Falchion

Falchion is a standard Curved Sword in Elden Ring: a conventional, fast-slashing melee weapon whose value comes from accessible curved-sword attacks, flexible Ash of War use, and a straightforward upgrade path rather than a unique legendary effect.

The Falchion occupies the practical end of Elden Ring's Curved Sword roster. It is not an iconic, boss-linked, or story-exclusive armament, but a regular weapon intended to support characters who want quick slashing attacks without committing to a larger sword class. Its role is easy to understand: stay close, use its rapid attack sequence to punish openings, and rely on movement and spacing rather than heavy single-hit commitment.

Its defining identity is the combination of the Curved Sword moveset and a conventional weapon skill setup. The class provides faster attacks than many larger melee weapons, while the Falchion remains a normal armament that can be developed through Elden Ring's standard weapon systems. The weapon therefore serves as a useful baseline when judging alternatives with longer reach, different stat demands, innate status effects, or more specialized skills.

The Falchion is most relevant when a player wants a dependable slashing weapon that can fit into a broader build instead of dictating one. It can support close-range play built around repeated openings, jumping attacks, and opportunistic pressure, but it does not by itself define a bleed-focused, elemental, or weapon-specific setup. Its practical appeal is the freedom to combine a familiar moveset with the character's chosen affinity and Ash of War where those systems permit customization.

This is a base-game Elden Ring weapon rather than a Shadow of the Erdtree-exclusive variant. It remains usable in the expansion, but the DLC does not change its identity into a separate Falchion form. Readers comparing it with other curved swords should focus on the differences that affect actual decisions—reach, attack rhythm, attribute requirements, passive effects, skill flexibility, and upgrade results—rather than treating every weapon in the class as interchangeable.

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

1. 01Defeat Skeletal Swordsmen in Limgrave to farm the Falchion. These enemies appear in graveyards and catacombs, including the skeleton-filled areas around Summonwater Village; the weapon is a random drop rather than a guaranteed chest, quest, boss reward, or vendor purchase. When a skeleton falls, strike its glowing remains to prevent it from reviving. Repeat the encounter after resting at a nearby Site of Grace until the Falchion drops. No specific quest, boss, key item, or story milestone is required.

Falchion uses the standard curved-sword moveset: quick slashing attacks delivered in compact arcs, with a rhythm that favors staying close to a target rather than trading from maximum melee distance. Its short, curved blade makes spacing important; attacks can connect quickly, but the weapon does not provide the long linear reach of a katana, spear, or greatsword.

The normal attack chain is suited to repeated pressure against exposed enemies. Its heavy attack changes the timing and commitment of the sequence rather than turning the weapon into a separate damage type or stance. Running, jumping, and crouching attacks retain the curved-sword emphasis on fast slashes, while the weapon can also be two-handed for players who want to use it without an off-hand weapon or shield.