Elden Ring Weapon Calculator

Calculate the Attack Rating (AR) of your weapons with precision.

AR Calculator

Player Attributes

Weapon Base Damage

Weapon Attribute Scaling

0 Total Attack Rating

Physical: 0 | Magic: 0 | Fire: 0 | Lightning: 0 | Holy: 0

Total AR = (Sum of Base Damages) + (Sum of Scaling Bonuses)

Damage Contribution

A visual breakdown of damage sources contributing to the total Attack Rating.

Strength Scaling Table

Strength Level	Total Attack Rating

Shows how Total AR changes as your Strength attribute increases, keeping other stats constant.

What is a Weapon Calculator for Elden Ring?

A weapon calculator for Elden Ring is a specialized tool designed to determine a weapon’s Attack Rating (AR). AR is the raw damage value a weapon possesses before it’s reduced by an enemy’s defenses and damage negation. This calculator allows players to simulate how their character’s stats (like Strength, Dexterity, Intelligence, etc.) and a weapon’s specific properties (base damage and attribute scaling) combine to produce a final damage number. By using this tool, you can optimize your character build, compare different weapons, and understand the complex mechanics of Elden Ring builds without having to spend Larval Tears for respeccing.

The Elden Ring Attack Rating Formula and Explanation

In Elden Ring, the total Attack Rating (AR) of a weapon is not just a single number; it’s a combination of its inherent power and the bonuses it receives from your character’s attributes. The fundamental formula is:

Total AR = Base Damage + Bonus Damage from Scaling

Base Damage is the weapon’s fixed damage, which increases as you upgrade it with Smithing Stones. It can be composed of one or more damage types (Physical, Magic, Fire, Lightning, Holy).

Bonus Damage from Scaling is where your stats come into play. Weapons have a letter grade (from E to S) for different attributes, which determines how much extra damage you get from points invested in those stats. A higher letter grade means a bigger bonus. The calculation is complex, involving non-linear growth based on your stat level, with diminishing returns after certain “soft caps”.

Key Variables in AR Calculation

Variable	Meaning	Unit	Typical Range
Player Attribute	Your character’s level in Strength, Dexterity, etc.	Level	1 – 99
Base Damage	The weapon’s damage at its current upgrade level.	Points	~50 – 400+
Scaling Grade	A letter (E, D, C, B, A, S) indicating scaling quality.	Categorical	E (worst) to S (best)
Stat Soft Cap	A point where leveling a stat gives diminishing returns.	Level	e.g., 20, 50, 80

Practical Examples

Example 1: Quality Build with a Longsword

A “Quality” build invests equally in Strength and Dexterity. Let’s see how it works with a basic Longsword.

• Inputs: Strength: 40, Dexterity: 40, Base Physical Damage: 160, STR Scaling: C, DEX Scaling: C.
• Results: The calculator would show a significant bonus from both stats, resulting in a high physical AR. This demonstrates why Quality infusions are effective when STR and DEX are balanced. For more ideas on weapons, see our guide to the best weapons in Elden Ring.

Example 2: Intelligence Build with a Magic-infused Weapon

A Sorcerer might use a weapon infused with Magic affinity. This changes its damage profile.

• Inputs: Strength: 12, Dexterity: 18, Intelligence: 60, Base Physical: 90, Base Magic: 90, STR/DEX Scaling: E, INT Scaling: A.
• Results: The calculator would show a very small bonus from Strength and Dexterity but a massive bonus to Magic damage from the high Intelligence. This highlights how infusions can shift a weapon’s reliance to a different stat. Understanding this is key to a good magic guide Elden Ring strategy.

How to Use This Weapon Calculator for Elden Ring

1. Enter Your Attributes: Input your character’s current Strength, Dexterity, Intelligence, Faith, and Arcane levels in the “Player Attributes” section.
2. Input Weapon Base Damage: Look at your weapon’s stats in-game. Enter the base damage values for each type (Physical, Magic, etc.) in the “Weapon Base Damage” section. If a damage type isn’t present, leave it as 0.
3. Set Attribute Scaling: Check your weapon’s “Attribute Scaling” in the game menu. Select the corresponding letter grade (E to S) for each stat in the calculator.
4. Analyze the Results: The calculator will instantly update. The primary result is your Total Attack Rating. You’ll also see a breakdown by damage type and a chart visualizing the damage sources.
5. Interpret the Scaling Table: The table at the bottom shows how your Total AR would change if you were to level up a specific stat, helping you plan your next level-ups. Knowing the soft caps Elden Ring uses is crucial for efficient leveling.

Key Factors That Affect Attack Rating

• Weapon Upgrade Level: This is the most significant factor for increasing base damage. A fully upgraded weapon has a much higher base AR. Check our weapon upgrade guide for details.
• Player Attributes: As shown by this calculator, your stats directly contribute to bonus damage via scaling.
• Stat Soft Caps: Leveling a damage stat past certain points (e.g., 50, 80) yields significantly less AR per level. It’s often more efficient to invest in other stats once a soft cap is reached.
• Weapon Affinity (Ashes of War): Changing an affinity (e.g., from Standard to Heavy or Keen) alters a weapon’s base damage and, more importantly, its scaling grades. Finding Ashes of War locations can dramatically alter your weapon’s performance.
• Two-Handing: Wielding a weapon with two hands provides a 1.5x multiplier to your effective Strength stat, which can result in a significant AR boost for Strength-scaling weapons.
• Buffs and Talismans: Spells, consumables, and talismans can temporarily increase your AR or specific damage types, but are not factored into this base AR calculation.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What is the difference between physical damage and other damage types?

Physical damage is the most common type, but many enemies have different resistances. Split damage (e.g., physical + magic) can be less effective against enemies with high resistance to both types, as each damage portion is checked against resistance separately.

2. Why is my in-game damage lower than the AR shown here?

Attack Rating is your pre-defense damage. Every enemy has defense and damage negation stats that reduce the actual damage you inflict. This calculator shows the potential, not the final damage dealt.

3. What does a ‘B’ scaling in Strength mean?

It’s a letter grade representing a range of numerical scaling potential. ‘B’ is good, providing a solid damage bonus from your Strength stat, better than ‘C’ but not as effective as ‘A’ or ‘S’.

4. Should I level a stat past the 80 soft cap?

Generally, no. The AR increase from 80 to 99 is extremely small. Those levels are almost always better spent on Vigor, Endurance, or another secondary damage stat.

5. How do I find my weapon’s base damage and scaling?

In your in-game menu, navigate to your equipment, highlight the weapon, and press the button for “Switch View” or “Help” (e.g., Square on PlayStation, X on Xbox). This will show you a detailed breakdown.

6. Does this calculator account for the two-handing Strength bonus?

This calculator uses your direct stat inputs. To see the effect of two-handing a weapon, you would manually multiply your Strength by 1.5 (rounding down) and enter that value into the Strength field.

7. Why are my results ‘NaN’ or ‘0’?

This happens if you enter non-numeric values or leave a required field blank. Please ensure all inputs are numbers (use 0 for stats or damages that don’t apply).

8. Can this calculator help me choose an affinity?

Yes. You can simulate different affinities by adjusting the Base Damage and Scaling grades. For example, to simulate a ‘Heavy’ infusion, you would typically increase the Strength scaling grade and lower the others, then recalculate to see the impact on your total AR.