Patch 1.06 nerfed bleed buildup, Corpse Piler, and Seppuku. While bleed is still strong, these alternatives offer comparable power without relying on the hemorrhage mechanic.
Recommended Builds
#1: Blasphemous Blade
Fire damage was never nerfed and Taker's Flames provides similar AoE damage to Corpse Piler.
Why it works: If you loved spamming Corpse Piler, Taker's Flames scratches the same itch. Similar range, similar AoE, similar damage — but with fire instead of bleed. And it heals you.
#2: Moonveil Magic
Transient Moonlight provides burst damage without relying on status effects.
Why it works: Moonveil's damage comes from raw magic scaling, not status procs. The stagger is inherent to the skill. No bleed mechanic means no nerf vulnerability.
#3: Frost Mage
Frost was buffed in 1.07 while bleed was nerfed. Frost is the new status king.
Why it works: Frost does similar things to bleed (HP chunk + debuff on proc) but was buffed, not nerfed. Frost reduces absorption by 20%, effectively boosting all your damage. It's the post-nerf meta.