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. It is a mid-game find.

The Halo Scythe is the war scythe of the Cleanrot Knight commanders who fought alongside Malenia, Blade of Miquella, its half-halo blade dealing holy damage. Scythe-wielding Cleanrot Knights drop it at a 2% base rate, including those outside Commander O'Neil's arena in the Swamp of Aeonia and in Elphael, Brace of the Haligtree. It swings at moderate speed with wide range and long reach, builds blood loss, and its light attacks ignore half of a block's damage negation. Its unique skill, Miquella's Ring of Light, swings out a halo of light that hovers before flying forward and can be fired again and again while FP and stamina last, with the swing itself also hitting at close range. It suits a Dexterity and Faith hybrid.

Stats

The Halo Scythe is the only reaper with a ranged option. Miquella's Ring of Light throws halos that can be chained as long as FP and stamina last, and the blade itself still hits at close range with bleed buildup. It splits 118 physical and 76 holy at +0 with 55 blood loss, though the halos stop tracking once they reach full speed.

How to Get Halo Scythe Guide

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

Where to find Halo Scythe Location?

Halo Scythe map location:

Map credit by Map Genie.

Upgrades

Reinforcing it calls for Somber Smithing Stones, up to +10.

Level	Material	Amount	Attack	Scaling
+1	Somber Smithing Stone [1]	x1	135 Physical, 87 Holy	Str D, Dex D, Fai E
+2	Somber Smithing Stone [2]	x1	152 Physical, 98 Holy	Str D, Dex D, Fai E
+3	Somber Smithing Stone [3]	x1	169 Physical, 109 Holy	Str D, Dex D, Fai E
+4	Somber Smithing Stone [4]	x1	186 Physical, 120 Holy	Str D, Dex D, Fai D
+5	Somber Smithing Stone [5]	x1	203 Physical, 131 Holy	Str D, Dex D, Fai D
+6	Somber Smithing Stone [6]	x1	220 Physical, 142 Holy	Str D, Dex C, Fai D
+7	Somber Smithing Stone [7]	x1	237 Physical, 153 Holy	Str D, Dex C, Fai D
+8	Somber Smithing Stone [8]	x1	254 Physical, 164 Holy	Str D, Dex C, Fai D
+9	Somber Smithing Stone [9]	x1	271 Physical, 175 Holy	Str D, Dex C, Fai D
+10	Somber Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone	x1	289 Physical, 186 Holy	Str D, Dex C, Fai D

Skill

Miquella's Ring of Light costs 11 FP. The wielder swings the scythe upward and conjures Miquella's shining halo, which flies at the target after a brief delay and deals holy damage. Repeated inputs keep firing rings in rapid succession, and the delay often catches enemies who dodge the swing itself. It is exclusive to this weapon.

"Summon Miquella's shining halo and fire it forwards. Can be fired in rapid succession."

Suggested Build

A Dexterity and Faith hybrid that chips enemies down with chained Rings of Light at range and finishes with bleeding swings up close.

Stats	Dexterity 60, Faith 45, Vigor 40 then 60, Mind about 29, Endurance about 20, Strength 16
Affinity	Cannot be infused; it keeps its own scaling.
Talismans	Shard of Alexander, Sacred Scorpion Charm, Lord of Blood's Exultation
Pairs With	Golden Vow

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."

All Reapers

The table below lists all Reapers in Elden Ring.

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 28	6.5	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