Hand of Malenia — Bossing

S-Tier Dexterity Build • Bossing Variant

Waterfowl Dance's multi-hit nature and high motion value make it excellent for boss fights. This variant pushes DPS and skill damage for maximum boss damage.

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Stat Distribution (Level 150)

  • Vigor: 55
  • Mind: 25
  • Endurance: 25
  • Strength: 16
  • Dexterity: 55 (Pushed to 55 for maximum weapon scaling)
  • Intelligence: 9
  • Faith: 8
  • Arcane: 12

Equipment Changes

  • Talisman: Shard of Alexander — 15% skill damage boost on Waterfowl Dance
  • Talisman 2: Millicent's Prosthesis — Dex boost + successive attack damage — perfect synergy

Strategy & Tips

  • Waterfowl Dance deals massive damage if all hits connect
  • Position yourself for the full combo — don't use it at max range
  • Against large bosses, every hit of the flurry connects for devastating total damage
  • Use jump attacks to bait boss reactions, then punish recovery with Waterfowl Dance
  • Shard of Alexander + Millicent's Prosthesis together boost Waterfowl Dance by roughly 30%