Smithscript Dagger

Smithscript Dagger

Attack	67 Physical
Critical	100
Scaling	Str E, Dex C, Int E, Fai E
Requires	Str 5, Dex 11, Int 11, Fai 11
Effect
Guard	35% physical, 15 guard boost
Type	Throwing Blade
Attack Type	Standard/Pierce
Skill	Piercing Throw
FP Cost	9
Weight	1.5
Upgrades With	Smithing Stones, to +25
Sell Price	500

The Smithscript Dagger is a Throwing Blade in Elden Ring. It has the highest physical attack of any throwing blade in the game. It comes from the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion.

The Smithscript Dagger is a dagger engraved with a smithscript whose reduced mass strengthens the smithing arts, so every attack throws it as a projectile and it reappears in the wielder's hand at once. It lies on a corpse guarded by a golem smith deep in the Ruined Forge Lava Intake in the Land of Shadow. All of its attacks are ranged throws that cost no FP, though thrown damage falls off with distance, and it still guards, ripostes, backstabs and guard counters normally with a unique backstep throw. It is a paired weapon, so two-handing it throws from both hands, and it is the only infusible weapon that can take Piercing Throw and Scattershot Throw. It suits a Dexterity or Arcane character who wants ranged pressure, and it performs especially well on horseback.

Why Players Pick It

The Smithscript Dagger gives a free ranged attack that still backstabs, ripostes, guards and guard-counters at melee range, with projectile damage raised by the Smithing Talisman. It deals 67 physical at base and 151 at max upgrade with C Dexterity, so its best use is off-hand stance pressure while an enemy is mid-combo. It comes with the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion.

How to Get Smithscript Dagger Guide

Found at Ruined Forge Lava Intake.
Proceed normally through the dungeon until reaching the lever that moves the lava pipe and then drop down to the floor below.
The dagger can be found behind the Golem Smith.

Where to find Smithscript Dagger Location?

Smithscript Dagger map location:

Map credit by Map Genie.

Upgrades

Reinforcing it uses ordinary Smithing Stones, up to +25.

Level	Material	Amount	Attack	Scaling
+1	Smithing Stone [1]	x2	70 Physical	Str E, Dex C, Int E, Fai E
+2	Smithing Stone [1]	x4	74 Physical	Str E, Dex C, Int E, Fai E
+3	Smithing Stone [1]	x6	78 Physical	Str E, Dex C, Int E, Fai E
+4	Smithing Stone [2]	x2	82 Physical	Str E, Dex C, Int E, Fai E
+5	Smithing Stone [2]	x4	86 Physical	Str E, Dex C, Int E, Fai E
+6	Smithing Stone [2]	x6	90 Physical	Str E, Dex C, Int E, Fai E
+7	Smithing Stone [3]	x2	94 Physical	Str E, Dex C, Int E, Fai E
+8	Smithing Stone [3]	x4	98 Physical	Str E, Dex C, Int E, Fai E
+9	Smithing Stone [3]	x6	101 Physical	Str E, Dex C, Int E, Fai E
+10	Smithing Stone [4]	x2	105 Physical	Str E, Dex C, Int E, Fai E
+11	Smithing Stone [4]	x4	109 Physical	Str E, Dex C, Int E, Fai E
+12	Smithing Stone [4]	x6	113 Physical	Str E, Dex C, Int E, Fai E
+13	Smithing Stone [5]	x2	117 Physical	Str D, Dex C, Int E, Fai E
+14	Smithing Stone [5]	x4	121 Physical	Str D, Dex C, Int E, Fai E
+15	Smithing Stone [5]	x6	125 Physical	Str D, Dex C, Int E, Fai E
+16	Smithing Stone [6]	x2	129 Physical	Str D, Dex C, Int E, Fai E
+17	Smithing Stone [6]	x4	133 Physical	Str D, Dex C, Int E, Fai E
+18	Smithing Stone [6]	x6	136 Physical	Str D, Dex C, Int E, Fai E
+19	Smithing Stone [7]	x2	140 Physical	Str D, Dex C, Int E, Fai E
+20	Smithing Stone [7]	x4	144 Physical	Str D, Dex B, Int E, Fai E
+21	Smithing Stone [7]	x6	148 Physical	Str D, Dex B, Int E, Fai E
+22	Smithing Stone [8]	x2	152 Physical	Str D, Dex B, Int E, Fai E
+23	Smithing Stone [8]	x4	156 Physical	Str D, Dex B, Int E, Fai E
+24	Smithing Stone [8]	x6	160 Physical	Str D, Dex B, Int E, Fai E
+25	Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone	x1	164 Physical	Str D, Dex B, Int E, Fai E

Skill

Piercing Throw costs 9 FP. The wielder rears back and hurls the weapon with a powerful spin, sending it much farther than a normal throw and boring through every enemy in its path. It does not bypass a raised guard, but it can hit several foes lined up in one throw. The Smithing Talisman boosts its damage. It is the weapon's default Ash of War, so another can take its place.

"Throw armament with a powerful spin, causing it to bore through foes. When using this skill, the armament can be thrown further than normal and also pierce through enemies"

Build

Played as a ranged skirmisher, dual-wielded to throw from both hands while keeping spacing, with Piercing Throw for long-range picks or Scattershot Throw to burst blood loss.

Stats	Dexterity to 80 for a Keen setup, or Dexterity and Arcane split with Arcane 40 to 45 for a Blood setup, Vigor 50 to 60, Mind 30, Endurance 30, Strength 8
Affinity	Keen for pure Dexterity damage per throw, or Blood to build blood loss with a Dexterity and Arcane split.
Ash of War	Piercing Throw for long-range damage and interrupting casters, or Scattershot Throw for the Blood setup, since it conjures multiple daggers that stack blood loss fast.
Talismans	Shard of Alexander, Smithing Talisman, Lord of Blood's Exultation, Crusade Insignia
Pairs With	White Mask

All Throwing Blades

Name	Image	Physical	Magic	Fire	Light	Holy	Crit. Boost	Weight	Str.	Dex.	Int.	Fai.	Arc.	Sell Price	Skill
Smithscript Dagger		67 35.0	0 20.0	0 20.0	0 20.0	0 20.0	100 15	1.5	E 5	C 11	E 11	E 11	0	500	Piercing Throw

Notes

"Dagger engraved with a smithscript. Reduced mass enhances the effects of the smithing arts, allowing this weapon to function as a throwing dagger for all attacks. Once thrown, the dagger instantly reappears in the wielder's hand."