Krampus Scythe Overview
The Krampus Scythe is a limited-edition weapon obtainable only during the Christmas seasonal event in Haze Seas. This dark, frost-tinged scythe combines devastating cleave attacks with crowd-control mechanics that pull, freeze, and punish grouped enemies. Its control-oriented kit makes it one of the most sought-after weapons for players who value battlefield manipulation over raw damage, and its exclusive availability has made it a status symbol and a highly inflated trading commodity during off-season periods.
The scythe excels in team fight scenarios where its pull and freeze mechanics can isolate and lock down priority targets. Solo players will appreciate its wide cleave angles and self-sufficient combo potential, though the weapon's value is tightly tied to its seasonal rarity. Players who miss the Christmas event window face exorbitant trading prices, making the Krampus Scythe one of the most expensive A-tier weapons on the secondary market. Its distinctive frozen visual effects also make it a popular flex item among veteran collectors.
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Tier | A |
| Sea | Exclusive |
| Role | Control |
| Swing Speed | Medium |
| Base Damage | 1,100 per M1 |
How to Get Krampus Scythe
- Event Boss Drop: Defeat the Krampus Christmas event boss during the holiday season. The Krampus Scythe has a 5% drop rate from this boss, making it one of the rarest event weapon drops. The event typically runs for 2-3 weeks each December.
- Trading: Purchase from other players via the trading market. Off-season prices range from 500K to 800K Beli due to limited supply. During the event, prices are lower at 200K-350K while drops are entering circulation.
- Note: This weapon is only obtainable during the Christmas event or through trading with players who already own it. Limited availability makes it a long-term investment.
Move Set
M1 Combo (Basic Attacks)
A four-swing scythe combo with a wide sweeping arc on each strike. Each hit deals 1,100 damage with a frost trail that slightly slows enemies on contact. The final swing is a wide overhead cleave that applies a brief 10% movement speed reduction for 2 seconds.
Skill 1: Harvest Swing
- Damage: 3,200
- Cooldown: 9 seconds
- Range: 12 meters (arc)
- Description: A massive horizontal cleave that sweeps a wide arc in front of the user, hitting all enemies in its path. Targets struck are marked with "Chilled," reducing their movement speed by 15% for 4 seconds. The wide hitbox makes this one of the best AoE poke skills in the game.
Skill 2: Soul Reap
- Damage: 2,800
- Cooldown: 13 seconds
- Range: 16 meters (pull distance)
- Description: Swing the scythe in a hooking motion that pulls nearby enemies toward the user while dealing damage. Pulled targets are briefly rooted for 1 second on arrival, setting up guaranteed follow-up hits. This is the Krampus Scythe's signature control skill.
Skill 3: Winter Wrath
- Damage: 5,000
- Cooldown: 22 seconds
- Range: 14 meters (AoE radius)
- Description: Unleash a freezing shockwave that deals massive AoE damage and freezes all enemies in range for 2.5 seconds. Frozen enemies cannot move, attack, or use abilities, creating an enormous combo window. This ultimate control skill defines the Krampus Scythe's role as the premier crowd-control weapon.
Combo Potential
- Soul Reap into Winter Wrath into Harvest Swing - Pull enemies in with Soul Reap, freeze the cluster with Winter Wrath, then Harvest Swing the frozen group for guaranteed damage. Expected damage: ~11,000.
- Harvest Swing into Soul Reap into M1 x4 - Slow enemies at range with Harvest Swing, pull the chilled targets in with Soul Reap, then unleash a full M1 combo. Expected damage: ~9,400.
- Winter Wrath into M1 x4 into Harvest Swing - Freeze with Winter Wrath, land a guaranteed M1 string while they are frozen, then Harvest Swing as the freeze ends. Expected damage: ~12,600.
Upgrade Path
The Krampus Scythe's refinement focuses on enhancing freeze duration and crowd-control potency:
- Refinement: Upgrade at the Special Weaponsmith using 3 Frozen Cores + 80K Beli per level. Each level adds +5% base damage and extends freeze duration by 0.2 seconds.
- Frostbite: Harvest Swing Chilled debuff now also reduces attack speed by 15%, and duration extended to 6 seconds.
- Soul Harvest: Soul Reap now heals the wielder for 10% of damage dealt and increases pull range by 4 meters.
- Eternal Winter: Winter Wrath freeze duration increased to 3.5 seconds and adds a damage-over-time frost burn for 3 seconds after freeze ends.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Best crowd-control kit among all A-tier weapons
- Winter Wrath freeze creates enormous combo windows for the team
- Soul Reap provides unique pull mechanics for isolating targets
- Wide hitbox on all skills ensures consistent AoE coverage
- Exclusive rarity makes it a valuable trading asset
Cons
- Only available during Christmas event or through expensive trading
- 5% drop rate makes farming time-consuming during the event window
- Off-season prices of 500K-800K are prohibitive for most players
- Medium swing speed lacks both the pressure of fast and the burst of slow weapons
Best Pairings
- Fruit: Ice Fruit - The Ice Fruit's freeze effects stack with Krampus Scythe's inherent chill and freeze mechanics, creating perma-freeze builds that lock enemies indefinitely.
- Fighting Style: Snow Style - Snow Style's slow effects layer with Chilled debuffs for multiplicative movement reduction, making enemies nearly stationary.
- Race: Skypiean - Skypiean's ability cooldown reduction ensures Winter Wrath is available more frequently, maximizing the scythe's team fight impact.
Tips and Tricks
- Farm the Krampus boss early in the event window before prices drop from market saturation; the 5% rate means roughly 20 attempts per drop on average.
- Soul Reap can interrupt enemy projectiles mid-flight due to its pull mechanic, making it a surprise defensive tool.
- Winter Wrath freeze does not stack with Ice Fruit freeze; use them in sequence rather than simultaneously to maximize total lockdown duration.