Elden Ring: Top 10 Best Bleed Weapons in Patch 1.14

Posted on September 15, 2024

Bleed or Hemorrhage is arguably the best status effect in Elden Ringas it deals monstrous damage in an instant. When Bleed procs against regular enemies, it deals roughly 15% of their max health as damage, and against bosses, it deals 10%. With how quickly you can proc Bleed, it makes for some of the most powerful builds in the game. Bleed has only become stronger with the release of the DLC, thanks to buffs like the Sacred Bloody Flesh body buff, which stacks with the Kindred of Exaltation and the Anbox set, boosting the damage of bleed-based Ashes of War.

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In this guide, we’ll rank the top 10 best Bleed weapons in Elden RingPatch 1.13, focusing on their performance and usefulness in PvE. The list prioritizes weapons that excel at dealing Bleed damage over those that are simply good weapons that happen to have Bleed.

10. Fals – The Curved Sword of the DLC

The Fals is a new weapon introduced in the DLC – a pair of curved swords that boast one of the best movesets in the entire game. With power-stanced combos, running attacks, and jumping attacks that hit rapidly, it's a formidable weapon. However, it doesn’t perform as well as other power-stanced curved swords like the Scavenger’s Curved Swords, which output higher DPS and Blood Loss buildup due to their ability to be infused.

Despite this, the Fals has a unique skill, Revenger's Blade, that makes it quite useful. This skill allows you to lunge forward quickly, closing the gap and delivering a powerful follow-up attack that can stunlock smaller enemies and deal massive damage to bosses. However, the weapon has no Hyper Armor, and the skill has a long animation, making it difficult to use against enemies that can’t be easily staggered.

9. Great Stars – The Versatile Great Hammer

The Great Stars is a great hammer with an amazing moveset that includes some of the highest stance damage in the game, even outperforming some Colossal weapons. It’s versatile, with quick movesets and powerful power-stance combos. The Great Stars is arguably the best great hammer, as it not only deals significant damage but also has passive Bleed buildup and provides health regeneration with every hit.

Pair this weapon with skills like Wild Strikesor Stormcaller, and you’ll proc Bleed quickly while regenerating health. You can also use Prelate’s Chargefor health regeneration, though it doesn’t deal much damage. The Great Stars can be power-stanced for even more versatility, making it a top-tier Bleed weapon.

8. Bloodhound's Fang – The Early Game Powerhouse

The Bloodhound's Fang is one of the best and most popular weapons in the game, mainly because it's accessible early on and easy to build around. This curved greatsword has a great moveset, quick attacks, and decent range. It also has passive Bleed buildup and can be buffed with Bloodflame Bladefor even more Bleed damage.

The weapon's skill, Bloodhound’s Finesse, is a high-damage move with an inherent iframe dodge, allowing you to spam it while dodging incoming attacks. The only downside is that it’s a quality-based weapon, which limits its synergy with certain spells. However, it remains an easy-to-use weapon with great damage and Bleed buildup.

7. Star Fists – The Quick and Deadly Fists

Star Fists are among the best weapons in the game, but they take the number seven spot on this list because they aren’t the best at building up Bleed. However, their charged heavy attacks are incredibly fast and deal amazing damage, with 33 stance damage per hit. These attacks are faster than some light attacks in the game, making them perfect for broken builds.

While Star Fists don’t proc Bleed as quickly as other weapons, they can still do so relatively fast, especially with an occult infusion and an Arcane build. The downside is their poor range, which can cause you to miss attacks even when close to your target. Nevertheless, Star Fists are a powerful weapon that can cheese almost every boss in the game.

6. Nagakiba – The Best Katana for Bleed Builds

The Nagakiba is considered the best katana in the game, especially for Bleed builds. It excels with the Blood BladeAsh of War, which deals more Bleed buildup, more damage, and more stance damage than other similar skills. The Nagakiba has the most range of all katanas, making it ideal for keeping a safe distance while still dealing massive damage.

While it doesn’t deal as much damage as the Uchigatana, the difference is negligible compared to the range advantage. With a high Arcane occult infusion and buffs like the ANS SPX set, the Nagakiba can destroy everything in the game. Even against enemies resistant or immune to Bleed, its great moveset and heavy poking attacks make it a formidable weapon.

5. Raptor Talons – The Top-Tier Claws

All Bleed-based claws are powerful, but the Raptor Talons stand out for their high DPS and incredibly quick Blood Loss buildup. Claws are easy to use, and while you can achieve higher DPS with the Bloodhound Claws, the Raptor Talons are preferred for their bonus damage on jumping attacks and superior heavy attack – a lunging jump that covers a lot of distance quickly.

Whether you use a keen infusion with a Dexterity build or an occult infusion with an Arcane build, the Raptor Talons will shred everything. They’re light and pair well with Rockheart or Blue Dancer Charm builds, making them a top-tier R1 spamming weapon.

4. Mogwin’s Sacred Spear – The Spear of Destruction

Mogwin’s Sacred Spear is a great spear with amazing damage and stance damage. Its light attacks deal 14 stance damage, and with quick attacks and shield poking, it can create solid builds. The spear has great range, strength, and Arcane scaling, and its skill, Bloodboon Ritual, is a high-damage AOE attack that stuns and destroys all surrounding enemies.

Though it was nerfed in the DLC, the spear still has good Bleed buildup. The skill is expensive to use and has a long animation, but it grants Hyper Armor, making it worth the cost. Even without proccing Bleed, the skill buffs the weapon with additional fire damage, making it a strong and somewhat broken weapon in many areas of the game.

3. Scavenger’s Curved Sword – The DPS King

The Scavenger’s Curved Sword is best used when power-stanced. By itself, it’s a fantastic weapon with quick moves, decent skills like Spinning Slashor Blood Blade, and high DPS. However, when you power-stance it with a second Scavenger’s Curved Sword, the weapon truly shines.

With a high Arcane occult infusion, spamming running attacks or jumping attacks will destroy everything in the game. This setup offers some of the best DPS possible for Bleed builds. The DLC added buffs to running attacks, making this weapon even more powerful. Whether you focus on jumping attacks or running attacks, the Scavenger’s Curved Sword will break the game with its DPS.

2. Nightrider Glaive – The Hidden Gem

The Nightrider Glaive might not be the first weapon that comes to mind for Bleed builds, but it’s a hidden gem. This halberd has a great moveset with both horizontal and vertical attacks, making it versatile in combat. Its heavy attacks are particularly strong, dealing significant damage and stance damage.

With a Bleed infusion, the Nightrider Glaive becomes a powerful Bleed weapon, capable of proccing Bleed quickly while dealing high physical damage. Its length and range make it safe to use, and it pairs well with a variety of builds. This weapon is perfect for players who want a strong Bleed weapon that isn’t a katana or curved sword.

1. Bloodhound's Fang – The Ultimate Bleed Weapon

The Bloodhound's Fang, already mentioned at number eight, deserves to be highlighted again as the ultimate Bleed weapon in Elden Ring. With its incredible moveset, quick attacks, and powerful skill, Bloodhound’s Finesse, it’s easy to see why this weapon is so popular. The ability to buff it with Bloodflame Bladeadds even more Bleed buildup, making it a top-tier choice for any Bleed build.

The weapon’s versatility, ease of use, and high damage output make it the best Bleed weapon in the game. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned player, the Bloodhound's Fang will serve you well throughout your journey in Elden Ring.

Honorable Mentions

Sword of Milos: Although it doesn’t have passive Bleed, the Sword of Milos performs exceptionally well with a Bleed infusion, dealing colossal amounts of Bleed buildup and retaining good strength scaling.
Warped Axe: Recently buffed, the Warped Axe now has faster light attacks, making it a great choice for a Bleed infusion. It’s a powerful weapon that deals significant damage and Bleed buildup.
Bloody Helice: A strong thrusting sword that just missed the top 10. It’s a solid choice for Bleed builds but didn’t quite make the cut.
Cross-Naginata: Another great thrusting weapon with Bleed infusion potential. It’s a versatile weapon that almost made the list.

Those are the top 10 best Bleed weapons in Elden RingPatch 1.13. Each weapon on this list offers something unique, whether it’s raw damage, quick Bleed buildup, or versatility in combat. As always, let us know your thoughts in the comments below.