Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree - Best Bloodfiend's Arm Bleed Build

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If you want a weapon that can compete with the overpowered bosses in, then you need the best Bloodfiend's Arm bleed build. With the right stats and Ashes of War, this weapon can achieve a blood loss damage threshold of over 200. Making it an easy counter to the DLC's bosses, who boast a lot of health. All that said, you will still need to put in the work to get the best Bloodfiend's Arm bleed build in.

As of patch 1.12.3 in, The Bloodfiend's Arm scaling and status buildup of heavy attack were reduced. That being said, this is still a potent weapon, and with the right build, it still does enough damage to compete with the DLC's bosses.

The good news is that the Bloodfiend's Arm can be acquired early in. Unfortunately, you'll need to be at a fairly high level and have the appropriate stats to make it super potent. Most players will be level 150 or higher when they begin the DLC — at least, that is what is recommended. If you are, that's great news because it will only require you to respec your stats, and you'll be well on your way to achieving the best Bloodfiend's Arm bleed build.

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First and foremost, you'll need the proper stats to achieve the best Bloodfiend's Arm bleed build in. Thankfully, Elbethium's guide on YouTube outlines just the stats you'll need. At the very minimum, you need 28 Strength, 11 Dexterity, and 16 Arcane to use the Bloodfiend's Arm effectively.

To deal with as much damage as possible, focus on charging two-handed attacks with the Bloodfiend's Arm.

Leveling your Arcane to at least level 60 should be your main priority after that. However, the higher, the better, as this maximizes the weapon's blood loss potential. Additionally, to maximize the damage of the Bloodfiend's Arm, you should upgrade it to +25. You'll need Somber Ancient Dragon Smithing Stones for that. After leveling up Bloodfiend's Arm to +25,