	304 Physical	Str D, Dex C
+23	Smithing Stone [8]	x4	312 Physical	Str D, Dex C
+24	Smithing Stone [8]	x6	320 Physical	Str D, Dex C
+25	Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone	x1	328 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

Use it as a lighter quality curved greatsword, keeping weight down for armor or a second weapon.

Stats	Strength 55, Dexterity 55 (18 each to wield it), Vigor 40 to 60, Endurance 24, Mind 10
Affinity	Quality for its even D Strength and D Dexterity scaling.
Ash of War	Lion's Claw for stance breaks, or keep the default Spinning Slash for groups.
Talismans	Claw Talisman, Axe Talisman

Notes

"Curved sword with a flickering flame motif. Wielded by the Fire Monks who came out from the Mountaintops of the Giants. The monks came to the land of Liurnia in pursuit of a fugitive who stole their fire."

All Curved Greatswords

The table below lists all Curved Greatswords in Elden Ring.

Name	Physical	Magic	Fire	Light	Holy	Crit. Boost	Weight	Str.	Dex.	Int.	Fai.	Arc.	Sell Price	Skill
Beastman's Cleaver	143 81	0 43	0 43	0 43	0 43	100 52	16.5	C 25	-14	0	0	0	100	Spinning Slash
Bloodhound's Fang	141 68	0 36	0 36	0 36	0 36	100 44	11.5	D 18	C 17	0	0	0	500	Bloodhound's Finesse
Dismounter	138 65	0 35	0 35	0 35	0 35	100 42	10	D 19	D 16	0	0	0	100	Spinning Slash
Freyja's Greatsword	146 75.0	0 39.0	0 39.0	0 39.0	0 39.0	100 48	14.0	C 25	E 14	0	0	0	100	Spinning Slash
Hefty Scimitar	135 62.0	0 32.0	0 32.0	0 32.0	0 32.0	100 46	9.5	D 13	D 11	0	0	0	0	Spinning Slash
Horned Warrior's Greatsword	130 73.0	0 39.0	0 39.0	0 39.0	0 39.0	100 47	13.0	D 19	D 16	0	D 13	0	0	Horn Calling: Storm
Magma Wyrm's Scalesword	114 66	0 33	74 48	0 33	0 33	100 50	15	C 24	D 15	0	D 18	0	500	Magma Guillotine
Monk's Flameblade	134 61	0 33	0 33	0 33	0 33	100 39	9	D 18	D 18	0	0	0	200	Spinning Slash
Morgott's Cursed Sword	120 55	0 29	0 29	0 29	0 29	110 35	7.5	E 14	C 35	0	0	D 17	100	Cursed-Blood Slice
Omen Cleaver	142 68	0 36	0 36	0 36	0 36	100 44	11.5	D 19	D 16	0	0	0	200	Spinning Slash
Onyx Lord's Greatsword	118 57	76 42	0 29	0 29	0 29	100 44	11.5	D 20	E 16	D 16	0	0	500	Onyx Lord's Repulsion
Zamor Curved Sword	130 61	0 33	0 33	0 33	0 33	100 39	9.0	D 16	D 18	0	0	0	500	Zamor Ice Storm