Rotten Staff is a Colossal Weapon in Elden Ring. The Rotten Staff scales primarily with Strength and Dexterity and is a good Weapon for those who want a Strength/Dexterity hybrid melee build.

Elden Ring Rotten Staff Notes & Tips

• Weapon Skill: Erdtree Slam
  • Completely identical to the skill of the Staff of the Avatar.
• This weapon cannot be infused with Ashes of War.
• Cannot be buffed with Weapon buffs.
• Rotten Staff can be upgraded by using Somber Smithing Stones.
• Causes Scarlet Rot Buildup: 

   (75)

• Sell Value:  

   500 Runes

• A non-Faith, purely physical variation of the Staff of the Avatar.
• Only the physical swings from this weapon cause Rot buildup. The weapon Skill cannot inflict Rot.
• NOTE: As of Patch 1.08, Colossal Weapons poise damage has been reduced. 
• NOTE: As of Patch 1.09, the scaling values of this weapon were changed. Please refer to the Upgrades Table of this weapon below.
• Other notes and player tips go here.

Rotten Staff PvP Poise Damage Values in Elden Ring

Patch 1.10 adjusted PVP Poise Damage of all Weapons including some Spells and Incantations. Please take note that these adjustments are exclusive to PVP.