Shadow of the Erdtree: Where to Find All Backhand Blades | Elden Ring

Hey, Tarnished! Have you heard of the new weapons in the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC – the Backhand Blades? These are dual-wielding, bleed-inducing, and seriously stylish. So, if you want to slice and dice your foes in style, listen up!

Why You Need These Blades:

• Forget boring sword swings. These weapons offer a whole new way to dance around your enemies while dealing damage.
• If you’re into bleed builds, these blades are your new best friends. They’ll have your foes gushing crimson in no time.
• You can snag a pair of Backhand Blades pretty early in the DLC. No need to wait for the endgame to get your hands on these beauties.

Backhand Blades Locations

• Scorched Ruins
  • Head north from the Site of Grace until you stumble upon a stone pavilion.
  • The Backhand Blades are resting near a sarcophagus inside.

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• Gravesite Plain (Curseblade Hunting):
  • You’ll encounter these creepy Curseblade enemies all over Gravesite Plain.
  • They have a chance to drop the Curseblade’s Cirque version of the Backhand Blades.
  • Hit up the tower near the Belurat Tower Settlement boss for some prime Curseblade farming action.

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• Ruined Forge of Starfall Past in Scadu Altus:
  • Venture north in Scadu Altus until you find the Ruined Forge.
  • Fight your way through the forge’s inhabitants.
  • Behind the second main door, you’ll find a corpse clutching the Smithscript’s Cirque Backhand Blades. Score!

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Additional Tips:

The Three Path Cross location is a no-brainer for a quick and easy pickup. If you want the Curseblade variant, be prepared to slay a bunch of Curseblades. The Ruined Forge takes a bit more effort to reach, but the Smithscript’s Cirque blades are worth the trek.