Elden Ringhas awide variety of status effectsthat 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 inElden Ringvery easy for players and those new tosouls-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 May 13, 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.
16Hoslow’s Petal Whip
A Unique Bleed Weapon That’s Fun For PvP
Metal whip formed of razor-sharp chain-link blades that have theappearance of flower petals.
This work of art is handed downthough the generations of the illustrious House Hoslow.
High dexterity is required to wield this weapon,but it excels at inflicting devastation
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 outHoslow’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 killDiallosearly in the game after visiting Roundtable Hold, or complete thefinal 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.
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.
65
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 Bouquetscales 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
Toget Varre’s Bouquet, players must completeWhite Mask Varré’s questline and invade him prior to reaching the Dynasty Mausoleum Midpoint inMohgwyn Palace.
Bloodhound’s Finesse Skill(cannot be changed)
Those looking for a beefy greatsword with incredible movement and dodge potential should considergetting 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 todefeat 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.
13Hand 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.
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Waterfowl Dance Skill(cannot be changed)
Anyone who favors katanas in Elden Ring will definitely want to snag theHand of Malenia. It gives access to the unique skill, theWaterfowl 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 wasstrong enough to defeat Maleniathemselves.
How To Get Hand Of Malenia
Unfortunately, the only way to get the Hand of Malenia is to grab the weapon fromEnia, the Finger Reader(at Roundtable Hold) by offering her theRemembrance 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.
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.
45
Unsheathe Skill(can be changed)
Playing as the Samurai class will automatically start players with theUchigatanaalthough 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 theDeathtouched Catacombsin Stormhill. Players will need to first find a lever to open a door in one of the halls.
11Thorned 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 adifferent approach to combatwhile usingElden Ring’sbleed weapons.
TheThorned Whipdoes 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 theGiant-Conquering Hero’s Grave.
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.
Reduvia Blood Blade Skill(cannot be changed)
Players that are just beginning a blood loss build while playing as a dexterous character need to look no further than theReduviadagger, 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 defeatingBloody Finger Nerijus, an invading NPC that players will encounter while exploring the ravine that leads northeast from Lake Agheel to theMurkwater Catacombs. After defeating him he will drop the daggers he is wielding.
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.
~100, depending on Arcane level
Ash of War: Blind Spot(can be changed)
TheBackhand Bladeis one of the bestElden RingDLC Bleed weapons, but it doesn’t automatically proc Bleed buildup like most of the other weapons listed in this guide to the best Blood weaponsElden Ringplayers 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 inElden Ringis 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 theWhite Maskand theLord of Blood’s Exultation) and theRotten Winged Sword Insignia.
How To Get The Backhand Blade
TheBackhand Blade can be foundin the very first area of theElden RingDLC, 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.
Transient Moonlight Skill(cannot be changed)
Moonveilis 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 theMagma Wyrm (Gael Tunnel)boss found inside Gael Tunnel, whichwon’t be an easy fight.
7Meteoric 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
Gravitas Skill(cannot be changed)
Similar to Moonveil, theMeteoric Ore Bladedoes 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 itsGravitas 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 theCaelid Waypoint Ruins, south of theCaelem Ruinsin Caelid.
