This Backhand Blade Build Is INSANELY POWERFUL! Elden Ring Shadow OF The Erdtree EARLY DLC BUILD

[@ronweasley7435]

Y’all for this build, the new two handed turtles talisman is great

[@TagBackTv]

Yes it is! Although I don't use the ash of war a ton, so not super needed for me

[@KwaziiThe1]

@@TagBackTv do I need the dlc to get the swords or naw

[@ToucanDoThatVR]

@@TagBackTvI use the bloodhounds step for my ash of war with this weapon, the roll stack is so good so bloodhound step is a great pick

[@ahabum]

I'm playing it with a cold affinity and an int dex build. It's pretty cool, and resetting frost build up with a fire spell is efficient. Having a lot of fun rn Updating this : I was playing the rotten wing medallion for a while and I realized I really liked the Blind Spot AoW, shifting to the back of the enemy is really easy and fun, then you can follow with a backstab. So I put the dagger medaillon and it's going great too. Even if the frost affinity takes a lil much time to proc, it's still very easy to do so.

[@kytwb4252]

What are the best stats for an int dex? I wanna use stuff like the star lined sword and the new sword of night

[@ahabum]

@@kytwb4252 i don't rly know honestly, i'm playing 60 dex 60 int but it can be thrash or good, i rly don't do that much of theory crafting. And i havent dropped the dual sword yet !

[@miles6662000]

Running this same build. I also have the Moonveil as a backup when I need some range and crowd control

[@pabss36]

Whatre are the stats your are running?

[@micheall]

After you proc frost you use a fire spell then go for a frost proc again? I’ve never used frost so idk

[@alphasonic255]

I'm gonna be trying these when I get home. I've been rocking Rellanas twin blades and have been having a lot of fun. But these look fantastic as well. Update: I've tried them. You want to 1v3 people with absolute brain dead mentality? Slap swift strike ash of war on those bad boys with cold/bleed enchant/ Godfrey icon/shard of alexander/magic scorpion/rotten insignia with the raksha armor and watch players health bars go from full to 0 mashing and charging R2. Have fun.

[@Tonis332]

Those are really good too

[@Nion8six]

You was shouted out yesterday by the channel Jorraptor btw! I hope it brings some much deserved recognition for all the work you put into these guides! 👏👏

[@StemAndFriends]

This guy has more subs than Jorraptor. 😂

[@Nion8six]

@@StemAndFriends imo it doesn’t matter how many subs someone has, recognition is recognition. Deserved as well, as I sub to both channels and missed the very video from Tag, that Jor’s team mentioned 🙏

[@Rumb4o]

For sure. One of the best weapons in DLC and one of best moovset, this weapon feel very special and good for bosses. Specialy in dlc u have alot of like Malenia bosses who fight fast.

[@EvraeFrelia]

I literally just found these this morning when I got into the DLC. Levelled em to max to use them and they are really fun. I had been using Quickstep Hookclaws and think those just got kicked to the curb.

[@nosleepforme2242]

A lot of these weapons are really cool and add tons of quality to the game. That being said, I’m still looking for DLC weapons that will rival BB and DMGS. Even with this nerfs, they seem to still be in the top 5 easily. Looking for some busted weapons in this DLC, would be a shame not to have a few.

[@durdurs8048]

This right here. All these weapons look cool but they feel so underpowered compared to the weapon I’m running(Nagakiba)

[@MythicAce218]

​@durdurs8048 for me it's the reverse Uchi and nagakiba feel so underpowered

[@DnkeyFunky]

Yeah BB is just unmatched

[@MythicAce218]

@@DnkeyFunky what's BB

[@Sonkens]

New legendary maybe

[@d_catrell]

ive found extreme success with the running r2 on these. i base the whole build around that attack just because of how useful it is

[@NateDawg14307]

Hey man great video, loving the build! Some constructive criticism, add time stamps in the scrub bar so we can easily navigate between sections of your video. (Incantations/talismans/stats/explained, ETC) it would make it a lot easier when I come back to check on items I need

[@Jev55]

For this build the Gravebird armor piece and the talon talisman(I forget what it's called but it increases the damage of jump attacks) are amazing as well. The heavy jump attack has killer stance buildup.

[@jasonnunez2656]

Because the ash of war takes so much stamina. I found that the new two handed turtle talisman for incr stamina regen has good synergy with it

[@syedhamza6017]

Where do you find it? No huge spoilers pls

[@jasonnunez2656]

@@syedhamza6017 it’s easily accessible without beating any bosses. Pretty sure it’s in a “ hidden” cave within the first map fragment

[@rico7292]

In dlc? Name of the talisman pls ​@@jasonnunez2656

[@abcgustavo]

what tear elixier and great rune you use?

[@scruffles3838]

I like that you can get a A scale with str made it rather funny when I suddenly swapped from zwehander to it surprising a invader

[@Rumb4o]

Big question. Renala's armor or Black Knight set armor what give u also 5% shadow blessing (fragment buff) so idk if thats alot or no? Thoughts @tagbacktv?

[@Tripleainside]

which flask of wondorous would you recommend for this build

[@Darth_Mould]

does the armour matter? im level 250 on rennela, but, im on NG+6 and i cannot beat this boss (sorry if i spelt the bosses name incorrect)

[@raidgaming9714]

How do you do the spinning attack after the ash of war blind spot skill?

[@twistsnkicks]

I can already see FromSoft nerfing Blindspot in a future patch 😂

[@stevenwilliams5777]

Solitude helmet with that armor looks so much better

[@kieranfrank2486]

Running it with blood is pretty good and doesn't sacrifice too much damage!

[@SubiKinubi]

Blind spot is my new bloodhound step with damage, especially for humanoid bosses

[@Marty-sl7wq]

what do you think is the best crystal tears for this build? I use thorny cracked tear and that dex buff +10

[@Band00zz_]

Flame shrouding with thorny is a must with blood flame blade Id also try it with stone barbed too

[@TheMirandalorian]

If I ever play elden ring, this is exactly what I will use!!

[@reddj002]

These weapons are ok... what gamers dont tell you is that in order to do insane damage like this... you have to search for as many Scadtree Fragments you can find. Once you're Buffed Up.... then your weapons and Spells will be crazy strong against the enemies in the DLC Not The Base Game.... not all but most of new weapons and Spells are significantly weaker. Tip: Try all new weapons and Spells in the Base game against Underground Roadside Beast and late game Giants

[@Deathworg1]

Im loving this build but I feel like I was doing more damage with an occult bleed scavengers curved swords build, that being said I found that the bosses and mobs would fuck me up and not let me do jump attacks and for those this build does much better. I wish I could make it bleed but like a LOT more

[@TagBackTv]

You can make these bleed, and it is really good!

[@Deathworg1]

@@TagBackTv first of all thank you for this video it was super helpful, second: is there a way to make them bleed more? I’m using blood flame blade on em and it’s really good but the bleed procs maybe once per fight, I’m biased I’ve been using scav curved swords and they proc bleed every swing xD

[@Oogie187]

@@Deathworg1just saying scav jump builds are the strongest build ig so try not to compare it. Variety is fun and will keep you interested in the game!

[@mr.goodvbe6168]

Thank you for the video 👌🏼 for the Reverse Blade, what is the name of the war ash which allows you to Dash over 10 meters and which has the same skill as Malenia's Katana (several slashes all around the character)? Everyone uses it in PVP and it's great cancer haha Thanks for future replies 👌🏼

[@richardsmall5265]

I’d love to see ya put together a falx build. I love these things and haven’t seen anyone putting out build videos on them yet

[@Max-gk6ot]

Faith sacred affinity seems to give it more damage? Before i respecced to dex with keen i was getting like an extra 80 dmg. Is physica damage ranked hire than holy or something?

[@joeyankees994]

What are all the faiths you only mentioned 4 but have 5 on ?

[@LeonNg]

I think the one that you mention is Vyke's Dragonbolt. It gives you Lightning attack power for your weapons, 15% increase maximum equip load but reduces Lightning Damage negation by 35%

[@slaytora5235]

You should try out the Ancient Meteoric Ore Greatsword.

[@ericandrei7991]

what do you run for the physik

[@aaronrobles7965]

you could do thorny tear(succesive attacks) and another that has to do with stamina,

[@owencalder5235]

I would recommend using Electrify Armament instead of Bloodflame blade! EA just adds pure damage, and a significant amount more than BB does. Only uses 15 faith roo

[@ashtonberry6344]

EA loses the Flaming Bleed, which is the main point of Bloodflame

[@gracedehorta6069]

Can’t you go to ng+ to get two back hand blades aka two affinities (bleed and keen)

[@XxWhiteBoyxX1000]

I love that everyone is starting to meta this. Ive already made a counter and been getting some salty messages 😅😂

[@tegridyfarms2691]

Would you say this build is better than an elanora pole blade +bloodytwinblade seppuku bleed build?

[@Tytythelegend]

It’s faster and more convenient, damage isn’t as good but it’s more fun

[@DemonSnowKing]

what did u use for the physick, i may have missed it in the vid

[@zormptv9169]

The best option for physick is thorny and flame shrouding

[@danieldicken6407]

Run swift slash ash on it. Crazy good.

[@sambarker117]

Would you guys suggest my arcane dex version using blood on the ash of war, or just straight up dex with keen ash of war, I’m a noob and need help

[@kieranwilliamson1915]

Also wondering if a full keen dex/faith build or arcane dex build would be better

[@myself1178]

Personally I’d suggest to try both and see which one fits your style

[@Rumb4o]

Dual Star Lined can be insane. Can u duplicate it? or anybody need to drop u that

[@TrafalgarDWaterLoo]

Not sure if I missed it what do you use for the physick

[@aaronrobles7965]

try thorny tear and another with stamina of some sort like regen

[@wheisenberg6155]

Backhand blades & Falx is be nurfed soon lmfao both the ashes are OP as hell

[@Amanda-td2ge]

Thanks Tag! Much appreciated.

[@ClitRaptor]

Picked this up but it shows my hand holding the blade and its also on the side of my hip? xD

[@RJaiB.]

2 hand the weapon, you use the one on your hip for a dual wield

[@giohimejima]

Can you make a build for curseblade cirque? I loved it so much but im struggling with it

[@TagBackTv]

I'll check it out!

[@kevindugger3643]

Can you use dry leaf wirlwind ash of war on it?

[@luketaylor3159]

How do you get the ash of war to apply an affinity? I’ve got the cirques but I don’t have the ash that comes on it by itself to apply an affinity

[@johnathonjewell692]

Whetstone of whichever affinity you're wanting to apply

[@adamlewis4632]

How do I dial wield the blades? I can only use single handed on PS5 :(

[@cordellthomasjr2591]

R2 And 🔺

[@g2monkig718]

Triangle+R1

[@zap-gorillatag]

u can dual wield by going in ur menu and then on equipment and then go to the left hand and put a weapon there and in ur right hand another weapon and two handing is pressing triangle and r1 at the same time and that is how u do it with ur right hand and with ur left hand do triangle and L1 at the same time that is how u do them all

[@getdookied-on8136]

Noob

[@fesk3818]

Do r2 and square that works for me

[@WhiskeyMcnair]

I got invaded after trying this sword out with a new build and I spammed them into submission

[@mahd-nk5xv]

it does not let me use the blood flame build with the flame art a finite

[@joefowler6285]

Hey whats the bame of armour set you're wearing?

[@OhEnvys]

It's rellanas

[@killerrabbit38]

U need to beat one of the hardest boss after malenia to get it

[@dustin7405]

He shows it in the video

[@chilly5010]

How do you get more affinities ?

[@forcedesigns5503]

What physick you using?

[@TagBackTv]

stamina recovery and attack increase on multiple hits

[@forcedesigns5503]

@@TagBackTv Thanks made this build just with millicent’s prosthesis

[@adamlewis4632]

Nvm I’m an idiot haha😊

[@WooGooGaming]

So true, Adam

[@alanorta9720]

Me too buddy me too

[@WhySoSeriousSenpai]

Does anyone know where i can find the quick slack ash of war for my back hands?

[@TrayGolden]

@@WhySoSeriousSenpaiapparently not it’s actually annoying that nobody has found it yet because I want it so bad

[@WhySoSeriousSenpai]

@@TrayGolden i found it😭 you need to help hornsent against leda the summon is in shadow keep hidden near the boats lol

[@lawlietdes6]

I have everything as u in the vid but i dont got the damage u have

[@rico7292]

THE QUESTION IS: IN DUAL MODE THE DMG IS 2X? LIKE IN POWERSTANCE OR NOT?

[@klaw-rp6ji]

I don't think the normal two handed pairing on the weapons gets buffed by two handed sword talisman if that's what you are asking. If you are talking about a different in each hand well all powerstanced attacks have had reduced damage so that it is slightly above normal attacks but they still have many benefits. There is a bug with using two different backhand bladesand the powerstanced crouch attack. Some of the nerfs didn't get applied to this so it hits a lot harder

[@kingnaseem5959]

What stats should i do if i am level 268

[@sane7527]

Any long range spell or weapon i could put in this?

[@christianstephens1478]

im going to use bolt of gransax with it for range, you do need 20 strength which ill take away from dex

[@daydreamingcase]

Could also put a couple of Incantations on like Frenzied Eye Burst.

[@klaw-rp6ji]

Beast roar goes amazing with these

[@Verwischen]

You forgot lord of blood exultation talisman

[@Oskate]

How do you keep the blind spot ash of war while changing the weapon to keen?

[@markcaira6686]

When selecting it the blind spot ash of war will be an option

[@Oskate]

@@markcaira6686 at the blacksmith guy right?

[@hussenAlkhaldy]

@@Oskate or at any site of grace

[@br1dge_yt947]

Did it go down from s to a on dex now?

[@LeonNg]

Did you use Keen affinity yet?

[@br1dge_yt947]

@@LeonNg yup

[@br1dge_yt947]

@@LeonNg oooo it’s bc it’s not on +25

[@Tmindful182]

I can confirm this dual wield is incredible… however I can also confirm not even blind spot can dodge general gayius. Does anyone know how to beat general gayus?! It’s absurd… do I have to change to a strength build?! HELP! I havent had problems with Melania… Bayle… anyone… just captain Gayest. Surely his charge hit box is the first thing to be nerfed

[@shrbmr]

Try ranged magic for little lighter fight. He is broken.

[@BabyYeet]

What should my stats be in level 123

[@CripplingShot91]

I used the keen affinity but only got it to B Dex . Any reason why?

[@OldSkoolPooley]

Have you fully upgraded it? The scaling increases as it is leveled up

[@syfayre3957]

Is there only 1 backhanded swords?

[@Congiii]

What do you have in the flask?

[@TagBackTv]

stamina recovery and attack increase on multiple hits

[@Congiii]

@@TagBackTv what names are the tears?

[@kingtezzy9992]

For some reason I can’t use blood flame on the weapon does anyone know why that is

[@_Aidyn]

love it, thanks!

[@Isou181]

same stats but only get 793 armement and weapon upgraded at 25 with S in dex

[@OblivionDust2719]

The blind spot art of war is such a goof😍

[@norby511]

When I go to change scaling, it doesn't allow me to keep blind spot. Is there that ash as loot in the game? Been looking through videos and wiki, but no luck. any answer is appreciated.

[@ghastemp11]

normally if you dont have any ash of war equipped on it, it should keep blind spot when trying to change it

[@ghastemp11]

and no that ash is exclusive to the weapon i think

[@norby511]

@@ghastemp11 how do you change scaling without changing the ash?

[@Nixyssa]

@@norby511 you click on the same ash again when you are changing the ash and that would be blind spot then you can change it to bleed. keen. anything you want if you are still confused just tell me and i will see what i can do.

[@norby511]

@Nixyssa I've done that before with other weapons, but it only shows other ashes. This is the smithscript cirque btw

[@zedape2597]

Hello, iam missed something maybe, i watched ur vid because iam played the same build (Keen Bachhand blade +25) But, idk why i have more stat than u on the vid (iam lvl 225) but my weapon without buff is 687 and your is 847, i cant understand from where, i looked my stuff nothing to do about it, i tried without stuff on me same, so if u have a clue to help me :D

[@Roscke]

I’m having the same issue

[@TagBackTv]

Yall need to go get scadurtree fragments

[@zedape2597]

@@TagBackTv How many do you have ? iam lvl 3 on it right now :) ^^ i litteraly forgot about that ! thx

[@UIToast]

When did he show the attributes

[@justinbaur4527]

anyone know how to get swift slash for the backhand blade?

[@Xivuarath-p4o]

how does he dual wield the same weapon when only one drops

[@kevindugger3643]

Twohand it

[@Xivuarath-p4o]

@@kevindugger3643 i dont see how twohanding a weapon can make a second weapon out of thin air

[@klaw-rp6ji]

How does literally no one know how to do this. This is like basics of fighting anything unless yall really just use one weapon. You hold triangle and hit r1 to two hand your right weapon or l1 to two hand your left weapon. Backhand blades are a weapon type that when you two hand it you have the powerstanced moveset

[@Xivuarath-p4o]

@@klaw-rp6ji Because every weapon ive picked up and 2 handed doesnt give me 2 weapons. this was before i even got the dlc to try 2 handing

[@klaw-rp6ji]

@@Xivuarath-p4o it's only for some weapons. Ones that also appear on your hip if one handing

[@keeganwright366]

What seal is he using?

[@BigBender-ms5ul]

Fire gainte seal

[@peterpumpkin_eater69_420]

blind stop actually does have some invisibility frames i used it when elden beast does his ranged attack with his sword and it went straight through me

[@lordsparrow3401]

what you use in the physique

[@SosMula-u1m]

I cant use Flame on this sword… Why?

[@Maru-km2fc]

same idk why

[@kieranwilliamson1915]

You might have affinity that doesnt allow if for example elemental affinities you cannot use bloodflame on top of that if u switch it to keen will work then :)

[@mandretta4842]

I cant proc bloodflame blade on neither of both weapons

[@ashtonberry6344]

You can't have an elemental infusion on them to proc Bloodflame. Has to be Standard, Heavy, Keen or Quality.

[@zap-gorillatag]

why does my backhand blade say it has b in dex scaling

[@killerrabbit38]

Lmao, u need to go to the blacksmith to change it to keen. Only then ull get an S dex scal

[@joshuagordon3701]

Make sure it has keen on it, and it’s +25

[@adariansdjornis7902]

Mine is keen with 85 dex why is my attack power so low on this weapon?

[@timholloway8821]

How many fragments do you have? They increase attack power.

[@adariansdjornis7902]

@@timholloway8821 I figured it out didn’t realize base game numbers and DLC numbers were that different

[@xenohex2938]

what ash of war is the one that coats them in blood??

[@ikrizz5451]

seppuku or bloodflame blade

[@xenohex2938]

@@ikrizz5451 thanks dude

[@Hashiraplay_]

elixir ?

[@230488kary]

Does any1 know where to find the Swift Slash aow?👀

[@Julian-h9y8l]

Now this is the ash I need

[@captainkirk9849]

Wonder how they are with blood affinity

[@aidanayala2768]

They are so good

[@somedogsarecops2354]

Blood is still very strong.

[@captainkirk9849]

@@somedogsarecops2354 what ash of war would you pair with them?

[@somedogsarecops2354]

@@captainkirk9849 You don't want to change it, Blind Spot is very strong just infuse it with Blood. 534 AR at 80 dex, 30 str and 45 arc.

[@RGLone]

Those buffed cancel each other

[@reeceettia925]

Why can I not put blood flame on my swords

[@lordsparrow3401]

did you put the bleed affinity on it? if so you need it to be keen

[@karnage7665]

Can u make a sword of night build

[@jasimumar9075]

Can these swords work with a magic build?

[@nickbullis288]

Just use Rellanas blades.

[@mercilessking]

Were two get Ash of war shift slash

[@reddevilkev]

The Erdtree seal is much better with this build S scaling on faith

[@TagBackTv]

S scaling doesn't change the effectiveness of buffs. The giants seal increases the buff on flame Grant me strength

[@reddevilkev]

@@TagBackTv the combo flame and golden vow does more damage with my seal than yours

[@chris2609.]

☝️🤓​@@reddevilkev

[@George98712]

@@reddevilkevNobody is rocking 40 faith bro😭

[@reddevilkev]

@@George98712 I am nobody 😁

[@hd629]

Why can’t I equip Bloodflame blade?

[@RYL_Force]

Same issue here, i meet all requirements and the ability lights up like i can use it but my character just refuses to enchant the weapon.

[@ashtonberry6344]

You can't enchant Bloodflame onto a weapon that already had an elemental affinity. It has to be Standard, Heavy, Keen or Quality.

[@justsomefecker8283]

"decent i-frames" aka bullshit i-frames. Got invaded by someone with this and those i-frames were kinda outrageous for a knife with that kind of mobility. I noticed it after only like 20 seconds of fighting the guy. Still managed to beat him but these things are gonna be a plague for people who don't have a bulkier build like I run. Bitching aside though it was one of the first times since a little after base game launch that I had to really engage for the invasion.

[@starbreeze7249]

there there, let it all out

[@seligaprv8669]

They are just broken. S tier dex scaling with keen. I played these with buff incants and first timed messmer (unfortunately. I was very unsatisfied just bursting through his hp)

[@dakkaza]

Teach me, I am hard stuck on messmer

[@zap-gorillatag]

@@dakkazahow are y’all already at messmer i have not even seen the first boss in game

[@officialrimika2818]

how many level points did u put everywhere? 60 vigor 60 dex 15 faith? and which incants? Thanks for answer :)) im stuck on the lion with them but igot a frost build

[@officialrimika2818]

can you just send me your build somewhere? xD

[@seligaprv8669]

@@officialrimika2818 I mean idk how good they are vs Lion, I started playing them after. I‘m around level 170. 55vig, 20mind, 28end, 18strength, 70-80dex, 16int, 25faith (important for golden vow), 10 arcane (important for bloodflame). shard of alexander, rotten sword insignia, dragoncrest greathsield talisman, and any 4th talisman of your choice Change them to keen scaling and fully upgrade. They have S dex scaling which is just insane. Use golden vow, bloodflame blade and flame grant me strength buffs before bossfight

[@theharbinger2614]

mo millicents prosthesis?

[@LK-xe5jh]

How to you dual weild them?

[@LiterallyNothingAtAllDude]

Triangle and L1 or R1

[@Mr-Trusted]

How did you kill mohg and not know that 😂😅

[@LK-xe5jh]

@@Mr-Trustedhahaha i haven’t played in 2 years since i beat the game 😅

[@Mr-Trusted]

@@LK-xe5jh valid 🤣

[@romander8088]

Can u switch ur build

[@lordsparrow3401]

?

[@Rumb4o]

What is in the flask? Cause u dont talk about that topic :/

[@Fredrick_sage_of_earth]

I didn’t even know the erdtree dlc came out yet

[@adamlewis4632]

Dual*

[@Zentiic14]

I cant use the blood flame blade on the sword 🧎🔫

[@xzeuzxenvyx5564]

I had the same problem. Turns out you cant use the bloodflame encantation on the weapon if its equipped with the blood affinity