The 16 Best Bleed Weapons, Ranked

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 January 9, 2025 by Erik Petrovich: Everything in Elden Ring has a significance in the Lands Between or some kind of meaning that can be gleaned from its item description – something that many players overlook as they quickly swap over to the stat screen for each of these these best Bleed weapons Elden Ring offers. But if you know the significance of the weapon you’re holding in the game’s lore, you will feel much more immersed in the world and your character’s place in it. This guide to the Elden Ring best Blood weapons has been updated to provide these in-game item descriptions to shed some light on the significance of each of these weapons before you drench them in blood.

16

Hoslow’s Petal Whip

A Unique Bleed Weapon That’s Fun For PvP

Metal whip formed of razor-sharp chain-link blades that have the appearance of flower petals.

This work of art is handed down though the generations of the illustrious House Hoslow.

High dexterity is required to wield this weapon, but it excels at inflicting devastation

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.

15

Varre’s Bouquet

Not Much Good For Damage, But Unbeatable Bling

A steel mace resembling a charming bouquet of roses.

Each petal has a sharpened edge, leaving the roses perpetually colored with blood.

This weapon reflects White Mask Varré’s manner of speech rather well, enticing in its splendor, but full of deadly consequence.

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
.

14

Bloodhound’s Fang

Found Early & Capable Of Lasting The Whole Game

Curved greatsword with a gently undulating blade wielded by Bloodhound Knights.

A fearsome blade capable of brutal airborne attacks.

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.

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.

13

Hand Of Malenia

Surprisingly Unwieldy For The Goddess of Rot

Blade built into Malenia’s prosthetic arm. Through consecration it is resistant to rot.

Malenia’s war prosthesis symbolized her victories.

Some claim to have seen wings when the weapon was raised aloft; wings of fierce determination that have never known defeat.

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.

12

Uchigatana

An Early Bleed Weapon That Can Be Infused

A katana with a long single-edged curved blade.

A unique weapon wielded by the samurai from the Land of Reeds.

The blade, with its undulating design, boasts extraordinary sharpness, and its slash attacks cause blood loss.

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.

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.

11

Thorned Whip

Like Hoslow’s Petal Whip, But Stronger

Hefty whip coverd in crimson thorns. Weapon of the Prelates who lead the Fire Monks.

A device of fearsome religious encouragement, it is fashioned in the image of the briars of sin.

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
.

10

Reduvia

Among The Best Rune Level 1 Bleed Weapons

Jagged dagger with a distinctive curled blade.

Carried by the noble servants of the Lord of Blood.

A proud testament to the success of its vicious design, this weapon is perpetually coated in blood.

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.

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.

9

Backhand Blade

The Best Elden Ring Bleed Weapon In The DLC

Curved blade wielded with a backhand grip.

A type of weapon wielded by hornsent for generations.

The style of combat associated with this weapon is marked by spinning slashes and gouging thrust attacks.

The Backhand Blade
is one of the best Elden Ring DLC Bleed weapons, but it doesn’t automatically proc Bleed buildup like most of the other weapons listed in this guide to the best Blood weapons Elden Ring players can get. Instead, you must add the Blood infusion to it at a Site of Grace, after which it will begin to scale with Arcane and will cause Blood Loss with each hit.

The Backhand Blade’s main strength when it comes to being one of the best Bleed weapons in Elden Ring is its attack speed. When Two Handed, the Tarnished will equip a second Backhand Blade in their off-hand, enabling an extremely fast Curved Sword-like Dual Wield moveset.

This moveset can reliably proc Bleed in just a few hits, especially if you back it up with Bleed-boosting gear (like the White Mask
and the Lord of Blood’s Exultation
) and the Rotten Winged Sword Insignia
.

How To Get The Backhand Blade

The Backhand Blade can be found in the very first area of the Elden Ring DLC, in the Gravesite Plain. Head northeast to the Scorched Ruins and then continue northward until you see a set of graves and mausoleums on your right (but not as far east as the bridge that leads to Castle Ensis). You should eventually spy a mausoleum with Inquisitor enemies standing outside, and a few more patrolling the graves around.

The Backhand Blade can be found on the ground in this area, but be careful not to attract the attention of the Furnace Golem in the nearby open field.

8

Moonveil

A Bleed Weapon For Mages? What Is This?

Katana forged of glintstone.

Masterpiece of a Sellian swordsmith.

Light enwreathes the blade when sheathed, explaining its Moonveil moniker.

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

Perfect Offhand For A More Powerful Bleed Katana

Katana forged from meteoric ore to dispatch lifeforms born of falling stars.

The blade is weighty, known to deliver slashes of such ferocity that the impact is said to resemble the crash of a falling meteor

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.

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

Extremely Powerful Ash of War That Prevents HP Recovery

Sacred scythe resembling a pair of white wings.

According to pagan belief, white-winged maidens are said to be Death’s gentle envoys.

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

Become Darth Maul & Dance Around Enemies

Twinned naginata forged in the Land of Reeds.

Chosen weapon of Eleonora, Violet Bloody Finger.

Her mastery of the sword was such that her onslaught was likened to a whirlwind, but now her legacy is stained by accursed blood.

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.

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

Surprisingly Fast To Proc Bleed

Weapon worn on the fist comprised of sharp parallel blades favored by those who lurk in the dark.

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

When It Hits, It Shreds

Great iron wheel lined with flesh-flaying blades.

Device of torture used by Inquisitor Ghiza.

The design was adopted for use as the iconic weapon wielded by Iron Virgins.

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.

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

One Of Two Great Main Hand Bleed Katanas

Warped blade of shifting hue used by Morgott, the Omen King.

The accused blood that Morgott recanted and sealed away reformed into this blade.

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

Even After Nerfs, Still The Best Elden Ring Bleed Weapon

Weapon of Okina, swordsman from the Land of Reeds.

A cursed weapon that has felled countless men.

When Mohg, the Lord of Blood, first felt Okina’s sword, and madness, upon his flesh, he had a proposal – to offer Okina the life of a demon, whose thirst would never go unsated.

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.