How to Find the Rivers Of Blood Katana in Elden Ring
No other FormSoftware game ever received the weapon variety like Elden Ring. Elden Ring not only has a massive open world and numerous enemies, but a wide range of weapons. These weapons are available from the beginning of the game. Sometimes these weapons can be found in chests, sometimes they can be purchased; otherwise, weapons are dropped by bosses. These weapons also come in interesting designs. From humongous greatswords to skull-crushing hammers, all Elden Ring weapons have a unique design.
Rivers Of Blood Katana is one of the late-game weapons, but is an immensely powerful one to encounter enemies in the late-game areas. If you haven’t yet found one, and trying to figure out how to find Rivers of Blood Katana, this guide will help you with it.
Elden Ring Rivers of Blood Katana Details
Before you progress forward to find the Rivers of Blood Katana, you should understand the effects of the weapon to determine whether the efforts you are going to put is worth it or not. Rivers of Blood Katana is a perfect late-game choice in both solo and multiplayer modes. If you are trying to infuse an enemy bleed damage, nothing can be a better choice than the Rivers of Blood Katana. This weapon effectively causes enemies to lose blood and is one of the best late-game weapons to be used in mid-range combats. Not only that, this weapon is even good at inflicting slash and piercing damage.
While these already make it one of the deadliest weapons of the game, this katana further comes with a unique Weapon Art called, Corpse Piler. This weapon art forms a blade of cursed blood which reveals a flurry of attacks that players can follow up on later. The more you hit an enemy using the Rivers of Blood katana, the more his blood loss meter fills up, and once full, a massive chunk of its health will be lost. However, like all other Elden Ring weapons, players need to match a certain requirement to wield this katana. They need 12 Strength, 18 Dexterity, and 20 Arcane to hold Rivers of Blood katana.
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As one of the best weapons in the game, this katana comes with some limitations. For example, players can’t enchant the katana with magic or boost it using consumables. However, its stats can be increased using Somber Smithing Stones, one of the rarest upgrading items. Players can get it at different locations on Lands Between.
With all this necessary information in mind, let’s check the location of the Rivers of Blood Katana.
Elden Ring Rivers of Blood Katana Location- Where to Find?
As a late-game weapon, the Rivers of Blood katana can be found in one of the last locations of the game- Mountaintops of the Giants. If you haven’t yet accessed the location, you will find it on the Northeastern section of the map. This is one of the mandatory locations of the game, so no matter which way you choose, the main story of the game will take you to the Mountaintops of the Giants. If you progress through the main story, you will enter the location, but one thing to remember is that you shouldn’t go to this location earlier. If you are an underlever player, we recommend grinding the substories and higher your rank before you access this location.
After you have made your way to the Leyndell, Ashen Capital, you have to progress until you reach the Grand Lift of Rold. This location can’t be easily accessed. For that, you need to fight, Morgott, the Omen King. After defeating Margit, the Fell Omen, if you have considered, Morgott not to be a problem, you should change your mind. This time you will face the most dangerous side of the boss with several deadly attacks. So, be very careful when fighting this enemy the second time. Watch out for all his attacks; a single mistake can waste all your efforts.
Once you defeat the boss and unlock the lift, you can use it to access Mountaintops of the Giants. As you reach the location, start traveling toward the southeast until you reach the Church of Repose. To make the journey easy, you must start from the Giants’ Gravepost Site of Grace. From there, start progressing forward and stick to the right-hand side of the cliff. Progress until you locate the ruins of the church.
As you approach the ruins, you will receive a notification that an NPC named Bloody Finger Okina, is going to invade. This NPC will wield the Rivers of Blood Katana and a shorter sword. Though this fight is a mini-fight, considering the power of the katana, don’t take it lightly. He is fast, and aggressive, and can inflict blood loss status effects. This will be one of his greater advantages during the fight. Players must roll out to avoid getting hit.
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However, as an invader, Okina has Crimson Flasks to heal his injury. So, once you deal damage, don’t get overwhelmed. The enemy will soon heal and regain his strength. Fortunately, when he heals, Okina stops attacking, giving players a chance to deal as much damage as possible. Don’t waste this opportunity to defeat the enemy.
This fight won’t be an easy one, so try to bring a powerful weapon for this fight and don’t stay at a location. Keep moving, so the enemy can’t land damages on you easily. Once you defeat Okina, you will receive the Rivers of Blood Katana in the Elden Ring. Apart from that, this NPC drops 7000 Runes and the Okina Mask upon death.
That’s everything players need to know about how to get Rivers of Blood Katana in Elden Ring. Once you get the weapon, you can then explore the realm of Mountaintops of the Giants and fight all other enemies to progress towards the climax of the game. If you are still at an early stage of the game and are looking for a few potent weapons, you must go for the Bloodhound’s Fang and the Twinblade. These can be your best early-game weapon that will effectively accompany you till the mid-game.
