Mastering the Poisoned Hand in Elden Ring: A Complete Guide

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The Poisoned Hand is a new fist weapon featured in Elden Ring, introduced with the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC. Crafted from the stitched skins of unfortunate victims, this weapon brings a grim touch to combat.

Designed for those who have been wronged and seek vengeance, the Poisoned Hand is perfect for players looking to build an Arcane-focused character. This guide will walk you through how to acquire this unique weapon and how to effectively use it in your gameplay.

Where to Find the Poisoned Hand in Elden Ring

You can obtain the Poisoned Hand in the sewer area of the Belurat Tower legacy dungeon located in the Gravesite Plain.

To gain access to the sewer, you’ll first need the Well Depths Key. Begin your search at the Small Private Altar site of grace.

Exit the room, head up the stairs, and take a left. Watch out for the Horned Warrior lurking nearby. Go up another set of stairs and quickly make a right turn.

Continue along the path, veering left until you stumble upon a small toxic marsh. Turn left again to enter the adjacent room.

Climb the ladder and step outside, then turn left. Avoid going down the stairs; instead, stick to the left wall. Jump onto the rampart to reach the balcony on your left.

Slide through the door and interact with the item to collect the Well Depths Key.

Next, fast travel to the Belurat Tower Settlement site of grace. Retrace your steps and ascend the stairs to find a fountain.

When you’ve reached the fountain, make a right and scale another set of stairs. Turn immediately to the right at the top, then take the first left where you’ll see a ladder leading down into a well.

Drop down and eliminate the enemy waiting below. Use the Well Depths Key to unlock the door leading you into the sewer level of the Belurat Tower Settlement.

The sewer is fraught with toxic marshes and man-fly foes. Quickly traverse this area while utilizing Neutralizing Boluses to counteract poison buildup. Once you make it to the far end, examine the corpse near a tower to retrieve the Poisoned Hand weapon.

Poison Hand Stats and Requirements

The Poison Hand is an Arcane-focused weapon that necessitates 28 Arcane, 8 Strength, and 8 Dexterity to wield effectively. It boasts a C scaling with Arcane and an E scaling with Strength.

This unique weapon is outfitted with a special skill called Poison Spear-Hand Strike, which consumes 13 FP. This skill allows the wielder to strike enemies with a spear-like punch, resulting in a significant poison accumulation of 150.

You cannot apply any Ashes of War to the Poisoned Hand, nor can it be enhanced with spells or consumables. Weighing just 1, this weapon deals passive poison buildup (36) with each hit.

If you’re battling in areas affected by poison or scarlet rot, expect to deal an additional 7.5% damage for the next 20 seconds.

The Poisoned Hand can be upgraded to +10 using Somber Smithing Stones, dealing 76 Physical damage at base level, which maxes out at 18 at its highest level.

Boost this weapon’s effectiveness with the Kindred of Rot’s Exultation talisman or the Mushroom Crown headgear.

Optimal Build for the Poisoned Hand in Elden Ring

For a powerful build centered around the fully upgraded Poisoned Hand, allocate your skill points as follows:

Vigor: 50
Faith: 35
Arcane: 75

Before engaging in battle, utilize a fully upgraded Erdtree Seal for casting vital incantations.

To enhance the effectiveness of your Poisoned Hand build, equip the following Talismans:

Kindred of Rot’s Exultation: Amplifies attack power in poisoned or rotten environments.
Axe Talisman: Boosts the damage of charged attacks.
Dagger Talisman: Increases critical hit damage.
Two-Headed Green Turtle Talisman: Significantly speeds up stamina recovery.

For armor, use the Mushroom Crown along with any medium armor set that allows for fast rolling.

Mix these crystal tears in the Flask of the Wondrous Physick: