The Beastman's Cleaver is a heavy, well-balanced Curved Greatsword in Elden Ring that ranks as one of the highest damage-dealing, Strength-scaling weapons in the game. Requiring 25 Strenght and 14 DDexterityto wield, this Curved Greatsword can almost match the DPS output of Colossal Weapons with a greater attack speed. Furthermore, the Beastman's Cleaver can be infused with swift-striking weapon arts, such as Ash of War: Wild Strikes, granting players an efficient balance between exceptionally high damage and speed.
To get the Beastman's Cleaver in Elden Ring, Tarnished adventurers must farm the hostile wielders of this Curved Greatsword, the elite Azula Beastman. Typical Beastman fight with Curved Swords or cast draconic lighting spells at the player. However, mob variants with the Cleaver are bigger and stronger than their kin. Moreover, their frame possesses moderately high Poise, making it harder to stagger them with light attacks or Spells. Nevertheless, Elden Ring fans will need to focus on farming this specific enemy if they wish to obtain the mighty Beastman's Cleaver.
Before Tarnished begin looking for optimal locations to farm the Beastman's Cleaver, it is essential to equip or consume items that increase one's Item Discovery. Such items include the Silver Tear Mask, the Silver Scarab Talisman, and Elden Ring's consumable Silver-Pickled Fowl Foot. Many in the community complain about how difficult it is to acquire mob gear drops, yet most often forget that an increase in Item Discovery will save them much time while farming.
Where To Farm The Beastman's Cleaver in Elden Ring
There are three excellent locations in Crumbling Farum Azula for Elden Ring players to farm for the Beastman's Cleaver, one of which can be accessed relatively early during a playthrough. The first spot is the floating island of rubble to the far east of the Legacy Dungeon's main area. To reach this site, Tarnished must use one of the Sending Gates at the Four Belfries of Liurnia. The portal will transport them to the island, where they will find a normal Beastman and another with the Cleaver.
The second spot is the round balcony connected to the lift tower of the Dragon Temple Rooftop. This area is accessed by going northward from the Grace Site Beside the Great Bridge. After arriving at the balcony, Tarnished will find an elite Azula Beastman patrolling the small circular platform below. The third and final Beastman's Cleaver farming location is also near the Grace Beside the Great Bridge. Ride the elevator down to the chamber below the Site of Grace. At the end of the hall near the staircase, a Cleaver-wielding Beastman will be standing guard. The only downside of this farming route is that elevator traversal time can become tedious. Nevertheless, with enough persistence and Marika's blessed RNG, Elden Ring players can acquire the Beastman's Cleaver.
Elden Ring is available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.