Shotel

Shotel

Attack	96 Physical
Critical	100
Scaling	Str E, Dex D
Requires	Str 9, Dex 19
Effect	Attacks pierce enemy guard with reduced damage
Guard	37% physical, 22 guard boost
Type	Curved Sword
Attack Type	Slash
Skill	Spinning Slash
FP Cost	6 / 12
Weight	2
Upgrades With	Smithing Stones, to +25
Sell Price	100

The Shotel is a Curved Sword in Elden Ring. It is picked up mid-game, in the Siofra River.

The Shotel is a curved sword with a severely hooked blade made to hunt down humans, and it demands high Dexterity to wield well. It is sold by a merchant in the Siofra River. Its attacks slip through an enemy's guard, ignoring half the block's damage negation, with heavy and charged attacks ignoring even more. At very low weight it is the lightest weapon that can carry certain Ashes of War such as Seppuku. It suits a Dexterity build that fights shield users or wants a featherweight bleed blade.

How to Get Shotel Guide

Abandoned Merchant in the Siofra River region (x1).

Where to find Shotel Location?

Shotel map location:

Map credit by Map Genie.

Upgrades

It upgrades with regular Smithing Stones up to +25, and greases work on it too.

Level	Material	Amount	Attack	Scaling
+1	Smithing Stone [1]	x2	101 Physical	Str E, Dex D
+2	Smithing Stone [1]	x4	107 Physical	Str E, Dex C
+3	Smithing Stone [1]	x6	112 Physical	Str E, Dex C
+4	Smithing Stone [2]	x2	118 Physical	Str E, Dex C
+5	Smithing Stone [2]	x4	123 Physical	Str E, Dex C
+6	Smithing Stone [2]	x6	129 Physical	Str E, Dex C
+7	Smithing Stone [3]	x2	134 Physical	Str E, Dex C
+8	Smithing Stone [3]	x4	140 Physical	Str E, Dex C
+9	Smithing Stone [3]	x6	146 Physical	Str E, Dex C
+10	Smithing Stone [4]	x2	151 Physical	Str E, Dex C
+11	Smithing Stone [4]	x4	157 Physical	Str E, Dex C
+12	Smithing Stone [4]	x6	162 Physical	Str E, Dex C
+13	Smithing Stone [5]	x2	168 Physical	Str E, Dex C
+14	Smithing Stone [5]	x4	173 Physical	Str E, Dex C
+15	Smithing Stone [5]	x6	179 Physical	Str E, Dex C
+16	Smithing Stone [6]	x2	185 Physical	Str E, Dex C
+17	Smithing Stone [6]	x4	190 Physical	Str E, Dex C
+18	Smithing Stone [6]	x6	196 Physical	Str E, Dex C
+19	Smithing Stone [7]	x2	201 Physical	Str E, Dex C
+20	Smithing Stone [7]	x4	207 Physical	Str D, Dex C
+21	Smithing Stone [7]	x6	212 Physical	Str D, Dex C
+22	Smithing Stone [8]	x2	218 Physical	Str D, Dex C
+23	Smithing Stone [8]	x4	224 Physical	Str D, Dex C
+24	Smithing Stone [8]	x6	229 Physical	Str D, Dex C
+25	Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone	x1	235 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

Pressure blocking enemies with guard-piercing strikes and add bleed through Seppuku.

Stats	Dexterity 60 to 80 (19 to wield it), Vigor 50, Mind 20, Endurance 24, Strength 9 to 18
Affinity	Keen for pure Dexterity, or Blood for bleed with Seppuku.
Ash of War	Seppuku, which this very light blade can carry.
Talismans	Lord of Blood's Exultation, Winged Sword Insignia, Millicent's Prosthesis

Notes

"Curved sword with a severely hooked blade. Its attacks can slip through an enemy's guard. Made to hunt down humans, this weapon requires high dexterity to wield effectively."

All Curved Swords

The table below lists all Curved Swords in Elden Ring.

Name	Physical	Magic	Fire	Light	Holy	Crit. Boost	Weight	Str.	Dex.	Int.	Fai.	Sell Price	Skill
Bandit's Curved Sword	118 48	0 36	0 36	0 36	0 36	100 36	5	D 11	D 13	0	0	100	Spinning Slash
Beastman's Curved Sword	113 44	0 33	0 33	0 33	0 33	100 27	4	C 13	E 11	0	0	100	Spinning Slash
Dancing Blade of Ranah	88 37.0	0 28.0	0 29.0	0 29.0	0 27.0	100 20	3.5	9	B 20	0	0	500	Unending Dance
Eclipse Shotel	77 35	0 25	0 25	0 25	77 50	100 25	3.0	E 10	D 25	0	D 30	1000	Death Flare
Falchion	109 42	0 31	0 31	0 31	0 31	100 26	3.5	D 9	D 13	0	0	100	Spinning Slash
Falx	107 42.0	0 31.0	0 31.0	0 31.0	0 31.0	100 23.0	4.0	D 12	D 15	0	0	200	Revenger's Blade
Flowing Curved Sword	109 42	0 31	0 31	0 31	0 31	100 26	3.5	D 9	D 17	0	0	200	Spinning Slash
Grossmesser	115 46	0 34	0 34	0 34	0 34	100 28	4.5	D 14	D 12	0	0	100	Spinning Slash
Horned Warrior's Sword	108 48.0	0 36.0	0 36.0	0 36.0	0 36.0	100 30	5.0	D 11	D 14	0	E 14	200	Horn Calling
Magma Blade	96 44	0 30	62 44	0 30	0 30	100 27	4	D 9	D 15	0	D 16	200	Magma Shower
Mantis Blade	112 44	0 33	0 33	0 33	0 33	100 27	4	D 10	D 12	0	0	200	Spinning Slash
Nox Flowing Sword	112 40	0 30	0 30	0 30	0 30	100 25	3.5	E 8	D 15	0	0	200	Flowing Form
Scavenger's Curved Sword	105 40	0 30	0 30	0 30	0 30	100 25	3.5	D 9	D 14	0	0	200	Spinning Slash
Scimitar	106 40	0 30	0 30	0 30	0 30	100 25	3	D 7	D 13	0	0	100	Spinning Slash
Serpent-God's Curved Sword	113 44	0 33	0 33	0 33	0 33	100 27	4	D 13	E 9	0	0	500	Spinning Slash
Shamshir	108 42	0 31	0 31	0 31	0 31	100 26	3.5	D 7	D 13	0	0	100	Spinning Slash
Shotel	96 37	0 27	0 27	0 27	0 27	100 22	2	E 9	D 19	0	0	100	Spinning Slash
Spirit Sword	92 38.0	59 38.0	0 26.0	0 26.0	0 26.0	100 19	2.5	E 8	D 16	D 16	0	200	Rancor Slash
Wing of Astel	65 28	78 52	0 23	0 23	0 23	100 23	2.5	E 7	D 17	D 20	0	200	Nebula