This is an article for Rivers of Blood Best Build & Stats in Elden Ring. Includes weapon details, recommended class, stats, equipment, tips, and more!
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| Rivers of Blood Build | How To Get Rivers of Blood |
Rivers Of Blood Details
Blood Loss Is Arcane Specialization
The Rivers of Blood is the fastest weapon that can apply Blood Loss Buildup. The powerful weapon skill is compatible with Blood Loss Buildup and is best if you specialize in Arcane. With this, you can fight enemies with agile movement while dealing high damage output due to Blood Loss.
Rivers Of Blood Stats
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| Type: | Affinity: | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Katana | Slash / Pierce | ||
| Attack | Guarded Damage Negation | ||
| Physical: | 76 | Physical: | 47.0 |
| Magic: | 0 | Magic: | 31.0 |
| Fire: | 76 | Fire: | 52.0 |
| Lightning: | 0 | Lightning: | 31.0 |
| Holy: | 0 | Holy: | 31.0 |
| Critical: | 100 | Guard Boost: | 31 |
| Attributes Required | Attributes Scaling | ||
| Str | 12 | E | |
| Dex | 18 | D | |
| Arc | 20 | D | |
| Passive Effects | |||
| Causes Blood Loss Buildup (51) | |||
Scaling At +10
| Stats | Enhanced Scaling |
|---|---|
| Str | E |
| Dex | B |
| Arc | D |
How & Where To Get
Defeat Bloody Finger Okina that invades at Church of Ripose in Mountaintops of the Giants.
Mountaintops of the Giants Guide - Map & How To UnlockRecommended Class & Stats
Bandit Class
| Recommended Class | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bandit | ||||||||
| Lv | Vi | Mi | En | St | De | In | Fa | Ar |
| 5 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 9 | 8 | 14 |
^ Preferential | Optional | Unnecessary
The most recommended class for this build is Bandit. This class is specialized in Arcane which is a required attribute to equip Rivers of Blood. This makes the Bandit class very suitable for this build.
Stat Points Allocation
At Level 50
| Stat | Point | Enhancement |
|---|---|---|
| Vigor | 30 | ・Raise to 30 to increase HP & durability |
| Mind | 11 | ・Initial value |
| Endurance | 10 | ・Initial value |
| Strength | 12 | ・Raise to meet the weapon requirement |
| Dexterity | 18 | ・Raise to meet the weapon requirement |
| Intelligence | 9 | ・Initial value |
| Faith | 8 | ・Initial value |
| Arcane | 31 | ・Raise to 31 to meet the weapon requirement |
In the early stage, it is best to invest in Strength & Dexterity. Uchigatana is an ideal weapon to use as it only requires 11 Str & 15 Dex. You can use it until you obtain the Rivers of Blood.
Uchigatana - How To Get & StatsAt Level 120
| Stat | Point | Enhancement |
|---|---|---|
| Vigor | 50 | ・Second to prioritize after Arcane ・Increase HP to increase the durability |
| Mind | 21 | ・Increase FP according to your preference |
| Endurance | 20 | ・Increase Stamina according to your preference |
| Strength | 12 | ・Weapon requirement ※ Shares with Grave Scythe Build |
| Dexterity | 18 | ・Weapon requirement |
| Intelligence | 9 | ・Initial value |
| Faith | 11 | ・To equip Dragon Communion Seal & use Swarm of Flies |
| Arcane | 60 | ・First to prioritize to strengthen Blood Loss Buildup |
It is good to raise Vigor since it is necessary to increase HP & durability. It is also recommended to raise other stats like Mind to increase FP and Endurance to increase stamina and maximum weight limit.
Recommended Equipment
Recommended Weapon
| Name | Effect |
|---|---|
| Rivers of Blood | 【Right-hand / Two-hand wield】 ・Main weapon ・Best weapon for Blood Loss Buildup |
| Uchigatana | 【Left-hand wield wield】 ・Sub weapon ・Attack power scales with Arcane ・Ashes of War can be freely changed |
| Misericorde | 【Left-hand wield wield】 ・Sub weapon ・Attack power scales with Arcane ・Used for Critical stat |
| Dragon Communion Seal | 【Left-hand wield wield】 ・Sub weapon ・Used for casting incantations such as Swarm of Flies |
Recommended Armor
| Name | Effect |
|---|---|
| White Mask | 【Head】 ・Boosts Blood Loss damage |
Recommended Talisman
| Name | Effect |
|---|---|
| Lord of Blood's Exultation | ・Increases attack power by 20% for 20 seconds when a nearby enemy is inflicted with Blood Loss |
| Shard of Alexander | ・Increases attack power of skills by 15% |
| Rotten Winged Sword Insignia | ・Greatly increases the attack power with successive attacks |
| Carian Filigreed Crest | ・Reduces FP cost of skills |
| Ritual Sword Talisman | ・Increases attack power when HP is at maximum ※ Recommended to have the maximum attack power |
Recommended Ash Of War
| Name | Effect |
|---|---|
| Seppuku | ・Grants affinities and skills to an armament for 60 seconds |
Recommended Incantation
| Name | Effect |
|---|---|
| Swarm of Flies | ・Inflicts Blood Loss buildup & damage ・Requires 16 Arcane points |
