The Hand of Malenia is a Dex scaling Katana in Elden Ring that inflicts bleed damage on enemies through its passive effect. It also has a unique Ash of War, Waterfowl Dance, that performs multiple airborne attacks while moving forward.
Hand of Malenia Stats
Weapon Type
Katana
Weight: 7.0
Attack Power
The Hand of Malenia weapon inflicts Physical Damage.
Physical 286
Critical 100
Guarded Damage Negation
Although players can guard with the Hand of Malenia while using two-handed, it does not absorb much damage.
Physical 49.0
Magic 33.0
Fire 33.0
Lightning 33.0
Holy 33.0
Guard Boost 36
Hand of Malenia Attribute Scaling
The Hand of Malenia’s damage is scaled up with increased point in Dexterity and Strength.
Str E
Dex B
Minimum Attributes Required
Str 12
Dex 18
Int 23
Passive Effects
Blood Loss Buildup (50)
Hand of Malenia Upgrade Materials
The Hand of Malenia is upgraded with Somber Smithing Stone.
+1: Somber Smithing Stone [1] x 1
+2: Somber Smithing Stone [2] x 1
+3: Somber Smithing Stone [3] x 1
+4: Somber Smithing Stone [4] x 1
+5: Somber Smithing Stone [5] x 1
+6: Somber Smithing Stone [6] x 1
+7: Somber Smithing Stone [7] x 1
+8: Somber Smithing Stone [8] x 1
+9: Somber Smithing Stone [9] x 1
+10: Somber Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone x 1
Ash of War: Waterfowl Dance
FP Cost: 12 First Attack, 9 Second Attack, 9 Third Attack
Game Description
Unique Skill: Waterfowl Dance
Perform a series of one-footed leaps in the manner of a waterfowl to unleash a swift yet graceful slashing combo. Repeated inputs allow for up to two follow-up attacks.
The Ash of War is similar to the 3-part airborne move Malenia performs during her fight. Players can use this move to travel to areas normally not possible because of its ability to go a long distance before falling.
Hand of Malenia Drop Location
The Hand of Malenia is redeemed by giving the Remembrance of the Rot Goddess Enia at the Roundtable Hold. The Remembrance of the Rot Goddess is dropped after defeating Malenia in the most northern part of the world in the Haligtree Roots.