Backhand Blades are a new weapon type in the expansion. Shadow of the Erdtree in front Elden Ring. To use such a weapon, the character takes a different stance, not like traditional blades, but holds it with a reverse grip. We will tell you where to find the Backhand Blade, the Smithscript Cirque and the Curseblade’s Cirque.
Guides for Elden Ring Shadow of Erdtree
There are three backhand blades in total – these are some of the easiest new weapons to get early on, as players don’t have to defeat difficult bosses.
Where can you find Backhand Blade?
The Backhand Blade is one of the first weapons you can obtain in Shadow of the Erdtree.
On the main road of Gravesite Plain, northeast of the Scorched Ruins, you’ll see a chest and a small structure that looks like a stone gazebo. You’ll find the Left Hand Sword next to the altar in the center of the structure.
Skill: “Blind Spot” – a blow that allows the hero to jump from close range to take advantage of the enemy’s blind spot and hit him from the side. The input data determines from which side the blow is delivered. This attack penetrates the enemy’s defenses.
Characteristics:
- Attack Power: Physical +105, Critical +100;
- Requirements: 10 Strength, 13 Dexterity;
- Libras with: strength (D), agility (D);
- Weight: 2.0;
- Passive effect: none.
Where to find the writing disk (Smithscript Cirque)
The Smithscript Cirque can be found in the Ruined Forge of Starfall Past dungeon, which is located in Scadu Altus, southwest of the Moorth Ruins.
In the dungeon, go forward until you open the second large door with the lever. Go through the open door and you will end up in a round room with two stone giants and a pit inside. The disk is on the corpse near the pit. Carefully grab the weapon and then take out the two giants or run away.
Skill: Blind Spot – A move that allows the character to jump up close to take advantage of an enemy’s blind spot and hit them from the side. The input determines which side you hit from. This attack penetrates the enemy’s defenses.
Characteristics:
- Attack Power: Physical +100, Critical +100;
- Requirements: Strength 9, Dexterity 14, Intelligence 11, Faith 11;
- Scale with: strength (D), agility (D), intelligence (E), faith (E);
- Weight: 2.0;
- Passive effect: none.
Where can you find Curseblade’s Cirque?
The Curseblade’s Cirque is dropped by Curseblade enemies that you can find early on in your journey to the Shadowfell. Unfortunately, these weapons drop randomly, so you’ll have to farm them until you get lucky.
On the Gravesite Plain, there are two options to obtain the Disc of Cursed Blades, each less than 10 seconds away from the nearest mercy spot. Jump between mercy spots and search.
In Gravesite Plains Site of Grace, run forward to the giant arch that is in front of you when you appear. You will see the enemy sitting on top and waiting for you. When you get close, he will jump down to attack.
From the Stagefront Site of Grace, turn around and go down the stairs. The enemy will patrol the stairs so you can surprise him before he notices you.
Eventually, one of these two enemies will leave you with a Disk of Cursed Blades.
Skill: Deadly Dance is an aggressive spinning skill that tears enemies apart with circular blades.
Characteristics:
- Attack Power: Physical +108, Critical +100;
- Requirements: 9 Strength, 22 Dexterity;
- Scales with: strength (E), agility (C);
- Weight: 4.5;
- Passive: Causes blood loss to accumulate (45).
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Source: VG Times
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