Spiked Caestus

Spiked Caestus

Attack	91 Physical
Critical	100
Scaling	Str D, Dex D
Requires	Str 8, Dex 10
Effect	Causes blood loss buildup (45)
Guard	35% physical, 20 guard boost
Type	Fist
Attack Type	Strike
Skill	Endure
FP Cost	9
Weight	2
Upgrades With	Smithing Stones, to +25
Sell Price	100

The Spiked Caestus is a Fist in Elden Ring. It shows up mid-run, in Greyoll's Dragonbarrow.

The Spiked Caestus is a caestus with its rivets replaced by spikes that cause blood loss. It is sold by the Isolated Merchant at the edge of Caelid in Dragonbarrow, or by the Twin Maiden Husks with that merchant's bell bearing. It comes as a pair, throws fast punches with a unique multi-hit heavy attack shared with the Caestus, and every hit builds blood loss. With a Blood or Occult infusion and high Arcane it builds bleed faster than the Star Fist, at the cost of lower damage. It suits an Arcane bleed character who wants fast fists.

Stats

The Spiked Caestus is the bleed half of the Arcane-fist choice, building more blood loss than the Star Fist at 60 Arcane under Blood or Occult at the cost of some damage. It carries 45 bleed and a multi-hit heavy attack shared with the Caestus, on tiny requirements and 2.0 weight.

How to Get Spiked Caestus Guide

Sold by the Isolated Merchant in Greyoll's Dragonbarrow for 4000 runes, or by the Twin Maiden Husks after giving them the Isolated Merchant's Bell Bearing 3.

Where to find Spiked Caestus Location?

Spiked Caestus 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	96 Physical	Str D, Dex D
+2	Smithing Stone [1]	x4	101 Physical	Str D, Dex D
+3	Smithing Stone [1]	x6	106 Physical	Str D, Dex D
+4	Smithing Stone [2]	x2	112 Physical	Str D, Dex D
+5	Smithing Stone [2]	x4	117 Physical	Str D, Dex D
+6	Smithing Stone [2]	x6	122 Physical	Str D, Dex D
+7	Smithing Stone [3]	x2	127 Physical	Str D, Dex D
+8	Smithing Stone [3]	x4	133 Physical	Str D, Dex D
+9	Smithing Stone [3]	x6	138 Physical	Str D, Dex D
+10	Smithing Stone [4]	x2	143 Physical	Str D, Dex D
+11	Smithing Stone [4]	x4	149 Physical	Str D, Dex D
+12	Smithing Stone [4]	x6	154 Physical	Str D, Dex D
+13	Smithing Stone [5]	x2	159 Physical	Str C, Dex D
+14	Smithing Stone [5]	x4	164 Physical	Str C, Dex D
+15	Smithing Stone [5]	x6	170 Physical	Str C, Dex D
+16	Smithing Stone [6]	x2	175 Physical	Str C, Dex D
+17	Smithing Stone [6]	x4	180 Physical	Str C, Dex D
+18	Smithing Stone [6]	x6	186 Physical	Str C, Dex D
+19	Smithing Stone [7]	x2	191 Physical	Str C, Dex D
+20	Smithing Stone [7]	x4	196 Physical	Str C, Dex C
+21	Smithing Stone [7]	x6	201 Physical	Str C, Dex C
+22	Smithing Stone [8]	x2	207 Physical	Str C, Dex C
+23	Smithing Stone [8]	x4	212 Physical	Str C, Dex C
+24	Smithing Stone [8]	x6	217 Physical	Str C, Dex C
+25	Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone	x1	222 Physical	Str C, Dex C

Skill

Endure costs 9 FP. The wielder braces in an anchored stance that for three seconds raises damage negation by 45 percent and greatly boosts poise, so most attacks fail to stagger. Some light one-handed attacks even bounce off, though headshots and launching attacks can still interrupt the wielder. Heavy weapons take noticeably longer to enter the stance. It is the weapon's default Ash of War, so another can take its place.

"Assume an anchored stance to brace for incoming attacks, briefly boosting poise. Damage taken while using this skill is reduced."

Suggested Build

Chain fast punches to trigger blood loss repeatedly, using Endure to keep attacking through enemy combos.

Stats	Arcane 60, Dexterity 40, Vigor 50, Mind 20, Endurance 22 (Strength 8)
Affinity	Blood or Occult to scale its bleed with Arcane.
Ash of War	Endure, its default skill, to trade hits during long combos.
Talismans	Lord of Blood's Exultation, Rotten Winged Sword Insignia, Millicent's Prosthesis
Pairs With	White Mask

Notes

"A caestus with the rivets replaced by blood loss-inducing spikes. Fist weapons come in pair, and two-handling this weapon will equip it in both hands."

All Fists

The table below lists all Fists in Elden Ring.

Name	Physical	Magic	Fire	Light	Holy	Crit. Boost	Weight	Str.	Dex.	Int.	Fai.	Arc.	Sell Price	Skill
Caestus	90 35	0 20	0 20	0 20	0 20	100 20	1.5	D 8	D 8	0	0	0	100	Endure
Cipher Pata	0 9	0 14	0 14	0 14	85 61	100 19	0	0	0	0	C 30	0	500	Unblockable Blade
Clinging Bone	80 31	24 36	0 17	0 17	0 17	100 21	3	E 8	C 22	0	0	D 16	200	Lifesteal Fist
Golem Fist	110 58	0 24	0 24	0 24	0 24	100 36	6	C 24	E 8	E 11	E 11	0	500	Endure
Grafted Dragon	89 27	0 18	57 44	0 18	0 18	100 22	2.5	D 20	D 14	0	D 16	0	100	Bear Witness!
Iron Ball	101 38	0 22	0 22	0 22	0 22	100 22	2.5	D 11	E 8	0	0	0	100	Endure
Katar	97 36	0 21	0 21	0 21	0 21	110 21	2.5	D 8	D 10	0	0	0	100	Impaling Thrust
Madding Hand	53 20	0 15	63 42	0 15	0 15	100 19	1	D 8	E 8	E 13	E 20	0	200	Madding Spear-Hand Strike
Pata	104 45	0 26	0 26	0 26	0 26	110 26	4	D 11	D 15	0	0	0	100	Impaling Thrust
Poisoned Hand	76 33	0 19	0 19	0 19	0 19	100 19	1	E 8	8	0	0	C 28	200	Poison Spear-Hand Strike
Spiked Caestus	91 35	0 20	0 20	0 20	0 20	100 20	2	D 8	D 10	0	0	0	100	Endure
Star Fist	105 41	0 23	0 23	0 23	0 23	100 23	3	D 12	E 8	0	0	0	100	Endure
Thiollier's Hidden Needle	70 28	45 27	0 16	0 16	0 16	100 18	0.5	E 10	C 22	D 15	0	0	500	Sleep Evermore
Unarmed	20	0	0	0	0	100	0	0	0	0	0	0	-	Kick
Veteran's Prosthesis	83 30	0 20	0 20	53 48	0 20	100 24	4	D 15	D 12	0	0	0	500	Storm Kick