The beauty of games likeBloodbornedoesn’t just come from the stellar gameplay or grotesquely fascinating detail; it can also come from the RPG elements that make each playthrough unique.FromSoftware’sBloodborneenables players to place their currency of “Blood Echoes” into their character, exchanging this fee for levels to enhance their character.
Some players have a talent when it comes to making thebestbuildsinBloodborne. Even with the game’s somewhat limited selection of builds, players have managed to create some incredibly useful builds that both new and experienced players can try on their next trip to Yharnam.
Updated on July 17, 2025, by Ritwik Mitra:Bloodborne is one of the greatest PS4 exclusives that players can’t wait to see remastered or remade in some capacity. The fact that many people consider this title to be Miyazaki’s masterpiece despite the runaway success of Elden Ring shows just how much fans love Bloodborne and its rich Gothic inspirations. The tight lore, fast-paced combat, and amazing environmental design make it clear why the quality of Bloodborne is a cut above the rest in the eyes of many, with players being rewarded for being aggressive in battle. The difficulty of this game may be hard to get over, but those who make it a point to try out thebest Bloodborne buildswill find their efforts rewarded quite a bit.
999 Arcane
Level Up The Only Stat With No Hardcap To Speak Of
For new players, Arcane may bea stat that scares them. Arcane is best reserved for those with experience inBloodborneand for players who are truly looking for something unique and unholy. There are perhaps no better way to truly breakBloodbornethan to invest in the maximum stats of Arcane, which is 99. 99 pure points into Arcane will allow players to pulverize and smash PvE enemies and PvP invading hunters.
If done right, a 99 Arcane build can destroy bosses with ease. All players will need to do is focus on the Arcane stat, which will build the damage buff that the Hunter’s Tools deal. This “Pure Arcane” build is completely overpowered and provides the player with a wide variety of Hunter Tools inBloodborneto experiment with and become the most powerful and feared hunteracross all of Yharnam.
8Beast Claw + The Beast’s Embrace Rune
Turns The Hunter Into A Savage Half-Beast
The Beast Claw is one of thebest weapons added inThe Old HuntersDLC, one of the best expansions FromSoftware has ever made. Almost every weapon added via this additional content is pure quality and lets players experiment with unique and powerful movesets. Two of these weapons synergize with certain Caryll Runes to unlock transformations, which is why the Beast Claw is so appealing to the masses. It lets players mess around with one of thebestBloodbornebuilds.
This weapon may not boast the highest reach, but it more than makes up for it with the enhanced moveset unlocked via the Beast’s Embrace rune. Dodges are more effective, a player’s ability to sync combos with this weapon is better, and the permanent Beasthood meter lets players unleash a ton of damage in no time, even if they must make it a point to avoid unnecessary damage, since that damage is also multiplied as the Beasthood meter continues to rise.
7Bloodtinge Chikage
One Of The Coolest Playstyles In The Game
Bloodtinge is yet another statistic that some players may fear, as it does not rely on the same passive ease of Strength or Skill. Bloodtinge is a great stat that can be paired with the powerful weapon of the Chikage to deal a devastating amount of damage to enemies and cause a burst of blood damage to wreck almost anything in the way of the Chikage blade. However, for the Bloodtinge Chikage build to be effective, one must be aware of a few things.
Firstly, to obtain the Chikage, one must have Cainhurst Castle available. To get to Cainhurst Castle inBloodborne, one must reach the Forbidden Woods and access the back of Iosefka’s Clinic to obtain the key item of the Cainhurst Summons. Returning to Hemwick Charnel Lane at the tall stone obelisk, players will ride a carriage to Cainhurst, where they will need to fight the boss Martyr Logarius, and thenjoin the Cainhurst Vilebloods. After, the Chikage will be available from the Messengers for 50,000 Blood Echoes. However, the journey does not end there, as players will need to commit to an agonizing grind for blood gems from specific dungeons to maximize the outrageous damage of a Chikage build.
6Quality Beast Blood Pellets
Turn Into A Glass Tank That Hits For Serious Damage
A quality build inBloodborneis a build that mixes and balances stats for a decent variety of violence against the beasts of Yharnam. Most quality builds usually look like an even mix of points placed into Strength and Skill so that the player can best utilize the hunter weapons, like the Saw Cleaver, for its ease of access and the fact that it can be one of the highest DPS weapons in the game.
When combining the Saw Cleaver with the Beast Blood Pellets, the player’s damage output will receive a significant increase at the cost of them also receiving more damage from attacks. However, the DPS that players will put out will usually stunlock most enemies, leaving them powerless to attack.
5Kos Parasite + Milkweed Rune
Become A Powerful Celestial Kin
The Kin are the celestial beings inBloodbornethatdraw heavily from its Lovecraftian inspirations. These enemies can be quite tricky to deal with, especially since they’re not vulnerable to serrated or fire magic like most other enemies in the game. So, it’s easy to see why players would jump at the chance to try out one of thebestBloodbornebuildsthat transform them into one of the Lumenwood.
The Kos Parasite is the reward players enjoy for defeating thehardest boss inBloodborne, the Orphan of Kos. This weapon, coupled with the Milkweed Caryll Rune, transforms them into an alien-like being with a unique moveset that can slap enemies with tentacles and use a fun Arcane blast that knocks most enemies off their feet and leaves them vulnerable. In both PvE and PvP, this combination can be deadly for most enemies.
4Infinite Cannon
Exploit A Glitch In The Game To Shoot The Cannon Without Using Bullets
Some glitches inBloodbornehave become accidental features, such as the Infinite Cannon build. This glitch or “feature” allows the player to rapidly fire their left-handed weapon without the use of bullets.
The cannon is perhaps thebest firearm inBloodborneand has an extremely slow firing rate. Yet, if players can pull off theBloodbornecannon glitch, they will make quick work of bosses. Sure, it’s not exactly a professional or legitimate way of dealing with the beast scourge, but why not have a little fun with something reasonably hard to pull off?
3Skill Build With A Saw Spear
The Easiest Way To Destroy The Majority Of The Game’s Enemies
Sometimes, it’s the most accessible builds that end up being so useful. Such is the case with a Skill build where players invest a lot of points in Dexterity and just enough in Strength to bring out the full potential of one of themost iconic weapons inBloodborne, the Saw Spear. The serrated damage of this weapon, coupled with its relatively swift attacks, makes it an amazing armament to decimate most of the beasts in this game without many issues.
The only thing one can say against one of thebestBloodbornebuildsis that it may be a bit too boring after a point, since there are only so many times players can spam R1 before they feel like they’re missing out on a lot of what this game has to offer. However, this is a minor complaint in the grand scheme of things, and those who want to be as efficient with their attacks as possible can use a simple Saw Spear to destroy almost everything in the game.
2Executioner’s Gloves
Summon Three Homing Skills To Deal Damage
Focusing on Arcane is a good start for many of the Hunter Tools inBloodborne. Yet, there is one tool that is above the rest. The Executioner’s Gloves can be found in the library of Cainhurst Castle,a location that is secret to somebut well worth the entry requirement. The Executioner’s Gloves are integral to this build and how OP it can be.
There are many examples of the Exectioner’s Gloves giving the hardest bosses inBloodbornea true spanking. Considering the weapon uses bullets and tracks the target, enemies like Amygdala will be made short and quick work of. Players don’t need to wait for an attack window; all they need to do is let this devastating weapon do its thing, and it will deal thousands of points of damage with ease.
1Bloodborne Breaker
Get A +10 Weapon Before The Nightfall Moon Cycle
ThisBloodbornebuild is OP but earned. Players can’t just enter the game and invest in the right stats, as it requires dedication and hard work to pull off. However, the result is profound, and players will be able to take care of early-game bosses as if they are nothing. Thisvideo by ymfahfeatures a guide on how to get a +10 weapon beforefighting Vicar Ameliaand shows the results of commitment and sheer will when it comes tooverpowered builds inBloodborne.
Players will venture through chalice dungeons, utilizing the many chalice glyphs to essentially break the game in all the right ways. By the end of it, players will have a +10 weapon, adecent level of blood gems, and more levels than they need at such an early stage in the game.
