Winged Scythe Build

B-Tier Faith Build • Elden Ring
Winged Scythe Build
  • Halo Scythe
    Helm (Alternative)
    Halo Scythe Or use Confessor Hood for angelic aesthetic
  • Confessor Armor
    Chest Armor
    Confessor Armor Holy warrior aesthetic with good defense balance
  • Confessor Gloves
    Gloves
    Confessor Gloves Matching gloves for the holy warrior look
  • Confessor Boots
    Legs
    Confessor Boots Completes the Confessor set
  • Winged Scythe
    Right Hand (Primary)
    Winged Scythe Sacred reaper weapon. Skill: Angel's Wings - Leap backwards while slashing with holy damage
  • Sacred Seal
    Left Hand (Catalyst)
    Sacred Seal Basic Faith seal for casting incantations
  • Rotten Winged Sword Insignia
    Talisman
    Rotten Winged Sword Insignia Greatly boosts attack power with successive attacks
  • Shard of Alexander
    Talisman
    Shard of Alexander Greatly boosts attack power of skills by 15%
  • Blessed Dew Talisman
    Talisman
    Blessed Dew Talisman Slowly restores HP over time
  • Green Turtle Talisman
    Talisman
    Green Turtle Talisman Raises stamina recovery speed
  • Flask of Crimson Tears 10
    Flask of Crimson Tears
    Restores HP. Balanced allocation for hybrid combat.
  • Flask of Cerulean Tears 5
    Flask of Cerulean Tears
    Restores FP for weapon skills and incantations.
  • Flask of Wondrous Physick
    Flask of Wondrous Physick
    Holy-Shrouding Cracked Tear + Dexterity-knot Crystal Tear
    Effects
    Boosts holy attack power by 20%
    Temporarily boosts Dexterity by 10
  • Blessing's Boon
    Blessing's Boon
    Incantation that slowly heals HP over time. Stacks with Blessed Dew Talisman.
  • Lightning Spear
    Lightning Spear
    Ranged lightning incantation for versatility and zoning.

Stat Distribution (Level 150)

  • Vigor: 50 (Good survivability)
  • Mind: 30 (FP for skills and incantations)
  • Endurance: 25 (Moderate stamina needs)
  • Strength: 16 (Required for Winged Scythe)
  • Dexterity: 40 (Secondary scaling stat)
  • Intelligence: 9 (Base stat)
  • Faith: 50 (Primary scaling stat)
  • Arcane: 9 (Base stat)

How to Get Winged Scythe

  • Found in the Tombsward Ruins basement in Weeping Peninsula
  • Location: South of Castle Morne, look for the underground area
  • No boss fight required - simply loot from a corpse
  • Available early in the game for Faith builds

Key Incantations

  • Lightning Spear: Ranged damage for pulling and zoning
  • Heal: Basic healing spell for sustain
  • Blessing's Boon: Heal over time effect
  • Golden Vow: Attack and defense buff

Gameplay Strategy

  • Angel's Wings: Primary skill - leap back while slashing for safety and damage
  • Reaper Moveset: Wide sweeping attacks excellent for crowds
  • Hit and Run: Use Angel's Wings to create distance after attacking
  • Holy Damage: Effective against most undead and abominations
  • Hybrid Combat: Mix melee attacks with ranged incantations
  • Sustain: Self-healing through multiple sources

PvP Notes

  • Spacing Tool: Angel's Wings creates distance while dealing damage
  • Unique Moveset: Reaper attacks catch players unfamiliar with timing
  • Versatility: Can switch between melee and ranged combat
  • Counters: Vulnerable to aggressive rushdown and pure magic builds
  • Style Points: Unique weapon with great fashion potential

Alternative Equipment

  • Weapon: Halo Scythe for different reaper option
  • Seal: Erdtree Seal for higher Faith scaling
  • Armor: Cleanrot Set for different holy warrior aesthetic
  • Talisman: Sacred Scorpion Charm for holy damage boost