Elf - Broken Blade Race Guide
Elf is a Legendary A-tier race in Broken Blade, best for Sword builds.
| Rarity | Legendary |
| Drop Rate | Legendary pool |
| Tier | A |
| Best For | Sword builds |
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About Elf
Elf is a Legendary race in Broken Blade, ranked A-tier. It is best suited for sword builds. Best race for standard Sword route.
With a Legendary pool drop rate, Elf is a Legendary race from the shared Legendary pool. It is a common target for endgame builds due to its weapon-specific damage bonus.
Elf Effects
- ✓ +75% Damage
- ✓ +25% Sword Damage
Notes
Best race for standard Sword route.
How to Get Elf
- Reach level 500 to unlock race rerolls.
- Fight the Nivaron boss for Race Reroll items.
- Use a Race Reroll from your inventory to roll a new race.
- Each roll is random from the full race pool. Elf has a Legendary pool chance per roll.
You can also trade with other players for specific race rerolls if trading is available.
Best Build Pairings
Recommended Element
Fire or Thunder
Recommended Blessing
Odin or Jormungandr
Keep or Reroll?
Keep Elf. It is a A-tier race and one of the stronger options for Sword builds. Rerolling away from it risks getting something worse.
Elf in Different Game Modes
Elf shines in its specialized role. For leveling, the +75% Damage helps with fast mob clears. For boss fights, the weapon-specific damage boost makes a noticeable difference on long fights. For Boss Rush, Elf is competitive with Aesir when paired with the right weapon type. Choose Elf when you have committed to a weapon type and want to maximize that weapon's output.
Elf Synergies
<strong class="text-white">Weapons:</strong> Elf pairs exclusively with <a href="/weapons/sword/" class="text-amber-400 hover:text-amber-300">Sword</a>, <a href="/weapons/broken-blade/" class="text-amber-400 hover:text-amber-300">Broken Blade</a>, and <a href="/weapons/excalibur/" class="text-amber-400 hover:text-amber-300">Excalibur</a> for the +25% Sword Damage bonus. <strong class="text-white">Elements:</strong> Fire is the safest pick. Thunder works well with Excalibur. <strong class="text-white">Blessings:</strong> Tyr, Heimdall, or Odin.
Always match your race to your weapon type first, then choose element and blessing to support the same build direction.
Is Elf Worth the Grind?
Elf is very much worth the grind. As a Legendary race, it provides +75% Damage, +25% Sword Damage, which is a significant power spike over Epic and lower races. The weapon-specific damage bonus means you get +25% more damage on top of the base +75% Damage, giving you a total of +100% damage with your matched weapon. Farm Nivaron consistently and you will get a Legendary race eventually.
Beginner Value
Elf is strong from the very start. Its effects provide immediate benefits that speed up leveling and boss fights. If you roll this early, you are in great shape.
Late-game Value
Elf remains strong into the late game. It may not be the absolute best for every situation, but it holds up well in Boss Rush and max-level boss fights.
Common Mistakes
- ✗ Assuming all races are equal — higher rarity races provide significantly stronger effects.
- ✗ Rerolling away Elf because you want a different one. This is already a strong race — only reroll if you have a very specific build plan.
- ✗ Ignoring race-weapon synergy. Pairing your race with the right weapon type maximizes its effects.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I keep Elf?
Keep Elf. It is a A-tier race and one of the stronger options for Sword builds. Rerolling away from it risks getting something worse.
How do I get Elf?
Elf can be obtained through race rerolls unlocked at level 500. Defeat the Nivaron boss for reroll chances. Elf is a Legendary race with a Legendary pool drop rate.
What builds work best with Elf?
Elf is best for Sword builds. Effects: +75% Damage, +25% Sword Damage.
How does Elf perform in Boss Rush?
Elf shines in its specialized role. For leveling, the +75% Damage helps with fast mob clears. For boss fights, the weapon-specific damage boost makes a noticeable difference on long fights. For Boss Rush, Elf is competitive with Aesir when paired with the right weapon type. Choose Elf when you have committed to a weapon type and want to maximize that weapon's output.
Is Elf worth rerolling for?
Elf is very much worth the grind. As a Legendary race, it provides +75% Damage, +25% Sword Damage, which is a significant power spike over Epic and lower races. The weapon-specific damage bonus means you get +25% more damage on top of the base +75% Damage, giving you a total of +100% damage with your matched weapon. Farm Nivaron consistently and you will get a Legendary race eventually.