Hand of Malenia
Katana · Waterfowl Dance
Scaling (+0)Str E · Dex B
RequiresStr 16 · Dex 48
The Hand of Malenia is Malenia’s prosthetic katana, and it lets you use her infamous Waterfowl Dance. It needs a lot of Dexterity but rewards it with huge damage.
Quick facts
| Type | Katana |
| How to get it | Trade the Remembrance of the Rot Goddess with Finger Reader Enia at Roundtable Hold (after defeating Malenia). |
| Skill | Waterfowl Dance (unique, cannot be changed) |
| Passive | Blood loss buildup (50) |
| Requirements | Str 16 · Dex 48 |
| Scaling (+0) | Str E · Dex B |
| Base attack (+0) | Physical 117 |
| Weight | 7 |
| Upgrade | Somber Smithing Stones |
How to get it
Trade the Remembrance of the Rot Goddess with Finger Reader Enia at Roundtable Hold (after defeating Malenia).
Why use it
- Waterfowl Dance: a flurry of airborne slashes with enormous damage and mobility.
- Strong Dexterity scaling.
- Built-in blood loss buildup.
- A trophy weapon from the hardest boss in the base game.
Best build
Very high Dexterity (48 required). Pair with the Winged Sword Insignia and Millicent’s Prosthesis for combo damage.
Tips
- Waterfowl Dance is FP heavy: carry Cerulean flasks.
- The skill also works as an escape: it moves you through the air.
- Great against large bosses that cannot follow the quick hits.
Frequently asked questions
How do you get the Hand of Malenia?
Defeat Malenia, Blade of Miquella and trade her remembrance with Enia.
Can you use Waterfowl Dance as a player?
Yes, it is the Hand of Malenia’s unique skill.
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