How to get the Rivers of Blood Katana in Elden Ring

The Rivers of Blood is a powerful arcane-based Katana in Elden Ring, but finding this blood-soaked blade in the late-game can be rather tricky, so here’s exactly where you can locate it on the map. 

Rivers of Blood is one of the strongest Kantanas you can get in Elden Ring as it comes with a deadly Weapon Skill and plenty of Blood Loss build-up. Before you can start slashing away at bosses, invaders, and standard enemies, however, you’ll need to get your hands on the weapon.

This is exactly how to get Rivers of Blood in Elden Ring, including the stats required to wield it in the game.

Where to find the Rivers of Blood katana in Elden Ring

The Rivers of Blood Katana is located in the Mountaintops of the Giants.

In order to get there, simply follow the instructions outlined below. 

1. Head over to the Grand Lift of Rold. 
2. Follow the northeastern path. 
3. Once at the Freezing Lake, head directly south. 
4. Run past the Giants’ Gravepost and continue south towards the Foot of the Forge. 
5. Follow the path from the Foot of the Forge until you see the Church of Repose.

Upon your arrival at the church, Bloody Finger Okina will spawn and try to take you down with his cursed blade. If you manage to beat him in combat, the invader will drop the Rivers of Blood and the Okina Mask. 

Rivers of Blood overview

You can wield the Rivers of Blood Katana in Elden Ring once you’ve got 12 Strength, 18 Dexterity, and 12 Arcane. The weapon can inflict slash and piercing damage and cause a Blood Loss build-up of 50 which makes it a solid option for fighting at mid-range. It can be sold for a cost of 500 Runes.

Rivers of Blood’s weapon skill is Corpse Pillar which forms a blade of cursed blood to deliver a succession of powerful attacks at the enemy. You can also input the skill up to 3 additional times for even more damage. You can’t infuse this Katana with Ashes of War, boost its power with Consumables, or enchant it with Magic.

You can dual wield Rivers of Blood with another Katana however, such as the Uchigatana.

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