Reduvia Bleed Build

B-Tier Arcane Build • Elden Ring
Reduvia Bleed Build
  • Black Knife Hood
    Helm
    Black Knife Hood Assassin hood that muffles footsteps
  • Black Knife Armor
    Chest Armor
    Black Knife Armor Light armor perfect for stealth and mobility
  • Bloodsoaked Manchettes
    Gloves
    Bloodsoaked Manchettes Raises attack power when blood loss occurs in vicinity
  • Black Knife Greaves
    Legs
    Black Knife Greaves Completes the Black Knife assassin set
  • Reduvia
    Right Hand (Primary)
    Reduvia Blood-infused dagger. Skill: Reduvia Blood Blade - Ranged blood projectile
  • Bloody Helice
    Left Hand (Secondary)
    Bloody Helice Heavy thrusting sword with innate blood buildup and dynastic finisher
  • Lord of Blood's Exultation
    Talisman
    Lord of Blood's Exultation Increases attack power by 20% for 20 seconds when blood loss occurs in vicinity
  • White Mask
    Talisman
    White Mask Alternative: Use as helmet instead and equip Rotten Winged Sword Insignia here
  • Blood Tax Talisman
    Talisman
    Blood Tax Talisman Restores FP when blood loss occurs in vicinity
  • Green Turtle Talisman
    Talisman
    Green Turtle Talisman Raises stamina recovery speed for constant pressure
  • Flask of Crimson Tears 11
    Flask of Crimson Tears
    Restores HP. Good allocation for aggressive melee combat.
  • Flask of Cerulean Tears 4
    Flask of Cerulean Tears
    Restores FP for weapon skills. Supplemented by Blood Tax Talisman.
  • Flask of Wondrous Physick
    Flask of Wondrous Physick
    Thorny Cracked Tear + Windy Crystal Tear
    Effects
    Consecutive attacks increase attack power
    Temporarily reduces equipment load
  • Bloodboil Aromatic
    Bloodboil Aromatic
    Increases attack power but raises damage taken. High risk, high reward.
  • Kukri
    Kukri
    Throwing knives that cause blood buildup. Perfect for finishing off enemies.

Stat Distribution (Level 150)

  • Vigor: 45 (Moderate survivability)
  • Mind: 25 (FP for weapon skills)
  • Endurance: 30 (Good stamina for aggressive playstyle)
  • Strength: 10 (Minimum requirements)
  • Dexterity: 40 (Secondary scaling stat)
  • Intelligence: 9 (Base stat)
  • Faith: 8 (Base stat)
  • Arcane: 60 (Primary scaling for blood buildup)

How to Get Reduvia

  • Defeat Bloody Finger Nerijus at Murkwater Catacombs
  • Location: Southwest Limgrave, near the bridge
  • Can be obtained very early in the game
  • Bloody Finger Hunter Yura will assist in the fight

Blood-Based Strategies

  • Blood Blade: Ranged projectile that builds blood and deals damage
  • Rapid Strikes: Fast dagger attacks to quickly build blood buildup
  • Status Stacking: Combine multiple bleed sources for maximum effect
  • Hit and Run: Use mobility to apply pressure and retreat

Gameplay Strategy

  • Blood Buildup Focus: Every hit increases hemorrhage meter on enemies
  • Reduvia Blood Blade: Use ranged skill to apply pressure and finish enemies
  • Buff Stacking: Blood loss procs trigger multiple damage bonuses
  • Mobility: Light armor allows for quick dodging and repositioning
  • Pressure Game: Constant threat of bleed forces defensive play
  • Multi-Weapon: Switch between Reduvia and Bloody Helice as needed

PvP Notes

  • Bleed Pressure: Constant threat of hemorrhage controls opponent movement
  • Range Options: Blood Blade gives ranged pressure tool
  • Fast Attacks: Difficult to punish due to quick recovery
  • Counters: Vulnerable to heavy armor and bleed-resistant builds
  • Mixups: Alternate between aggressive rushdown and ranged harassment

Alternative Equipment

  • Weapon: Eleonora's Poleblade for different blood weapon option
  • Helmet: White Mask for blood loss damage bonus
  • Talisman: Rotten Winged Sword Insignia for successive attack bonus
  • Consumable: Blood Grease for temporary extra blood buildup