Elden Ring Grave Scythe Builds

Weapons List

Grave Scythe

Weapon Type:

Reaper

Damage Type:

Slash

Weight: 9.5


Stat	Str	Dex	Int	Fai	Arc
Requires	17	13
Scaling	D	D

Elden Ring Grave Scythe is a Reaper Weapon that inflicts Physical Damage in the form of Slash Attacks with the ability to use the Normal Skill (Spinning Slash). Grave Scythe will require Strength 17, Dexterity 13, and scales based on Strength D, Dexterity D, Stats.

Description: Greatscythe comprised of a large blade affixed to a crooked stick. Weapon wielded by the aged grave keepers who tend the forgotten graveyards throughout the Lands Between. This weapon is said to have served as a charm against evil spirits in times of old.


Tier	Passive	Wgt	Phy	Magic	Fire	Light	Holy
C	Causes blood loss buildup (55)	9.5	144	0	0	0	0

Bleed Weapons


Skill	Type	FP Cost	Description
Spinning Slash	Normal	6 / 12	Slash foes as your body spins. This momentum can connect into a final heavy attack.

Can Be Buffed?

YES

Custom Ash of War?

YES

Attack Type:

Slash

Blood loss buildup on a reaper gives Grave Scythe consistent DPS against bosses with large health pools. It's serviceable overall, and while there are flashier bleed options out there, this one fits Quality builds without requiring exotic stat spreads.

Navigate this Grave Scythe Guide using the links below.

Grave Scythe Stats

Pure physical means no elemental split to worry about. Grave Scythe is a decent pick that gets the job done for a reaper, and the attack values below show exactly what you're working with. And blood loss buildup on every hit.

Grave Scythe Attack Stats
Rank	Stat	Base	Max
S	Physical Attack	144	TBD
F	Magical Attack	0	TBD
F	Fire Attack	0	TBD
F	Lightning Attack	0	TBD
F	Holy Attack	0	TBD
F	Attack Crit	100	TBD

Grave Scythe Guard Stats
Rank	Stat	Base	Max
E	Physical Guard	49	TBD
E	Magical Guard	33	TBD
E	Fire Guard	33	TBD
E	Lightning Guard	33	TBD
E	Holy Guard	33	TBD
E	Guard Boost	33	TBD

Grave Scythe Affinity Comparison

Compare how different affinities change the Grave Scythe damage, scaling, and guard stats. Apply affinities using Ashes of War at a Site of Grace.

Grave Scythe Damage by Affinity
Damage	Heavy	Keen	Quality	Fire	Flame Art	Lightning	Sacred	Magic	Cold	Poison	Blood	Occult
Physical	138	138	138	138	138	138	138	138	138	138	138	138
Magic	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	138	110	-	-	-
Fire	-	-	-	138	138	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Lightning	-	-	-	-	-	138	-	-	-	-	-	-
Holy	-	-	-	-	-	-	138	-	-	-	-	-

Grave Scythe Scaling by Affinity
Scaling	Heavy	Keen	Quality	Fire	Flame Art	Lightning	Sacred	Magic	Cold	Poison	Blood	Occult
Str	D	E	D	D	E	E	E	E	D	D	D	E
Dex	-	D	D	E	E	D	E	E	D	D	D	E
Int	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	D	D	-	-	-
Fai	-	-	-	-	D	-	D	-	-	-	-	-
Arc	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	D	D	C

Where To Find Grave Scythe Location in Elden Ring

Look for Grave Scythe in Gravekeeper Skeletons. The map below shows where it is. Reaching the area is the only challenge.

Best Builds for Grave Scythe in Elden Ring

Quality builds get the most out of Grave Scythe's reaper moveset. Strength (17 minimum) is the priority, with Dexterity as backup. These builds balance damage output with survivability. The blood loss buildup opens up status-focused setups.

Grave Scythe Builds
Tier	Build	Equipment	Skills/Spells/Spirits	Items
S	Faith Scythe Build Class Confessor Prophet Stats Primary: Faith Primary: Mind Secondary: Vigor Secondary: Dexterity	Weapon Winged Scythe Godslayer's Seal Godslayer's Greatsword Armor Ruler's Mask Mausoleum Knight Set	Spells Black Flame Black Flame Blade
B	Holy Tank Build Class Confessor Prophet Hero Stats Primary: Faith Primary: Endurance Secondary: Vigor	Weapon Coded Sword Halo Scythe Eclipse Shotel Miquellan Knight's Sword Erdtree Greatshield Brass Shield Carian Knight's Shield Armor Banished Knight Set Scaled Set Carian Knight Set Talisman Faithful Canvas Talisman Sacred Scorpion Charm	Spells Blessing's Boon Skills Ash of War Golden Vow Ash of War Sacred Blade Ash of War Barricade Shield	Items Holy-Shrouding Cracked Tear
C	Bandit Bleed Build Class Bandit Stats Primary: Endurance Primary: Dexterity Secondary: Arcane Secondary: Vigor	Weapon Reduvia Armor Royal Remains Set Exile Set Talisman Lord of Blood's Exultation Arrow's Reach Talisman Kindred of Rot's Exultation	Skills Ash of War Bloody Slash

Grave Scythe Upgrade Costs in Elden Ring

Standard Smithing Stones take Grave Scythe to +25, the highest upgrade level. Swap Ashes of War freely, change the affinity to match your build, and apply greases for even more damage.


Level	Material	Rune Cost
+1	Smithing Stone [1]	550 Runes
+2	Smithing Stone [1]	660 Runes
+3	Smithing Stone [1]	770 Runes
+4	Smithing Stone [2]	880 Runes
+5	Smithing Stone [2]	990 Runes
+6	Smithing Stone [2]	1,100 Runes
+7	Smithing Stone [3]	1,210 Runes
+8	Smithing Stone [3]	1,320 Runes
+9	Smithing Stone [3]	1,430 Runes
+10	Smithing Stone [4]	1,540 Runes
+11	Smithing Stone [4]	1,650 Runes
+12	Smithing Stone [4]	1,760 Runes
+13	Smithing Stone [5]	1,870 Runes
+14	Smithing Stone [5]	1,980 Runes
+15	Smithing Stone [5]	2,090 Runes
+16	Smithing Stone [6]	2,200 Runes
+17	Smithing Stone [6]	2,310 Runes
+18	Smithing Stone [6]	2,420 Runes
+19	Smithing Stone [7]	2,530 Runes
+20	Smithing Stone [7]	2,640 Runes
+21	Smithing Stone [7]	2,750 Runes
+22	Smithing Stone [8]	2,860 Runes
+23	Smithing Stone [8]	2,970 Runes
+24	Smithing Stone [8]	3,080 Runes
+25	Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone	3,190 Runes
Total	All Levels	46,750 Runes

Enemies That Drop Grave Scythe

List of enemies that drop the Grave Scythe weapon in Elden Ring, with their locations and drop chance.


Enemy	Location	Drop Chance
Skeleton (Curved Sword)	Limgrave - Mistwood Outskirts	2.00%
Skeleton (Curved Sword)	Liurnia of the Lakes - Caria Manor	2.00%
Skeleton (Curved Sword)	Altus Plateau - Wyndham Ruins, Wyndham Catacombs Entrance	2.00%
Skeleton (Curved Sword)	Caelid - East Sellia, Church of the Plague	2.00%
Skeleton (Curved Sword)	Mountaintops of the Giants - Before Freezing Lake, Heretical Rise	2.00%
Skeleton (Curved Sword)	Crumbling Farum Azula	2.00%
Skeleton (Curved Sword)	Capital Outskirts - Northeast Outer Wall Battleground, Hermit Merchant's Shack	2.00%