Elden Ring Hand of Malenia Builds

Weapons List

Hand of Malenia

Weapon Type:

Katana

Damage Type:

Slash

Pierce

Weight: 7


Stat	Str	Dex	Int	Fai	Arc
Requires	16	48
Scaling	E	B

Elden Ring Hand Of Malenia is a Katana Weapon that inflicts Physical Damage in the form of Slash, Pierce Attacks with the ability to use the Unique Skill (Waterfowl Dance). Hand Of Malenia will require Strength 16, Dexterity 48, and scales based on Strength E, Dexterity B, Stats.

Description: Blade built into Malenia's prosthetic arm. Through consecration it is resistant to rot. Malenia's war prosthesis symbolized her victories. Some claim to have seen wings when the weapon was raised aloft; wings of fierce determination that have never known defeat.


Tier	Passive	Wgt	Phy	Magic	Fire	Light	Holy
A	Causes blood loss buildup	7	117	0	0	0	0

Bleed Weapons


Skill	Type	FP Cost	Description
Waterfowl Dance	Unique	9 (- 7)	Perform a series of one-footed leaps in the manner of a waterfowl to unleash a swift yet graceful slashing combo. Repeated inputs allow for up to two follow-up attacks

Can Be Buffed?

Custom Ash of War?

Attack Type:

Pierce, Slash

Bleed is the strongest status effect in the game, and Hand of Malenia is one of the best ways to apply it. This katana sits comfortably at the top of the bleed weapon hierarchy. You'll see it in nearly every optimized build guide for a reason. Its skill Waterfowl Dance spins through multiple slicing attacks.

Navigate this Hand Of Malenia Guide using the links below.

Hand of Malenia Stats

Pure physical means no elemental split to worry about. Hand of Malenia is a top-tier option worth investing in for a katana, and the attack values below show exactly what you're working with. And blood loss buildup on every hit.

Hand of Malenia Attack Stats
Rank	Stat	Base	Max
A	Physical Attack	117	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

Hand of Malenia 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

Where To Find Hand Of Malenia Location in Elden Ring

Check the location guide below to track down Hand of Malenia. The map pin shows the exact spot.

Best Builds for Hand Of Malenia in Elden Ring

Hand of Malenia fits Dex builds as a katana. Dexterity (48 minimum) is the priority, with Strength as backup. The builds below show optimized stat spreads and gear pairings. The blood loss buildup opens up status-focused setups.

Hand of Malenia Builds
Tier	Build	Equipment	Skills/Spells/Spirits
S	Moonveil Crit Build Class Prisoner Samurai Stats Primary: Intelligence Primary: Vigor Secondary: Dexterity Secondary: Arcane	Weapon Moonveil Armor Black Knife Set Land of Reeds Set White Reed Set Talisman Carian Filigreed Crest Assassin's Cerulean Dagger	Spells Loretta's Greatbow Glintstone Pebble Carian Greatsword Skills Transient Moonlight
B	Bleed Stacking Mimic Build Class Samurai Warrior Bandit Stats Primary: Dexterity Primary: Arcane Secondary: Vigor Secondary: Endurance	Weapon Scavenger's Curved Sword Rivers of Blood Moonveil Meteoric Ore Blade Armor Black Knife Set Land of Reeds Set White Reed Set Talisman Lord of Blood's Exultation Winged Sword Insignia	Spirits Mimic Tear Ashes Skills Ash of War Bloody Slash
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
C	Katana Bleed Build Class Samurai Bandit Stats Primary: Dexterity Primary: Arcane Secondary: Endurance Secondary: Vigo	Weapon Uchigatana Rivers of Blood Longbow Lion Greatbow Armor Briar Set Raging Wolf Set Talisman Lord of Blood's Exultation Arrow's Reach Talisman Erdtree's Favor	Skills Ash of War Unsheathe Ash of War Mighty Shot Ash of War Enchanted Shot
E	Starter Samurai Build Class Samurai Stats Primary: Dexterity Primary: Vigor Secondary: Endurance Secondary: Mind	Weapon Uchigatana Great Bow Armor Use Medium Armor Land of Reeds Set White Reed Set Talisman Lord of Blood's Exultation	Skills Ash of War Unsheathe Ash of War Mighty Shot

Hand Of Malenia Upgrade Costs in Elden Ring

Somber upgrade path means Hand of Malenia maxes at +10. Waterfowl Dance can't be swapped, and greases or weapon buffs won't apply. Plan your build around the weapon as-is.


Level	Material	Rune Cost
+1	Somber Smithing Stone [1]	380 Runes
+2	Somber Smithing Stone [2]	570 Runes
+3	Somber Smithing Stone [3]	760 Runes
+4	Somber Smithing Stone [4]	950 Runes
+5	Somber Smithing Stone [5]	1,140 Runes
+6	Somber Smithing Stone [6]	1,330 Runes
+7	Somber Smithing Stone [7]	1,520 Runes
+8	Somber Smithing Stone [8]	1,710 Runes
+9	Somber Smithing Stone [9]	1,900 Runes
+10	Somber Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone	2,280 Runes
Total	All Levels	12,540 Runes