Acquiring the Ripple Blade in Elden Ring: A Step-by-Step Guide

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The Ripple Blade is a popular choice among young Albinaurics in Elden Ring, categorized as an axe. Its design is inspired by the ripples seen in water and boasts the highest Arcane scaling of any weapon in the game.

This guide will help you locate the Ripple Blade and utilize it to create a formidable Bleed Build.

Where to Find the Ripple Blade

You can acquire the Ripple Blade for 3,500 Runes from Pidia, the Carian Servant, located on the second floor of a room in Caria Manor.

However, you won’t be able to access his location directly from Caria Manor. To reach Pidia, you need to complete the Caria Manor questline and defeat Royal Knight Loretta at the Royal Moongazing Grounds.

From there, head north to the Three Sisters region. Proceed to the western side of Three Sisters until you find a blue (cerulean) tear scarab.

Carefully jump down from this ledge onto the rooftop below. Follow the path to an opening on another rooftop, drop down to find Pidia on the terrace. Speak to him, and he will offer you the Ripple Blade for 3,500 Runes.

Ripple Blade Stats and Requirements

To wield the Ripple Blade, you need 11 Strength, 11 Dexterity, and 20 Arcane. It features an impressive A scaling with Arcane, making it a prime choice for Bleed Builds.

This weapon’s unique skill is called Wild Strikes. The Ripple Blade cannot be infused with Ashes of War, but players can use consumables like Grease to enhance its damage and apply magical effects.

In terms of damage, the Ripple Blade outperforms the Ripple Crescent Halberd. However, the halberd is preferred by players who like to engage enemies from a distance due to its longer reach.

You can upgrade the Ripple Blade to a maximum of +25 using Smithing Stones, allowing it to deal up to 183 Physical Damage at its highest level. The weapon weighs 4.5 and can be sold to any merchant for 100 Runes.

With +25 and 60 Arcane, the Ripple Blade ranks among the highest for damage among axes, second only to the Jawbone Axe and Iron Cleaver.

Best Build for Ripple Blade. Is It Worth It?

If you’re a player focused on Arcane/Bleed builds, the Ripple Blade is essential. This weapon generates significant Grease and Blood Loss when paired with the right consumables.

For this build, prioritizing the Arcane stat is crucial, as the Ripple Blade is not effective for other playstyles.