Elden Ring Serpentbone Blade Builds

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Serpentbone Blade

Weapon Type:

Katana

Damage Type:

Slash

Pierce

Weight: 6


Stat	Str	Dex	Int	Fai	Arc
Requires	11	22
Scaling	E	E

Elden Ring Serpentbone Blade is a Katana Weapon that inflicts Physical Damage in the form of Slash, Pierce Attacks with the ability to use the Unique Skill (Double Slash). Serpentbone Blade will require Strength 11, Dexterity 22, and scales based on Strength E, Dexterity E, Stats.

Description: Sinister katana modeled after a serpent bone. The denely packed row of spines that jut away from the cutting edge are coated in a lethal poison.


Tier	Passive	Wgt	Phy	Magic	Fire	Light	Holy
E	Causes poison buildup (66)	6	120	0	0	0	0

Poison Weapons


Skill	Type	FP Cost	Description
Double Slash	Unique	6

Can Be Buffed?

Custom Ash of War?

Attack Type:

Pierce, Slash

Not many weapons inflict poison, so Serpentbone Blade has value just from the scarcity. As a weak katana, it's competitive even without the status gimmick. But the poison buildup is what makes it worth bringing to specific encounters.

Navigate this Serpentbone Blade Guide using the links below.

Serpentbone Blade Stats

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

Serpentbone Blade Attack Stats
Rank	Stat	Base	Max
A	Physical Attack	120	TBD
F	Magical Attack	0	TBD
F	Fire Attack	0	TBD
F	Lightning Attack	0	TBD
F	Holy Attack	0	TBD
?	Attack Crit	0	TBD

Serpentbone Blade 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

Where To Find Serpentbone Blade Location in Elden Ring

You'll find Serpentbone Blade inside Volcano Manor. The map pin below shows the exact spot. Grab it and go.

Found in

Volcano Manor


Location	How To Get
Altus Plateau

Best Builds for Serpentbone Blade in Elden Ring

The builds below use Serpentbone Blade as a katana centerpiece for Str builds. Dexterity (22 minimum) is the priority, with Strength as backup. Each setup includes stat targets, gear, and talisman picks. The poison buildup opens up status-focused setups.

Serpentbone Blade 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

Serpentbone Blade Upgrade Costs in Elden Ring

Serpentbone Blade follows the standard upgrade path to +25. Check the costs below to budget your Smithing Stones and runes.


Level	Material	Rune Cost
+1	Smithing Stone [1]	350 Runes
+2	Smithing Stone [1]	420 Runes
+3	Smithing Stone [1]	490 Runes
+4	Smithing Stone [2]	560 Runes
+5	Smithing Stone [2]	630 Runes
+6	Smithing Stone [2]	700 Runes
+7	Smithing Stone [3]	770 Runes
+8	Smithing Stone [3]	840 Runes
+9	Smithing Stone [3]	910 Runes
+10	Smithing Stone [4]	980 Runes
+11	Smithing Stone [4]	1,050 Runes
+12	Smithing Stone [4]	1,120 Runes
+13	Smithing Stone [5]	1,190 Runes
+14	Smithing Stone [5]	1,260 Runes
+15	Smithing Stone [5]	1,330 Runes
+16	Smithing Stone [6]	1,400 Runes
+17	Smithing Stone [6]	1,470 Runes
+18	Smithing Stone [6]	1,540 Runes
+19	Smithing Stone [7]	1,610 Runes
+20	Smithing Stone [7]	1,680 Runes
+21	Smithing Stone [7]	1,750 Runes
+22	Smithing Stone [8]	1,820 Runes
+23	Smithing Stone [8]	1,890 Runes
+24	Smithing Stone [8]	1,960 Runes
+25	Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone	2,030 Runes
Total	All Levels	29,750 Runes