All about Flails in Elden Ring

Guide with information about Flails in Elden Ring and its expansion Shadow of the Erdtree

Flail in Elden Ring

There are 6 flails in Elden Ring, 1 of which can be obtained from the DLC, namely:

Base game	Shadow of the Erdtree
Bastard's Stars Chainlink Flail Family Heads Flail Nightrider Flail	Serpent Flail

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Bastard's Stars

	Bastard's Stars Flail which deals magic damage, having been imbued with power by the remembrance of Astel. Formed of the same many-colored star debris that comprised the form of the Naturalborn of the Void.
Attribute name Requirement Correction (%) Strength 8 10 Dexterity 22 35 Intelligence 22 80 Faith Arcane	Damage type Damage value Damage negiation (%) Physical 68 32 Fire 24 Magic 81 48 Thunder 24 Holy 24
Weight Crit (%) Guard boost Stamina damage 5,5 100 20 53	Item rarity Type of attack Poise damage Legendary Strike 6

Ash of War	Nebula 25 FP Flail hit Magic AOE Damage 1,54x 121 Magic damage + Base attack Stamina damage 1x 110 Poise damage 1,5x 13 PREVENT the change Imbue the Naturalborn's stars with magic to perform a sweeping strike. This attack leaves a dark cloud of stars in its wake that lingers briefly before exploding.
Affinity	NOT allowed
Buffing	NOT allowed
Special effects	None
Upgrading	By Somber Smithing Stones (up to +10)

How to get it?

In exchange for the Astel Remembrance (Remembrance of the Naturalborn), located in the Ainsel River.

Remembrance can be exchanged by the Finger Reader Enia in the Roundtable Hold.

Chainlink Flail

	Chainlink Flail A spiked iron tube attached by a chain wielded by Mad Pumpkin Heads. Especially large for a flail, wielding it requires more strength than it does dexterity.
Attribute name Requirement Correction (%) Strength 18 78 Dexterity 12 13 Intelligence Faith Arcane	Damage type Damage value Damage negiation (%) Physical 112 43 Fire 28 Magic 28 Thunder 28 Holy 28
Weight Crit (%) Guard boost Stamina damage 8 100 24 61	Item rarity Type of attack Poise damage Common Strike 6

Ash of War	Spinning Chain L2 + R1 + R2 FP 8 8 10 Damage 0,85x 0,9x + 1,2x 1,1x + 1,4x Stamina damage 0,85x 0,9x + 1,2x 1,1x + 1,4x Poise damage 0,85x 0,9x + 2x 1,5x + 2,5 Guard attack 2x 2x + 2x 2x + 2x Status Correction 0,85x 0,9x + 1x 1x + 1x Status attack correction 1x 1x + 1x 1x + 1x ALLOW the change Spins the striking part of a flail at high speed to attack. Follow up with a normal or strong attack to link the momentum of this skill into a successive attack.
Affinity	Allowed
Buffing	Allowed
Special effects	ID 6401 — Hemorrhage - Type 1 - Special 2 50 blood Deal (15% MaxHP + 100) HP damage
Upgrading	By Smithing Stones (up to +25)

How to get it?

Random drop from Mad Pumpkin Head armed with this weapon.

The easiest enemy is in Fort Haight.

The chance of dropping this item — 4%.

Family Heads

	Family Heads Three bludgeoning copper heads attached to a handle by chains. Signature weapon of Necromancer Garris, the heretical sage. The heads were made to resemble those of his wife and two children.
Attribute name Requirement Correction (%) Strength 8 20 Dexterity 18 80 Intelligence 16 20 Faith Arcane	Damage type Damage value Damage negiation (%) Physical 90 37 Fire 26 Magic 58 36 Thunder 26 Holy 26
Weight Crit (%) Guard boost Stamina damage 5,5 100 20 53	Item rarity Type of attack Poise damage Rare Strike 6

Ash of War	Familial Rancor 25 FP Launches 6 magic projectiles that deal a total of: (2x + 1,35x + 1,45x) * 2 = 9,6x Magic damage (0,9x + 0,6x + 0,3x) * 2 = 3,6x Stamina damage (0,9x + 0,6x + 0,3x) * 2 = 3,6x Poise damage PREVENT the change Gently rattle the copper heads to summon vengeful spirits that chase down foes. The anguish of a spouse and children invites accursed wrath.
Affinity	NOT allowed
Buffing	NOT allowed
Special effects	None
Upgrading	By Somber Smithing Stones (up to +10)

How to get it?

Guaranteed drop from the Necromancer Garris boss located in Sage's Cave.

Flail

	Flail Weapon consisting of a bludgeoning head attached to a handle by a chain. The iron ball is spiked and induces blood loss. Blows from this weapon cannot be parried. The charge attack whirls the iron ball around for increased force before striking.
Attribute name Requirement Correction (%) Strength 10 34 Dexterity 18 52 Intelligence Faith Arcane	Damage type Damage value Damage negiation (%) Physical 112 36 Fire 24 Magic 24 Thunder 24 Holy 24
Weight Crit (%) Guard boost Stamina damage 5 100 20 56	Item rarity Type of attack Poise damage Common Strike 6

Ash of War	Spinning Chain L2 + R1 + R2 FP 8 8 10 Damage 0,85x 0,9x + 1,2x 1,1x + 1,4x Stamina damage 0,85x 0,9x + 1,2x 1,1x + 1,4x Poise damage 0,85x 0,9x + 2x 1,5x + 2,5 Guard attack 2x 2x + 2x 2x + 2x Status Correction 0,85x 0,9x + 1x 1x + 1x Status attack correction 1x 1x + 1x 1x + 1x ALLOW the change Spins the striking part of a flail at high speed to attack. Follow up with a normal or strong attack to link the momentum of this skill into a successive attack.
Affinity	Allowed
Buffing	Allowed
Special effects	ID 6401 — Hemorrhage - Type 1 - Special 2 50 blood Deal (15% MaxHP + 100) HP damage
Upgrading	By Smithing Stones (up to +25)

How to get it?

In a chest located in Gatefront Ruins.

A guaranteed drop from brother Corhyn at the end of his quest (or if you decide to kill him earlier).

Nightrider Flail

	Nightrider Flail A flail with two additional bludgeoning heads. Weapon of the Night's Cavalry who ride funeral steeds. The large spikes make it highly effective at inducing blood loss, but also demand higher dexterity to wield.
Attribute name Requirement Correction (%) Strength 10 21 Dexterity 24 66 Intelligence Faith Arcane	Damage type Damage value Damage negiation (%) Physical 115 37 Fire 25 Magic 25 Thunder 25 Holy 25
Weight Crit (%) Guard boost Stamina damage 6 100 21 58	Item rarity Type of attack Poise damage Common Strike 6

Ash of War	Spinning Chain L2 + R1 + R2 FP 8 8 10 Damage 0,85x 0,9x + 1,2x 1,1x + 1,4x Stamina damage 0,85x 0,9x + 1,2x 1,1x + 1,4x Poise damage 0,85x 0,9x + 2x 1,5x + 2,5 Guard attack 2x 2x + 2x 2x + 2x Status Correction 0,85x 0,9x + 1x 1x + 1x Status attack correction 1x 1x + 1x 1x + 1x ALLOW the change Spins the striking part of a flail at high speed to attack. Follow up with a normal or strong attack to link the momentum of this skill into a successive attack.
Affinity	Allowed
Buffing	Allowed
Special effects	ID 6401 — Hemorrhage - Type 1 - Special 2 50 blood Deal (15% MaxHP + 100) HP damage
Upgrading	By Smithing Stones (up to +25)

How to get it?

Guaranteed drop from the Night's Cavalry boss located in Castle Morne Rampart.
It appears only at night.

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Serpent Flail

	Serpent Flail A flail with coiled snakes for bludgeoning heads. Fire roars within the snakes' bodies, inflicting horrible burns. Some of Messmer's army used these flails to burn hornsent—to brand them with agony and fear.
Attribute name Requirement Correction (%) Strength 10 5 Dexterity 24 45 Intelligence Faith 21 50 Arcane	Damage type Damage value Damage negiation (%) Physical 77 34 Fire 92 50 Magic 25 Thunder 24 Holy 25
Weight Crit (%) Guard boost Stamina damage 6 100 21 58	Item rarity Type of attack Poise damage Rare Strike 6

Ash of War	Flare, O Serpent 8 FP Adds 90 Fire damage The effect lasts 30 seconds (or until the first explosion) A strong attack while the effect is active creates an additional explosion: Uncharged / Jump: 75 Fire damage (+ Base attack) 100 Stamina damage 7 Poise damage Charged: 117 Fire damage (+ Base attack) 100 Stamina damage 12 Poise damage PREVENT the change Ignites a flame inside the snakes, temporarily empowering flame attacks. Once ignited, strong attacks and other moves that strike the ground will cause an explosion.
Affinity	NOT allowed
Buffing	NOT allowed
Special effects	None
Upgrading	By Somber Smithing Stones (up to +10)

How to get it?

In a chest located in Fog Rift Fort.

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Sorting flails

Rarity

Common	Rare	Legendary
Chainlink Flail Flail Nightrider Flail	Family Heads Serpent Flail	Bastard's Stars

Weight

5	5,5
Flail	Bastard's Stars Family Heads
6	8
Nightrider Flail Serpent Flail	Chainlink Flail

Buffing and Affinity

Allowed	NOT allowed
Chainlink Flail Flail Nightrider Flail	Bastard's Stars Family Heads Serpent Flail

Sorting flails №2

Damage (sorted by Physical)

Weapon name	Damage: Physical	Damage: Magic	Damage: Fire	Damage: Lightning	Damage: Holy
Bastard's Stars	68	81
Serpent Flail	77		92
Family Heads	90	58
Flail	112
Chainlink Flail	112
Nightrider Flail	115

Correction (sorted by DEX)

Weapon name	Correction STR	Correction DEX	Correction INT	Correction FTH	Correction ARC
Chainlink Flail	78	13
Bastard's Stars	10	35	80
Serpent Flail	5	45		50
Flail	34	52
Nightrider Flail	21	66
Family Heads	20	80	20

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Correct Type

Standard (0)	Unique (2200)
Chainlink Flail Flail Nightrider Flail	Bastard's Stars Family Heads Serpent Flail

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