This is an article for Grave Scythe Build Guide - Recommended Stats in Elden Ring. Includes weapon details, recommended class, stats, equipment, tips, and more!
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| Grave Scythe Articles | |
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| Grave Scythe Build | How To Get Grave Scythe |
Grave Scythe Details
Strong Build With Heavy Damage
This build has a great reach and can break poise while inflicting blood loss buildup & damage. In addition, combining Ash of War: Sword Dance with this weapon enables it to attack enemies from a distance.
Weapon Information
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| Type: | Affinity: | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Reaper | Slash | ||
| Attack | Guarded Damage Negation | ||
| Physical: | 144 | Physical: | 49.0 |
| Magic: | 0 | Magic: | 33.0 |
| Fire: | 0 | Fire: | 33.0 |
| Lightning: | 0 | Lightning: | 33.0 |
| Holy: | 0 | Holy: | 33.0 |
| Critical: | 100 | Guard Boost: | 30 |
| Attributes Required | Attributes Scaling | ||
| Str | 17 | D | |
| Dex | 13 | D | |
| Passive Effects | |||
| Causes Blood Loss Buildup (55) | |||
Scaling At +25
| Stats | Enhanced Scaling |
|---|---|
| Str | E |
| Dex | E |
| Arc | B |
How & Where To Get
Low drop rate from the Gravedigger at the graveyard near the Site of Grace (Lake-Facing Cliffs) in Liurnia.
Recommended Class & Stats
Hero Class
| Recommended Class | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hero | ||||||||
| Lv | Vi | Mi | En | St | De | In | Fa | Ar |
| 7 | 14 | 9 | 12 | 16 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 11 |
^ Preferential | Optional | Unnecessary
The most recommended class for this build is Hero since it can easily meet the requirements to equip Grave Scythe thus making Hero suitable for this build.
Stat Points Allocation
At Level 50
| Stat | Point | Enhancement |
|---|---|---|
| Vigor | 30 | ・Raise to 30 to increase HP & durability |
| Mind | 9 | ・Initial value |
| Endurance | 12 | ・Initial value |
| Strength | 17 | ・Raise to meet the weapon requirement |
| Dexterity | 13 | ・Raise to meet the weapon requirement |
| Intelligence | 7 | ・Initial value |
| Faith | 8 | ・Initial value |
| Arcane | 33 | ・Raise to 33 after obtaining the Black Whetblade. |
Prioritize raising Vigor, Strength, and Dexterity. With some luck, Grave Scythe can be obtained in the early game and it can be used if the required stats are met. In addition, Black Whetblade is a necessary item for Occult Affinity upgrade that can be obtained in the middle part of the game, and raising Arcane can be done later on.
At Level 120
| Stat | Point | Enhancement |
|---|---|---|
| Vigor | 45 | ・Raise to increase HP & durability |
| Mind | 21 | ・Increase FP according to your preference |
| Endurance | 20 | ・Increase Stamina according to your preference |
| Strength | 17 | ・Raise to meet the weapon requirement |
| Dexterity | 18 | ・Rivers of Blood can be used with 18 points |
| Intelligence | 7 | ・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, Mind, and Endurance for durability & survivability. Raise Dexterity to 18 so you can equip and use Rivers of Blood which is obtainable from Bloody Finger Okina at Church of Ripose in Mountaintops of the Giants.
Recommended Equipment
Recommended Weapon
| Name | Effect |
|---|---|
| Grave Scythe | 【Right-hand / Two-hand wield】 ・Main weapon ・Inflicts Blood Loss buildup & damage |
| Misericorde | 【Left-hand wield】 ・Sub weapon ・Attack power scales with Arcane ・Used for Critical stat |
| Dragon Communion Seal | 【Left-hand 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
| Sword Dance | ・Performs swinging slashes while advancing forward ・Can break poise |
| Bloodhound's Step | ・Agile movement from distance to distance ・Recommended skill for right-hand wielded weapon |
Recommended Incantation
| Name | Effect |
|---|---|
| Swarm of Flies | ・Inflicts Blood Loss buildup & damage ・Requires 16 Arcane points |
