Forked-Tongue Hatchet
Forked-Tongue Hatchet is a Shadow of the Erdtree axe dropped by forked-tongue imp variants in catacombs. It is an ordinary customizable weapon with a compact moveset and status-oriented potential, but exact innate effects and best farm remain deliberately unasserted pending verification.
Overview
A DLC imp hatchet kept distinct from the base-game Forked Hatchet, with uncertain numerical fields left empty.
Forked-Tongue Hatchet is carried by a specific imp type in Realm of Shadow catacombs. Its split tongue-shaped head distinguishes it from the smaller base-game Forked Hatchet and from straight imp swords.
The weapon uses an ordinary upgrade and affinity framework, allowing a build to test physical, elemental, or status paths. Because its exact passive is not confidently supported here, the page does not copy the base hatchet's bleed claim.
Farming should target only imps visibly wielding this exact head shape. Catacomb ambushes make ranged pulls and a shield more valuable than raw discovery speed.
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.
- CategoryAxes
- Damage TypeSlash
- Primary ScalingStr D / Dex D
- Weight5.5
- SkillForked-Tongue Hatchet Skill
- Str Req13
- Dex Req15
- How to ObtainDropped by serpent-worshipping enemies
Figures verified against Consolidated Game Weapons Database.
Compared to similar axes
| Weapon | Str Req | Dex Req | Weight | Primary Scaling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forked-Tongue Hatchet | 13 | 15 | 5.5 | Str D / Dex D |
| Sacrificial Axe | 14 | 10 | 5.5 | Fai D |
| Stormhawk Axe | 13 | 13 | 5.5 | Str D / Dex D |
| Jawbone Axe | 16 | 7 | 5.5 | Str D |
| Beastman's Cleaver | 13 | 11 | 5 | Str D |
Requirements, scaling grades and weight are the game’s own published figures. From Consolidated Game Weapons Database.
How to obtain
- Reach a Realm of Shadow catacomb containing forked-tongue imps.
- Prepare Item Discovery.
- 01Choose a repeatable DLC catacomb imp route.
- 02Inspect the enemy weapon and target only the split-tongue hatchet variant.
- 03Pull imps from walls and ceilings one at a time.
- 04Defeat the correct variant and reset at the nearest grace.
- 05Repeat until Forked-Tongue Hatchet drops, then inspect its passive before selecting an affinity.
Availability and upgrades
Requires Defeat forked-tongue-hatchet variants
Exact best route and innate status remain in missing information.
Strengths, weaknesses, and best use
Strengths
- Compact axe moveset.
- Ordinary affinity and Ash freedom.
- Farmable.
- Low-commitment sidearm role.
- Distinct DLC imp weapon.
- Multiple build paths after verification.
Weaknesses
- Rare farm.
- Short reach.
- Exact passive unverified.
- Catacomb ambushes.
- Low stance pressure.
- Requires live affinity comparison.
Best uses
- Custom axe builds.
- DLC imp-themed loadouts.
- Elemental or status experiments.
- Light sidearm use.
Recommended loadouts
Compared with similar weapons
| Weapon | Best reason to choose it | Main trade-off |
|---|---|---|
| Forked-Tongue Hatchet | Rare with unverified passive | — |
| Forked Hatchet | Separate enemy and item | — |
| Hand Axe | No DLC identity | — |
| Messmer Soldier's Axe | Different class rhythm | — |