Grave Scythe

Grave Scythe

Attack	144 Physical
Critical	100
Scaling	Str D, Dex D
Requires	Str 17, Dex 13
Effect	Causes bleed buildup (55) and grants Death Blight resistance +50
Guard	49% physical, 33 guard boost
Type	Reaper
Attack Type	Slash
Skill	Spinning Slash
FP Cost	6 / 12
Weight	9.5
Upgrades With	Smithing Stones, to +25
Sell Price	100

The Grave Scythe is a Reaper in Elden Ring. It carries the highest physical attack of any reaper in the game.

When to Use It

Mid game. It is found around Liurnia of the Lakes, which opens up past Stormveil Castle, so it arrives once a build has taken shape.

Why Players Pick It

The hardest-hitting weapon in any of these four classes: 144 physical at +0 and 352 at max standard, plus 55 innate bleed, and it is fully infusible and buffable on ordinary Smithing Stones. It 'high attack rating (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'. A 2% drop from Skeleton Grave Keepers, so it is farmable from early Limgrave and stays relevant to endgame.

Upgrades

Ordinary Smithing Stones carry it all the way to +25, and because it is not a Somber weapon it will also hold a grease or a weapon buff, which is a damage source the unique blades simply do not have.

Build

Its scaling runs Str at D and Dex at D, so Str and Dex are the stats worth levelling, and you need Str 17 and Dex 13 before you can lift it. Any Ash of War and any affinity will sit on it, so its scaling can be re-cut towards whichever stat you are already levelling. It also causes bleed buildup (55) and grants Death Blight resistance +50 on its own, with no infusion needed.

Notes

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.

How to Get Grave Scythe Guide

2% chance to be dropped from the Skeleton Grave Keepers who carry it.

Where to find Grave Scythe Location?

Map credit by Map Genie.

All Reapers

Name	Physical	Magic	Fire	Light	Holy	Crit. Boost	Weight	Str.	Dex.	Fai.	Arc.	Sell Price	Skill
Grave Scythe	144 49	0 33	0 33	0 33	0 33	100 33	9.5	D 17	D 13	0	0	100	Spinning Slash
Halo Scythe	118 42	0 29	0 29	0 29	76 42	100 31	8.5	D 13	D 16	E 15	0	200	Miquella's Ring of Light
Obsidian Lamina	120 42	0 28	0 28	0 28	0 28	100	7.5	E 12	C 25	0	D 17	500	Dynastic Sickleplay
Scythe	125 45	0 30	0 30	0 30	0 30	100 30	7.5	E 14	C 14	0	0	100	Spinning Slash
Winged Scythe	87 30	0 25	0 25	0 25	104 55	100 30	7.5	E 16	D 16	D 24	0	500	Angel's Wings