Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree – How to Get the Anvil Hammer

Elden Ring’s Shadow of the Erdtree DLC brings quite a lot of new weapons for players to discover and wield, and among them is the Anvil Hammer. For players looking to add this weapon to their arsenal, here’s a guide on where to find the Anvil Hammer in Shadow of the Erdtree and how to make the most of its unique abilities.

The Anvil Hammer is one of the new additions to the colossal weapon type in the Elden Ring DLC. It is particularly well-suited for strength builds, as it boasts the highest scaling potential in that attribute. However, wielding this massive hammer requires meeting certain stat requirements: 39 Strength, 10 Dexterity, 11 Intelligence, and 20 Faith.

Where to Find the Anvil Hammer

To obtain the Anvil Hammer, players must venture into the Ruined Forge Lava Intake dungeon, located in the eastern part of the Gravesite Plain region. From the Castle Front Site of Grace, head south and follow the lower cliffs until you reach a blasted-out entrance beneath a large stone arch.

Once inside the dungeon, navigate through the linear pathways until you reach a larger chamber with a drop on the right. Descend the stairs, climb the rubble to the upper ledge, and proceed down the ladder on the right. Pull the lever to lower the large lava tube, then climb to the top and jump off to the right.

In the small chamber, interact with the forge to claim your reward: the Anvil Hammer and an Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone.

Anvil Hammer Stats and Scaling

At its base level, the Anvil Hammer boasts impressive attack power. It can be upgraded to +10 using Somber Smithing Stones, further increasing its might. The weapon’s scaling at +10 is as follows:

• Strength: B
• Dexterity: E
• Intelligence: E
• Faith: D

The Anvil Hammer comes equipped with a unique weapon skill called Smithing Art Spears. When activated, this skill consumes 18 FP and slams the anvil into the ground, causing countless spears to erupt from the earth, and dealing significant damage to enemies.

To maximize the Anvil Hammer’s potential, consider pairing it with talismans that boost attack power or fire damage.

Summary

Anvil Hammer Stats	Value
Required Strength	39
Required Dexterity	10
Required Intelligence	11
Required Faith	20
Physical Damage	320
Fire Damage	208
Weapon Skill	Smithing Art Spears
FP Cost	18

With its incredible damage output and stance-breaking capabilities, the Anvil Hammer is a weapon that should not be overlooked by any player seeking to conquer the challenges that await in Elden Ring’s Shadow of the Erdtree DLC.