Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree - How To Get Falx Curved Sword (Skills, Effects & Level Scaling)

The Falx is a new type of Curved Blade introduced in . Curved Blades are designed for quick melee, slashing at enemies with a back-step feint. There are four new Curved Blades found in the Land of Shadow, and the Falx enters the line-up with a strong skill.

The Falx is designed with Dexterity builds in mind. It deals 107 Physical damage with its attacks and comes in a twin set. It isn't shiny or rare, but if you work through one of Shadow of the Erdtree's longer side quests, you'll end up with the Falx one way or another.

Igon's Harpoon and Igon's Greatbow are obtained from an extremely challenging boss, Igon, in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree.

The Falx is one of many items dropped by Hornsent in . Hornsent has a specific questline where, by picking the right options, he can assist you in beating the Golden Hippopotamus and Messmer the Impaler boss battles.

There are two main points where you may end up killing Hornsent; either in Shadow Keep, fighting alongside Leda, or as an Invader by the Church of the Bud within the Ancient Ruins of Rauh. Regardless of when you choose to kill him, he'll drop the twin Falx curved blades.

Hornsent also drops the Caterpillar Mask , Braided Cord Robe , Braided Arm Wraps , and the Soiled Loincloth .

The Falx comes equipped with a unique skill called Revenger's Blade. When activated, you dash toward an enemy and slice them open with your twin blades. If you charge up the skill, the dash is extended. By spamming the Heavy Attack button, you can chain this skill into a follow-up attack. This is an excellent ability and the main reason why the Falx is a great weapon to wield if you want a Dexterity-based weapon.

Stat

Stat Requirement

Base Scaling

Scaling (+10)

Strength

12

D

D

Dexterity

15

D

B

As the table above shows, Dexterity scaling will improve as you improve the weapon. Despite that, most Physical characters who have gotten this far in the game should be able to wield it. The Falx is built for Physical Slashing