Backhand Blades introduce a fresh weapon class in the expansion, Shadow of the Erdtree, appearing in Elden Ring. To wield such a blade, a fighter shifts stance and holds it in a reverse grip. This guide explains where to locate the Backhand Blade, the Smithscript Cirque, and the Curseblade’s Cirque.
Guides for Elden Ring Shadow of Erdtree
Three backhand blades exist in total. They are among the easiest new weapons to secure early, since defeating tough bosses isn’t required to obtain them.
Where can you find Backhand Blade?
The Backhand Blade ranks as one of the first weapons available in Shadow of the Erdtree.
On the main road of Gravesite Plain, northeast of the Scorched Ruins, a chest sits beside a small stone gazebo. The Left Hand Sword rests near the altar at the center of the gazebo.
Skill: Blind Spot – a strike that lets the hero close distance quickly to exploit an enemy’s blind spot and strike from the side. The input data determines the side of delivery. This attack penetrates 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 Smithscript Cirque
The Smithscript Cirque is located in the Ruined Forge of Starfall Past dungeon, found in Scadu Altus, southwest of the Moorth Ruins.
In the dungeon, press forward until the second large door with a lever opens. Pass through the open door to reach a circular chamber containing two stone giants and a pit. The disk lies on the corpse near the pit. Grasp the weapon carefully, then deal with the giants or retreat.
Skill: Blind Spot – a move that lets the character jump in close to take advantage of an enemy’s blind spot and strike from the side. The input indicates which side is hit. This attack penetrates 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 drops from Curseblade enemies encountered early on during the journey through Shadowfell. Drops are random, so repeated farming may be needed to obtain the weapon.
On Gravesite Plain, two paths lead to the Disc of Cursed Blades, both within quick reach of nearby mercy spots. Jump between mercy spots and search.
In Gravesite Plains Site of Grace, advance toward the colossal arch as you arrive. An enemy sits atop and will leap down to attack when approached.
From the Stagefront Site of Grace, turn around and descend the stairs. The enemy patrols the stairs, allowing a surprise strike before detection.
Eventually, one of these two foes yields a Disk of Cursed Blades.
Skill: Deadly Dance is an aggressive spinning technique that slices through foes with circular blades.
Characteristics:
- Attack Power: Physical 108, Critical 100;
- Requirements: 9 Strength, 22 Dexterity;
- Scale with: strength E, agility C;
- Weight: 4.5;
- Passive: Causes blood loss to accumulate (45).