Halo Scythe

Halo Scythe

Attack	118 Physical, 76 Holy
Critical	100
Scaling	Str D, Dex D, Fai E
Requires	Str 13, Dex 16, Fai 15
Effect	Causes blood loss buildup (55)
Guard	42% physical, 31 guard boost
Type	Reaper
Attack Type	Slash
Skill	Miquella's Ring of Light
FP Cost	11
Weight	8.5
Upgrades With	Somber Smithing Stones, to +10
Sell Price	200

The Halo Scythe is a Reaper in Elden Ring.

When to Use It

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

Why Players Pick It

The only Reaper with a ranged option. Describes Miquella's Ring of Light as chain-castable as long as FP and stamina hold, and notes that after the 1.07 buff the blade itself also connects at close range for about 55% of a light attack plus bleed buildup, on top of the projectile. The limitation is also documented there: the halos stop tracking once the projectile reaches full speed. 2% drop from scythe-wielding Cleanrot Knights; Somber, fixed skill.

Upgrades

It takes Somber Smithing Stones rather than the common kind, one per level up to +10, and it keeps its own skill for good: no Ash of War will replace it and no affinity will re-cut its scaling.

Skill

Miquella's Ring of Light costs 11 FP. Summon Miquella's shining halo and fire it forwards. Can be fired in rapid succession. It belongs to this weapon alone: no Ash of War will move it onto anything else, and nothing will replace it here.

Build

Its scaling runs Str at D, Dex at D and Fai at E, so Str and Dex are the stats worth levelling, and you need Str 13, Dex 16 and Fai 15 before you can lift it. Because the skill is its own, the build has to come to the weapon rather than the other way round. It also causes blood loss buildup (55) on its own, with no infusion needed.

Notes

War scythe of the Cleanrot Knights who fought alongside Malenia, Blade of Miquella. This was the weapon of commanders in Malenia's army, and the half-halo blade deals holy damage.

How to Get Halo Scythe Guide

2% chance to be dropped by various scythe-wielding Cleanrot Knights.

Where to find Halo 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