Elden Ring: 14 Weapons With Passive Bleed Effects

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Bleed builds in Elden Ring are among the most satisfying to play, especially when that sudden explosion of damage shreds through enemies and bosses alike. The passive blood loss effect can trivialize even some of the toughest encounters if used correctly. In this article, we’ll walk through 14 weapons that inflict passive bleed buildup, making them ideal picks for any Tarnished seeking to dominate through Hemorrhage. Whether you're PvE-focused or hunting other players, these weapons deliver consistent and brutal results.

If you're just starting out or looking to optimize your build, remember it's often helpful to buy Elden Ring runes to speed up your progression or buy Elden Ring Items to round out your gear.
1. Rivers of Blood (Katana)

Possibly the most infamous bleed weapon in the game. Its unique skill, Corpse Piler, stacks Hemorrhage rapidly and is great for both PvE and PvP. Rivers of Blood scales with Arcane and Dexterity, making it the poster child of bleed builds.
2. Nagakiba (Katana)

This katana is like an extended version of the Uchigatana. Infuse it with a Bleed Ash of War and Arcane scaling, and its long reach becomes a major advantage in status build-up.
3. Uchigatana

Available early on, this classic katana starts with innate bleed and scales well into late game. Perfect for customizing via Ashes of War, it serves as a flexible weapon for bleed enthusiasts.
4. Ghiza’s Wheel (Colossal Weapon)

A fan favorite for style and substance. It comes with a unique weapon skill, Spinning Wheel, which rapidly stacks bleed. It’s surprisingly effective in boss fights if you can commit to the animation.
5. Hookclaws (Fist Weapon)

Fast, stylish, and deadly—these Wolverine-style claws are perfect for Dex/Arcane builds. Dual-wielding Hookclaws allows for insane bleed buildup with minimal stamina usage.
6. Bloodhound’s Fang (Curved Greatsword)

Although it doesn’t have innate bleed, infusing it with a bleed Ash of War or building around blood affinity gives it deadly potential. Its skill, Bloodhound's Finesse, also offers great mobility.
7. Reduvia (Dagger)

This dagger is accessible early and scales well with Arcane. Its skill, Reduvia Blood Blade, fires off blood projectiles that stack Hemorrhage quickly, making it perfect for ranged bleed pressure.
8. Eleonora’s Poleblade (Twinblade)

Dual-bladed and dripping with blood, this weapon is excellent for flashy, fast-paced bleed builds. Its unique skill slashes multiple times, accelerating bleed buildup significantly.
9. Morgott’s Cursed Sword (Curved Greatsword)

This boss weapon scales with Arcane and deals innate bleed. Its special skill, Cursed-Blood Slice, adds bonus damage and makes it viable for late-game content.
10. Morning Star (Hammer)

A surprisingly good bleed option for Strength builds. This simple mace has innate blood loss and can be upgraded to keep up with higher-tier enemies.
11. Warden Twinblades

Lightweight, dual-wield capable, and extremely effective when paired with blood affinity. Their rapid hits make them perfect for triggering bleed procs in quick succession.
12. Bloody Helice (Heavy Thrusting Sword)

This weapon features both high damage and bleed. Its Dynast’s Finesse skill adds mobility and a follow-up thrust, ideal for closing gaps or repositioning mid-fight.
13. Spiked Caestus

While not inherently a bleed weapon, infusing this fist weapon with blood affinity makes it shine in close quarters. It's favored in PvP for fast bleed stacking and stamina damage.
14. Great Knife (Dagger)

One of the earliest bleed weapons you can obtain. Lightweight and quick, it excels in early Arcane builds and remains a strong off-hand weapon even in the mid-game.


Bleed builds offer an engaging and effective playstyle in Elden Ring, combining speed, pressure, and explosive burst damage. Whether you're cutting down enemies with katanas or crushing bosses with spinning wheels of doom, there's a weapon that fits every bleed enthusiast’s taste.

And if you're short on time or looking to round out your arsenal, it's perfectly reasonable to buy Elden Ring runes to level up faster or buy Elden Ring Items to access weapons and gear more easily. These tools can help you spend more time enjoying the actual gameplay instead of grinding endlessly.

Happy hunting, Tarnished. May your enemies fall swiftly—to blood loss.