Caestus

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.

The Caestus weapon can be found at the following location:

• Can be purchased from Gatekeeper Gostoc after obtaining the Rusty Key [Map Link] or defeating Godrick the Grafted [Map Link]

• 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 kestós, meaning "stitched" or "embroidered".

• Sell Value: 100

• NOTE: As of Patch 1.08, the speed of some attacks has been increased and the recovery time 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. Additionally the hit stun attack from heavy attacks of the Caestus and Spiked CaestusCaestusAs of Patch 1.09, the scaling values of this weapon were changed. Please refer to 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

• NOTE: Patch 1.13 Increased poise damage of dual wield attacks of all Fists (in PVP)

The Caestus weapon can be infused with Ashes of War. Click below for a list of all possible Ashes of War that can be applied to the pair of fists.

See usable Ashes of War (click to reveal) 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