Elden Ring: An Expert’s Guide On The Best Bleed Weapons
After extensively exploring for more than 150 hours, here is a list of the 8 best Bleed Weapons I found in Elden Ring.
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Elden Ring includes blood/bleed weapons that build up the blood loss of the enemies and make them explode. When they explode, it deal tons of damage to the enemies. Trust me these best bleed weapons will surely make your Elden Ring playthrough a breeze.
- Bleed is a status effect in Elden Ring that increases as you level up and defeat enemies.
- The advantage of these weapons is that they can cause blood loss to targets, dishing out huge damage, even to bosses.
- There are two methods to infuse weapons with the Bleed status effect:
- Use the Ash of War called “The Blood Blade.”
- Utilize Bleed Affinity to add Bleed Status to weapons.
- Reduvia Dagger and the Uchigatana are the best Bleed weapons, in my personal opinion.
- Why Trust Us: Sameer Noman has spent 150+ hours on Elden Ring, which makes him highly trustable when it comes to the best blood weapons.
Before I begin, let’s have a look at the comparison between the Best Bleed Weapons that you can get while playing Elden Ring:
| Weapon Name | Weapon Type | Best For | Physical | Magic | Fire | Lightning | Critical |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reduvia Dagger | Dagger | The Best Bleed Dagger In Elden Ring | 79.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 110.0 |
| Uchigatana | Katana | The Best Early-Game Bleed Weapon | 115.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 100.0 |
| Rivers Of Blood Katana | Katana | The Best Weapon For Bleed Build | 76.0 | 0.0 | 76.0 | 0.0 | 100.0 |
| Ghiza's Wheel | Colossal Weapon | The Best Colossal Weapon For Stun-Lock | 156.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 100.0 |
| Eleanora's Pole Blade | Twin Blade | The Best Twinblade For Damage Efficiency | 165.0 | 0.0 | 165.0 | 0.0 | 100.0 |
| Sword Of Milos | Great Sword | The Best Greatsword For Dmg Buff | 325.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 100.0 |
| Cross-Naginata | Spear | The Best Bleed Spear For Dex Builds | 122.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 100.0 |
| Bloody Helice | Heavy Thrusting Sword | The Best Heavy Thrusting Sword For Bleed Builds | 121.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 100.0 |
1. Reduvia Dagger
| Stat | Physical | Magic | Fire | Light | Holy | Crit | Boost |
| Attack | 79 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 110 | 0 |
| Guard | 38 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 0 | 16 |
Reduvia is one of the early blood weapons you can find in the game. The servants of the Lord of Blood use this dagger. It was one of my go-to choices for a bleed build, so you can rest assured knowing that it is one of the Best Blood Weapons in Elden Ring. The dagger has a unique skill known as the Reduvia Blood Blade.
Location
- The Reduvia Blood Blade skill can easily cause bleed from a safe distance.
- Bloodloss buildup also increases with Arcane investment.
- Ash of War has a somewhat short attack range.
- Has less damage outside of bleed.
2. Uchigatana
| Stat | Physical | Magic | Fire | Light | Holy | Crit | Boost |
| Attack | 115 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 0 |
| Guard | 45 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 0 | 30 |
The Uchigatana is a fantastic blood weapon in Elden Ring, especially for a Bleed build. You can obtain this deadly katana right from the beginning of the game by starting as a Samurai.
Location
You can get this katana without defeating the boss in the Catacombs. When heading inside, turn left from the main entrance, and after following the route, you can loot the blade from a dead body.
Once you progress further in the game, I suggest switching to the Nagakiba. It’s greater length gives it a longer reach, and it performs identical to Uchigatana but with more attack range.
- The skill Unsheathe can deal exceptional HP as well as poise damage.
- Can be modified to fit a variety of categories like Str, Dex, and Cold builds.
- Normal attacks and Ash of War both have rather short range.
- Only has the base katana bleed value.
3. Rivers of Blood Katana
| Stat | Physical | Magic | Fire | Light | Holy | Crit | Boost |
| Attack | 76 | 0 | 76 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 0 |
| Guard | 36 | 26 | 52 | 26 | 26 | 0 | 31 |
The Rivers of Blood Katana doesn’t need any introduction in the Elden Ring. It is one of the most famous Bleed Weapons and according to me is by far the best weapon for Elden Ring’s many monstrosities. So whether you are going for a PVP or a PVE Fight, the Rivers of Blood Katana will help you achieve victory in no time.
The Rivers of Blood Katana uses the stellar move-set of Katana and combines it with the range and bleed build-up of the blade. The weapon is available in the late game. And the wait to get it in the late game is worth it.
Location
It will be dropped by Bloody Finger Okina, who attacks you. But mind you, before you hunt for the Katana, make sure that you haven’t defeated the Fire Giant. If you have defeated the Fire Giant, you won’t get this katana as a drop.
- The most effective and quick-working bleed weapon in game.
- Can enable the use of all other katanas by powerstancing.
- Is a very end-game weapon, so can’t be used in NG.
- Corpse Piler cast can be interrupted by high poise enemies.
4. Ghiza’s Wheel
| Stat | Physical | Magic | Fire | Light | Holy | Crit | Boost |
| Attack | 156 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 0 |
| Guard | 73 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 0 | 48 |
Ghiza’s Wheel is a Colossal Weapon in the Elden Ring. The basic attacks of the Ghiza’s Wheel act as any hammer. But the Weapon Art that is literally named ‘Spinning Wheel’ is what makes it special. I frequently used it for a little Bloodborne nostalgia.
Location
- Has a very high base bleed buildup (70).
- Spinning Wheel skill can stunlock PVP opponents and low-poise enemies.
- Is a very heavy weapon (19.0), thus requires Endurance investment.
- Spinning wheel has slower bleed buildup than regular combos.
5. Eleanora’s Poleblade
| Stat | Physical | Magic | Fire | Light | Holy | Crit | Boost |
| Attack | 72 | 0 | 72 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 0 |
| Guard | 33 | 23 | 47 | 23 | 23 | 0 | 28 |
Eleanora’s Poleblade has an edge over other weapons as it is a twin-blade. With that, it can bleed way faster than most of the weapons on my list. If you want a strategy on how to use it, that’s simple, equip it in both hands and spam sprint attacks. It will make everything in front of you explode either with raw damage or with a blood loss effect.
Location
- Can deal very high HP and stagger damage outside of bleed, too.
- Fast attacks can cause significant bleed buildup in a short duration.
- Requires progression in an NPC questline, the invader won’t appear without it.
- Has pretty low Arcane scaling (D) despite dealing bleed dmg.
6. Sword Of Milos
| Stat | Physical | Magic | Fire | Light | Holy | Crit | Boost |
| Attack | 141 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 0 |
| Guard | 68 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 0 | 44 |
The Sword of Milos may not be an overpowered Blood Weapon in Elden Ring, as it doesn’t deal high Bleed damage and isn’t particularly fast. Its 55 bleed effect can’t be buffed either. However, it’s a noteworthy weapon and deserves a spot among the Best Blood Weapons in Elden Ring.
Location
The Sword of Milos can be obtained in the Dung Eater’s Questline.
Outside of bleed builds, you can use the Blasphemous Blade if you wish to regenerate HP rather than the FP regen that Sword of Milos gives.
- Ash of War provides a hefty damage bonus and reduces foes’ resistances.
- Can passively restore FP by killing enemies.
- Substantial FP cost for Shriek of Milos, particularly agains elite enemies.
- Low bleed buildup, which cannot be buffed.
7. Cross-Naginata
| Stat | Physical | Magic | Fire | Light | Holy | Crit | Boost |
| Attack | 122 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 0 |
| Guard | 52 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 0 | 39 |
The Cross-Naginata, found in the Elden Ring, is one of the best spears available. It combines a katana with a spear, offering excellent reach. The Cross-Naginata has a fantastic move-set, with wide-reaching and fast attacks, and I found it ideal for crowd control.
Location
Now jump down carefully And interact with the lost site of grace. There, you’ll have to go through a few tunnels until you come into a cavern with water dripping from the walls and roof. If you look to your left, you’ll find an item. That item is the Cross-Naginata. But before you can get to it, you’ll be attacked by a land octopus. I recommend that you run past it, as dealing with it will be hard.
- Has a longer range than most other bleed weapons.
- Moveset contains both thrusts and slashes, as opposed to other spears.
- Requires investment in both Str and Dex.
- Powerstancing it removs the unique moveset.
8. Bloody Helice
| Stat | Physical | Magic | Fire | Light | Holy | Crit | Boost |
| Attack | 121 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 0 |
| Guard | 57 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 0 | 34 |
The Dynast’s Finesse and Bloody Helice’s Weapon Art are exceptional. The Tarnished can move backward and perform a powerful thrust at enemies. You can also use it as an escape skill for repositioning. What makes this Weapon Art stand out is its ability to build bleed quickly compared to normal stabs.
Location
- Ash of War can be used to avoid incoming strike and counterattack.
- Bleed buildup scales with Arcane and can be triggered efficiently.
- Every subsequent move in the three-stage skill costs FP.
- While using the skill without meeting stat requirement, iframes are lost.
Alternative Bleed Weapons
Here are some alternative Bleed Weapons in Elden Ring that are worth mentioning. However, I did not include them in my list because of specific factors.
- Mohgwyn’s Sacred Spear: A good weapon that has heavy attacks, but it deals only fire damage.
- Scavenger’s Curved Sword: An excellent choice, but it has a low attack rating and shortest reach.
- Bloodhound Claws: This weapon doesn’t cause as much critical damage or bleeding as other claw weapons.
My Thoughts On The Bleed Weapons
In my playthrough, Bleed Build is arguably one of the most overpowered builds in Elden Ring, and the best weapon to choose with it is Rivers of Blood Katana.
While the Katana was overpowered before it got nerfed, still, after being nerfed, I think it is the best Katana you can use with a bleed build. Using Rivers of Blood can be difficult for some players so they can use Reduvia or Uchigatana.
I personally don’t like Reduvia that much, but Uchigata and Rivers of Blood are two of my favorite Bleed weapons that go perfectly with a Bleed Build.
With this, I conclude my guide. If some of these aren’t Bleed Weapons, Elden Ring allows you to apply Seppuku to them. If you think I’ve missed any interesting Bleed Weapon in Elden Ring, let me know in the comments below, and I’ll be sure to give them a try.
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