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Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree

Bloodfiend's Arm Location, Stats, and Scaling

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Bloodfiend's Arm is a Colossal Weapon in Elden Ring DLC Shadow of the Erdtree that scales with Strength, Dexterity, and Arcane. Read on to learn how to get the Bloodfiend's Arm, as well as its location, description, upgrades, stat requirements, and best Ashes of War.

Bloodfiend's Arm Guides
Bloodfiend's Arm Location Bloodfiend's Arm Build Guide

Bloodfiend's Arm Location

Note: The Bloodfiend's Arm is only available if you own the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC.

Drops from a Bloodfiend in Prospect Town

The Bloodfiend's Arm is found as a guaranteed drop from a specific Bloodfiend at Prospect Town west of the Gravesite Plain. The Bloodfiend's Arm is a one-time drop per playthrough and does not drop from any other Bloodfiend in the game.

How to Get Bloodfiend's Arm
1
To get to Prospect Town, head north west from the Scorched Ruins until you reach the Three Path Cross Site of Grace. From there, go west to the Main Gate Cross then follow a narrow cliffside path going south until you reach the Cliffside Terminus.
2
From the Cliffside Terminus Site of Grace, proceed south then go to the east side of Prospect Town until you find a ramp covered in rags.
3
Go up the ramp then turn to the left. Head forward until you reach another area.
4
Continue forward then go up the stairs on the right. At the top of the stairs, turn to the left, then go through the narrow passage until you reach an area with a leaning pillar.
5
Go up the pillar and then navigate the narrow path curving on the left.
6
Jump from the spot with rags onto the area with the Bloodfiends.
7 Defeat the Bloodfiend (Step 7)
Defeat the Bloodfiend lying next to the Bloodfiend caster with a spear to obtain the Bloodfiend's Arm. You can summon Spirit Ashes to assist you in this fight.

Bloodfiend's Arm Description and Stats Overview

Basic Information

Elden Ring - BloodfiendBloodfiend's Arm Overview
Type: Colossal Weapon
ATK Type: Strike
Skill: Endure
Weight: 20.0
Description
Weapon used by the bloodfiends. An arm pulled from the corpse of one of their kin, and wielded as a makeshift weapon. Having been sanctified by a blood ritual, this armament is capable of spraying blood stored within when executing a strong attack.

Required Stats to Equip

STR DEX INT FAI ARC
28 11 0 0 16

Stat Scaling

STR DEX INT FAI ARC
D E - - D

Basic Stats

Phys. Atk. 147 Phys. Def. 76.0
Mag. Atk. 0 Mag. Def. 46.0
Fire Atk. 0 Fire Def. 46.0
Lght. Atk. 0 Lght. Def. 46.0
Holy Atk. 0 Holy Def. 46.0
Crit. Atk. 100 Guard Boost 51

Bloodfiend's Arm 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
+0 147 0 D E - - D
+25 360 0 C E - - C

Max Upgrade Level in Each Affinity

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Required Upgrade Materials

Levels Material Quantity
+1~+3 Smithing Stone 1 (2/4/6)
+4~+6 Smithing Stone 2 (2/4/6)
+7~+9 Smithing Stone 3 (2/4/6)
+10~+12 Smithing Stone 4 (2/4/6)
+13~+15 Smithing Stone 5 (2/4/6)
+16~+18 Smithing Stone 6 (2/4/6)
+19~+21 Smithing Stone 7 (2/4/6)
+22~+24 Smithing Stone 8 (2/4/6)
+25 Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone (1)

Bloodfiend's Arm requires a total of 12 Smithing Stones for every 3 levels to upgrade, with the exception of the final level at +25 which requires an Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone.

Smithing Stones Farming Guide

Bloodfiend's Arm Ashes of War

Can Be Infused with Ashes of War

Best Bloodfiend's Arm Ashes of War
: Royal KnightAsh of War: Royal Knight's Resolve : CragbladeAsh of War: Cragblade

The Bloodfiend's Arm can be infused with Ashes of War. The best Ashes of War to infuse it with are the Royal Knight's Resolve for more potential damage on your next hit (best used with charged heavy attacks) or Cragblade for a temporary physical damage and stance damage increase.

All DLC Ashes of War and Skills

Elden Ring Related Guides

Elden Ring - Weapons

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Weapon Guides

Best Weapons Tier List Best DLC Weapons
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What Weapons to Get First Best DLC Strength Weapons
DLC Bleed Weapons DLC Unique Weapons
How to Upgrade Weapons Weapon Stat Scaling Explained

List of Weapons by Stat Scaling

Strength Dexterity Intelligence
Faith Arcane

List of Weapons by Damage Types

StandardStandard StrikeStrike SlashSlash PiercePierce
MagicMagic FireFire HolyHoly LightningLightning

List of Weapons by Status Effects

BleedBleed FrostFrost RotScarlet Rot
SleepSleep PoisonPoison MadnessMadness

List of Weapon Types

Melee Weapons
Axes Claws
Colossal Swords Colossal Weapons
Curved Greatswords Curved Swords
Daggers Fists
Flails Greataxes
Greatswords Great Hammers
Great Spears Halberds
Hammers Heavy Thrusting Swords
Katanas Reapers
Spears Straight Swords
Thrusting Swords Torches
Twinblades Whips
Spellcasting Weapons
Glintstone Staves Sacred Seals
Ranged Weapons
Light Bows Bows
Greatbows Crossbows
Ballista
Shields
Small Shields Medium Shields
Greatshields
DLC Weapons
Backhand Blades Beast Claws
Great Katanas Hand-to-Hand Weapons
Light Greatswords Perfume Bottles
Throwing Blades Thrusting Shields

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1 Anonymous Anonymous over 1 year

Ignore everything they say about how to get it. This is actually a single dropping item from 1 specific bloodfiend. That only drops once per playthroug. It is located ontop of the town near where they say the best grind it. But there is litteraly no grind it can not drop as a regular drop

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