Esthelle vs The Alder

Q: Which is better, Esthelle or The Alder in Soulframe?

The Alder leads on base attack (41 vs 34) for Spirit builds. Favor The Alder for damage; choose Esthelle if you prefer Magick or its drop path.

Q: What is the difference between Esthelle and The Alder?

Esthelle: Magick, Spirit. 34 base attack (Spirit). The Alder: Magick, Spirit. 41 base attack (Spirit). Drops: Esthelle from Vendor: Wares of Zenith (Founders Collection) (Avakot (Preludes 15)); The Alder from Vendor: Wares of Zenith (Founders Collection) (Avakot (Preludes 15)). Rarity: Esthelle Uncommon, The Alder Uncommon. Stagger: Esthelle 10, The Alder 12.

Q: Which pacts work best with Esthelle vs The Alder?

Esthelle: Oscelda, Garren Rood, Orengall, Wyld Oscelda. The Alder: Oscelda, Garren Rood, Orengall, Wyld Oscelda.

Soulframe Esthelle vs The Alder comparison — stats, unlock requirements, drop sources and pact fit. Find out which weapon suits your build.

Esthelle

Magick · Spirit · Uncommon

Wyld Oscelda Founders wristcaster (7 Spirit, pure Spirit). Wares of Zenith / Paragon pack — three conjured orbs, not world-farmable. Post-P15: 34 ATK, 153 charged, 6% smite.

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The Alder

Magick · Spirit · Uncommon

Oscelda Founders Magick staff (7 Spirit, pure Spirit). Wares of Zenith / Wyld Oscelda pack; +1 ATK and higher smite over starter Gwylen. Post-P15: 41 ATK, 185 charged, 6% smite.

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Stat comparison

Catalogue stats from our database. Green highlights apply only when both weapons share the same type and virtue path.

Same type: Magick movesets

Esthelle vs The Alder
Stat	Esthelle	The Alder
Type Weapon class and moveset family.	Magick	Magick
Virtue path Primary virtue alignment for effective use.	Spirit	Spirit
Attunement Virtues this weapon can scale with.	Spirit	Spirit
Virtue requirement Minimum virtue investment to wield effectively.	7	7
Rarity Catalogue rarity tier when listed.	Uncommon	Uncommon
Base attack Listed base attack from our catalogue.	34	41
Charged attack Listed charged heavy attack value.	153	185
Stagger Stagger damage on heavy attacks.	10	12
Smite chance Chance to trigger smite on heavy attacks.	6%	6%
Craft cost Materials and Dracs from our catalogue.	Scrap Brass×25, Quenching Acid×20… + 2500 Dracs	Scrap Brass×25, Quenching Acid×20… + 2500 Dracs

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Esthelle or The Alder in Soulframe?

What is the difference between Esthelle and The Alder?

Which pacts work best with Esthelle vs The Alder?

Next steps

Acquisition notes reflect Preludes 15 catalog lastVerified dates. Unverified drops are marked on each weapon page. Preludes 15 patch notes.

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