Bleed is the only status effect in Elden Ring that is held in such high regard, as well as the source of nearly as much controversy among the player base as any of the others. Bleed damage is dealt to an opponent by repeatedly striking them with the appropriate weapon until their bleed gauge is full. This type of damage is referred to as Hemorrhage within the game. In contrast to other status effects, such as poison, which dole out damage gradually over a period of time until the affected character's bar is depleted, Hemorrhage deals its full amount of damage all at once. This damage is not a fixed value but rather a percentage of the enemy's health (approximately 15% of a normal enemy's maximum HP and 7% of a boss's, in addition to a bonus that varies depending on the weapon that is being used). The best part is that there is no required cooldown for bleed, which means that as soon as the gauge reaches its maximum capacity, it will immediately begin to fill up again.
In order to make things even simpler, very few foes and bosses are resistant to the accumulation of bleed damage, which leaves them extremely vulnerable to astute players armed with the appropriate tools. So, which weapon should you use to cause you to bleed? Which of these will assist you in bringing Malenia to her knees once and for all? Despite the recent buffs, there are still some players who have a significant advantage. Without further ado, let's take a look at the best five bleed weapons that Elden Ring has to offer.
This enormous spinning saw with curved teeth certainly looks the part, as it bears a striking resemblance to the whirligig saw from Bloodborne. And its statistics and moveset are there to back up its claim. Because it is such a massive weapon, effectively wielding Ghiza's Wheel requires the character to have a Strength score of 28 and a Dexterity score of 18. However, the return on investment is more than justified by the power it possesses. The regular attacks of the saw are powerful enough to take down a good number of foes without the user having to worry about inflicting any blood loss. The Weapon Art, however, is what truly brings out the beauty of this weapon.
It is called the "Spinning Wheel," and it performs precisely the function that is implied by its name. When the Weapon Skill is activated, Ghiza's Wheel will begin to spin at an alarmingly fast speed, slicing through anything that is in its path without slowing down. While this ability is active, the player character can only move at a slow pace, but the staggering amount of damage output combined with the rapid rate at which the bleed gauge fills ensures that any foes that are unfortunate enough to get in the player's way are all but guaranteed to perish.
The player is able to rapidly inflict damage and build up bleed at an alarming rate when using Eleonora's Poleblade, which is one of the most powerful and fastest weapons in the game
To create a whirlwind of blood and viscera around you, all you need to do is equip the pole blade with both hands and spam your attacks
The sprint attack is particularly potent, making short work of unarmored foes with its devastating speed
In order to effectively wield this weapon, characters need to have a Strength score of 12, a Dexterity score of 21, and a 19 in Arcane
Try out the Weapon Skill associated with the polearm to generate Hemorrhage even more quickly. The 'Bloodblade Dance' ability allows the Tarnished to launch themselves forward with a flurry of bloody swings that will almost immediately fill the bleed gauge of any opponent. Include some blood or fire grease to make the superiors really work up a sweat.
The Thorned Whip is the ideal weapon for you to use if you are looking for something that has a bit more range and can cause blood loss. The Tarnished are able to maintain their distance while raining down a series of rapid strikes without fear of retaliation when using this weapon because of its light and quick nature. Each swing causes a significant amount of hemorrhage due to the red barbs that cover its length. Not only does the Thorned Whip cause blood loss, but if it is leveled up first, it is also capable of dealing an impressively high amount of physical damage relative to the type of weapon it is. The only stats you need to use this weapon effectively are 8 Strength and 16 Dexterity.
Regrettably, the Weapon Skill of the Thorned Whips does not contribute in any way to the infliction of Hemorrhage. Instead, much like other whips in the game, it enables you to kick enemies away, putting a little distance back between you in the event that they are successful in breaking through your defenses.
The location of Thorned Whip can be found in the Zamor Ruins, which are situated atop the Mountaintops of the Giants. Due to the fact that it is a rare drop, acquiring it is a little bit more challenging than acquiring the other weapons. Kill the Prelate that is standing before the bridge; it is a large enemy that wields a whip and has a flaming head. If you are lucky, it will drop the Thorned Whip after it is killed.
Searching for a mighty greatsword that will send your foes running for the hills? There is no better place to look than Morgott's Cursed Sword. Greatsword attack and animation speeds have been vastly improved in Patch 1.04 and continue to be improved in Patch 1.06. As a result, this weapon now moves and hits like no other. Due to the high amount of damage that the sword is capable of dealing with, it is possible for a single combo to reduce an opponent's health to that of mincemeat. In order to wield this behemoth, characters will need a high Dexterity skill of 35. Additionally, they will need a Strength skill of 14 and an Arcane skill of 17.
Because of the progression of Morgott's Cursed Sword Hemorrhage scales with Arcane, it is to your advantage to put as many points as you can into that skill. Its Weapon Skill, 'Cursed-Blood Slice,' is fantastic for dealing colossal amounts of both physical and blood damage, and it is one of its most devastating attacks. When activated, the skill propels the Tarnished in front of the user with two massive swings. This attack deals a significant amount of damage on its own, but it also leaves behind bloody trails that, a few moments later, burst into flame and deal additional damage to your adversary.
