Hand of Malenia Build
S-Tier Dexterity Build • Elden Ring
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White Mask
Helm
Raises attack power by 10% for 20 seconds when blood loss occurs nearby
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Ronin's Armor
Chest Armor
Lightweight armor with good balance of protection and mobility
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Ronin's Gauntlets
Gloves
Matching gauntlets for consistent defense
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Ronin's Greaves
Legs
Completes the Ronin set for balanced protection
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Hand of Malenia
Right Hand (Primary)
Legendary katana of Malenia. Weapon skill: Waterfowl Dance
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Nagakiba
Left Hand (Secondary)
Backup katana for powerstancing and extended reach
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Shard of Alexander
Talisman
Greatly boosts attack power of skills by 15%
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Rotten Winged Sword Insignia
Talisman
Greatly raises attack power with successive attacks
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Lord of Blood's Exultation
Talisman
Raises attack power by 20% when blood loss occurs nearby
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Millicent's Prosthesis
Talisman
Raises dexterity by 5 and boosts attack power with successive attacks
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12
Flask of Crimson Tears
Restores HP. Essential for aggressive playstyle.
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3
Flask of Cerulean Tears
Restores FP for Waterfowl Dance usage.
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Flask of Wondrous Physick
Thorny Cracked Tear + Dexterity-knot Crystal Tear
- Effects
- Successive attacks restore HP
- Temporarily boosts Dexterity by 10
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Seppuku
Inflicts self-damage to gain blood loss buff. Massive damage increase.
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Bloodboil Aromatic
Increases attack power but makes you more vulnerable.
Stat Distribution (Level 150)
- Vigor: 50 (Essential HP for survivability)
- Mind: 20 (Sufficient FP for weapon skills)
- Endurance: 25 (Stamina for aggressive combat)
- Strength: 16 (Minimum for Hand of Malenia)
- Dexterity: 80 (Soft cap for maximum damage)
- Intelligence: 9 (Base stat)
- Faith: 8 (Base stat)
- Arcane: 12 (Slight boost for bleed buildup)
How to Get Hand of Malenia
- Defeat Malenia, Blade of Miquella in Miquella's Haligtree
- One of the most challenging bosses in Elden Ring
- Trade Remembrance of the Rot Goddess at Roundtable Hold
- Can duplicate remembrance at Mausoleums for both sword and incantation
Mastering Waterfowl Dance
- Timing: Animation has startup vulnerability - position carefully
- Range: Excellent reach and area coverage
- Combo Potential: Works well with successive attack buffs
- FP Cost: Moderate consumption - manage with Cerulean Tears
Gameplay Strategy
- Aggressive Pressure: Maintain constant offensive pressure for successive attack bonuses
- Waterfowl Timing: Use weapon skill during enemy openings or to close distance
- Bleed Buildup: Combine with Seppuku for massive hemorrhage damage
- Powerstancing: Dual-wield with Nagakiba for devastating combo potential
- Positioning: Excellent range allows for safe spacing
PvP Notes
- Intimidation Factor: Waterfowl Dance commands respect and space
- Mixup Potential: Alternate between regular attacks and weapon skill
- Range Advantage: Excellent reach for catching dodging opponents
- Rollcatch: Skilled users can catch panic rolls with proper timing
Alternative Equipment
- Helm: Okina Mask for +3 Dexterity boost
- Secondary: Uchigatana with Seppuku for versatility
- Armor: Land of Reeds Set for authentic samurai aesthetic
- Talisman: Claw Talisman for enhanced jump attacks