The Smithscript Cirque is a backhand blade in Elden Ring that was introduced with the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC. A throwing blade crafted with the smithing arts, this circular blade can be used to hit enemies from afar.
Backhand Blades are the best weapons in Elden Ring, and the Smithscript Cirque is among the top ones. However, finding this blade is not an easy task. In this guide, we will tell you how to acquire the Smithscript Cirque blade and how you can use it to craft an amazing Dexterity/Faith build.
Smithscript Cirque Weapon Location in Elden Ring
Smithscript Cirque in Elden Ring can be looted from a corpse inside the Ruined Forge of the Starfall Past.
This small dungeon can be found south of Moorth Ruins and Southeast of Castle Ensis entrance. It is directly east of the Great Ellac Bridge and is marked on the map.
Once you enter the Forge through a small door inside a ruined house, go forward and cross the small bridge. Defeat the misbegotten enemy and pull the lever to lower the wall to your left.
Go to the other side and defeat the Fire Blob enemy. Turn right and go past the rubble, beneath another bridge. Go through the narrow corridor and turn right near another Blob Enemy to locate a ladder.
Climb the ladder and go through another narrow corridor. Turn right to enter a hall with some Blob enemies and a troll. Climb the rubble to the left to go to the upper area.
There is a small door at the end leading to a massive lift. Turn right and look down to locate a bridge. Carefully drop down on the bridge and go towards a dead troll. Pull the lever on the left side to lower another door.
Go through the door until you reach another hall with multiple golem enemies. Interact with the dead body at the end of the hall to collect the Smithscript Cirque weapon in Elden Ring.
Smithscript Cirque Stats and Requirements
Smithscript Cirque is an interesting weapon due to its various stat requirements. It requires 14 Dexterity, 11 Intelligence, 11 Faith, and 9 Strength to wield it properly.
It has D scaling with Strength and Dexterity stats, and E scaling with Intelligence and Faith stats. This weapon has a unique skill called Blind Spot which can be replaced with the compatible Ash of War.
This backhand blade can’t be infused with any magic or consumables. It can be upgraded up to +25 with the help of Smithing Stones. This weapon has 100 Physical damage at base level, which can be enhanced up to 245 at its highest level.
Smithscript Cirque has a unique, strong attack that allows the user to throw the weapons at the cost of no FP. The weapon is thrown to the left while standing or using the Torrent.
You can throw the weapon to the right while jumping or running. It also can’t be two-handed; instead can only be dual-wielded, making it incompatible with the Two-Handed Sword Talisman in Elden Ring.
It weighs 2 and can be sold for 500 Runes to any merchant in the game, which is contraindicated as this weapon can only be obtained once per playthrough.
Smithscript Cirque Best Build in Elden Ring
For this build, we will be using a fully upgraded Smithscript Cirque with the Flame Art. As this is an endgame build with 190+ character level, distribute your stats and following.
- Vigor: 60
- Dexterity: 60
- Faith: 80
Equip the following talismans to further enhance your build.
- Two-Headed Green Turtle Talisman. Increases stamina recovery speed by 22.5%.
- Shard of Alexander. Increases the attack power of skills by 15%.
- Smithing Talisman. Boosts the throwing attacks.
- Claw Talisman. Increases the attack power of jump attacks by 15%.
Use a fully upgraded Erdtree Seal to cast the following incantations.
Mix the following crystal tears in the Flask of the Wondrous Physick.
- Flame Shrouding Cracked Tear. Increases the attack power of fire attacks.
- Opaline Hardtear. Increases defense against all types of attacks.
With this Smithscript Cirque build in Elden Ring, you can easily kill any boss or enemy with ease.
