Hefty Scimitar

The Hefty Scimitar is a curved greatsword added with the Elden Ring Tarnished Edition. It swings in wide, sweeping arcs that can catch several enemies at once, and it rewards characters who put points into both Strength and Dexterity.

It is the weapon of the Heavy Knight and uses the skill Spinning Slash.

Attack power

Physical 135

Guarded damage negation

Physical 62.0
Magic 32.0
Fire 32.0
Lightning 32.0
Holy 32.0
Guard boost 46

Weapon skill

Spinning Slash

Passive effect

Damage negation

Resistance

Special effect

Effect

Upgrades / variants

Skill effect

Compatible weapon types

Abilities

Where to find it

Starting weapon for the Heavy Knight class.
Sold by the Nomadic Merchant in eastern Limgrave, near the Mistwood and the Fort Haight West Site of Grace.

Item description & lore

The game describes a large curved blade whose sharp edge is made even deadlier by its sheer weight. It asks for both strength and dexterity and rewards a skilled wielder with sweeping slashes that cut through groups.

Notes & tips

Upgraded with regular Smithing Stones, so it takes Ashes of War and affinities.
The D/D scaling is modest, so it shines most early on or with a Quality affinity.

Weapon

Type: Curved Greatsword

Damage: Slash

Region: Limgrave

Game: Elden Ring

Attribute scaling: Str D / Dex D

Requirements: Str 13, Dex 11

Weight: 9.5

FP cost: 6

Critical: 100