Grave Scythe

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.

The Grave Scythe weapon can be found at the following location:

• Dropped from Skeleton Mages around the game world.

  • Two can be found very early on in LimgraveRegion near where D, Hunter of the Dead is first met: One between the Saint's Bridge and Summonwater VillageLandmark sites of grace, and another in the village itself.

  • Three of them can be found at the Graveyard west from the Lake-Facing CliffsGrace site [Map Link]

  • Three can also be found at the road-fork south-east of Behind Caria ManorGrace site of grace due west of Royal Grave EvergaolEvergaol [Map Link]

  • There are two in Crumbling Farum AzulaDungeon, south of the Dragon Temple LiftGrace site of grace- among several other skeletal types.

  • There are two in Liurnia of the LakesRegion just east of the Church of VowsGrace grace, down the hill. They are located just on the other (N) side of the path of the Skeleton dropping the glaive.

• Can also be dropped by Giant Beast Skeleton

• Weapon Skill: Spinning Slash

• This weapon can be infused with Ashes of War.

• Can be buffed by Magic or Consumables

• Can be upgraded by using Smithing Stones

• Raises Vitality (resistance to Death Blight) by 35 when equipped

• Anti-block: ignores 50% damage negation from blocks, heavy- and charge attacks ignores more

• Base drop rate is 2% (at 100 Discovery)

• This weapon has high AR amongst polearms, making it a great option for Skills such as Spinning Strikes, Spinning Weapon, and Black Flame Tornado for applying bleed or black flame.

• Sell Value: 100

• NOTE: As of Patch 1.08, the speed of some attacks has been increased and the recovery time has been reduced.

• NOTE: As of Patch 1.09, the scaling values of this weapon were changed. Please refer to the Upgrades Table of this weapon below.

• Other notes and player tips go here

The Grave Scythe can be infused with Ashes of War. Click below for a list of all possible Ashes of War that can be applied to the reaper weapon.

See usable Ashes of War (click to reveal) All Affinities

Ash of War: Spinning Slash (Default) Ash of War: Cragblade Ash of War: Kick Ash of War: Endure Ash of War: Ground Slam Ash of War: Hoarah Loux's Earthshaker Ash of War: War Cry Ash of War: Barbaric Roar Ash of War: Braggart's Roar Ash of War: Double Slash Ash of War: Sword Dance Ash of War: Quickstep Ash of War: Bloodhound's Step Ash of War: Raptor of the Mists Ash of War: Beast's Roar Ash of War: Spinning Strikes Ash of War: Stormcaller Ash of War: Storm Stomp Ash of War: Phantom Slash Ash of War: Determination Ash of War: Royal Knight's Resolve Only Standard, Heavy, Keen, Quality, Fire, and Flame Art

Ash of War: Flaming Strike Ash of War: Flame of the Redmanes Ash of War: Black Flame Tornado Only Standard, Heavy, Keen, Quality, Lightning, and Sacred

Ash of War: Thunderbolt Ash of War: Blinkbolt Ash of War: Lightning Ram Ash of War: Sacred Blade Ash of War: Sacred Ring of Light Ash of War: Sacred Order Ash of War: Shared Order Ash of War: Golden Slam Ash of War: Golden Vow Only Standard, Heavy, Keen, Quality, Magic, and Cold

Ash of War: Spinning Weapon Ash of War: Loretta's Slash Ash of War: Gravitas Ash of War: Chilling Mist Ash of War: Hoarfrost Stomp Ash of War: Divine Beast Frost Stomp Only Standard, Heavy, Keen, Quality, Poison, Blood, and Occult

Ash of War: Poisonous Mist Ash of War: The Poison Flower Blooms Twice Ash of War: White Shadow's Lure Ash of War: Shriek of Sorrow