Flowerstone Gavel
Flowerstone Gavel is a unique Shadow of the Erdtree hammer awarded by Dragon Communion Priestess Florissax after Bayle is defeated on her standard quest route. Flower Dragonbolt calls red lightning and temporarily lowers the target's lightning negation.
Key Takeaways
DLC-exclusive dragon weapon
Flowerstone Gavel is a Shadow of the Erdtree hammer associated with the Dragon Communion Priestess and obtained through the Jagged Peak area’s Dragon Communion content.
Lightning-focused weapon skill
Its fixed Flowerstone Thrust skill uses the flowerstone to call down lightning, giving the hammer a distinct ranged and lightning-oriented option.
Fixed upgrade path
The weapon follows a unique-weapon reinforcement path using Somber Smithing Stones rather than accepting ordinary Ashes of War and affinities.
Trade-off against ordinary hammers
Compared with customizable hammers, Flowerstone Gavel offers a defined lightning skill but gives up the flexibility of changing its skill or affinity.
Overview
Flowerstone Gavel is a Shadow of the Erdtree colossal weapon built around heavy physical strikes and a distinctive lightning-based weapon skill.
In Elden Ring, Flowerstone Gavel is a unique colossal weapon from the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion. Its identity comes less from a broad weapon family than from its dedicated skill, which combines a forceful gavel attack with red lightning associated with the expansion’s dragon-related themes. It is therefore a specialized late-game option rather than a general-purpose early progression weapon.
The weapon suits characters prepared to accept the commitment of colossal attacks in exchange for heavy impact and a more unusual skill profile. Its attacks occupy a different role from faster weapons such as greatswords or hammers: Flowerstone Gavel is intended for deliberate openings, stagger pressure and close-range punishment rather than rapid hit confirmation. The skill gives it an additional way to pressure targets without making it a conventional ranged weapon.
Flowerstone Gavel is most distinct when its normal colossal-weapon moveset and its lightning-oriented skill are considered together. A character choosing it is not simply selecting another heavy blunt weapon; the choice also reflects an interest in dragon-associated damage and a weapon action that can influence how enemies are approached. Its effectiveness consequently depends on whether the player can create safe opportunities for committed attacks.
As a Shadow of the Erdtree weapon with a fixed identity and distinctive skill, Flowerstone Gavel is best treated as a specialized DLC progression choice. It differs from customizable colossal weapons that rely mainly on interchangeable Ashes of War, because its defining combat behaviour is tied to its own weapon skill. The page exists to distinguish that role from ordinary heavy weapons without presenting a single build or damage value as universally superior.
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.
- CategoryGreat Hammers
- Damage TypeStandard
- Primary ScalingStr C
- Weight13
- SkillFlowerstone Gavel Skill
- Str Req30
- Dex Req10
- How to ObtainFound in Belurat, Tower Settlement, Shadow of the Erdtree
- DLCShadow of the Erdtree
Figures verified against Consolidated Game Weapons Database.
Compared to similar great hammers
| Weapon | Str Req | Dex Req | Weight | Primary Scaling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flowerstone Gavel | 30 | 10 | 13 | Str C |
| Great Mace | 24 | 8 | 13 | Str D |
| Smithscript Greathammer | 28 | 10 | 13 | Str C |
| Black Steel Greathammer | 34 | 10 | 13 | Str C |
| Envoy's Long Horn | 15 | 10 | 13 | Arc C |
Requirements, scaling grades and weight are the game’s own published figures. From Consolidated Game Weapons Database.
How to Obtain
- Shadow of the Erdtree expansion access.
- 01In Shadow of the Erdtree, travel to the Grand Altar of Dragon Communion in the Jagged Peak area. Defeat the Dragon Communion Priestess at the altar; she drops the Flowerstone Gavel as a guaranteed reward.
Availability
Requires Shadow of the Erdtree expansion
Not available in the base game.
Mechanics and Handling
Committed Hammer Attacks
Flowerstone Gavel uses a heavy hammer moveset: its swings are deliberate and leave less room for recovery than lighter weapons. The weapon therefore rewards attacking after an enemy has committed to an animation, rather than trading freely in close quarters. Its effectiveness depends on staying within melee range and managing the recovery of each strike; it does not provide a ranged attack through its ordinary moves.
Flowerstone Lightning
Its distinctive weapon skill, Flowerstone Lightning, drives the gavel into the ground and calls down a bolt of red lightning. The skill has a follow-up strong attack that summons additional lightning, giving the weapon a way to extend pressure beyond the initial impact. This attack consumes FP, so repeated use depends on the character’s available resource rather than ammunition. The lightning effect is the weapon’s defining mechanical feature; no separate passive buildup or conditional damage multiplier is stated here without a verified current value.
Upgrades and Variants
Strengths, Weaknesses and Best Uses
Strengths
- Flowerstone Lightning gives the weapon a ranged lightning option despite its great-hammer moveset.
- Its unique skill can reduce a struck enemy’s lightning damage negation, creating a setup window for subsequent lightning attacks.
- The large-hammer moveset supplies heavier close-range hits when an enemy is within reach.
Weaknesses
- Its heavier attacks require more commitment than faster hammer or straight-sword options, making whiffed swings costly.
- The weapon’s fixed skill limits Ash of War customization and makes its identity less flexible than an infusible great hammer.
- Its lightning-focused utility is less valuable against enemies resistant to lightning or when the build does not use additional lightning damage.
Best uses
- PvE lightning-focused builds that can follow Flowerstone Lightning with lightning incantations, weapon skills, or attacks.
- Encounters where a ranged opening or lightning-negation reduction helps begin a slower melee exchange.
- Players who want a great hammer that combines heavy close-range pressure with a distinctive ranged skill rather than a fully customizable Ash of War.
Compared With Similar Weapons
| Class | Distinctive skill or role | Build fit | Main trade-off | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flowerstone Gavel | Colossal Weapon | Flowerdragon Bolt; dragon-communion and lightning-themed unique weapon | Best suited to a build that can support its unique skill and dragon-themed setup | Fixed weapon identity and slower colossal-weapon handling |
| Devonia's Hammer | Colossal Weapon | Devonia's Vortex; a strength-and-Faith-oriented unique alternative | Strength/Faith characters wanting a different heavy skill | Lacks Flowerstone Gavel's dragon-communion focus |
| Anvil Hammer | Colossal Weapon | Anvil Blow; a heavy, impact-focused alternative | Strength-focused users who prefer direct colossal-weapon pressure | Less specialized for lightning or dragon-themed setups |
| Dragon Greatclaw | Great Hammer | Lightning-oriented dragon weapon with a different class and moveset | A closer adjacent choice for lightning users who want a less colossal weapon | Does not share Flowerstone Gavel's colossal reach or unique skill |
Lore and Design
The Flowerstone Gavel is associated with the Dragon Communion Priestess and the ancient dragons of Elden Ring’s history. Its lore centers on flowerstone, a distinctive material connected to that tradition, rather than establishing a documented relationship to a broader faction or character beyond the Priestess. No official development commentary or real-world design attribution is established here; interpretations about its inspiration should remain separate from the weapon’s stated in-game context.