Scythe

Scythe

Attack	125 Physical
Critical	100
Scaling	Str E, Dex C
Requires	Str 14, Dex 14
Effect	Causes blood loss buildup (55)
Guard	45% physical, 30 guard boost
Type	Reaper
Attack Type	Slash
Skill	Spinning Slash
FP Cost	6 / 12
Weight	7.5
Upgrades With	Smithing Stones, to +25
Sell Price	100

The Scythe is a Reaper in Elden Ring. It is picked up mid-game, in Liurnia of the Lakes.

The Scythe is a large scythe with a long, slender blade, designed to reap, to bleed foes quickly and to slip through an enemy's guard. It lies on a corpse guarded by stone imps and a floor trap near the end of the Cliffbottom Catacombs in Liurnia of the Lakes. Its strong attack is a double-hit windup instead of a single sweep, which makes it better at applying status, and its light attacks ignore half of a block's damage negation. It deals less damage than the Grave Scythe but reaches high Dexterity scaling with a Keen affinity, so it suits a Dexterity bleed character.

Stats

The Scythe is the Dexterity reaper, with 125 physical at +0, C Dexterity that reaches A at max upgrade on Keen, and 55 blood loss buildup. At 7.5 weight it is two points lighter than the Grave Scythe and still takes infusions. Its heavy attack is a double-hit windup that applies status twice.

How to Get Scythe Guide

It is found at the Cliffbottom Catacombs, located in the southeastern section of Liurnia of the Lakes. It is looted from a corpse guarded by four stone Imps on the upper level.

Where to find Scythe Location?

Scythe map location:

Map credit by Map Genie.

Upgrades

Regular Smithing Stones take it all the way to +25, and greases work on it too.

Level	Material	Amount	Attack	Scaling
+1	Smithing Stone [1]	x2	132 Physical	Str E, Dex C
+2	Smithing Stone [1]	x4	139 Physical	Str E, Dex C
+3	Smithing Stone [1]	x6	146 Physical	Str E, Dex C
+4	Smithing Stone [2]	x2	154 Physical	Str E, Dex C
+5	Smithing Stone [2]	x4	161 Physical	Str D, Dex C
+6	Smithing Stone [2]	x6	168 Physical	Str D, Dex C
+7	Smithing Stone [3]	x2	175 Physical	Str D, Dex C
+8	Smithing Stone [3]	x4	183 Physical	Str D, Dex C
+9	Smithing Stone [3]	x6	190 Physical	Str D, Dex C
+10	Smithing Stone [4]	x2	197 Physical	Str D, Dex C
+11	Smithing Stone [4]	x4	204 Physical	Str D, Dex C
+12	Smithing Stone [4]	x6	212 Physical	Str D, Dex C
+13	Smithing Stone [5]	x2	219 Physical	Str D, Dex C
+14	Smithing Stone [5]	x4	226 Physical	Str D, Dex C
+15	Smithing Stone [5]	x6	233 Physical	Str D, Dex C
+16	Smithing Stone [6]	x2	241 Physical	Str D, Dex C
+17	Smithing Stone [6]	x4	248 Physical	Str D, Dex C
+18	Smithing Stone [6]	x6	255 Physical	Str D, Dex C
+19	Smithing Stone [7]	x2	262 Physical	Str D, Dex C
+20	Smithing Stone [7]	x4	270 Physical	Str D, Dex B
+21	Smithing Stone [7]	x6	277 Physical	Str D, Dex B
+22	Smithing Stone [8]	x2	284 Physical	Str D, Dex B
+23	Smithing Stone [8]	x4	291 Physical	Str D, Dex B
+24	Smithing Stone [8]	x6	299 Physical	Str D, Dex B
+25	Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone	x1	306 Physical	Str D, Dex B

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."

Builds

Flying Mantis Build

Class	Vagabond
Main Stats	Vigor, Endurance & Dexterity.
Other Stats	Faith
Requires	17 Strength, 17 Faith, 14 Dexterity
Weapon	Grave Scythe in main hand, Scythe in off-hand
Armor	White Mask, Raptor's Black Feathers, heaviest armor that lets.
Talismans	Claw Talisman. Others to taste: Radagon's Soreseal, Erdtree's Favor, Lord of Blood's Exultation, Green Turtle Talisman, Bull-Goat's Talisman.
Skills	Chilling Mist with Keen affinity on main hand, Hoarfrost Stomp with Frost affinity on offhand.
Spells	Black Flame Blade
Flasks	1 Cerulean, rest Crimson

Black Flame Spellblade Build

Class	Any
Level	100
Focus	Faith
Main Stats	Faith & Dexterity
Other Stats	Mind & Vigor
Requires	28 Faith, 22 Dexterity, 18 Strength, 10 Arcane
Weapon	Cross-Naginata, Flamberge, Scythe, Grave Scythe, Nagakiba or Uchigatana & Godslayer's Seal
Armor	Any that allows for med roll
Skills	Repeating Thrust, Spinning Slash, Sword Dance or Double Slash
Spells	Bloodflame Blade, Black Flame Blade, Black Flame, Scouring Black Flame & Golden Vow
Flasks	Mostly FP, some HP

Notes

"Large scythe featuring a long, slender blade. Designed to reap, this weapon is capable of rapidly inflicting blood loss while also slipping through an enemy's guard. In the hands of a highly dexterous wielder it is capable of striking fear into the heart of any foe."

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