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TheWinged Scytheis areaper-type weaponinElden Ringthat both dealsholy damageand negates incomingholy damage. Since you can find this weapon while still inLimgrave, it’s worth finding and acquiring it as early as you can.
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Additionally, the weapon also includes a passivebloodloss buildup effectthat makes it an excellent choice for dealing withpercentage-based bleed damage. If you’ve been trying to locate this weapon, consider reading the following guide as it outlines everything about the Winged Scythe, including its location and stats.
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Travel To Tombsward Ruins
To find the Winged Scythe,you must first travel to the Weeping Peninsula in Limgrave. Begin by locating the Bridge of Sacrifice, which connects northern Limgrave to southern Limgrave — right about where you canbegin Irina’s questline.
Once you get to the southern part of Bridge of Sacrifice, continue the main road path, you will pass by a giant as well as a few other enemies, until you reach the top of a sloped path. Here, as shown in the video above, you need to turn right and follow the new path until you spota Lost Grace on your left.
You need to turn left andpass by the Lost Graceuntil you reacha wooden bridge. Get to the other side of the bridge and continue moving straight until you can spot a church ahead. That is theChurch of Pilgrimage, and you should turn left before reaching the church.
Now, the closest ruined house on your right is the Tombsward Ruins, where a big mouse also roams around.
Upon arriving at the Tombsward Ruinssearch for the stairs leading down to a crypt below.
Exercise caution, as the crypt is guarded by humanoid enemies called Pages. These Pages use fire arrows for medium-to-long-range engagements and an Epee for close-range combat.
Eliminate the Pages andunlock the treasure chest within the Tombsward Ruins crypt to obtain the Winged Scythe.
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Winged Scythe Stats & Features
The Winged Scythe is a versatile weapon when it comes to scalability, primarily relying onStrength,Dexterity, andFaith. Additionally, it features a unique weapon skill calledAngel’s Wingsandcannot be infused with an Ash of War.
To effectively wield this weapon, you’ll need to meet specific attribute requirements:
Moreover, the weapon includes a passive ability thatcauses 55bloodloss buildupwith each hit. you may upgrade theWinged Scythe to +10 usingSomber Smithing Stones.
If you’re in the early stages of the game and planning to put together a strong Faith or Dexterity build, the Winged Scythe is an excellent weapon of choice. Ensure you prioritizeleveling up your Dexterity and Faith attributesto maximize the weapon’s potential. To meet the Strength requirements,you can also considertwo-handing the weapon, as it provides a50% increase to your strength attribute.
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