The Alder vs The Erstroot

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

The Alder leads on base attack (41 vs 40) for Spirit builds. Favor The Alder for damage; choose The Erstroot if you prefer Magick or its drop path.

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

The Alder: Magick, Spirit. 41 base attack (Spirit). The Erstroot: Magick, Spirit. 40 base attack (Spirit). Drops: The Alder from Vendor: Wares of Zenith (Founders Collection) (Avakot (Preludes 15)); The Erstroot from Foe: Wraith of Wastes (Whole weapon drop — preview on ground (Preludes 15)). Rarity: The Alder Uncommon, The Erstroot Uncommon. Stagger: The Alder 12, The Erstroot 12.

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

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

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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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The Erstroot

Magick · Spirit · Uncommon

Wevetroot Magick staff (16 Spirit). Wraith of Wastes fragments in Sidae's Stake; Wazzard set piece with 6% smite. Post-P15: 40 ATK, 180 charged.

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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

The Alder vs The Erstroot
Stat	The Alder	The Erstroot
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	16
Rarity Catalogue rarity tier when listed.	Uncommon	Uncommon
Base attack Listed base attack from our catalogue.	41	40
Charged attack Listed charged heavy attack value.	185	180
Stagger Stagger damage on heavy attacks.	12	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	Corrupt Onyx×20, Silistyt×20… + 2500 Dracs (10h)

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, The Alder or The Erstroot in Soulframe?

What is the difference between The Alder and The Erstroot?

Which pacts work best with The Alder vs The Erstroot?

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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