Rotten Greataxe

Rotten Greataxe

Attack	162 Physical
Critical	100
Scaling	Str E, Dex C
Requires	Str 30, Dex 10
Effect	Causes scarlet rot buildup (65)
Guard	78% physical, 52 guard boost
Type	Colossal Weapon
Attack Type	Standard
Skill	Endure
FP Cost	9
Weight	20
Upgrades With	Smithing Stones, to +25
Sell Price	200

The Rotten Greataxe is a Colossal Weapon in Elden Ring.

When to Use It

Late game. It is found around Mountaintops of the Giants, far enough in that it is an end-of-run weapon rather than something to build towards.

Why Players Pick It

The one colossal weapon with genuinely favourable Dexterity scaling. Carries 65 scarlet rot; Poison infusion lets it inflict scarlet rot and poison simultaneously.

Upgrades

Ordinary Smithing Stones carry it all the way to +25, and because it is not a Somber weapon it will also hold a grease or a weapon buff, which is a damage source the unique blades simply do not have.

Build

Its scaling runs Str at E and Dex at C, so Dex is the stat worth levelling, and you need Str 30 and Dex 10 before you can lift it. Any Ash of War and any affinity will sit on it, so its scaling can be re-cut towards whichever stat you are already levelling. It also causes scarlet rot buildup (65) on its own, with no infusion needed.

Notes

Greataxe designed for gladiatorial combat, now festering with scarlet rot. Used by duelists who were exiled from the colosseum.

How to Get Rotten Greataxe Guide

Dropped by a Putrid Grave Warden Duelist northwest of Ordina, Liturgical Town, together with the Rotten Duelist Greaves.

Where to find Rotten Greataxe Location?

Map credit by Map Genie.

All Colossal Weapons

Name	Physical	Magic	Fire	Light	Holy	Crit. Boost	Weight	Str.	Dex.	Int.	Fai.	Arc.	Sell Price	Skill
Anvil Hammer	131 80.0	0 43.0	85 59.0	0 43.0	0 41.0	100	22	C 39	E 10	E 11	D 20	0	200	Smithing Art Spears
Axe of Godfrey	165 60	0 45	0 45	0 45	0 45	100 40	18	D 42	D 14	0	0	0	100	Regal Roar
Bloodfiend's Arm	147 76	0 46	0 46	0 46	0 46	100	20	28	11	0	0	16	100	Endure
Devonia's Hammer	147 73.0	0 45.0	0 45.0	0 45.0	44 51.0	100	20	C 30	E 13	0	D 19	0	500	Devonia's Vortex
Dragon Greatclaw	120 66	0 40	0 40	78 52	0 40	100 47	16	D 30	D 14	0	0	0	500	Endure
Duelist Greataxe	170 78	0 47	0 47	0 47	0 47	100 52	20	E 30	D 10	0	0	0	200	Endure
Envoy's Greathorn	121 70	0 43	0 43	0 43	78 55	100 50	19.5	D 28	D 12	0	E 24	0	100	Great Oracular Bubble
Fallingstar Beast Jaw	131 70	85 55	0 43	0 43	0 43	100 50	21.5	D 34	D 12	E 20	0	0	500	Gravity Bolt
Gazing Finger	133 66.0	86 50.0	0 38.0	0 38.0	0 38.0	100	15	C 20	8	D 20	E 14	0	1000	Kowtower's Resentment
Ghiza's Wheel	156 73	0 43	0 43	0 43	0 43	100 48	19	D 28	D 18	0	0	0	200	Spinning Wheel
Giant-Crusher	155 88	0 52	0 52	0 52	0 52	100 58	26.5	C 60	0	0	0	0	100	Endure
Golem's Halberd	158 75	0 45	0 45	0 45	0 45	100 50	21.5	D 36	D 14	0	0	0	200	Charge Forth
Great Club	154 71	0 42	0 42	0 42	0 42	100 47	17	C 35	0	0	0	0	100	Golden Land
Prelate's Inferno Crozier	156 82	0 49	0 49	0 49	0 49	100 55	23.5	C 45	E 8	0	0	0	200	Prelate's Charge
Rotten Greataxe	162 78	0 47	0 47	0 47	0 47	100 52	20	E 30	D 10	0	0	0	200	Endure
Rotten Staff	165 75	0 45	0 45	0 45	0 45	100 50	18	D 34	E 8	0	0	0	500	Erdtree Slam
Shadow Sunflower Blossom	114 55.0	0 37.0	0 37.0	0 37.0	114 64.0	100	16.0	D 24	E 8	0	D 25	0	1000	Shadow Sunflower Headbutt
Staff of the Avatar	113 73	0 45	0 45	0 45	73 57	100 52	20	C 34	E 8	0	D 24	0	500	Erdtree Slam
Troll's Hammer	153 66	0 41	45 46	0 41	0 41	100 46	16	C 28	E 8	0	D 10	0	200	Troll's Roar
Watchdog's Staff	165 75	0 45	0 45	0 45	0 45	100 50	19	D 34	D 10	0	0	0	200	Sorcery of the Crozier