Scarlet Rot is one of the rarest status effects that players can find on weapons in Elden Ring. The Scarlot Rot weapons tend to be underwhelming, and very few builds come along that use any of them. However, the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC introduced the Poleblade of the Bud halberd which has piqued the community’s interest. This guide will tell you everything you need to know to get your hands on the Poleblade of the Bud and how to use it effectively.
How to get the Poleblade of the Bud in Elden Ring
The Poleblade of the Bud is a remembrance weapon in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree. As such, obtaining the weapon requires defeating a Legend Boss known as Romina, Saint of the Bud found at the Church of the Bud.
To progress the main quest of Shadow of the Erdtree, players will have to defeat Romina. So regardless of the decisions you’ve made thus far, you won’t miss out on obtaining the Remembrance of the Saint of the Bud.
How to use the Poleblade of the Bud in Elden Ring
The Poleblade of the Bud is a halberd that comes loaded with the skill: Romina’s Purification. Similar to wide swoop attacks such as Loretta’s Slash, this skill attacks twice and inflicts a large amount of Scarlet Rot on opponents. It’s easy to land but is quite an expensive skill to spam.
Here are the base stats for the Poleblade of the Bud in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree:
- Halberd (class)
- Slash/Pierce
- Skill: Romina’s Purification
- FP Cost: 24
- Weight: 10.0
- Attack Power:
- Physical – 131
- Scarlet Rot buildup (55)
- Attribute Scaling:
- Str: E
- Dex: D
- Arc: D
- Attributes Required:
- Str: 14
- Dex: 22
- Arc: 20
