Elden Ring: How To Get The Rivers Of Blood Katana

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FromSoftware has long been known for its eccentric and eye-popping weapon designs, be that humongous greatswords or skull-crushing hammers. Players have always had the opportunity to experiment with vast equipment. This is no different in Elden Ring, where there are more weapons to play with than ever before.

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One of these blades is the Rivers of Blood Katana, an arcane-based sword that is becoming increasingly popular in both the game’s solo and multiplayer modes. While only accessible in the late-game, this crimson sword is perfect for an arcane, dexterity, or bleed-based build.

The Rivers of Blood Katana can only be accessed in the Mountaintops of the Giants area of the Lands Between. To find yourself in this area, you will need to have traversed the Leyndell Capital and ascended the Grand Lift of Rold. This location becomes available after you have defeated Morgott, the Omen King, at the foot of the Erd Tree.

Once in the Mountaintops of the Giants, you will need to locate the Church of Repose, at the point of the map pictured above. This church is easily accessible from the Giants' Gravepost Site of Grace. Simply head forward, avoiding the giant enemies along your way, and stick to the right-hand side of the cliff. Travel in this direction until you see the ruins of a church in the distance. Here is where you will find the katana.

An important thing to note for this weapon, you must not yet have beaten The Fire Giant, the main boss of this part of the map. If you have, the item is unobtainable.

As you approach the church you will be notified that a player is about to invade your game. This NPC, named Bloody Finger Okina, is who you must defeat to get