Clinging Bone
Clinging Bone is Ensha's unique fist weapon, awarded when he invades at Roundtable Hold after the player obtains an Haligtree Secret Medallion half. Its Lifesteal Fist skill grabs valid human-sized enemies and converts the hit into health recovery.
Key Takeaways
A unique fist weapon
Clinging Bone is a Somber-upgraded fist weapon with a fixed skill rather than an infusable Ash of War.
Lifesteal Fist defines it
Its Lifesteal Fist skill can seize suitable humanoid enemies and restore the wielder’s HP, making the weapon distinct from ordinary fist options.
Obtained from Ensha
It is acquired by defeating Ensha of the Royal Remains when he invades Roundtable Hold after the relevant Haligtree Secret Medallion progression.
Strong but narrow utility
The healing effect is valuable against compatible humanoid targets, but the skill’s target restrictions and the weapon’s short melee reach limit its general-purpose use.
Not freely customizable
Because Clinging Bone follows a unique reinforcement path and has its own skill, it cannot be treated like an ordinary fist weapon when planning affinities or Ashes of War.
Overview
Clinging Bone is a unique fist weapon in Elden Ring, distinguished by its Lifesteal Fist skill and its connection to an invasion at Roundtable Hold. It is a base-game weapon rather than a Shadow of the Erdtree item.
The weapon suits close-range players who want a compact melee option with a characterful self-healing attack. Lifesteal Fist targets a nearby humanoid enemy, allowing the user to seize the target and recover health when the skill connects; its usefulness therefore depends on enemy type and positioning rather than applying universally.
Clinging Bone is obtained during the game’s progression through the Haligtree Secret Medallion storyline, making it a situational sidegrade rather than a standard early-game fist. Its unique skill separates it from ordinary fist weapons, while its fixed identity makes it less flexible than an infusible alternative for players focused on customizing Ashes of War or affinities.
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.
- CategoryFists
- Damage TypeStandard/Pierce
- Primary ScalingArc D (Dex C)
- Weight3.5
- SkillAsh of War (varies)
- Str Req10
- Dex Req15
- How to ObtainLoot, Haligtree/Consecrated Snowfield
Figures verified against Consolidated Game Weapons Database.
Compared to similar fists
| Weapon | Str Req | Dex Req | Weight | Primary Scaling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinging Bone | 10 | 15 | 3.5 | Arc D (Dex C) |
| Star Fist | 12 | 8 | 3.5 | Str E / Arc D |
| Cipher Pata | 10 | 20 | 3.5 | Fai C |
| Veteran's Prosthesis | 8 | 15 | 3 | Dex C |
| Poisoned Hand | 8 | 10 | 2.5 | Dex D |
Requirements, scaling grades and weight are the game’s own published figures. From Consolidated Game Weapons Database.
How to Obtain
- The Haligtree Secret Medallion (Right), obtained from Albus in the Village of the Albinaurics.
- 01Obtain the Haligtree Secret Medallion (Right) from Albus in the Village of the Albinaurics, then return to the Roundtable Hold. Ensha will invade inside the hold; defeat him to receive Clinging Bone as a guaranteed drop. This is a one-per-playthrough reward, with no DLC requirement.
Availability
Requires Obtain the Haligtree Secret Medallion (Right) to trigger Ensha of the Royal Remains' invasion at Roundtable Hold.
Clinging Bone is a guaranteed reward for defeating the invading Ensha. It is not sold by a vendor and has no purchase price; no separate DLC requirement applies.
Mechanics and Handling
Clinging Bone uses the close-range fist moveset: its attacks come out quickly but require tight spacing, so the weapon is most comfortable against targets that can be pressured at melee range. Its short reach makes spacing and approach more important than with longer fist or claw weapons. It does not provide a ranged attack, projectile spread, ammunition system, or durability mechanic that changes its normal handling.
Lifesteal Fist
Its defining weapon skill, Lifesteal Fist, attempts to seize a suitable humanoid-sized target and drain its vitality. A successful grab deals damage while restoring health to the wielder, making the skill a recovery tool as well as an attack. The grab is not a universal answer: enemies that are too large, immune to the effect, or able to interrupt the approach can prevent it from connecting. Use it after creating an opening rather than treating it as a safe substitute for ordinary attacks.
Range and Commitment
Clinging Bone’s basic attacks are best used when the wielder can stay close and keep the opponent in the weapon’s compact striking range. The skill’s animation creates greater commitment than a normal punch, so failed attempts can leave the user exposed. Its practical identity is therefore built around opportunistic healing against compatible humanoid enemies, not sustained pressure from a distance.
Upgrades and Variants
Strengths, Weaknesses and Best Uses
Strengths
- Lifesteal Fist can seize eligible humanoid enemies, damaging them while restoring the user’s HP; this gives Clinging Bone a self-sustain option that ordinary fist attacks do not provide.
- Its fist moveset supports close-range pressure and benefits from the quick engagement distance expected of the weapon class.
Weaknesses
- The skill’s healing utility is conditional: it depends on having a valid humanoid target, so it is not a universal defensive tool.
- Fist weapons require close positioning, making Clinging Bone less forgiving against enemies that control space or punish prolonged melee contact.
- Using the skill costs an opportunity to attack normally and does not solve matchups where the grab cannot connect.
Best uses
- Use it for close-range PvE encounters against eligible humanoid enemies when the Lifesteal Fist recovery can reduce healing-flask pressure.
- Consider it for a fist-focused setup that wants a weapon skill with defensive value rather than relying only on standard strikes.
- Prefer another weapon for targets that cannot be grabbed or when safer reach is more important than conditional self-healing.
Compared With Similar Weapons
| Weapon | Class and role | Distinctive skill or passive | Build and upgrade profile | Choose it when… |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinging Bone | Lifesteal Fist can steal HP from eligible humanoid targets | Unique weapon with a fixed skill; not an infusion-focused choice | You value its unusual sustain mechanic more than broadly applicable damage options. | — |
| Cipher Pata | Unblockable Blade provides a fixed offensive skill | Unique weapon with a fixed skill and Faith-oriented role | You want a Faith fist built around holy damage and an unblockable attack instead of conditional HP recovery. | — |
| Grafted Dragon | Bear Witness is a fixed area-of-effect fire attack | Unique weapon with a fixed skill; favors offensive use | You want a distinctive elemental attack for groups or close-range pressure. | — |
| Star Fist | Innate bleed buildup; its Ash of War can be changed | Regular upgrade path with customizable affinity and skill options | You want a more adaptable fist that supports bleed and Ash of War customization. | — |
| Caestus | No defining innate weapon skill or status is required for its role | Regular upgrade path; compatible with customizable skills and affinities | You want a lighter, straightforward fist platform that can be tuned to a build. | — |
Used In
- Ensha of the Royal RemainsEnsha wields Clinging Bone and drops it when defeated during the invasion at Roundtable Hold.
- Haligtree Secret Medallion (Right)Obtaining this medallion half triggers Ensha's invasion at Roundtable Hold, where Clinging Bone can be obtained.
- Roundtable HoldThe invasion involving Ensha takes place here, and Clinging Bone is obtained after defeating him.
Lore and Design
Clinging Bone is presented as a weapon fashioned from human bone and associated with Ensha of the Royal Remains. Its item text emphasizes the unsettling contrast between its fleshless construction and lingering warmth, reinforcing the Royal Remains’ deathly imagery. The description establishes the Ensha connection directly; broader claims about the weapon’s origin, symbolism, or real-world inspiration are not documented here.