
Caestus
WeaponFistStrikeNot owned
1 locations2 sources220.5 max attack
0
Overview
- Category
- Fist
- Max level
- +25
- Weight
- 1.5
- Damage type
- Strike
- Infusable
- Yes
- Hits per minute
- 88 S
- Overall tier
- D
Strengths
Very fast attack speed
Weaknesses
Extremely low damage, negligible range

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Locations
RegionLocation
LimgraveLimgraveRegion
How to obtain
Purchased fromGatekeeper Gostoc800
Purchased fromTwin Maiden Husks800
Combat stats
Attack
TypeBaseTier+25Tier
Phy90E220.5D
Crit100E—
Guard
TypeBaseTier+25Tier
Phys35E—
Mag20E—
Fire20E—
Ligh20E—
Holy20E—
Stability20E—
Resist10E—
Attributes
Requirements
Scaling
TypeBaseTier+25Tier
Str48D72C
Dex43D64.5C
Description
A weapon built for striking with the fists, made of tough leather inlaid with iron rivets. Fist weapons come in pairs, and two-handing this weapon will equip it to both hands. Cae Stus, Cestus Kest s,
Notes
Can be purchased from Gatekeeper Gostoc after obtaining the Rusty Key or defeating Godrick the Grafted. If Gostoc was killed, it can be purchased from Twin Maiden Husks at the Roundtable HoldLandmark after offering Gostoc's Bell Bearing. Weapon Skill: Endure. This weapon can be infused with Ashes of War. Can be buffed by Magic or Consumables.
Caestus can be upgraded by using Smithing Stones
This weapon has a unique multi-hit R2 that it shares with the Spiked Caestus. The Caestus is modeled after the real-life weapon of the same name: A caestus, also spelled cestus (pronounced SESS-tuss ) is a type of leather glove from Ancient Rome used in gladiatorial fistfighting, a predecessor to modern-day boxing. Its name comes from the Latin kest s, meaning stitched or embroidered . Sell Value: 100
time has been reduced. NOTE: the Upgrades Table of this weapon below. Additionally the hit stun attack from heavy attacks of the Caestus and Spiked CaestusSpiked Caestussed from Gatekeeper Gostoc after obtaining the Rusty Key or defeating Godrick the Grafted. If Gostoc was killed, it can be purchased from Twin Maiden Husks at the Roundtable Hold after offering Gostoc's Bell Bearing. Weapon Skill: Endure. This weapon can be infused with Ashes of War. Can be buffed by Magic or Consumables.
Caestus can be upgraded by using Smithing Stones
This weapon has a unique multi-hit R2 that it shares with the Spiked Caestus. The Caestus is modeled after the real-life weapon of the same name: A caestus, also spelled cestus (pronounced SESS-tuss ) is a type of leather glove from Ancient Rome used in gladiatorial fistfighting, a predecessor to modern-day boxing. Its name comes from the Latin kest s, meaning stitched or embroidered . Sell Value: 100
time has been reduced. NOTE: the Upgrades Table of this weapon below. Additionally the hit stun attack from heavy attacks of the Caestus and Spiked Caestus has decreased in PVP only
The Caestus weapon can be infused with Ashes of War. applied to the pair of fists. See usable Ashes of War. All Affinities
Ash of War: Endure (Default)
Ash of War: Parry
Ash of War: Cragblade
Ash of War: Kick
Ash of War: Ground Slam
Ash of War: Hoarah Loux's Earthshaker
Ash of War: War Cry
Ash of War: Barbaric Roar
Ash of War: Braggart's Roar
Ash of War: Quickstep
Ash of War: Bloodhound's Step
Ash of War: Raptor of the Mists
Ash of War: Beast's Roar
Ash of War: Storm Stomp
Ash of War: Determination
Ash of War: Royal Knight's Resolve
Only Standard, Heavy, Keen, Quality, Fire, and Flame Art
Ash of War: Flaming Strike
Ash of War: Flame of the Redmanes
Only Standard, Heavy, Keen, Quality, Lightning, and Sacred
Ash of War: Thunderbolt
Ash of War: Blinkbolt
Ash of War: Lightning Ram
Ash of War: Sacred Order
Ash of War: Shared Order
Ash of War: Golden Slam
Ash of War: Golden Vow
Only Standard, Heavy, Keen, Quality, Magic, and Cold
Ash of War: Hoarfrost Stomp
Ash of War: Divine Beast Frost Stomp
Only Standard, Heavy, Keen, Quality, Poison, Blood, and Occult
Ash of War: The Poison Flower Blooms Twice
Ash of War: Lifesteal Fist
Ash of War: White Shadow's Lure
Ash of War: Shriek of Sorrow