How to Get the Rivers of Blood Katana in Elden Ring - 6 Steps to Obtain It Early

Have you ever wondered how to get the Rivers of Blood Katana in Elden Ring?

It’s one of the most coveted weapons in-game because of how fun and powerful it is with the right build.

It’s also one of the weapons that can give you a great advantage in boss fights, regardless of the size of the enemy.

If you’re looking for a very versatile weapon that can get things done, then look no further.

By the end of this article, our goal is not only to show you where to find the Rivers of Blood Katana but also how to defeat the Bloody Finger Okina without significant difficulties.

We’re also going to talk about the stats and why this bleed weapon is a must-have for bleed-build characters.

We also answered some of the interesting questions regarding the Rivers of Blood Katana down below.

Hopefully, it will shed some light on how to acquire this weapon without having any issues.

In this Article

What Is Rivers of Blood Katana in Elden Ring?

The Rivers of Blood Katana is one of the best blood weapons in the Elden Ring.

In fact, the Elden Ring community highly suggests using this weapon if you’re into PVPs because of the Blood Loss effect that goes well with its elemental and physical damage.

Here’s what to expect with the Rivers of Blood Katana in a nutshell, and the required attributes to wield it successfully.

Weapon Type	Katana
Special Weapon Skill	Corpse Piler
Prerequisites	12 STR, 18 DEX, 20 ARC
Scaling	E STR, D DEX, D ARC

Now that we have that out of the way, we’re going to proceed to successfully obtain the weapon in a few simple steps.

How to Get the Rivers of Blood Katana Early (Step-By-Step)

We encourage following these steps correctly to avoid any issues acquiring it by the end of the guide with Elden Ring.

Here’s how to get the Rivers of Blood Katana:

Step 1: Defeating Guards and Bosses in Leyndell Royal Capital

Head over to the Leyndell Royal Capital and defeat the necessary guards and mini-bosses in the area.

Step 2: Find the Grand Lift of Rold

Head over to the Forbidden Lands and look for the Grand Lift of Rold

Step 3: Head to the Mountaintops of the Giant

Operate the Grand Lift of Rold to gain access to the Mountaintops of the Giants

Step 4: Proceed to the Church of Repose

Once on top of the Mountaintops of the Giants, you will have to traverse to the Church of Repose at the Southeast part of the map as shown above.

Step 5: Hunt Bloody Finger Okina

As you head over to the Church, you should see the place being invaded by The Bloody Finger Okina, a powerful NPC, wielding the Rivers of Blood Katana and Wakizashi in both hands.

Step 6: Take the Rivers of Blood Katana From Bloody Finger Okina

Acquire the Rivers of Blood Katana (blood weapon) by defeating the Bloody Finger Okina in Elden Ring. You can also get the Okina Mask from him.

Tips for Beating Bloody Finger Okina

Be careful of the dual katanas that inflict very powerful bleed damage. Ensure you have enough room to escape when he casts the Corpse Piler as it has very devastating blood loss damage.
For a damage-free battle, we recommend spamming range-type skills (Rotten Breath is our favorite) over the broken wall next to the Church of Repose as seen in the photo above.
Be careful not to fall down. If you did fall, we recommend getting enough space away from the Bloody Finger Okina and trying again.

skill spamming with Rotten Breath - elden ring

Frequently Asked Questions

Our community has had some questions about learning how to get the Rivers of Blood Katana.

Fortunately, we heard them and we’ll do our best to answer these questions:

Why can I not get Rivers of Blood Katana?

If you have beaten the Bloody Finger Okina outside of the Mountaintops of the Giants, then you won’t be able to get the Rivers of Blood Katana.

The only way you can get it is by following the steps above.

Can I get Rivers of Blood Katana after beating the Fire Giant?

Unfortunately, the only way to make the Bloody Finger Okina invade you is if you haven’t defeated the Fire Giant yet.

If you do, then the only way to summon him is by going to the Church of Repose.

Can you get 2 rivers of blood katanas?

It is possible to wield two Rivers of Blood Katanas once you have finished your first playthrough.

Once you’re playing New Game+, simply beat the Bloody Finger Okina once again and you’ll get a spanking new Katana.

Is Rivers of Blood Katana worth it?

Yes! Apart from having bloody attacks, devastating physical damage, and fire damage, this PVE weapon is also great for PVP gamers.

Once you have mastered the Corpse Piler skill, then the only players who can successfully guard it are the ones who studied and mastered the movements of the skill – which is not a lot of people.