There are weapons in The Lands Between that merely kill, and then there are those that transform the very way you experience combat. Eleonora’s Poleblade belongs firmly in the latter category. With its twin blades spinning and slashing in a cyclone of blood and flame, this outlandish weapon feels less like a traditional armament and more like the double-sided lightsaber of a certain Sith Lord. Not since Darth Maul first ignited his staff have we seen such balletic brutality—and in Elden Ring, you can become the master of that deadly dance. But how does a lowly Tarnished lay hands on a treasure that blends the legacy of the Land of Reeds with the curse of accursed blood? The journey is long, treacherous, and unforgettable.
The Path Begins With a Lost Samurai
To claim Eleonora’s Poleblade, you must first cross paths with a wandering swordsman named Yura. His questline unlocks not only this weapon but also the legendary Nagakiba katana, and it all starts in the damp shadows of Limgrave. Make your way to the shallow valley just west of the Agheel Lake South Site of Grace. There, under a crumbling stone archway, Yura waits—a stoic figure clad in rags, his hat hiding eyes that have seen too much. Speak to him until his dialogue is exhausted. He will warn you of a foul presence lurking nearby, a warning that proves all too real when you travel north along the river.
As you trudge through the murky water, an invasion notice flares: Bloody Finger Nerijus has come for your blood. This red phantom is relentless, darting and slashing with a poisoned blade. The fight is a frantic test of reflexes, but Yura leaps into the fray as an ally, his katana a silver blur. Once Nerijus falls, you are rewarded with the Reduvia Dagger, a wicked projectile weapon, but the true goal lies further ahead. Return to the cavern where you first met Yura to find him nursing wounds and contemplating a new threat. He now speaks of a more dangerous Bloody Finger hiding near the Raya Lucaria Academy.
A Bloody Finger and a Dying Wish
Your next destination is the Academy Main Gate. From there, ride northeast across the massive stone bridge, ignoring the sorcerers and glintstone traps. Near the bridge’s northern end, a crimson summon sign glimmers on the pavement. Touch it, and you are pulled into Yura’s world to aid him in a duel against the Bloody Finger Ravenmount Assassin. The assassin wields twin claws and moves with feral aggression, but Yura’s katana and your own arsenal should prove too much. After the blood-soaked victory, speak with Yura once more in your own world to receive his gratitude and a promise of future aid.
Now, the hunt shifts to the Altus Plateau. If the Grand Lift of Dectus still lies dormant, you must collect its medallion halves: the right piece from Fort Haight in eastern Limgrave, and the left from Fort Faroth in Caelid’s dragon-infested wastes. With both in hand, ride the lift upward into the golden autumnal fields of Altus. Ride westward past the Windmill Village until you spot the modest, half-collapsed Second Church of Marika. The scene inside is grim—Yura lies lifeless, his body pierced by countless wounds. Interact with him to claim the Nagakiba, but before grief can settle, the air shimmers with a new invasion. Eleonora, the Violet Bloody Finger, descends upon you in a whirlwind of rage.
The Violet Bloody Finger Falls
Eleonora is everything you might expect from a master of the twinblade. She twirls and lunges with her poleblade, punishing mistakes with rapid combos that build bleed and sear with fire. Ranged attackers can keep distance, but close-quarters fighters must learn her rhythm. Her most dangerous move is the weapon art itself—a leaping, spinning assault that can shred a careless Tarnished in seconds. Keep your guard up, dodge through the flurries, and strike when she pauses. When her health finally drains, you will receive the spoils of victory: Eleonora’s Poleblade.
What makes this trophy so irresistible? Its in-game description captures the mystique: “Twinned naginata forged in the Land of Reeds. Chosen weapon of Eleonora, Violet Bloody Finger. Her mastery of the sword was such that her onslaught was likened to a whirlwind, but now her legacy is stained by accursed blood.” The poleblade deals physical damage backed by innate fire, and each hit builds up blood loss—a lethal combination that melts bosses and invaders alike. But the true star is its unique skill, Bloodblade Dance. With a press of L2/LT, your character launches into the air, the blades spinning in a scarlet tornado before crashing down. Follow that with a heavy input, and the dance continues with a brutal horizontal slash that covers enormous distance and ends with a backward leap, putting you safely out of reach.
Forging the Ultimate Blood Dancer
Scaling primarily with Dexterity and Arcane, Eleonora’s Poleblade demands a focused build. Pair it with talismans like the Lord of Blood’s Exultation to boost attack power after bleeding a foe, and the Rotten Winged Sword Insignia to ramp up damage during successive strikes. For those who truly wish to channel their inner Sith, the White Mask headpiece further elevates blood loss damage. In the right hands, this weapon turns even the mightiest demigods into panicked marionettes. Are you ready to become the whirlwind that Yura’s legend warned of?
Yet, the poleblade is not merely a tool of destruction—it is a storyteller. Eleonora’s descent into bloodlust mirrors many questlines in the game, reminding us that corruption often wears a beautiful face. As you reap through hordes of enemies with the Bloodblade Dance, you inherit not just a weapon but a fragment of a fallen warrior’s soul. So, sharpen your blades, prepare your flasks, and seek out that hidden church. The Violet Bloody Finger awaits, and after her defeat, the Lands Between will tremble at the sight of your twin-bladed fury.