Elden Ring Build Calculator

The Elden Ring Build Calculator estimates Total Attack Rating for your weapons. Enter your weapon's base damage values, your character's attributes, and the weapon's scaling coefficients to calculate your total attack power and damage breakdown by type. This calculator helps Tarnished optimize their builds by showing how different attribute investments affect weapon damage. This calculator also calculates damage breakdown by type and total scaling bonus.

Weapon Base Damage

Enter the physical damage shown on your weapon (e.g., 300)
Enter magic damage if your weapon deals it (e.g., 200)
Enter fire damage if your weapon deals it (e.g., 150)
Enter lightning damage if your weapon deals it (e.g., 120)
Enter holy damage if your weapon deals it (e.g., 100)

Character Attributes

Enter your Strength level (1-99)
Enter your Dexterity level (1-99)
Enter your Intelligence level (1-99)
Enter your Faith level (1-99)
Enter your Arcane level (1-99)

Weapon Scaling Coefficients

Find these values on your weapon details. Higher values mean better scaling. Common ranges: S=1.0-2.0, A=0.8-1.0, B=0.6-0.8, C=0.4-0.6, D=0.2-0.4, E=0.0-0.2

Enter Strength scaling (0-2, e.g., 0.8)
Enter Dexterity scaling (0-2, e.g., 0.5)
Enter Intelligence scaling (0-2, e.g., 0.9)
Enter Faith scaling (0-2, e.g., 0.7)
Enter Arcane scaling (0-2, e.g., 0.6)

This calculator is for informational purposes only. Results are estimates based on community-researched formulas and may not match in-game values exactly. For precise damage calculations, verify in-game or consult community resources.

What Is Total Attack Rating

Total Attack Rating (AR) is the combined damage value of your weapon in Elden Ring. It shows how much damage your weapon can deal before enemy defenses are applied. The number comes from adding up all damage types your weapon has, including physical, magic, fire, lightning, and holy damage. Each damage type scales with different attributes like Strength, Dexterity, Intelligence, Faith, or Arcane.

How Total Attack Rating Is Calculated

Formula

Total AR = Sum of all (Base Damage + Scaling Bonus) for each damage type

Where:

  • Base Damage = The weapon's base damage for each type shown on the weapon info
  • Scaling Bonus = Base Damage x Scaling Value x Scaling Coefficient
  • Scaling Value = A number based on your attribute level with diminishing returns
  • Scaling Coefficient = How well the weapon scales with that attribute (S=best, E=worst)

The calculator first finds a scaling value for each attribute based on soft caps. Attributes from 1 to 20 give full returns. Attributes from 21 to 55 give reduced returns. Attributes from 56 to 80 give heavily reduced returns. Attributes above 80 give minimal extra benefit. This models how the game rewards investing in attributes up to certain breakpoints. The scaling bonus is then calculated for each damage type and added to the base damage to find the total attack rating.

Why Total Attack Rating Matters

Total Attack Rating helps you understand how much damage your weapon will deal. Knowing this number lets you compare different weapons and see which ones work best with your build. It also helps you decide where to spend your runes when leveling up.

Why Attack Rating Is Important for Build Planning

Without knowing your attack rating, you might waste runes on attributes that barely increase your damage. Many players stop seeing damage gains after certain attribute levels because of soft caps. This calculator shows you exactly how much damage you gain from each attribute so you can stop investing when returns become too small.

For PvE Players

In PvE, higher attack rating generally means faster boss kills and easier exploration. PvE players often want to maximize a single damage type to break through enemy defenses. This calculator helps you see which attribute investment gives the most damage for your favorite weapon.

For PvP Players

In PvP, attack rating matters alongside weapon speed, range, and moveset. Two weapons with similar AR might perform very differently in combat. PvP players often use this calculator to find the optimal attribute spread for their level range, ensuring they deal enough damage while having enough health and stamina.

Elden Ring Build Calculator vs Raw Damage Numbers

Raw damage numbers only show your base weapon damage before scaling. Total Attack Rating includes the bonus damage from your attributes, giving you the real damage output. Many players mistake base damage for total damage and end up with weaker builds than expected. This calculator shows you the complete picture so you can make informed decisions.

Example Calculation

A player has a Greatsword with 300 base physical damage, Strength scaling coefficient of 0.8, and Dexterity scaling coefficient of 0.2. Their character has 60 Strength, 20 Dexterity, and 10 in all other attributes. They want to know their total attack rating.

First, the calculator finds the scaling value for each attribute. Strength at 60 gives a scaling value of about 1.19 after diminishing returns. Dexterity at 20 gives a scaling value of 0.44. The Strength bonus equals 300 times 1.19 times 0.8, which is about 286. The Dexterity bonus equals 300 times 0.44 times 0.2, which is about 26.

The total attack rating is 300 base damage plus 286 Strength bonus plus 26 Dexterity bonus, equaling 612 attack power points.

This result tells the player their weapon will deal about 612 damage per hit before enemy defenses. They can now compare this to other weapons or see how much damage they would gain by leveling Strength to 80 versus investing in other attributes. The player might decide that pushing Strength beyond 60 gives small returns and consider leveling health or endurance instead.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is this Elden Ring Build Calculator for?

This calculator is for any Elden Ring player who wants to optimize their character build. It helps new players understand how scaling works and veteran players plan efficient attribute spreads for their weapons. Whether you play PvE or PvP, this tool helps you make informed decisions about where to spend your runes.

How do I find my weapon's scaling coefficients?

Scaling coefficients come from community research and wikis. In-game, you see letter grades like S, A, B, C, D, or E. These letters correspond to numerical values: S is typically 1.0 to 2.0, A is 0.8 to 1.0, B is 0.6 to 0.8, C is 0.4 to 0.6, D is 0.2 to 0.4, and E is 0.0 to 0.2. Exact values vary by weapon and upgrade level.

What are the soft cap breakpoints in Elden Ring?

Soft caps are attribute levels where you start getting less benefit per point invested. For most damage stats, the soft caps are at 20, 55, and 80. From 1 to 20 you get full returns. From 21 to 55 returns decrease gradually. From 56 to 80 returns decrease heavily. Above 80 you get minimal benefit. These caps affect how the calculator computes your scaling bonus.

Does this calculator account for weapon upgrades?

This calculator uses the values you enter, which should reflect your weapon's current state. Upgraded weapons have higher base damage and often better scaling coefficients. Enter the values shown on your upgraded weapon in-game. The calculator does not automatically adjust for upgrade level, so make sure to use your weapon's actual stats.

Can I use this calculator for hybrid builds?

Yes, this calculator works well for hybrid builds that invest in multiple damage attributes. Enter all your attribute levels and the corresponding scaling coefficients for your weapon. The calculator will show you the total damage from all scaling sources. Hybrid builds often split damage across multiple types, which this tool handles by showing the breakdown.

References

  • Fextralife Elden Ring Wiki - Weapon Scaling Mechanics
  • Elden Ring Wiki - Attribute Soft Cap Research
  • Community Damage Formula Research - r/EldenRing

Calculation logic verified using publicly available standards.

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