Rivers of Blood

Weapon of Okina, swordsman from the Land of Reeds.
A cursed weapon that has felled countless men.

When Mohg, the Lord of Blood, first felt Okina's sword, and madness,
upon his flesh, he had a proposal, to offer Okina the life of a demon, whose thirst would never go unsated.

The Rivers of Blood weapon can be found at the following location:

• Dropped by Bloody Finger Okina

• Okina invades near the Church of ReposeGrace, found in the Eastern region of Mountaintops of the GiantsRegion. [Elden Ring Map here]

• Weapon Skill: Corpse Piler

• Cannot be infused with Ashes of War

• Cannot be enchanted with Magic nor boosted by Consumables.

• Causes Blood loss Buildup: (50)

• Despite the D scaling in Arcane, the damage gain is comparable to Dex but splits more into Fire. In addition, more arcane increases bleed build up. In summary, this weapon is reasonably viable on a pure Dex or pure Arcane build.

• Sell Value: 500

• Corpse Piler has the same animation as Double Slash, but longer range and adds more Bleed Build Up than is listed on the weapon

• Corpse Piler deals both Physical and Fire Damage

• Rivers of Blood is most likely inspired by Muramasa, a swordsmith in Japan from the 16th century. Legend says that Muramasa's swords were cursed and demonic in power, causing bloodlust to those who wield it.

• NOTE: As of Patch 1.08, Katanas poise damage has been reduced only on PVP.

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

• NOTE: Patch 1.13 Increased poise damage of dual wield attacks of all Katanas (in PVP)

• Other notes and player tips go here.