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00:00:00 – 00:13:52
SYROBE addresses outdated bleed build guides in "Elden Ring," introducing a series to update players on effective strategies post-patch 1.08.1. He discusses how bleed mechanics have changed, highlighting the need for consecutive hits to maintain bleed effects and explaining how Arcane scaling influences these builds. Key weapons and their current viability are reviewed, such as the Uchi katana, Rivers of Blood, Verduvia, and Sepukku, noting nerfs and adjustments that affect their effectiveness. He emphasizes the benefits of a single weapon build over dual wielding due to recent patches. Additionally, the video covers effective setups and strategies, including specific stat allocations for an Arcane build, recommended equipment like the white mask and talismans, and optimal early and late-game weapons, ultimately advising players to start as a bandit for the best build outcomes.
00:00:00
In this part of the video, SYROBE discusses how players have been using bleed builds incorrectly in Elden Ring due to recent changes in the game’s mechanics. He mentions that many YouTube build guides are now outdated. To address this, SYROBE is launching a new series to create updated guides for both new and returning players, focusing on the current best bleed builds and changes. Additionally, he promotes a sponsorship from Manscape, showcasing their new beard trimmer, the Beard Hedger, highlighting its features such as multiple hair lengths with a single guard, powerful motor, and waterproof design. Returning to gameplay, he promises to provide the most up-to-date strategies for bleed builds as of version 1.08.1, explaining the basics of how Hemorrhage (or bleed) works and using an example with the samurai class’s uchigatana weapon and its effectiveness against the boss Margaret.
00:03:00
In this part of the video, the focus is on the mechanics of bleed build-up in “Elden Ring,” particularly involving different weapons and their interactions with the Arcane stat. Key points include the necessity of hitting a target consecutively to trigger bleed effects and how Arcane scaling affects bleed buildup, with the Uchi katana being unaffected due to the lack of Arcane scaling. The video explains that status buildup decreases over time, requiring consistent attacks to maintain effectiveness. Damage from bleed varies, with the general rule being 15% of the target’s maximum HP, but bosses like Margaret and dragon Aguil only take around 10% due to unique mechanics. The speaker notes that while there’s no limit to how many times an enemy can bleed, it becomes increasingly difficult to trigger.
The segment then evaluates the “Rivers of Blood” weapon, which was notably powerful but has since been nerfed, reducing its bleed buildup and damage. Despite a minor damage buff in patch 1.07, it remains less effective compared to its former state. Overall, Rivers of Blood is described as fun but suboptimal for applying bleed due to these changes.
00:06:00
In this part of the video, the speaker delves into the mechanics of the “Corpse Piler” weapon, highlighting that its ranged attack only deals physical damage, despite the weapon itself dealing both fire and physical damage. By using frostbite tactics, it’s demonstrated that fire damage isn’t present in the range portion of the attack. The segment then transitions to discussing the “Verduvia” weapon, acclaimed for its effectiveness in causing bleed damage due to recent patches, which have significantly enhanced its capabilities. Patch 1.07 reduced the efficiency of dual wielding weapons with the same status effect, favoring a single weapon build instead. The “Verduvia” saw a buff in its ash of war damage and melee hitbox, allowing for faster bleed procs. Patch 1.08 further increased its speed and range while reducing attack recovery times. Although dual wielding boosts DPS, a single “Verduvia” is now more valuable for triggering bleed effects. Lastly, the video covers the “Seppuku” setup, which has seen a reduction in bleed buildup from 84 to 30 in patch 1.07, diminishing its previous power.
00:09:00
In this part of the video, the focus is on the recent nerfs to the double seppuku build and the comparison between blood grease and seppuku. Seppuku now inflicts a significant health cost and has reduced effectiveness, making it less viable compared to blood grease and dual status weapons. The video also discusses the advantages and disadvantages of using blood blade and bloody slash ashes of war. Blood blade is deemed inferior to reduvia in terms of damage, bleed buildup, and HP cost. On the other hand, bloody slash is praised for its ability to scale with Arcane and can be further enhanced with other buffs, despite lacking a melee hitbox. The segment concludes with a recommendation to start a new character as a bandit for optimal bleed builds in version 1.08.1, suggesting the raduvia as a top weapon choice for these builds.
00:12:00
In this part of the video, the speaker discusses an Arcane build strategy for a game. The main focus is on using Arcane as the primary stat for dealing damage, with specific recommendations for stat allocation: 45 Vigor, 20 Mind, 20 Endurance, 12 Strength, 18 Dexterity, and 15 Faith. Key advice includes using the River of Blood for late-game, and specific spells like blood flame blade. For early game, the suggested setup includes the Occult Uchigatana and the Dragon Communion Seal. The speaker emphasizes the importance of certain equipment like the white mask and talismans for maximizing damage. They also recommend dual-wielding weapons to rapidly build up bleed. Finally, the speaker thanks viewers for their support.