Ripple Blade

Ripple Blade

Attack	75 Physical
Critical	100
Scaling	Arc A
Requires	Str 11, Dex 11, Arc 20
Effect
Guard	47% physical, 31 guard boost
Type	Axe
Attack Type	Standard
Skill	Wild Strikes
FP Cost	2 / 10 / 15
Weight	4.5
Upgrades With	Smithing Stones, to +25
Sell Price	100

The Ripple Blade is an Axe in Elden Ring. It becomes available in the middle of a run.

The Ripple Blade is a unique weapon wielded by young Albinaurics, modeled after the ripples thought to be the origin of their species. It is sold by Pidia, Carian Servant, at Caria Manor, and by the Twin Maiden Husks once Pidia's Bell Bearing is offered. Its attack power scales only with Arcane, at A that reaches S at full upgrade, and it shares unique light and strong attack chains with the Warped Axe. It cannot take Ashes of War but accepts magic and consumable buffs, and that Arcane scaling makes it one of the best carriers for poison, blood and sleep greases.

Stats

The Ripple Blade is the only axe with A scaling at +0, in Arcane, rising to S at max upgrade. The trade is a low 75 base physical, so it pays off only on a committed Arcane build, where it turns every point of Arcane into damage that no other axe can match.

How to Get Ripple Blade Guide

Sold by Pidia, Carian Servant for 3500 runes, or alternatively by the Twin Maiden Husks after giving them Pidia's Bell Bearing.

Where to find Ripple Blade Location?

Ripple Blade map location:

Map credit by Map Genie.

Upgrades

Regular Smithing Stones take it all the way to +25. Greases and weapon buffs work on it as well.

Level	Material	Amount	Attack	Scaling
+1	Smithing Stone [1]	x2	79 Physical	Arc A
+2	Smithing Stone [1]	x4	83 Physical	Arc A
+3	Smithing Stone [1]	x6	88 Physical	Arc S
+4	Smithing Stone [2]	x2	92 Physical	Arc S
+5	Smithing Stone [2]	x4	96 Physical	Arc S
+6	Smithing Stone [2]	x6	101 Physical	Arc S
+7	Smithing Stone [3]	x2	105 Physical	Arc S
+8	Smithing Stone [3]	x4	109 Physical	Arc S
+9	Smithing Stone [3]	x6	114 Physical	Arc S
+10	Smithing Stone [4]	x2	118 Physical	Arc S
+11	Smithing Stone [4]	x4	122 Physical	Arc S
+12	Smithing Stone [4]	x6	127 Physical	Arc S
+13	Smithing Stone [5]	x2	131 Physical	Arc S
+14	Smithing Stone [5]	x4	135 Physical	Arc S
+15	Smithing Stone [5]	x6	140 Physical	Arc S
+16	Smithing Stone [6]	x2	144 Physical	Arc S
+17	Smithing Stone [6]	x4	148 Physical	Arc S
+18	Smithing Stone [6]	x6	153 Physical	Arc S
+19	Smithing Stone [7]	x2	157 Physical	Arc S
+20	Smithing Stone [7]	x4	162 Physical	Arc S
+21	Smithing Stone [7]	x6	166 Physical	Arc S
+22	Smithing Stone [8]	x2	170 Physical	Arc S
+23	Smithing Stone [8]	x4	175 Physical	Arc S
+24	Smithing Stone [8]	x6	179 Physical	Arc S
+25	Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone	x1	183 Physical	Arc S

Skill

Wild Strikes costs 2 / 10 / 15 FP. The wielder swings the weapon wildly back and forth, and holding the button keeps the swings going while spending a little FP with each one. A normal attack follow-up ends in a wide sweeping blow, while a strong attack follow-up ends in a heavy overhead slam. Every swing carries the weapon's full status buildup, so it builds effects quickly on weapons such as the Morning Star, though the swings can be parried.

"Swing armament with wild abandon. Hold to continue swinging. Can be followed up with a normal or strong attack."

Builds

Magic Dragonknight Build

Class	Any
Level	150
Focus	Arcane
Main Stats	Arcane
Other Stats	Vigor & Endurance
Requires	23 Faith, 20 Strength, 20 Arcane, 14 Dexterity
Weapon	Ripple Blade & Dragon Communion Seal
Shield	Jellyfish Shield
Armor	Silver Tear Mask & other Armor with good Poise
Talismans	Magic Scorpion Charm, Ritual Sword Talisman, Curved Sword Talisman & Flock's Canvas Talisman
Skills	Contagious Fury
Spells	Golden Vow, Smarag's Glintstone Breath, Agheel's Flame, Borealis's Mist, & Ekzyke's Decay
Flasks	Mostly HP some FP

Notes

"Unique weapon wielded by young Albinaurics, this sword is modelled after the ripples that are thought to be the origin of their species. Its attack power is greatly enhanced with one's arcane attribute."

All Axes

The table below lists all Axes in Elden Ring.

Name	Physical	Magic	Fire	Light	Holy	Crit. Boost	Weight	Str.	Dex.	Int.	Fai.	Arc.	Sell Price	Skill
Battle Axe	128 47.0	0 31.0	0 31.0	0 31.0	0 31.0	100 31	4.5	D 12	D 8	0	0	0	100	Wild Strikes
Celebrant's Cleaver	125 47	0 31	0 31	0 31	0 31	100 33	4.5	D 12	D 8	0	0	0	100	Wild Strikes
Death Knight's Twin Axes	101 44.0	0 30.0	0 30.0	65 44.0	0 30.0	100 33	5.5	D 14	D 12	0	D 16	0	0	Blinkbolt: Twinaxe
Forked Hatchet	113 40	0 27	0 27	0 27	0 27	100 27	2.5	D 9	C 14	0	0	0	100	Quickstep
Forked-Tongue Hatchet	125 45.0	0 30.0	0 30.0	0 30.0	0 30.0	100 30	4.0	D 10	D 13	0	0	0	200	Dragonform Flame
Hand Axe	117 42	0 28	0 28	0 28	0 28	100 28	3.5	D 9	D 8	0	0	0	100	Quickstep
Highland Axe	128 47	0 31	0 31	0 31	0 31	110 31	4.5	D 12	D 9	0	0	0	100	War Cry
Icerind Hatchet	115 40	0 27	0 27	0 27	0 27	100 27	3.0	E 11	C 16	0	0	0	100	Hoarfrost Stomp
Iron Cleaver	125 51.0	0 34.0	0 34.0	0 34.0	0 34.0	100 34	6.0	C 15	E 7	0	0	0	100	Wild Strikes
Jawbone Axe	130 49	0 33	0 33	0 33	0 33	100 36	5.5	C 14	E 8	0	0	0	100	Wild Strikes
Messmer Soldier's Axe	133 49.0	0 33.0	0 33.0	0 33.0	0 33.0	100 33	5.5	D 14	D 10	0	0	0	100	War Cry
Ripple Blade	75 47	0 31	0 31	0 31	0 31	100 31	4.5	11	11	0	0	A 20	100	Wild Strikes
Rosus' Axe	112 44	72 44	0 30	0 30	0 30	100 33	5.5	D 18	E 10	D 18	0	0	200	Rosus's Summons
Sacrificial Axe	133 49	0 33	0 33	0 33	0 33	100 33	5.5	D 16	D 10	0	0	0	100	Wild Strikes
Smithscript Axe	131 48.0	0 32.0	0 32.0	0 32.0	0 32.0	100 32	5.0	D 13	D 10	E 11	E 11	0	0	Wild Strikes
Stormhawk Axe	136 49	0 33	0 33	0 33	0 33	100 31	5.5	D 19	D 15	0	0	0	200	Thunderstorm
Warped Axe	124 56	0 37	0 37	0 37	0 37	100 43	7.5	C 24	8	0	0	0	200	War Cry