Thorned Whip

Thorned Whip

Attack	102 Physical
Critical	100
Scaling	Str E, Dex C
Requires	Str 8, Dex 16
Effect	Causes blood loss buildup (50)
Guard	26% physical, 15 guard boost
Type	Whip
Attack Type	Strike
Skill	Kick
FP Cost	0
Weight	2.5
Upgrades With	Smithing Stones, to +25
Sell Price	200

The Thorned Whip is a Whip in Elden Ring. It is a late-game find.

The Thorned Whip is a hefty whip covered in crimson thorns, the weapon of the Prelates who lead the Fire Monks, fashioned in the image of the briars of sin. It has a small chance to drop from the Fire Prelate who wields it north of the Giants' Mountaintop Catacombs, near the long narrow bridge northeast of Zamor Ruins. It has the long reach of a whip, builds blood loss reliably, and scales mainly on Dexterity. Like all whips it cannot be parried but cannot perform critical attacks either, and it works well as an off-hand weapon or power-stanced for continuous attacks. It suits a Dexterity or bleed character who wants steady blood loss at range.

Stats

The Thorned Whip is the value whip, carrying 50 blood loss buildup on very low requirements at 2.5 weight, the second highest raw damage in the class at 257 at max upgrade, and A Dexterity with a Keen infusion. Fire Prelates drop it, so it arrives far earlier than Hoslow's Petal Whip and carries a bleed build until that whip turns up.

How to Get Thorned Whip Guide

It has a 4% chance to drop from Fire Prelates that wield it.

Where to find Thorned Whip Location?

Thorned Whip map location:

Map credit by Map Genie.

Upgrades

It upgrades with regular Smithing Stones up to +25. Greases and weapon buffs work on it as well.

Level	Material	Amount	Attack	Scaling
+1	Smithing Stone [1]	x2	107 Physical	Str E, Dex C
+2	Smithing Stone [1]	x4	113 Physical	Str E, Dex C
+3	Smithing Stone [1]	x6	119 Physical	Str E, Dex C
+4	Smithing Stone [2]	x2	125 Physical	Str E, Dex C
+5	Smithing Stone [2]	x4	131 Physical	Str E, Dex C
+6	Smithing Stone [2]	x6	137 Physical	Str E, Dex C
+7	Smithing Stone [3]	x2	143 Physical	Str E, Dex C
+8	Smithing Stone [3]	x4	149 Physical	Str E, Dex C
+9	Smithing Stone [3]	x6	155 Physical	Str E, Dex C
+10	Smithing Stone [4]	x2	161 Physical	Str E, Dex C
+11	Smithing Stone [4]	x4	167 Physical	Str E, Dex C
+12	Smithing Stone [4]	x6	172 Physical	Str E, Dex C
+13	Smithing Stone [5]	x2	178 Physical	Str D, Dex C
+14	Smithing Stone [5]	x4	184 Physical	Str D, Dex C
+15	Smithing Stone [5]	x6	190 Physical	Str D, Dex C
+16	Smithing Stone [6]	x2	196 Physical	Str D, Dex C
+17	Smithing Stone [6]	x4	202 Physical	Str D, Dex C
+18	Smithing Stone [6]	x6	208 Physical	Str D, Dex C
+19	Smithing Stone [7]	x2	214 Physical	Str D, Dex C
+20	Smithing Stone [7]	x4	220 Physical	Str D, Dex C
+21	Smithing Stone [7]	x6	226 Physical	Str D, Dex C
+22	Smithing Stone [8]	x2	232 Physical	Str D, Dex C
+23	Smithing Stone [8]	x4	238 Physical	Str D, Dex C
+24	Smithing Stone [8]	x6	243 Physical	Str D, Dex C
+25	Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone	x1	249 Physical	Str D, Dex C

Skill

Kick costs 0 FP. The wielder plants a high front kick that pushes the enemy back and deals enormous stamina damage to anyone guarding, breaking the guard of nearly any shield. The kick itself deals little damage and costs no FP. The Divine Bird Warrior Greaves boost it. It is the weapon's default Ash of War, so another can take its place.

"Push an enemy back with a high kick. Effective against enemies who are guarding, and can break a foe's stance. Sometimes a simple tool is the most effective."

Suggested Build

Played at whip range for consistent blood loss procs, often power-stanced so the jumping dual attack lands many quick hits.

Stats	Dexterity to 60, then 80, Vigor 50, Mind 20, Endurance 24, Strength 8 to 18; an Arcane setup runs Arcane 60 with Dexterity 39
Affinity	Keen for Dexterity, or Occult for an Arcane build, where Arcane raises its blood loss buildup.
Ash of War	Raptor of the Mists to set up power-stanced jumping attacks, or Kick, its default, to break a block.
Talismans	Lord of Blood's Exultation, Rotten Winged Sword Insignia, Winged Sword Insignia

Notes

"Hefty whip covered in crimson thorns. Weapon of the Prelates who lead the Fire Monks. A device of fearsome religious encouragement, it is fashioned in the image of the briars of sin. Very effective at inflicting blood loss."

All Whips

The table below lists all Whips in Elden Ring.

Name	Physical	Magic	Fire	Light	Holy	Crit. Boost	Weight	Str.	Dex.	Fai.	Sell Price	Skill
Giant's Red Braid	82 24	0 12	53 26	0 12	0 12	100 15	2.5	D 18	D 12	D 21	1000	Flame Dance
Hoslow's Petal Whip	110 28	0 17	0 17	0 17	0 17	100 17	3.5	D 10	D 20	0	100	Kick
Magma Whip Candlestick	72 21	0 10	72 36	0 10	0 10	100 15	2.5	E 8	D 16	D 18	100	Sea of Magma
Thorned Whip	102 26	0 15	0 15	0 15	0 15	100 15	2.5	E 8	C 16	0	200	Kick
Tooth Whip	109 21	0 16	0 16	0 16	0 16	100 16	3.0	E 10	D 24	0	200	Painful Strike
Urumi	101 27	0 16	0 16	0 16	0 16	100 15	3	E 10	C 19	0	200	Kick
Whip	103 25.0	0 15.0	0 15.0	0 15.0	0 15.0	100 15	2.0	D 8	D 14	0	100	Kick