The player can be killed by Chikage's HP drain.

Whilst transformed (two-handed), the Chikage steadily drains (approximately) 0.85% HP/s from the player.

Blood gems boosting physical attack will boost Chikage's blood attack.

Thrust attacks whilst transformed (two-handed) deal Thrust damage, utilizing physical scaling (Skill & Strength).

Damage whilst transformed (two-handed) scales with Bloodtinge (S).

Damage whilst untransformed (one-handed) scales with Skill (B) and Strength (E).

Chikage deals Physical damage in its untransformed state, and primarily Blood damage whilst transformed.

Chikage inflicts Rapid Poison buildup with its attacks whilst transformed (two-handed).

Cannot be buffed with Fire Paper, Bolt Paper, or Empty Phantasm Shell.

xnrajnz6 - Layer 2 bonus room contains a lost Chikage as well as an Oedon writhe rune on layer 3 bonus room.

kwnp6g7i (Layer 1 in the first bonus area).

Cursed Fetid Rotted Pthumeru Ihyll Root Chalice.

Glyphs: yrim6m23 (Layer 1 in the pre-boss area).

Cursed and Defiled Root Chalice - Fetid/Rotted/Cursed (unknown whether you need these offerings).

Join the Cainhurst Vilebloods covenant available at Cainhurst Castle, and then purchase from the Messengers for 50,000 Blood Echoes.

Beware though that in transformed mode, thrusts attacks deal physical damage and therefore do not benefit from the circular gem boost at all and also scale on skill and strength instead of bloodtinge (see 'player notes' for more details and video link).

The Lost variant of the Chikage is the best for those who wish to maximize damage in the transformed mode, as circular gems that boost blood attack are typically exclusive for firearms.

The Uncanny variant of the Chikage can be used as an alternative to the normal version, but elemental damage commonly found on waning gems is wasted on this weapon.

The Normal variant of the Chikage is best for those who wish to use the sword in both modes.

Transforms from a sword to a two-handed 'imbrued with blood' sword.

However, the rite eats away at the wielder's very essence.'

When the intricate, rippled engraving that spans the Chikage's blade is imbrued with blood, the sword sings in scarlet hues. ' Foreign-made weapon wielded by the royal guards who protect Annalise, Queen of the Vilebloods at Cainhurst Castle. The only known differences being the Gem Imprints and the locations in which they are found

There are 3 versions of this weapon: Normal, Uncanny and Lost. 'A Thousand Views') is a katana-like sword in Bloodborne.

Shadow fight 2 all gem weapons