This doesn't even touch PvE since parrying is a mechanic that only NPC invaders really use, but depending on its magnitude this change could seriously tone the weapon down in PvP.
The best solution that I can think of on the spot is increasing the parry window on the weapon skill to dissuade spamming it in PvP (which seems to be the consensus as to what the primary PvP problem is). There are a lot of ways that something can be changed - it doesn't just have to be a damage reduction that necessarily ruins the way you play with the game PvE. We should also pay attention to this feedback. Likewise, that same critical balance doesn't carry the same weight in PvE and so breaking something that people enjoy in that atmosphere is far from the solution. We should pay attention to this feedback. First off, both the PvP and PvE camps make good points: Balance is important for maintaining a healthy competitive atmosphere and regardless of how many or how few people it is, this weapon is dramatically reducing people's enjoyment of that portion of the game. Hey guys, game designer here just wanted to hopefully tone down a bit of the toxic discourse on this page. Moveset & Videos in Elden Ring for Rivers of Blood Legend says that Muramasa's swords were cursed and demonic in power, causing bloodlust to those who wield it. Rivers of Blood is most likely inspired by Muramasa, a swordsmith in Japan from the 16th century.Corpse Piler deals both Physical and Fire Damage.Corpse Piler has the same animation as Double Slash, but longer range and adds more Bleed Build Up than is listed on the weapon.In summary, this weapon is reasonably viable on a pure Dex or pure Arcane build. In addition, more arcane increases bleed build up. Despite the D scaling in Arcane, the damage gain is comparable to Dex but splits more into Fire.Cannot be enchanted with Magic nor boosted by Consumables.Okina invades near the Church of Repose, found in the Eastern region of Mountaintops of the Giants.The Rivers of Blood weapon can be found at the following location: Where to Find Rivers of Blood in Elden Ring Upon his flesh, he had a proposal, to offer Okina the life of a demon, whose thirst would never go unsated. When Mohg, the Lord of Blood, first felt Okina's sword, and madness, Weapon of Okina, swordsman from the Land of Reeds.Ī cursed weapon that has felled countless men.