Mantis Blade

Mantis Blade

Attack	112 Physical
Critical	100
Scaling	Str D, Dex D
Requires	Str 10, Dex 12
Effect
Guard	44% physical, 27 guard boost
Type	Curved Sword
Attack Type	Slash
Skill	Spinning Slash
FP Cost	6 / 12
Weight	4
Upgrades With	Smithing Stones, to +25
Sell Price	200

The Mantis Blade is a Curved Sword in Elden Ring. It is a mid-game find on Mt. Gelmir.

The Mantis Blade is a curved sword with a blade at both ends, wielded by the Cemetery Shades, the insect-ridden grave keepers. It drops from the Cemetery Shade in an alcove past the second chariot in the Gelmir Hero's Grave. Its light attacks have the shortest hitboxes of any curved sword, but its unique heavy attack unfolds the thin, sharp blade into the longest charged heavy reach in its class. It scales evenly with Strength and Dexterity and accepts Ashes of War. It suits a Strength and Dexterity build that likes poking with long charged heavies.

How to Get Mantis Blade Guide

Guaranteed drop: Cemetery Shade in the Gelmir Hero's Grave on Mt. Gelmir.

Where to find Mantis Blade Location?

Mantis Blade map location:

Map credit by Map Genie.

Upgrades

Regular Smithing Stones take it all the way to +25. It also accepts greases.

Level	Material	Amount	Attack	Scaling
+1	Smithing Stone [1]	x2	118 Physical	Str D, Dex D
+2	Smithing Stone [1]	x4	124 Physical	Str D, Dex D
+3	Smithing Stone [1]	x6	131 Physical	Str D, Dex D
+4	Smithing Stone [2]	x2	137 Physical	Str D, Dex D
+5	Smithing Stone [2]	x4	144 Physical	Str D, Dex D
+6	Smithing Stone [2]	x6	150 Physical	Str D, Dex D
+7	Smithing Stone [3]	x2	157 Physical	Str D, Dex D
+8	Smithing Stone [3]	x4	163 Physical	Str D, Dex D
+9	Smithing Stone [3]	x6	170 Physical	Str D, Dex D
+10	Smithing Stone [4]	x2	176 Physical	Str D, Dex D
+11	Smithing Stone [4]	x4	183 Physical	Str D, Dex D
+12	Smithing Stone [4]	x6	189 Physical	Str D, Dex D
+13	Smithing Stone [5]	x2	196 Physical	Str D, Dex C
+14	Smithing Stone [5]	x4	202 Physical	Str D, Dex C
+15	Smithing Stone [5]	x6	209 Physical	Str D, Dex C
+16	Smithing Stone [6]	x2	215 Physical	Str D, Dex C
+17	Smithing Stone [6]	x4	222 Physical	Str D, Dex C
+18	Smithing Stone [6]	x6	228 Physical	Str D, Dex C
+19	Smithing Stone [7]	x2	235 Physical	Str D, Dex C
+20	Smithing Stone [7]	x4	241 Physical	Str D, Dex C
+21	Smithing Stone [7]	x6	248 Physical	Str D, Dex C
+22	Smithing Stone [8]	x2	254 Physical	Str D, Dex C
+23	Smithing Stone [8]	x4	261 Physical	Str D, Dex C
+24	Smithing Stone [8]	x6	267 Physical	Str D, Dex C
+25	Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone	x1	274 Physical	Str D, Dex C

Skill

Spinning Slash costs 6 / 12 FP. The wielder spins the whole body to slash foes in a wide circle, and an additional input adds two more spins. Small weapons spin quickly, while greatswords, spears, halberds and other large weapons use a slower, sweeping version. The skill cannot be parried. It is the weapon's default Ash of War, so another can take its place.

"Skill favored by dexterous warriors. Slash foes as your body spins. Additional input allows for a follow-up attack."

Suggested Build

Use charged heavy attacks to strike from beyond normal curved sword range.

Stats	Strength 55, Dexterity 55, Vigor 40 to 60, Endurance 24, Mind 10
Affinity	Quality for its even Strength and Dexterity scaling, or Blood for bleed.
Ash of War	Seppuku on a Blood version, or keep Spinning Slash.
Talismans	Axe Talisman, Lord of Blood's Exultation

Notes

"A curved sword with a blade at both ends wielded by the Cemetery Shades, the insect-ridden grave keepers. The blade is thin and sharp, and strong attack unleashes a far-reaching slash."

All Curved Swords

The table below lists all Curved Swords in Elden Ring.

Name	Physical	Magic	Fire	Light	Holy	Crit. Boost	Weight	Str.	Dex.	Int.	Fai.	Sell Price	Skill
Bandit's Curved Sword	118 48	0 36	0 36	0 36	0 36	100 36	5	D 11	D 13	0	0	100	Spinning Slash
Beastman's Curved Sword	113 44	0 33	0 33	0 33	0 33	100 27	4	C 13	E 11	0	0	100	Spinning Slash
Dancing Blade of Ranah	88 37.0	0 28.0	0 29.0	0 29.0	0 27.0	100 20	3.5	9	B 20	0	0	500	Unending Dance
Eclipse Shotel	77 35	0 25	0 25	0 25	77 50	100 25	3.0	E 10	D 25	0	D 30	1000	Death Flare
Falchion	109 42	0 31	0 31	0 31	0 31	100 26	3.5	D 9	D 13	0	0	100	Spinning Slash
Falx	107 42.0	0 31.0	0 31.0	0 31.0	0 31.0	100 23.0	4.0	D 12	D 15	0	0	200	Revenger's Blade
Flowing Curved Sword	109 42	0 31	0 31	0 31	0 31	100 26	3.5	D 9	D 17	0	0	200	Spinning Slash
Grossmesser	115 46	0 34	0 34	0 34	0 34	100 28	4.5	D 14	D 12	0	0	100	Spinning Slash
Horned Warrior's Sword	108 48.0	0 36.0	0 36.0	0 36.0	0 36.0	100 30	5.0	D 11	D 14	0	E 14	200	Horn Calling
Magma Blade	96 44	0 30	62 44	0 30	0 30	100 27	4	D 9	D 15	0	D 16	200	Magma Shower
Mantis Blade	112 44	0 33	0 33	0 33	0 33	100 27	4	D 10	D 12	0	0	200	Spinning Slash
Nox Flowing Sword	112 40	0 30	0 30	0 30	0 30	100 25	3.5	E 8	D 15	0	0	200	Flowing Form
Scavenger's Curved Sword	105 40	0 30	0 30	0 30	0 30	100 25	3.5	D 9	D 14	0	0	200	Spinning Slash
Scimitar	106 40	0 30	0 30	0 30	0 30	100 25	3	D 7	D 13	0	0	100	Spinning Slash
Serpent-God's Curved Sword	113 44	0 33	0 33	0 33	0 33	100 27	4	D 13	E 9	0	0	500	Spinning Slash
Shamshir	108 42	0 31	0 31	0 31	0 31	100 26	3.5	D 7	D 13	0	0	100	Spinning Slash
Shotel	96 37	0 27	0 27	0 27	0 27	100 22	2	E 9	D 19	0	0	100	Spinning Slash
Spirit Sword	92 38.0	59 38.0	0 26.0	0 26.0	0 26.0	100 19	2.5	E 8	D 16	D 16	0	200	Rancor Slash
Wing of Astel	65 28	78 52	0 23	0 23	0 23	100 23	2.5	E 7	D 17	D 20	0	200	Nebula