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Beastman's Curved Sword

Beastman’s Curved Sword is a farmable Strength-leaning curved sword from Azula Beastmen. It combines ordinary affinity freedom with unusual multi-hit jumping attacks, making it effective for Strength powerstance and status setups.

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Elden Ring · weapon
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Key Takeaways

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Strength-leaning curved sword

Beastman's Curved Sword is a physical-damage curved sword that suits characters investing in Strength without leaving the curved-sword moveset behind.

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Customizable weapon skill

Its default skill is Spinning Slash, and the weapon can use Ashes of War and affinities rather than being locked to a single setup.

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Enemy-drop acquisition

It is obtained as a drop from Beastmen of Farum Azula, making acquisition farmable rather than a guaranteed world pickup.

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Practical strength and limitation

Its physical damage and curved-sword attacks support close-range pressure, while its reach is less accommodating than that of longer curved-sword alternatives.

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Standard reinforcement path

The weapon follows Elden Ring’s regular Smithing Stone upgrade path, allowing progression to the standard maximum reinforcement level.

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A focused alternative

Compared with lighter curved swords, it trades some handling and reach for a more strength-oriented physical-damage profile.

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Overview

Beastman's Curved Sword is a standard curved sword in Elden Ring, suited to players who want a fast melee moveset with a stronger physical-damage emphasis than many dexterity-focused alternatives.

Dropped by Azula Beastmen in Crumbling Farum Azula, it is a late-game weapon rather than a quest-exclusive or remembrance armament. Its identity comes from combining curved-sword speed with a comparatively substantial blade and strength-friendly progression. Because it uses the regular Smithing Stone upgrade path and supports customizable Ashes of War, it can serve as a flexible physical weapon instead of locking its user into a unique skill or fixed build.

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Statistics

Elden Ring publishes no 0–100 stat bars, so this page lists the verified requirements, scaling and handling figures instead. Taken from the project's verified weapons database, not from generated text.

  • Category
    Curved Swords
  • Damage Type
    Slash
  • Primary Scaling
    Str D / Dex D
  • Weight
    4
  • Skill
    Beast Roar
  • Str Req
    12
  • Dex Req
    15
  • How to Obtain
    Loot

Figures verified against Consolidated Game Weapons Database.

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Compared to similar curved swords

WeaponStr ReqDex ReqWeightPrimary Scaling
Beastman's Curved Sword12154Str D / Dex D
Scavenger's Curved Sword10144Dex D
Magma Blade10144Dex D
Shamshir10144Dex D
Shotel11164Str E / Dex D

Requirements, scaling grades and weight are the game’s own published figures. From Consolidated Game Weapons Database.

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How to Obtain

Before you start
  • Reach Crumbling Farum Azula during the main game; no quest, vendor, DLC, or NG+ requirement is needed.
  1. 01Travel to Crumbling Farum Azula and farm the sword-wielding Beastmen of Farum Azula in the Dragon Temple area, near the Dragon Temple Site of Grace. Beastman's Curved Sword is a random enemy drop, not a guaranteed reward, so repeat the encounter until it drops.
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Mechanics and Handling

Beastman's Curved Sword uses the standard curved-sword attack pattern: quick slashing light attacks, broad coverage in close quarters, and a heavier committed swing that is useful when an opening is large enough to justify slower recovery. Its attacks favor staying near the target rather than controlling a long lane, so spacing matters against enemies with superior reach.

The weapon has no distinctive innate status effect or alternate resource behavior. Its handling is therefore shaped mainly by curved-sword timing, attack direction, and the Ash of War selected for the weapon. Like other curved swords, it can also be used alongside another curved sword for powerstanced attacks, provided the character meets the relevant requirements.

Spinning Slash and Ashes of War

Beastman's Curved Sword is compatible with Ashes of War and normally carries Spinning Slash. The skill begins with a rotating cut around the wielder and supports a follow-up attack, making it most useful when an enemy is within close range or when surrounding targets need to be pressured. Replacing the skill changes this part of the weapon's handling without changing its basic curved-sword moveset.

Spacing and commitment

The sword's sweeping attacks can catch targets beside or just in front of the wielder, but they do not remove the need to manage distance. Light attacks are suited to brief punish windows; heavier attacks and the skill commit the character for longer, so using them against an enemy that is still mobile can invite a counterattack.

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Upgrades and Variants

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Strengths, Weaknesses and Best Uses

Strengths

  • Curved Sword attacks provide quick close-range pressure while retaining access to jumping and running attacks.
  • Its physical damage profile and Strength-oriented scaling suit Heavy or other physical-focused setups without requiring investment in Intelligence or Faith.
  • It can be customized with Ashes of War, allowing the weapon to be buffed or given a skill that better matches the build.

Weaknesses

  • Its reach is shorter than several other curved swords, making spacing and repeated whiff punishment less forgiving.
  • The standard Spinning Slash skill is functional but does not provide the weapon-specific utility of a unique skill.
  • Its physical-focused role offers less built-in status pressure than curved swords chosen for innate bleed or frost buildup.

Best uses

  • A Strength-led curved-sword setup that wants fast attacks without switching to a heavier weapon class.
  • Close-range PvE encounters where sustained curved-sword pressure is more useful than long reach.
  • A customizable physical build using a Heavy affinity, a suitable Ash of War, and optional weapon buffs.
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Compared With Similar Weapons

WeaponClass and build roleKey trade-off versus Beastman's Curved Sword
ShamshirGenerally offers lighter handling and a distinctive sweeping moveset, while Beastman's Curved Sword is the more strength-oriented choice.—
ScimitarFavors low-weight, fast curved-sword play; Beastman's Curved Sword better suits a character investing more heavily in strength.—
Bandit's Curved SwordProvides a heavier, reach-focused alternative for strength/dexterity builds, whereas Beastman's Curved Sword keeps the curved-sword moveset with a more strength-focused profile.—
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Lore and Design

The Beastman's Curved Sword is associated with the beastmen who served as guardians of Farum Azula. Its item lore places their service in the era before the Erdtree, when the ancient royal city was still whole. This gives the weapon a direct connection to Farum Azula's beastmen, but the description does not identify a specific wielder, explain the sword's manufacture, or establish a broader relationship beyond that service.

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