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Rivers of Blood is a Katana in Elden Ring that scales with Dexterity, Arcane, and Strength. Read on to learn how to get the Rivers of Blood, as well as its location, description, upgrades, stat requirements, and best Ashes of War.

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Rivers of Blood Location

Obtained After Defeating Bloody Finger Okina

The Rivers of Blood is dropped by the invader, Bloody Finger Okina, after you defeat him. He invades your world when you approach the Church of Repose in the Mountaintops of the Giants for the first time.

How to Get Rivers of Blood
1 grand lift of rold
Activate the Grand Lift of Rold to reach the Mountaintop. To activate the lift, you must obtain the Rold Medallion by defeating Morgott, the Omen King in Leyndell.
2 zamor ruins rivers of blood
Head North and pass through the Zamor Ruins which you'll immediately encounter after exiting the lift.
3 long narrow path rivers of blood after zamor ruins
After passing through the Zamor Ruins, travel North towards massive stone bridge guarded by a Fire Prelate. Cross the bridge to reach the main area of the Mountaintops but be wary as there will be an Iron Golem that will shoot you once you reach the middle of the bridge.
4 rivers of blood continue north until you reach the dried up frozen river
After crossing the bridge, continue north until you reach the part of the map with a small patch of frozen water that connects to the mountaintop's frozen lake. Follow the frozen river westward until you reach the frozen lake.
5 rivers of blood frozen river in mountaintop
Once you reach the lake, travel southeast until you reach the opposite side the lake and find the First Chuch of Marika. As you approach near the center of the lake, visibility will lower due to the fog and you'll be confronted by a dragon named Borealis the Freezing Fog. You can stand your ground or skip this boss fight.
6 rivers of blood first church of marika
Once you reach the First Church of Marika at the other end of the Frozen Lake, head west while hugging the edge of the cliff (to your left) until you reach the Guardian's Garrison.
7 Rivers of Blood Guardian
Once at the Guardian's Garrison, pass through the barricades and continue heading south (no need to clear the main garrison itself) until you reach a giant chain.
8
giants gravepost site of grace map
Cross the giant chain and continue heading south. After crossing the chain, you'll find the Giants' Gravepost site of grace as well as the Map of Mountaintops of the Giants East Fragment.
9 rivers of blood church of repose
Once you reach near the south-most end of this part, you'll find the Church of Repose. You'll be invaded by Bloody Finger Okina while approaching the Church. Defeat Okina to get the Rivers of Blood and Okina Mask.

Rivers of Blood Description and Stats Overview

Basic Information

Elden Ring - Rivers of BloodRivers of Blood Overview
Type: Katana
ATK Type: Slash/Pierce
Skill: Corpse Piler
Weight: 6.5
Description
Weapon of Okina, swordsman from the Land of Reeds. A cursed weapon that has felled countless men. When Mohg, the Lord of Blood, first felt Okina's sword, and madness, upon his flesh, he had a proposal, to offer Okina the life of a demon, whose thirst would never go unsated.

Required Stats to Equip

STR DEX INT FAI ARC
12 18 0 0 20

Stat Scaling

STR DEX INT FAI ARC
E D - - D

Basic Stats

Phys. Atk. 76 Phys. Def. 47.0
Mag. Atk. 0 Mag. Def. 31.0
Fire Atk. 76 Fire Def. 52.0
Lght. Atk. 0 Lght. Def. 31.0
Holy Atk. 0 Holy Def. 31.0
Crit. Atk. 100 Guard Boost 31.0

Rivers of Blood Upgrades

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Base vs. Max Max Upgrades Req. Materials

Base and Max Level Comparison

Lvl. Phys. Dmg. Sec. Dmg. STR DEX INT FAI ARC
+0 76 76 FIRE
 E D - - D
+10 186 186 FIRE E B - - D

Max Upgrade Level in Each Affinity

The Rivers of Blood is a unique weapon. It cannot be modified to have other affinities.

Required Upgrade Materials

Levels Material Quantity
+2 Somber Smithing Stone 2 (1)
+3 Somber Smithing Stone 3 (1)
+4 Somber Smithing Stone 4 (1)
+5 Somber Smithing Stone 5 (1)
+6 Somber Smithing Stone 6 (1)
+7 Somber Smithing Stone 7 (1)
+8 Somber Smithing Stone 8 (1)
+9 Somber Smithing Stone 9 (1)
+10 Somber Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone (1)

Rivers of Blood requires one Somber Smithing Stone for every level to upgrade until +9. The final level at +10 requires a Somber Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone.

Somber Smithing Stones Farming Guide

Rivers of Blood Ashes of War

Cannot Be Infused with Ashes of War

The Rivers of Blood cannot be infused with a different Ash of War since it is considered a unique weapon. Weapons that are upgraded using Somber Smithing Stones are classified as unique weapons.

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