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All about Thrusting Swords in Elden Ring
By FIRUIN
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Overview
Thrusting Sword in Elden Ring 
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Antspur Rapier 
Cleanrot Knight's Sword 
Estoc 
Frozen Needle 
Noble's Estoc 
Rapier 
Rogier's Rapier 
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Carian Sorcery Sword 
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Sorting thrusting swords 
Sorting thrusting swords №2 
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Thrusting Sword in Elden Ring
There are 8 thrusting swords in Elden Ring, 1 of which can be obtained from the DLC, namely:

    Base game
    Shadow of the Erdtree
  • Antspur Rapier
  • Cleanrot Knight's Sword
  • Estoc
  • Frozen Needle
  • Noble's Estoc
  • Rapier
  • Rogier's Rapier
  • Carian Sorcery Sword
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Antspur Rapier
    Antspur Rapier

Spur of a giant ant which has been fashioned into a rapier. The blade drips with scarlet rot.

Scarlet rot is an old legend, of which Maleigh Marais of the Shaded Castle was a private believer. And indeed, he eventually found his own personal goddess.
Attribute name
Requirement
Correction (%)
Strength
10
36
Dexterity
20
50
Intelligence
Faith
Arcane
Damage type
Damage attack
Damage negotiation (%)
Physical
98
47
Fire
31
Magic
31
Thunder
31
Holy
31
Weight
Crit (%)
Guard Boost
Stam. Damage
3
100
21
31
Item Rarity
Damage Type
Poise Damage
Rare
Standard / Pierce
4


    Ash of War
    Impaling Thrust
  • 9 FP
  • Deal 1,87x damage, 2x Stamina damage, 6x Poise damage and 99x Guard attack

  • ALLOW the change
Skill that lets piercing armaments overcome enemy shields. Build power, then lunge forward for a strong thrust that pierces an enemy's guard.
    Affinity
    Allowed
    Buffing
    Allowed
    Special effects
  • ID 6601 — Scarlet Rot - Type 1 - Special 2

  • 55 Scarlet Rot
  • Deal (0,18% MaxHP + 15) HP damage for 90 seconds
    Upgrading
    By Smithing Stones (up to +25)


How to get it?

Drop from Maleight Marais, Shaded Castle Castellan on the west from Shaded Castle.

Cleanrot Knight's Sword
    Cleanrot Knight's Sword

Piercing sword of the Cleanrot Knights who fought alongside Malenia, Blade of Miquella.

Mainly used as a backup weapon, in combination with a long-handled armament.
Attribute name
Requirement
Correction (%)
Strength
11
45
Dexterity
13
30
Intelligence
Faith
Arcane
Damage type
Damage attack
Damage negotiation (%)
Physical
109
51
Fire
34
Magic
34
Thunder
34
Holy
34
Weight
Crit (%)
Guard Boost
Stam. Damage
4
100
23
33
Item Rarity
Damage Type
Poise Damage
Common
Standard / Pierce
4


    Ash of War
    Impaling Thrust
  • 9 FP
  • Deal 1,87x damage, 2x Stamina damage, 6x Poise damage and 99x Guard attack

  • ALLOW the change
Skill that lets piercing armaments overcome enemy shields. Build power, then lunge forward for a strong thrust that pierces an enemy's guard.
    Affinity
    Allowed
    Buffing
    Allowed
    Special effects
    None
    Upgrading
    By Smithing Stones (up to +25)


How to get it?

Random drop from Cleanrot Knights, armed with this weapon (4% chance).

The closest and easiest ones are in Shaded Castle.

Estoc
    Estoc

Large piercing sword with a long, hard bladed edge which is also capable of slashing attacks.

For its large size, it can be wielded rather nimbly, leaving little opportunity for the enemy to counter.
Attribute name
Requirement
Correction (%)
Strength
11
14
Dexterity
13
60
Intelligence
Faith
Arcane
Damage type
Damage attack
Damage negotiation (%)
Physical
107
54
Fire
36
Magic
36
Thunder
36
Holy
36
Weight
Crit (%)
Guard Boost
Stam. Damage
4,5
100
24
33
Item Rarity
Damage Type
Poise Damage
Common
Standard / Pierce
4


    Ash of War
    Impaling Thrust
  • 9 FP
  • Deal 1,87x damage, 2x Stamina damage, 6x Poise damage and 99x Guard attack

  • ALLOW the change
Skill that lets piercing armaments overcome enemy shields. Build power, then lunge forward for a strong thrust that pierces an enemy's guard.
    Affinity
    Allowed
    Buffing
    Allowed
    Special effects
    None
    Upgrading
    By Smithing Stones (up to +25)


How to get it?

Buy from Patches for 3000 Runes.


Buy from Nomadic Merchant in South Liurnia for 3000 runes.

Frozen Needle
    Frozen Needle

A razor-thin piercing blade of ice.
Forged by Iji, the Carian Royal Blacksmith.

Can inflict frost upon enemies, and launch its blade with a strong attack. The blade immediately regenerates.
Attribute name
Requirement
Correction (%)
Strength
11
20
Dexterity
18
50
Intelligence
Faith
Arcane
Damage type
Damage attack
Damage negotiation (%)
Physical
99
40
Fire
28
Magic
40
Thunder
28
Holy
28
Weight
Crit (%)
Guard Boost
Stam. Damage
2,5
100
20
30
Item Rarity
Damage Type
Poise Damage
Rare
Standard / Pierce
4


    Ash of War
    Impaling Thrust
  • 9 FP
  • Deal 1,87x damage, 2x Stamina damage, 6x Poise damage and 99x Guard attack

  • PREVENT the change
Skill that lets piercing armaments overcome enemy shields. Build power, then lunge forward for a strong thrust that pierces an enemy's guard.
    Affinity
    NOT allowed
    Buffing
    NOT allowed
    Special effects
  • ID 6701 — Frostbite - Type 1 - Special 1

  • 60 Frost
  • Deal (10% MaxHP + 30) damage
  • The enemy takes 20% more damage
  • The effect lasts 30 seconds or until the enemy is damaged by fire
    Upgrading
    By Somber Smithing Stones (up to +10)


How to get it?

In the chest after Royal Revenant bossfight in Kingsreal Ruins.

Noble's Estoc
    Noble's Estoc

Estoc carried by wandering nobles.
Made to be easy to wield.

Daubed with gold from tip to tail, it should fetch a good sum.
Attribute name
Requirement
Correction (%)
Strength
9
37
Dexterity
10
37
Intelligence
Faith
Arcane
Damage type
Damage attack
Damage negotiation (%)
Physical
104
49
Fire
33
Magic
33
Thunder
33
Holy
33
Weight
Crit (%)
Guard Boost
Stam. Damage
3,5
100
22
30
Item Rarity
Damage Type
Poise Damage
Common
Standard / Pierce
4


    Ash of War
    Impaling Thrust
  • 9 FP
  • Deal 1,87x damage, 2x Stamina damage, 6x Poise damage and 99x Guard attack

  • ALLOW the change
Skill that lets piercing armaments overcome enemy shields. Build power, then lunge forward for a strong thrust that pierces an enemy's guard.
    Affinity
    Allowed
    Buffing
    Allowed
    Special effects
    None
    Upgrading
    By Smithing Stones (up to +25)


How to get it?

Random drop from Wandering Nobles, armed with this weapon (0,5% chance).

The closest and easiest accompany the carriage that appears next to Waypoint Ruins.

Rapier
    Rapier

A piercing sword with a sharp, slender blade.
In addition to this weapon's thrusting attack prowess, it also boasts the ability to be used while guarding with a shield.

As one of the smaller piercing swords, quick successive thrusts are easy to perform, but without a cutting edge, it cannot be used for slashing attacks.
Attribute name
Requirement
Correction (%)
Strength
7
20
Dexterity
12
60
Intelligence
Faith
Arcane
Damage type
Damage attack
Damage negotiation (%)
Physical
96
45
Fire
30
Magic
30
Thunder
30
Holy
30
Weight
Crit (%)
Guard Boost
Stam. Damage
2,5
130
20
30
Item Rarity
Damage Type
Poise Damage
Common
Standard / Pierce
4


    Ash of War
    Impaling Thrust
  • 9 FP
  • Deal 1,87x damage, 2x Stamina damage, 6x Poise damage and 99x Guard attack

  • ALLOW the change
Skill that lets piercing armaments overcome enemy shields. Build power, then lunge forward for a strong thrust that pierces an enemy's guard.
    Affinity
    Allowed
    Buffing
    Allowed
    Special effects
    None
    Upgrading
    By Smithing Stones (up to +25)


How to get it?

Buy from the Twin Maiden Husks for 1000 runes.

Rogier's Rapier
    Rogier's Rapier

Piercing sword of superior quality, featuring intricate ornamentation.
Signature weapon of the sorcerer Rogier.

High dexterity is required to wield the blade to its full potential, but mastery is a sight to behold, characterized by a flowing style which excels in successive attacks.
Attribute name
Requirement
Correction (%)
Strength
8
15
Dexterity
17
76
Intelligence
Faith
Arcane
Damage type
Damage attack
Damage negotiation (%)
Physical
93
49
Fire
33
Magic
33
Thunder
33
Holy
33
Weight
Crit (%)
Guard Boost
Stam. Damage
3,5
110
22
31
Item Rarity
Damage Type
Poise Damage
Common
Standard / Pierce
4


    Ash of War
    Repeating Thrust
  • 7 FP
1st attack
2+3 attack each
4th attack
Damage
0,99x
0,57x
1,15x
Poise damage
2x
0,4x
1x
Status damage
1x
0,5x
1x

  • ALLOW the change
Twist to build power, then unleash a flurry of thrusts.
    Affinity
    Allowed
    Buffing
    Allowed
    Special effects
    None
    Upgrading
    By Smithing Stones (up to +25)


How to get it?

Gives Sorcerer Rogier after you defeat Godrick the Grafted.

Rogier will be in the Roundtable Hold on the balcony.

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Carian Sorcery Sword
    Carian Sorcery Sword

One of the Carian royal family's glintstone swords.
A smaller piercing sword with a slender blade.

Formerly used by the Carian knights of old before the full refinement of their sorcerous combat techniques, this armament functions as a catalyst for glintstone sorcery when executing strong attacks.
Attribute name
Requirement
Correction (%)
Strength
10
10
Dexterity
19
39
Intelligence
16
47
Faith
Arcane
Damage type
Damage attack
Damage negotiation (%)
Physical
69
34
Fire
24
Magic
69
48
Thunder
24
Holy
24
Weight
Crit (%)
Guard Boost
Stam. Damage
2,5
110
19
29
Item Rarity
Damage Type
Poise Damage
Rare
Standard / Pierce
4


    Ash of War
    Impaling Thrust
  • 9 FP
  • Deal 1,87x damage, 2x Stamina damage, 6x Poise damage and 99x Guard attack

  • PREVENT the change
Skill that lets piercing armaments overcome enemy shields. Build power, then lunge forward for a strong thrust that pierces an enemy's guard.
    Affinity
    NOT allowed
    Buffing
    NOT allowed
    Special effects
    Allows you to cast Sorceries through L2
    Upgrading
    By Smithing Stones (up to +25)


How to get it?

In a chest on one of the towers of Castle Ensis.


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Sorting thrusting swords
Rarity

    Common
    Rare
  • Cleanrot Knight's Sword
  • Estoc
  • Noble's Estoc
  • Rapier
  • Rogier's Rapier
  • Antspur Rapier
  • Carian Sorcery Sword
  • Frozen Needle

Weight

    2,5
    3
    3,5
  • Carian Sorcery Sword
  • Frozen Needle
  • Rapier
  • Antspur Rapier
  • Noble's Estoc
  • Rogier's Rapier
    4
    4,5
  • Cleanrot Knight's Sword
  • Estoc


Crit

    100
    110
    130
  • Antspur Rapier
  • Cleanrot Knight's Sword
  • Estoc
  • Frozen Needle
  • Noble's Estoc
  • Carian Sorcery Sword
  • Rogier's Rapier
  • Rapier

Buffing and Affinity

    Allowed
    NOT allowed
  • Antspur Rapier
  • Cleanrot Knight's Sword
  • Estoc
  • Noble's Estoc
  • Rapier
  • Rogier's Rapier
  • Carian Sorcery Sword
  • Frozen Needle
Sorting thrusting swords №2
Damage (sorted by Physical)

Weapon name
Damage: Physical
Damage: Magic
Damage: Fire
Damage: Lightning
Damage: Holy
Carian Sorcery Sword
69
69
Rogier's Rapier
93
Rapier
96
Antspur Rapier
98
Frozen Needle
99
Noble's Estoc
104
Estoc
107
Cleanrot Knight's Sword
109

Correction (sorted by DEX)

Weapon name
Corr STR
Corr DEX
Corr INT
Corr FTH
Corr ARC
Cleanrot Knight's Sword
45
30
Noble's Estoc
37
37
Carian Sorcery Sword
10
39
47
Antspur Rapier
36
50
Frozen Needle
20
50
Rapier
20
60
Estoc
14
60
Rogier's Rapier
15
76

Correct Type

    Standard (0)
    Unique (2200)
    Atypical (1300)
  • Antspur Rapier
  • Cleanrot Knight's Sword
  • Estoc
  • Noble's Estoc
  • Rapier
  • Rogier's Rapier
  • Frozen Needle
  • Carian Sorcery Sword

Param Name
Standard +0
Unique +0
Atypical +0
Damage Base
1
1
1
Damage:
— Physical
— Magic
— Fire
— Lightning
— Holy
1
1
1
Correction:
— STR
— DEX
1
1
1
Correction:
— INT
— FTH
— ARC
1
1
1
Damage: Stamina
1
1
1
Guard Stability
1
1
1


Param Name
Standard +25
Unique +10
Atypical +25
Damage Base
4
4
4
Damage:
— Physical
— Magic
2,45
2,45
1,9
Damage:
— Fire
— Lightning
— Holy
2,45
2,45
2,45
Correction:
— STR
— DEX
1,5
1,8
1,5
Correction:
— INT
1,8
1,8
4,3
Correction:
— FTH
— ARC
1,8
1,8
2,4
Damage: Stamina
2
2
2
Guard Stability
1,2
1,1
1,2
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