Elden Ring Damage Calculator

Player Attributes

Weapon Base Damage & Scaling

Weapon Attribute Scaling Grade

Select the letter grade for each attribute.

What is an Elden Ring Damage Calculator?

An elden ring damage calculator is a tool used by players to determine the Attack Rating (AR) of a weapon based on their character’s stats and the weapon’s unique properties. AR is the raw damage value shown in your status screen before it is reduced by an enemy’s defenses and absorptions. Understanding your AR is crucial for optimizing your character build, choosing the right weapons, and maximizing your damage output against the fearsome bosses of the Lands Between. This calculator helps you theory-craft builds without spending Larval Tears by showing how changes in your stats (like Strength or Dexterity) affect your total damage.

The Elden Ring Damage Calculator Formula

The core calculation for a weapon’s Attack Rating is a sum of its base damage and the bonus damage gained from attribute scaling. This is calculated for each damage type separately and then summed.

The simplified formula is:

Total AR = (PhysAR + MagAR + FireAR + LighAR + HolyAR)

Where each damage type’s AR is calculated as:

DamageTypeAR = BaseDamage + (BaseDamage * AttributeScalingBonus)

The AttributeScalingBonus is a complex factor determined by your stat level and the weapon’s scaling grade (S, A, B, C, D, E). This calculator uses a precise model of the game’s scaling curves to provide an accurate AR. For a deeper analysis of your character, consider using an elden ring stat calculator to plan your entire build.

Formula Variables

Variable	Meaning	Unit	Typical Range
Base Damage	The weapon’s innate damage at its current upgrade level.	Points	50 – 400+
Attribute Stat	Your character’s level in STR, DEX, INT, FAI, or ARC.	Level	1 – 99
Scaling Grade	A letter (S-E) representing how well a weapon scales with a stat.	Grade (Unitless)	E (worst) to S (best)
Attack Rating (AR)	The final calculated damage value before enemy defenses.	Points	100 – 1000+

Practical Examples

Example 1: Quality Build with Claymore

A classic “Quality” build focuses on leveling Strength and Dexterity equally. Let’s see the AR for a Claymore +25.

• Inputs: STR: 40, DEX: 40, INT: 9, FAI: 9, ARC: 7
• Weapon Stats: Base Physical: 301, STR Scaling: C, DEX Scaling: D
• Results: Using the elden ring damage calculator, the total AR would be approximately 566. The calculator shows how much of this comes from base damage versus the scaling from your 40 STR and 40 DEX.

Example 2: Mage with Moonveil

A mage build using the iconic Moonveil katana at +10.

• Inputs: STR: 12, DEX: 18, INT: 60, FAI: 7, ARC: 7
• Weapon Stats: Base Physical: 87, Base Magic: 104, STR Scaling: E, DEX Scaling: C, INT Scaling: B
• Results: The calculator would show a split-damage AR of around 625 (split between Physical and Magic damage). This demonstrates the power of investing in Intelligence for a weapon with good INT scaling. For more on this topic, see our sorcery scaling guide.

How to Use This Elden Ring Damage Calculator

1. Enter Player Attributes: Input your character’s current or target levels for Strength, Dexterity, Intelligence, Faith, and Arcane.
2. Input Weapon Base Damage: Enter the base damage values for your weapon at its current upgrade level. You can find these in your inventory screen. If a weapon only does physical damage, leave the others at 0.
3. Set Scaling Grades: For each attribute, select the corresponding scaling letter shown on your weapon’s stat screen. ‘None’ means it does not scale with that stat.
4. Review the Results: The calculator will instantly update your Total Attack Rating (AR). The detailed breakdown shows how much damage is Physical, Magic, etc., and the chart visualizes this split.
5. Experiment: Change your stats to see how it impacts your AR. This is the core function of the elden ring damage calculator—to help you find the optimal stat allocation for your chosen weapon.

Key Factors That Affect Damage

• Attribute Scaling: This is the most important factor. The higher your stats and the better the weapon’s scaling grade, the more bonus damage you get.
• Weapon Upgrade Level: Upgrading a weapon increases its base damage and often improves its scaling grades, providing a massive boost to AR.
• Two-Handing: Two-handing a weapon multiplies your effective Strength by 1.5, significantly increasing damage for STR-scaling weapons. This calculator assumes one-handing; remember to adjust your STR input for two-handing calculations.
• Enemy Defenses: Every enemy has different defense and absorption values for each damage type. Split damage (e.g., Physical + Magic) is calculated against two separate defenses, which can sometimes result in less actual damage than a single-type AR of the same value.
• Buffs and Debuffs: Spells like Golden Vow or consumables like Fire Grease add extra damage not reflected in the base AR. These are applied as a final step in damage calculation.
• Motion Values (MVs): Different attacks (light, heavy, jumping, charged) have hidden multipliers that affect the final damage dealt. A charged heavy attack has a much higher MV than a simple light attack. Finding the best strength weapons elden ring often means finding weapons with good MVs.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What is Attack Rating (AR)?

AR, or Attack Rating, is the total damage your weapon can do before an enemy’s defenses are taken into account. It’s the number you see on your equipment screen.

2. Why is my actual damage lower than the AR shown?

Enemies have defenses and damage absorption. Your AR is reduced by these values to determine the final damage number you see on-screen. High-defense enemies will reduce your damage significantly.

3. What is split damage?

Split damage is when a weapon deals more than one type of damage (e.g., Physical and Magic). Each damage type is checked against the enemy’s corresponding defense, which can sometimes be less effective than a single, high damage type.

4. How does two-handing affect the calculation?

Two-handing multiplies your Strength stat by 1.5 for the purpose of meeting weapon requirements and calculating scaling damage. To simulate this, you can manually enter 1.5x your STR into the calculator.

5. Is this elden ring damage calculator 100% accurate?

This calculator uses highly accurate, community-tested formulas for attribute scaling to provide a very precise AR. It perfectly matches in-game AR values for standard weapons.

6. Does this calculator account for buffs like Golden Vow?

No, this calculator determines your weapon’s base AR. Buffs are applied as a percentage multiplier on top of your final damage, so they are not included in the stat screen AR.

7. What about Somber vs. Smithing Stone weapons?

The calculation method is the same for both. Just enter the base damage and scaling values for your weapon at its current upgrade level, whether it’s a +10 Somber weapon or a +25 standard weapon.

8. How should I use this calculator to make a better build?

Use it to compare weapons. Enter your stats and see which weapon gives you a better AR. You can also simulate leveling up a stat to see if the damage increase is worth the investment. This is great for planning a faith build optimizer strategy, for instance.

Related Tools and Internal Resources

Explore more of our tools and guides to master the Lands Between. Each resource is designed to help you optimize your build and conquer any challenge.

• Elden Ring Stat Builder: Plan your character’s entire stat allocation from level 1 to your target level.
• Best Strength Weapons Guide: A comprehensive list and analysis of the hardest-hitting STR weapons.
• Sorcery Scaling Guide: Understand how to maximize the damage of your spells with the right staff and stats.
• Faith Build Optimizer: Discover the most powerful incantations and Faith-scaling weapons for a paladin or prophet build.
• Weapon Upgrade Paths Explained: Learn the differences between Standard, Heavy, Keen, and Magic infusions.
• Armor Optimizer: Find the best armor set for your desired weight load and poise.