Elden Ring Scythe Builds | Location, Stats

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Scythe

Weapon Type:

Reaper

Damage Type:

Slash

Weight: 7.5


Stat	Str	Dex	Int	Fai	Arc
Requires	14	14
Scaling	E	C

Elden Ring 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). Scythe will require Strength 14, Dexterity 14, and scales based on Strength E, Dexterity C, Stats.

Description: Large scythe featuring a long, slender blade. Designed to reap, this weapon is capable of rapidly inflicting blood loss while also slipping through an enemy's guard. In the hands of a highly dexterous wielder it is capable of striking fear into the heart of any foe.


Tier	Passive	Wgt	Phy	Magic	Fire	Light	Holy
E	Causes blood loss buildup (55)	7.5	125	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

You don't need a top-tier bleed weapon to make blood loss work. Scythe is a weak reaper that adds reliable buildup to your attacks. For Dex builds, it can be a solid choice until you find something you like better.

Navigate this Scythe Guide using the links below.

Scythe Stats

As a pure physical reaper, Scythe is outclassed by most competitors. No element means consistent damage regardless of enemy resistances. Crit value matters for backstabs and ripostes. And blood loss buildup on every hit.

Scythe Attack Stats
Rank	Stat	Base	Max
A	Physical Attack	125	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

Scythe Guard Stats
Rank	Stat	Base	Max
E	Physical Guard	45	TBD
F	Magical Guard	30	TBD
F	Fire Guard	30	TBD
F	Lightning Guard	30	TBD
F	Holy Guard	30	TBD
F	Guard Boost	30	TBD

Scythe Affinity Comparison

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

Scythe Damage by Affinity
Damage	Heavy	Keen	Quality	Fire	Flame Art	Lightning	Sacred	Magic	Cold	Poison	Blood	Occult
Physical	120	120	120	120	120	120	120	120	120	120	120	120
Magic	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	120	96	-	-	-
Fire	-	-	-	120	120	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Lightning	-	-	-	-	-	120	-	-	-	-	-	-
Holy	-	-	-	-	-	-	120	-	-	-	-	-

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	E	E	E	E
Dex	-	C	D	E	E	D	E	E	D	C	C	D
Int	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	D	D	-	-	-
Fai	-	-	-	-	D	-	D	-	-	-	-	-
Arc	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	D	D	C

Where To Find Scythe Location in Elden Ring

You'll find Scythe inside Cliffbottom Catacombs. The map pin below shows the exact spot. Grab it and go.

Found in

Cliffbottom Catacombs


Location	How To Get
Liurnia of the Lakes

Best Builds for Scythe in Elden Ring

For Dex builds, Scythe works as a reaper you can build around. Check the setups below for proven stat allocation. The blood loss buildup opens up status-focused setups.

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	Faith Priest Build Class Prophet Confessor Stats Primary: Faith Primary: Mind Secondary: Vigor Secondary: Arcane	Weapon Sacred Seal Winged Scythe Dragon Communion Seal Finger Seal Armor Ruler's Mask Use Light Armor or Medium Armor Sage Set Talisman Faithful Canvas Talisman Two Fingers Heirloom Radagon Icon Carian Filigreed Crest	Spells Catch Flame Black Flame Black Flame Blade Dragonclaw Dragonfire Agheel's Flame Skills Ash of War Sacred Blade	Items
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

Scythe Upgrade Costs in Elden Ring

+25 with regular Smithing Stones. Scythe supports Ash of War swaps, affinity changes, and buff application. That's the full customization package, and the upgrade costs below show exactly what you'll spend.


Level	Material	Rune Cost
+1	Smithing Stone [1]	440 Runes
+2	Smithing Stone [1]	528 Runes
+3	Smithing Stone [1]	616 Runes
+4	Smithing Stone [2]	704 Runes
+5	Smithing Stone [2]	792 Runes
+6	Smithing Stone [2]	880 Runes
+7	Smithing Stone [3]	968 Runes
+8	Smithing Stone [3]	1,056 Runes
+9	Smithing Stone [3]	1,144 Runes
+10	Smithing Stone [4]	1,232 Runes
+11	Smithing Stone [4]	1,320 Runes
+12	Smithing Stone [4]	1,408 Runes
+13	Smithing Stone [5]	1,496 Runes
+14	Smithing Stone [5]	1,584 Runes
+15	Smithing Stone [5]	1,672 Runes
+16	Smithing Stone [6]	1,760 Runes
+17	Smithing Stone [6]	1,848 Runes
+18	Smithing Stone [6]	1,936 Runes
+19	Smithing Stone [7]	2,024 Runes
+20	Smithing Stone [7]	2,112 Runes
+21	Smithing Stone [7]	2,200 Runes
+22	Smithing Stone [8]	2,288 Runes
+23	Smithing Stone [8]	2,376 Runes
+24	Smithing Stone [8]	2,464 Runes
+25	Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone	2,552 Runes
Total	All Levels	37,400 Runes