Elden Ring has a wide variety of status effects that can be caused through weapons, spells, and skills. One powerful status effect that is commonly used by players, especially those that take part in player vs player combat, is Hemorrhage, also commonly known as the bleed effect.
Attacking enemies with weapons that will slowly fill a bleed bar with each hit, once full, the enemy will take a percentage of damage equal to their max health. Overall, blood weapons can make combat in Elden Ring very easy for players and those new to souls-like games, as many enemies are vulnerable to it with few being immune. With so many blood weapons to use, only a few are truly ranked as being the best.
Updated June 1, 2024 by Erik Petrovich: The question of what the best Bleed weapon Elden Ring players can get is tricky to answer, because it depends on a lot of factors. Preferred playstyles, stat requirements, and the difficulty to get each of these best Blood weapons in Elden Ring can all restrict players from putting in the effort (or Larval Tears) to be able to use these options. To help all the Tarnished out there more easily understand how to get each of these best Blood Loss weapons Elden Ring offers, this guide has been updated to add more details on each weapon's location and clearly describe the amount of Bleed buildup each option is capable of.
This list is only comprised of items that can be found in the base version of Elden Ring. For information regarding Shadow of the Erdtree, stay tuned as Game Rant covers the Elden Ring DLC on launch.
15 Hoslow's Petal Whip
Stat Requirements | 10 Str, 20 Dex |
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Bleed Buildup | 55 |
Weapons Skill | Kick Skill (can be changed) |
Those looking for a solid Strength and Dexterity scaling weapon that's capable of causing Blood Loss buildup should definitely seek out 
Hoslow's Petal Whip . Although it only has a D-grade scaling for both attributes at its base, it's possible to get it to a B-grade for both stats.
It's also infusible, meaning players can use whatever Ash of War they want that's applicable to whips. It features a base physical attack of 110 and will cause blood loss buildup at a rate of 55.
How To Get Hoslow's Petal Whip
To get Hoslow's Petal Whip, players will either need to kill 
Diallos early in the game after visiting Roundtable Hold, or complete the final contract for Volcano Manor. It is actually possible to gain two of these whips by slaying Diallos and completing Volcano Manor's contracts, and players can create solid bleed buildup by dual-wielding the whips.
14 Varre's Bouquet
Stat Requirements | 8 Str, 16 Dex, 24 Arc |
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Bleed Buildup | 65 |
Weapons Skill | Blood Tax Skill (cannot be changed) |
Although this hammer is easily missable and isn't collected until late into the game, it can be a solid option for blood loss builds. A mace-like weapon, 
Varré's Bouquet scales with Strength, Dexterity, and Arcane and has a build-up rating of 65. It has 46 base physical damage and requires 8 Strength, 16 Dexterity, and 24 Arcane to wield.
In the right hands, this weapon can stack bleeding quickly and comes with a unique Art of War that sees it perform a multi-thrust attack. It will also heal the user for a small percentage of their health on successful strikes.
How To Get Varre's Bouquet
To get Varre's Bouquet, players must complete 
White Mask Varré 's questline and invade him prior to reaching the Dynasty Mausoleum Midpoint in Mohgwyn Palace .
13 Bloodhound's Fang
Stat Requirements | 18 Str, 17 Dex |
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Bleed Buildup | 55 |
Weapons Skill | Bloodhound's Finesse Skill (cannot be changed) |
Those looking for a beefy greatsword with incredible movement and dodge potential should consider getting their hands on Bloodhound's Fang. This two-handed weapon has the potential to carry players pretty far through the early and mid-game thanks to its impressive stats, which include a Blood Loss buildup of 55.
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On top of that, Bloodhound's Fang comes equipped with the Bloodhound's Finesse skill. This skill allows players to somersault backward to dodge attacks and can be followed up with a teleporting stepping strike to deal damage.
How To Get Bloodhound's Fang
To get Bloodhound's Fang, players will need to defeat Bloodhound Knight Darriwil, which can be found by accessing the Forlorn Hound Evergaol in Limgrave. The specialized circular platform can be found in the southernmost area of Limgrave, before the bridge that connects to the Weeping Peninsula.
12 Hand Of Malenia
Stat Requirements | 16 Str, 48 Dex |
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Bleed Buildup | 50 |
Weapons Skill | |
Anyone who favors katanas in Elden Ring will definitely want to snag the 
Hand of Malenia . It gives access to the unique skill, the 
Waterfowl Dance Skill , which allows players to rattle off an impressive multi-hit combo with a few button inputs. It also stacks Blood Loss buildup at a rate of 50 and features some impressive stats.
The Hand of Malenia is a great bleed weapon and simultaneously shines as a reminder that the wielding player was strong enough to defeat Malenia themselves.
How To Get Hand Of Malenia
Unfortunately, the only way to get the Hand of Malenia is to grab the weapon from 
Enia, the Finger Reader (at Roundtable Hold) by offering her the 
Remembrance of the Rot Goddess . This particular "trophy" can only be obtained by defeating Malenia herself. This is no small task, as the Blade of Miquella is one of the most imposing and punishing bosses in the entirety of Elden Ring.
11 Uchigatana
Stat Requirements | 11 Str, 15 Dex |
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Bleed Buildup | 45 |
Weapons Skill | |
Unsheathe Skill Playing as the Samurai class will automatically start players with the 
Uchigatana although not the best bleed weapon in Elden Ring this simple katana can build up a small amount of worthwhile Bleed buildup.
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It also inflicts a decent amount of physical damage with a base total of 115 allowing players to hold their own against starter foes. The weapon also has its own skill of Unsheathe, which deals an extra bit of damage and strikes faster than most other attacks.
How To Get Uchigatana
Those that chose not to play as a samurai can still get their hands on this weapon, as it can be found on a body inside the Deathtouched Catacombs in Stormhill. Players will need to first find a lever to open a door in one of the halls.
10 Thorned Whip
Stat Requirements | 8 Str, 16 Dex |
|---|---|
Bleed Buildup | 50 |
Weapons Skill | Kick Skill (can be changed) |
As one of the lightest weapons on the list, this weapon doesn't only keep the player's weight low, allowing them to move around easier. It is also something for players to try if they are looking for a different approach to combat while using Elden Ring's bleed weapons.
The 
Thorned Whip does an amazing 102 points of physical damage alongside its usual bleeding effect, as well as having the skill kick that allows a player to knock back an enemy. By only needing 8 in strength and 16 in dexterity, anyone can equip it, too.
How To Get Thorned Whip
The Thorned Whip drops from Fire Prelates which can be found commonly north of the 
Giant-Conquering Hero's Grave .
9 Reduvia
Stat Requirements | 5 Str, 13 Dex, 13 Arc |
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Bleed Buildup | 50 |
Weapons Skill | |
Reduvia Blood Blade Skill Players that are just beginning a blood loss build while playing as a dexterous character need to look no further than the 
Reduvia dagger, this small yet vicious blade can cut for a decent amount of damage.
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It is the among the first weapons a player can acquire that scales with not only Strength and Dexterity, but also Arcana.
How To Get Reduvia
It can only be found after defeating 
Bloody Finger Nerijus , an invading NPC that players will encounter while exploring the ravine that leads northeast from Lake Agheel to the 
Murkwater Catacombs . After defeating him he will drop the daggers he is wielding.
8 Moonveil
Stat Requirements | 12 Str, 18 Dex, 23 Arc |
|---|---|
Bleed Buildup | 50 |
Weapons Skill | |
Transient Moonlight Skill 
Moonveil is an interesting weapon that does a combination of magical and physical damage, alongside its bleeding effect. It also has the skill Transient Moonlight, which allows the user to fire forward a wave of light when unsheathing the weapon.
With so many other things that this little katana can do, its bleeding effect takes a back seat to its other uses, but it's still great when used in a dual-wielding Katana build.
How To Get Moonveil
To get the Moonveil Katana, defeat the 
Magma Wyrm (Gael Tunnel) boss found inside Gael Tunnel, which won't be an easy fight.
7 Meteoric Ore Blade
Stat Requirements | 15 Str, 14 Dex, 18 Int |
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Bleed Buildup | 50 |
Weapons Skill | Gravitas Skill (cannot be changed) |
Similar to Moonveil, the 
Meteoric Ore Blade does a combination of magic and physical attacks. However, its base damage is much higher than the other katana, and it procs Bleed more efficiently at higher scaling levels, making it a much more worthwhile endeavor to obtain for Bleed builds.
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Not to mention its Gravitas Skill , which pulls enemies toward the player. It does require the player to have 15 Strength, 14 Dexterity, and 18 Intelligence to wield, making it difficult to use early game without planning.
How To Get Meteoric Ore Blade
The Meteoric Ore Blade is located in a treasure chest that can be found near the Caelid Waypoint Ruins , south of the 
Caelem Ruins in Caelid.
6 Winged Scythe
Stat Requirements | 16 Str, 16 Dex, 24 Faith |
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Bleed Buildup | 55 |
Weapons Skill | |
Gamers hoping to concentrate on a faith build in Elden Ring may wish to pick up the 
Winged Scythe , which is a reaper weapon with a lot to give.
However, due to its high stat requirements in not only faith but also dexterity and strength, it may be a while before this angelic scythe can be used. It also has an interesting skill called 
Angel's Wings Skill , which interrupts the use of recovery actions.
How To Get Winged Scythe
The Winged Scythe can be found at the Tombsward Ruins in the Wailing Plateau – players can pick up this scythe almost as soon as they start the game.
5 Eleonora's Poleblade
Stat Requirements | 12 Str, 21 Dex, 19 Arc |
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Bleed Buildup | 55 |
Weapons Skill | |
Bloodblade Dance Skill Arguably one of the most beautiful weapons on this list, this twin blade damages enemies with both physical and fire hits on top of the blood loss it causes. This makes 
Eleonora's Poleblade incredibly useful against unarmored foes.
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Besides, its main damage, the blade also high a high amount of evasiveness caused by the skill Bloodblade dance that allows the player to attack with a tornado of attacks before the enemy can get another swing in.
How To Get Eleonora's Poleblade
Eleonora's Poleblade can be found by defeating Eleonora in the 
Second Church of Marika , in the Mountaintops of Giants.
4 Hookclaws
Stat Requirements | 8 Str, 14 Dex |
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Bleed Buildup | 60 |
Weapons Skill | Quickstep Skill (can be changed) |
Easily accessible and simple to use, the Hookclaws may at first not look like much. However, due to their swiftness, they are by far one of the best bleed weapons in Elden Ring to equip if hoping to build up blood loss quickly.
The 
Hookclaws and 
Raptor Claws are both commonly used inside PVP due to how quickly players can get hits in before backing away. This weapon can be equipped in both hands while taking up a single slot, and are invaluable early on due to the low number of stats it needs.
How To Get Hookclaws
The Hookclaws are found on a body just inside Stormveil Castle after taking the secret entrance mentioned by 
Gatekeeper Gostoc . Go under the stairs and face off against an Exile Knight to find this on the ground.
3 Ghiza's Wheel
Stat Requirements | 28 Str, 18 Dex |
|---|---|
Bleed Buildup | 70 |
Weapons Skill | Spinning Wheel Skill (cannot be changed) |
Ghiza's Wheel is made for players hoping to cause a lot of damage while focusing on a strength build. As a colossal weapon, the character will need a lot of points for strength, 28 to be exact, and then 18 points for dexterity before they can wield this spinning blade.
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It is not only known for its lethal amount of physical damage but also for its exclusive skill called the Spinning Wheel Skill . A player strikes the wheel against the ground to start it spinning, and then can slowly push this wheel into enemies that are ahead of them to do extreme damage.
How To Get Ghiza's Wheel
After defeating the invader 
Inquisitor Ghiza in the Volcano Manor , players will get this weapon automatically. Simply walk up the stairs to the second floor from 
Tanith 's room to summon this invader.
2 Morgott's Cursed Sword
Stat Requirements | 14 Str, 35 Dex, 17 Arc |
|---|---|
Bleed Buildup | 60 |
Weapons Skill | |
Scaling primarily through dexterity and arcane, 
Morgott's Cursed Sword is a curved greatsword with a lot of potential for those looking to not only deal damage but increase their bleeding effect.
Morgott's Cursed Sword's unique skill 
Cursed-Blood Slice Skill not only inflicts further damage but also increases the Blood Loss effect of hemorrhage, making it a brutal and bloody weapon to swing around.
How To Get Morgott's Cursed Sword
Morgott's Cursed Sword can be purchased from Enia, the Finger Reader at the Roundtable Hold, using 
Remembrance of the Omen King , which the Tarnished will receive after defeating Morgott himself at the end of Leyndell.
1 Rivers Of Blood
Stat Requirements | 12 Str, 18 Dex, 20 Arc |
|---|---|
Bleed Buildup | 50 |
Weapons Skill | |
With such an infamous reputation among fans, it should be no surprise that the 
Rivers of Blood katana is the best blood weapon players can find and use. Inflicting also physical and fire damage with every hit, this is a weapon many foes will not wish to cross blades with.
Extreme damage and more bleed buildup comes from its unique skill, 
Corpse Piler Skill , which slashes twice forward inflicting further fire and physical damage as well as increasing the amount of blood loss.
How To Get Rivers Of Blood
After obtaining Rivers of Blood from 
Bloody Finger Okina , who invades near the Church of Repose in the Mountaintops of Giants, you'll never want to unequip this best Bleed weapon in Elden Ring.
Elden Ring
- Platform(s)
- PS5 , Xbox One , PS4 , Xbox Series X , Xbox Series S , PC
- Released
- February 25, 2022
- Developer(s)
- From Software
- Publisher(s)
- Bandai Namco Entertainment , From Software
- Genre(s)
- RPG , Action
- ESRB
- M for Mature: Blood and Gore, Language, Suggestive Themes, Violence
- How Long To Beat
- 58 Hours
