Master the Lands Between by calculating your total Attack Rating (AR) before committing those valuable Somber Smithing Stones. This tool helps you quickly assess the scaling damage you can expect from your chosen stats (Strength, Dexterity, Intelligence, Faith, and Arcane).
Elden Ring AR Calculator
Calculated Attack Rating (AR)
—Calculation Breakdown
Enter values and click 'Calculate AR' to see the detailed steps.
Elden Ring AR Calculator Formula
The total Attack Rating (AR) is primarily the sum of the weapon’s base damage and the bonus damage gained from player stat scaling.
Total AR = Base AR + Scaling Bonus (STR) + Scaling Bonus (DEX) + Scaling Bonus (INT) + Scaling Bonus (FAI) + Scaling Bonus (ARC)
Simplified Scaling Bonus (per stat):
Scaling Bonus = Base AR × Scaling Multiplier (based on grade) × (Stat Level / 100)
Disclaimer: Actual in-game scaling is highly complex, involving weapon-specific modifiers and stat soft caps (like 20, 50, and 80). This calculator uses a proven, standardized linear model for estimation.
Formula Source: Fextralife Wiki, RPG Site Guide
Variables Explained
- Weapon Base AR: The raw, flat damage value of the weapon at its current upgrade level, before any stat scaling is applied.
- Stat Level: Your character’s current level in Strength (STR), Dexterity (DEX), Intelligence (INT), Faith (FAI), or Arcane (ARC).
- Scaling Grade: The letter grade (S, A, B, C, D, E) displayed on the weapon, indicating how strongly it benefits from the corresponding player stat. ‘S’ is the highest scaling benefit.
- Total AR: The final, displayed damage rating of the weapon, which is used to determine damage dealt after enemy defenses and resistances are factored in.
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What is Attack Rating (AR) in Elden Ring?
Attack Rating (AR) is the raw, unmitigated damage output value of any weapon or spell in Elden Ring. It is the number you see listed in the equipment menu when you hover over a weapon. AR is crucial because it gives the player a tangible number to compare the effectiveness of different weapons and upgrade paths. However, it’s vital to remember that AR is only the *base* damage; the final damage dealt to an enemy will be lower, as it is reduced by the enemy’s damage negation (defense) and resistances.
The complexity of AR comes from how it is split across different damage types (Physical, Magic, Fire, Lightning, Holy) and how each damage type scales off your character’s stats. A weapon might have high total AR, but if it is split between three damage types and the enemy is highly resistant to two of them, the practical damage output can be disappointing. This calculator helps you focus on the scaling portion to optimize your stat investment.
Optimizing your AR is key to maximizing damage output in challenging areas. Understanding how your chosen Ashes of War (e.g., Keen, Heavy, Magic, Flame Art) affect the scaling grades is the first step. For instance, applying a Heavy Ash of War will often boost the Strength (STR) scaling while reducing or eliminating others, allowing a pure Strength build to gain significant AR.
How to Calculate Elden Ring AR (Example)
Follow these steps for a simple calculation of a Bloodhound’s Fang build (Dex/Str focus):
- Identify Base AR: Locate the weapon’s base damage. Let’s assume a +10 Bloodhound’s Fang has a Physical Base AR of 220.
- Determine Scaling and Stats: Assume the weapon has ‘C’ in STR and ‘B’ in DEX. The player has 45 STR and 50 DEX.
- Find Multipliers: Look up the approximate scaling multipliers (e.g., C=0.7, B=0.9).
- Calculate STR Scaling Bonus: 220 (Base AR) × 0.7 (C Multiplier) × (45 / 100) = 69.3 AR Bonus.
- Calculate DEX Scaling Bonus: 220 (Base AR) × 0.9 (B Multiplier) × (50 / 100) = 99.0 AR Bonus.
- Sum the Total AR: 220 (Base AR) + 69.3 (STR Bonus) + 99.0 (DEX Bonus) = 388.3 Total AR.
This is your expected total Attack Rating before enemy defense.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is higher AR always better?
Not always. While higher AR is better in general, the distribution of AR across damage types matters more. A weapon with 400 Physical AR is usually better against an enemy with low Physical Defense than a weapon with 200 Physical AR and 200 Magic AR, as the latter gets reduced by two separate defense stats.
What are “Soft Caps”?
Soft caps are specific stat levels (e.g., 20, 50, 80) where the return on investment for scaling damage significantly decreases. For example, upgrading Strength from 50 to 60 gives much less AR bonus than upgrading it from 30 to 40. This calculator simplifies the output but you should be aware of soft caps when planning your build.
Does two-handing affect AR?
Two-handing a weapon grants a 1.5x multiplier to your effective Strength stat, but only up to the soft cap. It does NOT directly change the displayed AR on the weapon stat screen, but it dramatically increases the damage of moves that scale off STR.
How accurate is this AR calculator?
While this calculator uses common, community-derived scaling percentages for the grades (S-E), the actual damage calculation in Elden Ring is more complex due to unique weapon modifiers. This tool should be used for reliable estimation and comparison between different builds, not for exact final damage values.