The Backhand Blade can be acquired early in the Gravesite Plains area, northeast of the Scorched Ruins Site of Grace. Look for a tombstone inside a structure surrounded by enemies. Defeat the enemies to claim the blade.

Best Backhand Blade Build

Attributes and Infusions:

Keen Affinity: Use Keen affinity to maximize the Dexterity scaling of the Backhand Blade to S-tier. This enhances the attribute scaling significantly.

Dexterity: Aim to increase Dexterity up to the soft cap of 80. This further boosts the damage output due to the high scaling with the Backhand Blade.

Weapon Mechanics:

Two-Handing: Unlike traditional two-handing bonuses for strength weapons, the Backhand Blade allows you to dual-wield effectively without needing a second blade. This enables power-standing and faster bleed buildup.

Bleed Buildup: Apply Bleed buffs like Blood Grease or use the Bloodflame Blade incantation to enhance bleed effects. This synergizes well with the Backhand Blade's fast attacks.

Talismans:

Lord of Blood's Exultation: Boosts damage with bleed effects, enhancing the effectiveness of bleed buildup.

Dragoncrest Greatshield Talisman: Provides elemental negation and defense, crucial for aggressive playstyles.

Rotten Winged Sword Insignia: Increases damage on successive attacks, complementing the Backhand Blade's rapid strikes.

Millicent's Prosthesis: Optional for players needing additional Dexterity to meet requirements.

White Mask: Recommended for enhancing bleed setup through its benefits.

Playstyle Tips:

Aggressive Play: Utilize the Backhand Blade's speed and bleed capabilities to maintain pressure on enemies.

Skill Usage: Use skills like Blind Spot and Swift Slash effectively to exploit openings and maximize damage.

Defense: Despite its focus on offense, it maintains situational awareness and uses Dragoncrest Greatshield Talisman for defensive needs.

This build maximizes the unique strengths of the Backhand Blade in both PvP and PvE scenarios, making it a formidable choice for skilled players seeking a fast and powerful weapon setup in Elden Ring's DLC.

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