Smithscript Cirque

Smithscript Cirque

Attack	100 Physical
Critical	100
Scaling	Str D, Dex D, Int E, Fai E
Requires	Str 9, Dex 14, Int 11, Fai 11
Effect
Guard	40% physical, 25 guard boost
Type	Backhand Blade
Attack Type	Slash
Skill	Blind Spot
FP Cost	9
Weight	2
Upgrades With	Smithing Stones, to +25
Sell Price	500

The Smithscript Cirque is a Backhand Blade in Elden Ring. It comes from the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion.

The Smithscript Cirque is a circular backhand blade engraved with a smithscript, a throwing weapon looted from a body by the sewage waterfall in the Ruined Forge of Starfall Past. Its strong attacks throw the cirques for zero FP on a curving path, bending left when standing or mounted and arcing upward when running or jumping, and the throws track strongly, which makes them reliable from horseback. It also has unique feint attacks and a guard counter that backsteps and throws. It scales with Strength and Dexterity at D and Intelligence and Faith at E, and it suits builds that switch between melee and range.

Why Players Pick It

The Smithscript Cirque is the throwing backhand blade and the only one with Intelligence and Faith scaling. It has a 25 guard boost against the Backhand Blade's 15 at the same 2.0 weight, and its throwing attacks keep their full damage against other players, which makes it the PvP pick of the class.

How to Get Smithscript Cirque Guide

It can be looted from a body located by the edge of the sewage waterfall in Ruined Forge of Starfall Past.

Where to find Smithscript Cirque Location?

Smithscript Cirque map location:

Map credit by Map Genie.

Upgrades

Reinforcing it uses ordinary Smithing Stones, up to +25. Greases and weapon buffs work on it as well.

Level	Material	Amount	Attack	Scaling
+1	Smithing Stone [1]	x2	105 Physical	Str D, Dex D, Int E, Fai E
+2	Smithing Stone [1]	x4	111 Physical	Str D, Dex D, Int E, Fai E
+3	Smithing Stone [1]	x6	117 Physical	Str D, Dex D, Int E, Fai E
+4	Smithing Stone [2]	x2	123 Physical	Str D, Dex D, Int E, Fai E
+5	Smithing Stone [2]	x4	129 Physical	Str D, Dex D, Int E, Fai E
+6	Smithing Stone [2]	x6	134 Physical	Str D, Dex D, Int E, Fai E
+7	Smithing Stone [3]	x2	140 Physical	Str D, Dex D, Int E, Fai E
+8	Smithing Stone [3]	x4	146 Physical	Str D, Dex D, Int E, Fai E
+9	Smithing Stone [3]	x6	152 Physical	Str D, Dex D, Int E, Fai E
+10	Smithing Stone [4]	x2	158 Physical	Str D, Dex C, Int E, Fai E
+11	Smithing Stone [4]	x4	163 Physical	Str D, Dex C, Int E, Fai E
+12	Smithing Stone [4]	x6	169 Physical	Str D, Dex C, Int E, Fai E
+13	Smithing Stone [5]	x2	175 Physical	Str D, Dex C, Int E, Fai E
+14	Smithing Stone [5]	x4	181 Physical	Str D, Dex C, Int E, Fai E
+15	Smithing Stone [5]	x6	187 Physical	Str D, Dex C, Int E, Fai E
+16	Smithing Stone [6]	x2	192 Physical	Str D, Dex C, Int E, Fai E
+17	Smithing Stone [6]	x4	198 Physical	Str D, Dex C, Int E, Fai E
+18	Smithing Stone [6]	x6	204 Physical	Str D, Dex C, Int E, Fai E
+19	Smithing Stone [7]	x2	210 Physical	Str D, Dex C, Int E, Fai E
+20	Smithing Stone [7]	x4	216 Physical	Str D, Dex C, Int E, Fai E
+21	Smithing Stone [7]	x6	221 Physical	Str D, Dex C, Int E, Fai E
+22	Smithing Stone [8]	x2	227 Physical	Str D, Dex C, Int E, Fai E
+23	Smithing Stone [8]	x4	233 Physical	Str D, Dex C, Int E, Fai E
+24	Smithing Stone [8]	x6	239 Physical	Str D, Dex C, Int E, Fai E
+25	Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone	x1	245 Physical	Str D, Dex C, Int E, Fai E

Skill

Blind Spot costs 9 FP. The wielder darts to the side with a brief window of invulnerability, then gores the target from the flank with a pierce attack. Holding left or right at the start chooses which side the dash goes to. The angled stab slips past an opponent's guard, which makes it a strong answer to enemies who block. It is the weapon's default Ash of War, so another can take its place.

"Leap into close quarters to take advantage of the enemy's blind spot and gore them from the side. Inputs determine which side you strike from. This attack slips below the opponent's guard."

Build

Played at mid range with tracking throws, especially on horseback, then up close with fast backhand strings.

Stats	Dexterity to 60, then 80, Vigor 50 to 60, Endurance about 24, Mind about 20, Strength 9 and Intelligence and Faith at their requirement of 11
Affinity	Keen for a Dexterity build or Blood for bleed, the routes smithscript throwing builds run; Ashes of War that buff the weapon cannot be applied.
Ash of War	Swift Slash for closing in and hitting groups along the dash, or Blind Spot for strong single targets such as bosses.
Talismans	Smithing Talisman, Arrow's Reach Talisman, Shard of Alexander

All Backhand Blades

Name	Physical	Magic	Fire	Light	Holy	Crit. Boost	Weight	Str.	Dex.	Int.	Fai.	Sell Price	Skill
Backhand Blade	105 40.0	0 30.0	0 30.0	0 30.0	0 30.0	100 15	2.0	D 10	D 13	0	0	100	Blind Spot
Curseblade's Cirque	108 55.0	0 39.0	0 39.0	0 39.0	0 39.0	100 45	4.5	E 9	C 22	0	0	200	Deadly Dance
Reverse-Bladed Sword	115 37.0	0 28.0	0 28.0	0 28.0	0 28.0	100 13	3.0	D 9	D 11	0	0	0	Blind Spot
Smithscript Cirque	100 40.0	0 30.0	0 30.0	0 30.0	0 30.0	100 25	2.0	D 9	D 14	E 11	E 11	500	Blind Spot

Notes

"Circular backhand blade engraved with a smithscript. A throwing weapon created through the smithing arts. Execute a strong attack to throw the backhand blade, causing it to fly in a curved trajectory."