The Falx has emerged as one of the most devastating weapons in Elden Ring falx elden ring combat since the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC launched in early 2025. This unique curved sword with its distinctive sickle-like blade has quickly become a favorite among players seeking powerful bleed builds and devastating close-quarter combat options.

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What Makes the Falx Special?

The Falx is a pair of curved swords with long, sickle-like blades specifically designed to be dual-wielded. What sets this weapon apart is its exceptional blood loss buildup (55) and the devastating unique weapon skill "Revenger's Blade" - allowing players to dash toward enemies and unleash a flurry of slashes that can decimate even the toughest opponents.

As described in its lore: "Forged by a hornsent in the name of revenge. In vengeance for the flames, my blade I wield..."

This weapon perfectly embodies the spirit of vengeance that drives its original wielder, Hornsent, making it both narratively rich and mechanically powerful.

Where to Find the Falx

Depending on your questline choices, you can obtain the Falx by defeating Hornsent in one of three possible locations:

  1. Shadow Keep Main Gate Plaza: If you exhaust all dialogue with Hornsent and Needle Knight Leda while turning Leda's suspicions toward Hornsent before defeating Messmer the Impaler, you can assist Leda in defeating Hornsent here.

  2. Ancient Ruins of Rauh: If you sided with Hornsent against Leda (or skipped their confrontation entirely), he will invade you at the top of the stairs just before a major boss fight.

  3. Cleansing Chamber in Enir-Ilim: If you missed the previous encounters, you'll face Hornsent during a fight in this sand-filled chamber.

Weapon Stats and Scaling

The Falx scales with both Strength (D) and Dexterity (D), requiring 12 Strength and 15 Dexterity to wield effectively. Here are its base stats:

  • Physical Attack: 107

  • Weight: 4.0

  • Passive Effect: Blood Loss Buildup (55)

  • Critical: 100

  • Guard Boost: 21

The weapon can only be upgraded using Somber Smithing Stones, making it a special-tier weapon that cannot be infused with other Ashes of War or temporarily enhanced with magic or consumables.

Mastering the Revenger's Blade Skill

The true power of the Falx lies in its unique weapon skill, Revenger's Blade, which costs 15 FP to use. This devastating ability allows you to:

  1. Dash toward an enemy (distance can be extended by holding the button)

  2. Slash with both blades simultaneously

  3. Follow up with a strong attack to unleash a brutal 7-hit combo

Players have discovered that for optimal use, you should release L2 as soon as the charge is filled to prevent sliding past your target. The follow-up R2 combo delivers tremendous damage, especially against bosses with larger hitboxes.

Optimal Build Recommendations

For maximum effectiveness with the Falx, consider these build options:

Pure Dexterity Build (80 DEX)

This approach maximizes the scaling potential of the Falx, reaching 495 AR at 80 DEX with minimal STR investment.

Balanced Quality Build (37 STR / 55 DEX)

Slightly outperforms the pure DEX build with 501 AR, offering more versatility if you want to use other weapons.

Bleed Enhancement Build

While you can't directly buff the Falx, you can enhance its bleed potential with:

  • Lord of Blood's Exultation talisman

  • White Mask helmet

  • Rotten Winged Sword Insignia

  • Millicent's Prosthesis

Player Testimonials

The Falx has proven exceptionally effective in both PvE and PvP situations. As one player noted: "At +9, a single L2 and follow-up combo is killing opponents in PvP at level 175. Absolutely nasty."

Another player shared: "Malenia destruction device. No lie, with 99 DEX on NG+7, I dropped her both phases in less than a minute. Used just one healing potion to recover what my mimic cost."

The 2023 patch 1.13 further improved the weapon by increasing the poise damage of dual-wield attacks for all curved swords in PvP, making the Falx even more formidable in player encounters.

Historical Inspiration

Interestingly, the Falx is based on a real historical weapon used by the ancient Dacians against the Romans. The weapon was so effective that Romans had to modify their armor and battle strategies after initial defeats. This connection to actual military history adds another layer of appreciation for this formidable in-game weapon.

Whether you're looking to dominate PvE content or gain an edge in PvP duels, the Falx stands as one of the most rewarding weapons in Elden Ring falx elden ring combat, offering a perfect blend of speed, reach, and devastating bleed potential that few other options can match.