Recording summary · March 2022
Elden Ring - OVERPOWERED Arcane Bleed Build Guide [2DzRBI77xk0]
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Overview
An Elden Ring bleed build centers on dual-wielding Banished Knight's Greatswords paired with high Arcane investment, the Seppuku Ash of War, and the Lord of Blood's Exaltation talisman for rapid blood loss buildup and high damage, augmented by Mimic Tear summons and jump attacks.
Banished Knight's Greatswords are preferred over katanas due to superior damage, enemy stagger, and higher blood loss buildup despite slower swing speed, with high buildup enabling bleed procs on an initial strike.
The build requires 80 Arcane where blood loss buildup caps, uses sequential two-handing to apply Seppuku to both weapons, and equips the Lord of Blood's Exaltation talisman obtained from Eskar in the Leyndell Catacombs.
The build faces difficulties with long setup times, self-inflicted damage from Seppuku and Mimic Tear summons, and bleed-immune or resistant enemies like rock and crystalline bosses, though it demonstrates high damage against targets like the Fire Giant.
Themes
Dual-wield Banished Knight's Greatswords bleed build mechanics, stats, and itemization.
Acquisition and application of Seppuku Ash of War and Lord of Blood's Exaltation talisman.
Build drawbacks, vulnerabilities, and combat effectiveness against specific enemies.
Uncertainties & gaps
The specific reason why Arcane stat points scale blood loss buildup so significantly is uncertain.
Whether Blood Ashes can be applied to weapon types like axes or maces rather than mostly swords is unconfirmed.
The exact duration of the Fire Giant fight is uncertain, estimated at no more than maybe a minute.