Elden Ring Mantis Blade Builds

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Mantis Blade

Weapon Type:

Curved Sword

Damage Type:

Slash

Weight: 4


Stat	Str	Dex	Int	Fai	Arc
Requires	10	12
Scaling	D	D

Elden Ring Mantis Blade is a Curved Sword Weapon that inflicts Physical Damage in the form of Slash Attacks with the ability to use the Normal Skill (Spinning Slash). Mantis Blade will require Strength 10, Dexterity 12, and scales based on Strength D, Dexterity D, Stats.

Description: A curved sword with a blade at both ends wielded by the Cemetery Shades, the insect-ridden grave keepers. The blade is thin and sharp, and strong attack unleashes a far-reaching slash.


Tier	Passive	Wgt	Phy	Magic	Fire	Light	Holy
D	N/A	4	112	0	0	0	0


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

Don't overlook standard upgrade weapons. Mantis Blade is a low-tier curved sword that accepts every Ash of War and affinity in the game. For Quality builds, try matching it with the right infusion. You can also buff it with greases and weapon spells for extra damage.

Navigate this Mantis Blade Guide using the links below.

Mantis Blade Stats

Pure physical means no elemental split to worry about. Mantis Blade is below average compared to alternatives for a curved sword, and the attack values below show exactly what you're working with. Strength scaling at D is where you'll see the biggest returns.

Mantis Blade Attack Stats
Rank	Stat	Base	Max
B	Physical Attack	112	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

Mantis Blade Guard Stats
Rank	Stat	Base	Max
E	Physical Guard	44	TBD
E	Magical Guard	33	TBD
E	Fire Guard	33	TBD
E	Lightning Guard	33	TBD
E	Holy Guard	33	TBD
F	Guard Boost	27	TBD

Mantis Blade Affinity Comparison

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

Mantis Blade Damage by Affinity
Damage	Heavy	Keen	Quality	Fire	Flame Art	Lightning	Sacred	Magic	Cold	Poison	Blood	Occult
Physical	107	107	107	107	107	107	107	107	107	107	107	107
Magic	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	107	86	-	-	-
Fire	-	-	-	107	107	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Lightning	-	-	-	-	-	107	-	-	-	-	-	-
Holy	-	-	-	-	-	-	107	-	-	-	-	-

Mantis Blade 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 Mantis Blade Location in Elden Ring

Look for Mantis Blade in Mt. Gelmir. The map below shows where it is. Reaching the area is the only challenge.


Location	How To Get
Altus Plateau

Best Builds for Mantis Blade in Elden Ring

Quality builds get the most out of Mantis Blade's curved sword moveset. These builds balance damage output with survivability. You can change the affinity to shift the scaling.

Mantis Blade Builds
Tier	Build	Equipment	Skills/Spells/Spirits	Items
A	Blackflame Build Class Prophet Confessor Hero Stats Primary: Faith Primary: Mind Secondary: Vigor Secondary: Dexterity	Weapon Uchigatana Nightrider Flail Bloodhound's Fang Godslayer's Seal Armor Black Knife Set Land of Reeds Set Spellblade Set Talisman Moon of Nokstella	Spells Black Flame Black Flame Blade Catch Flame Bloodflame Blade Skills Ash of War Bloody Slash Ash of War Unsheathe
A	Duel Wield Bleed Build Class Vagabond Warrior Hero Bandit Stats Primary: Vigor Primary: Endurance Secondary: Dexterity Secondary: Arcane	Weapon Reduvia Scavenger's Curved Sword Scimitar Armor Use Light Armor or Medium 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
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
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
B	Poison & Blood Build Class Samurai Warrior Vagabond Bandit Stats Primary: Strength Primary: Dexterity Secondary: Vigor Secondary: Endurance	Weapon Scavenger's Curved Sword Bandit's Curved Sword Grossmesser Armor White Mask Mushroom Crown Talisman Millicent's Prosthesis Rotten Winged Sword Insignia Kindred of Rot's Exultation Lord of Blood's Exultation	Skills Poisonous Mist Seppuku

Mantis Blade Upgrade Costs in Elden Ring

Standard Smithing Stones take Mantis Blade 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]	260 Runes
+2	Smithing Stone [1]	312 Runes
+3	Smithing Stone [1]	364 Runes
+4	Smithing Stone [2]	416 Runes
+5	Smithing Stone [2]	468 Runes
+6	Smithing Stone [2]	520 Runes
+7	Smithing Stone [3]	572 Runes
+8	Smithing Stone [3]	624 Runes
+9	Smithing Stone [3]	676 Runes
+10	Smithing Stone [4]	728 Runes
+11	Smithing Stone [4]	780 Runes
+12	Smithing Stone [4]	832 Runes
+13	Smithing Stone [5]	884 Runes
+14	Smithing Stone [5]	936 Runes
+15	Smithing Stone [5]	988 Runes
+16	Smithing Stone [6]	1,040 Runes
+17	Smithing Stone [6]	1,092 Runes
+18	Smithing Stone [6]	1,144 Runes
+19	Smithing Stone [7]	1,196 Runes
+20	Smithing Stone [7]	1,248 Runes
+21	Smithing Stone [7]	1,300 Runes
+22	Smithing Stone [8]	1,352 Runes
+23	Smithing Stone [8]	1,404 Runes
+24	Smithing Stone [8]	1,456 Runes
+25	Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone	1,508 Runes
Total	All Levels	22,100 Runes