Vulgar Militia Saw

Vulgar Militia Saw

Attack	126 Physical
Critical	100
Scaling	Str D, Dex D
Requires	Str 15, Dex 13
Effect	Causes blood loss buildup (55)
Guard	55% physical, 42 guard boost
Type	Halberd
Attack Type	Standard/Pierce
Skill	Spinning Slash
FP Cost	6 / 12
Weight	8
Upgrades With	Smithing Stones, to +25
Sell Price	100

The Vulgar Militia Saw is a Halberd in Elden Ring. It is a mid-game find.

The Vulgar Militia Saw is a saw blade attached to a long grip, brandished by the vulgar militia, whose serrated edge is very effective at inflicting blood loss; rumor holds it is also used to cut up bodies to feed the militia, though no witness confirms it. Vulgar Militia carrying it drop it at a low rate around the Bestial Sanctum in Caelid, and Shadow Militiamen can drop it too. It is the only halberd with innate blood loss buildup. It scales evenly with Strength and Dexterity, comes with Spinning Slash and accepts Ashes of War and affinities. It suits a bleed-focused character who wants halberd reach.

How to Get Vulgar Militia Saw Guide

1% chance to be dropped by Vulgar Militia enemies that wield it.

Where to find Vulgar Militia Saw Location?

Vulgar Militia Saw map location:

Map credit by Map Genie.

Upgrades

Regular Smithing Stones take it all the way to +25. Greases and weapon buffs work on it as well.

Level	Material	Amount	Attack	Scaling
+1	Smithing Stone [1]	x2	133 Physical	Str D, Dex D
+2	Smithing Stone [1]	x4	140 Physical	Str D, Dex D
+3	Smithing Stone [1]	x6	147 Physical	Str D, Dex D
+4	Smithing Stone [2]	x2	155 Physical	Str D, Dex C
+5	Smithing Stone [2]	x4	162 Physical	Str D, Dex C
+6	Smithing Stone [2]	x6	169 Physical	Str D, Dex C
+7	Smithing Stone [3]	x2	177 Physical	Str D, Dex C
+8	Smithing Stone [3]	x4	184 Physical	Str D, Dex C
+9	Smithing Stone [3]	x6	191 Physical	Str D, Dex C
+10	Smithing Stone [4]	x2	199 Physical	Str D, Dex C
+11	Smithing Stone [4]	x4	206 Physical	Str D, Dex C
+12	Smithing Stone [4]	x6	213 Physical	Str D, Dex C
+13	Smithing Stone [5]	x2	221 Physical	Str D, Dex C
+14	Smithing Stone [5]	x4	228 Physical	Str D, Dex C
+15	Smithing Stone [5]	x6	235 Physical	Str D, Dex C
+16	Smithing Stone [6]	x2	242 Physical	Str D, Dex C
+17	Smithing Stone [6]	x4	250 Physical	Str D, Dex C
+18	Smithing Stone [6]	x6	257 Physical	Str D, Dex C
+19	Smithing Stone [7]	x2	264 Physical	Str D, Dex C
+20	Smithing Stone [7]	x4	272 Physical	Str D, Dex C
+21	Smithing Stone [7]	x6	279 Physical	Str D, Dex C
+22	Smithing Stone [8]	x2	286 Physical	Str D, Dex C
+23	Smithing Stone [8]	x4	294 Physical	Str D, Dex C
+24	Smithing Stone [8]	x6	301 Physical	Str D, Dex C
+25	Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone	x1	308 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

A bleed halberd that procs blood loss from range, often paired with a light bleeding axe in the off hand to build blood loss and stagger even faster.

Stats	Arcane toward 60, Dexterity about 39 or Strength about 54 depending on the hybrid, Vigor 50, Endurance about 22 to 34, Mind about 14 to 20
Affinity	Blood, which raises its bleed with Arcane; Heavy or Keen keep the innate bleed with physical scaling.
Ash of War	Spinning Slash, its default, for hits on groups that stack blood loss; Seppuku to raise blood loss buildup further.
Talismans	Lord of Blood's Exultation, Rotten Winged Sword Insignia, Millicent's Prosthesis
Pairs With	Forked Hatchet

Notes

"A weapon comprised of a saw blade attached to a long grip. Brandished by the vulgar militia, its serrated edge is very effective at inflicting blood loss. The saw is said to also be used to cut up bodies to feed the militia, but there are no firsthand witnesses to confirm the dire rumor."

All Halberds

The table below lists all Halberds in Elden Ring.

Name	Physical	Magic	Fire	Light	Holy	Crit. Boost	Weight	Str.	Dex.	Int.	Fai.	Arc.	Sell Price	Skill
Banished Knight's Halberd	125 50	0 35	0 35	0 35	0 35	100 35	8	D 14	D 12	0	0	0	100	Charge Forth
Commander's Standard	138 64	0 41	0 41	0 41	0 41	100 49	11.5	D 24	D 14	0	0	0	500	Rallying Standard
Dragon Halberd	135 52	0 37	0 37	0 50	0 37	100 39	10.5	D 22	D 10	0	0	0	100	Spinning Slash
Gargoyle's Black Halberd	103 48	0 36	0 36	0 36	123 72	100 42	12	D 26	E 10	0	D 22	0	100	Spinning Slash
Gargoyle's Halberd	131 60	0 42	0 42	0 42	0 42	100 42	12	C 26	E 10	0	0	0	100	Spinning Slash
Glaive	132 60	0 38	0 38	0 38	0 38	100 46	10	D 18	D 15	0	0	0	100	Spinning Slash
Guardian's Swordspear	139 52.0	0 36.0	0 36.0	0 36.0	0 36.0	100 44	9.0	E 17	C 16	0	0	0	100	Spinning Slash
Halberd	125 55	0 35	0 35	0 35	0 35	100 42	8	D 14	D 12	0	0	0	100	Charge Forth
Loretta's War Sickle	110 57	71 49	0 36	0 36	0 36	100 46	10	D 20	D 15	D 20	0	0	500	Loretta's Slash
Lucerne	121 52	0 33	0 33	0 33	0 33	100 39	7	D 15	C 12	0	0	0	100	Charge Forth
Nightrider Glaive	129 60	0 42	0 42	0 42	0 42	100 42	12	C 26	E 10	0	0	0	100	Spinning Slash
Pest's Glaive	120 47	0 33	0 33	0 33	0 33	100 33	7	D 13	D 13	0	0	0	100	Spinning Slash
Poleblade of the Bud	131 60	0 38	0 38	0 38	0 38	100 46	10.0	E 14	D 22	0	0	D 20	1000	Romina's Purification
Ripple Crescent Halberd	86 56	0 35	0 35	0 35	0 35	100 43	8.5	-12	-12	0	0	B 20	100	Spinning Slash
Spirit Glaive	121 47	36 38	0 33	0 33	0 33	100 39	6.5	D 14	D 17	D 16	0	0	500	Rancor Slash
Vulgar Militia Saw	126 55	0 35	0 35	0 35	0 35	100 42	8	D 15	D 13	0	0	0	100	Spinning Slash
Vulgar Militia Shotel	121 55	0 35	0 35	0 35	0 35	100 42	8	E 14	C 16	0	0	0	100	Spinning Slash