Backhand blades are a new kind of weapon Elden Ring‘S Shadow of the Erdtree DLC. These weapons cause you to adopt a different stance than traditional swords, because you wield them with a backward grip. There are three in the Elden Ring DLC.
In this Elden Ring guide, I will show you all Backhand blades locations Shadow of the Erdtree – for the Backhand Blade, the Smithscript Cirque and the Curseblade’s Cirque.
Backhand Blade location
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Image: FromSoftware/Bandai Namco via Polygon
The Backhand knife is one of the first weapons you can get your hands on Shadow of the Erdtree.
On the main road of Gravesite Plain, northeast of the Scorched ruinsYou’ll see a small grave outside and a coffin that resembles a stone gazebo. You will find the Backhand Blade right next to the altar in the center of the building.
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You can see the full breakdown of the stats for the Backhand Blade in the image above.
Smithscript Cirque location
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Image: FromSoftware/Bandai Namco via Polygon
The Smithscript Cirque is located in the Ruined forge from Starfall Past dungeon, which is located in Scadu Atlus, southwest of the Moorth Ruins.
In the dungeon, continue normally until you open the second large door with the lever. Walk through the open door and you will enter a round room containing two stone giants and a well. The Smithscript Cirque will be on a body near the well. Carefully pick up the weapon and throw away the double giants or run away.
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You can see the full breakdown of the stats for the Smithscript Cirque in the image above.
Curseblade’s Cirque location
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Image: FromSoftware/Bandai Namco via Polygon
The Curseblade’s Cirque drops from Curseblade enemies, which you can find very early on in your journey to the Shadow Realm. Unfortunately, this weapon is a random dropso you have to farm Curseblade kills until you get lucky.
There are two easily accessible Curseblades in the plain of Gravesite, and each is less than 10 seconds from the nearest place of mercy. Jump between the Grave plains And Stage front places of grace for this farm.
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At the Gravesite Plains Site of Grace, run forward to the giant archway in front of you when you spawn. You’ll see the Curseblade sitting on top of you, waiting for you. When you get close, he’ll jump down to meet you.
From the Stagefront Site of Grace, turn around and walk down the stairs. The Curseblade patrols the stairs, so you can get a surprise hit on it before it sees you.
Eventually, one of these two Curseblades will drop the Curseblade’s Cirque for you.
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You can see the full breakdown of the stats for Curseblade’s Cirque in the image above.
Looking for more Shadow of the Erdtree Guides? View our manuals at Elden Ring DLC armor, weapons, map fragments, places of mercy and bosses, or check out our interactive Elden Ring DLC map.