Elden Ring Bloodhound Claws Builds

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Bloodhound Claws

Weapon Type:

Claw

Damage Type:

Slash

Pierce

Weight: 3


Stat	Str	Dex	Int	Fai	Arc
Requires	10	15
Scaling	D	D

Elden Ring Bloodhound Claws is a Claw Weapon that inflicts Physical Damage in the form of Slash, Pierce Attacks with the ability to use the Normal Skill (Bloodhound's Step). Bloodhound Claws will require Strength 10, Dexterity 15, and scales based on Strength D, Dexterity D, Stats.

Description: Large curved claws used by Bloodhound Knights. The curve allows the weapon to slip through an enemy's guard.


Tier	Passive	Wgt	Phy	Magic	Fire	Light	Holy
C	N/A	3	94	0	0	0	0


Skill	Type	FP Cost	Description
Bloodhound's Step	Normal	5	Skill that allows the user to become temporarily invisible while dodging at high speed. Moves faster and travels farther than a regular quickstep. This skill can be used to circle around lock-on targets.

Can Be Buffed?

YES

Custom Ash of War?

YES

Attack Type:

Pierce, Slash

Speed matters in Elden Ring, and a claw like Bloodhound Claws lets you get hits in between boss combos. It's serviceable for the category. Consider powerstancing two of these for maximum pressure.

Navigate this Bloodhound Claws Guide using the links below.

Bloodhound Claws Stats

Pure physical means no elemental split to worry about. Bloodhound Claws is a decent pick that gets the job done for a claw, and the attack values below show exactly what you're working with. Keep in mind the practically zero equip load cost.

Bloodhound Claws Attack Stats
Rank	Stat	Base	Max
C	Physical Attack	94	TBD
F	Magical Attack	0	TBD
F	Fire Attack	0	TBD
F	Lightning Attack	0	TBD
F	Holy Attack	0	TBD
F	Attack Crit	110	TBD

Bloodhound Claws Guard Stats
Rank	Stat	Base	Max
F	Physical Guard	38	TBD
F	Magical Guard	22	TBD
F	Fire Guard	22	TBD
F	Lightning Guard	22	TBD
F	Holy Guard	22	TBD
F	Guard Boost	22	TBD

Bloodhound Claws Affinity Comparison

Compare how different affinities change the Bloodhound Claws damage, scaling, and guard stats. Apply affinities using Ashes of War at a Site of Grace.

Bloodhound Claws Damage by Affinity
Damage	Heavy	Keen	Quality	Fire	Flame Art	Lightning	Sacred	Magic	Cold	Poison	Blood	Occult
Physical	95	95	95	95	95	95	95	95	95	95	95	95
Magic	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	95	76	-	-	-
Fire	-	-	-	95	95	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Lightning	-	-	-	-	-	95	-	-	-	-	-	-
Holy	-	-	-	-	-	-	95	-	-	-	-	-

Bloodhound Claws Scaling by Affinity
Scaling	Heavy	Keen	Quality	Fire	Flame Art	Lightning	Sacred	Magic	Cold	Poison	Blood	Occult
Str	D	E	D	D	E	E	E	E	D	D	D	E
Dex	-	D	D	E	E	D	E	E	D	D	D	E
Int	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	D	D	-	-	-
Fai	-	-	-	-	D	-	D	-	-	-	-	-
Arc	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	D	D	C

Where To Find Bloodhound Claws Location in Elden Ring

Defeat Volcano Manor in Volcano Manor to claim Bloodhound Claws. Guaranteed drop, no farming needed. See the map below for the location.

Found in

Volcano Manor


Location	How To Get
Altus Plateau

From a Bloodhound Knight in the Volcano Manor

Best Builds for Bloodhound Claws in Elden Ring

For Quality builds, Bloodhound Claws works as a claw you can build around. Dexterity (15 minimum) is the priority, with Strength as backup. Check the setups below for proven stat allocation. You can change the affinity to shift the scaling.

Bloodhound Claws Builds
Tier	Build	Equipment	Skills/Spells/Spirits	Items
A	Slice and Dice Build Class Prisoner Astrologer Stats Primary: Strength Primary: Intelligence Secondary: Vigor Secondary: Mind	Weapon Bloodhound Claws Sacrificial Axe Academy Glintstone Staff Armor Raptor's Black Feathers Haima Glintstone Crown Talisman Lord of Blood's Exultation Claw Talisman Green Turtle Talisman Winged Sword Insignia	Spells Great Glintstone Shard Loretta's Greatbow Adula's Moonblade Bloodflame Blade Skills Royal Knight's Resolve Golden Vow	Items Greenburst Crystal Tear
C	Bandit Bleed Build Class Bandit Stats Primary: Endurance Primary: Dexterity Secondary: Arcane Secondary: Vigor	Weapon Reduvia Armor Royal Remains Set Exile Set Talisman Lord of Blood's Exultation Arrow's Reach Talisman Kindred of Rot's Exultation	Skills Ash of War Bloody Slash

Bloodhound Claws Upgrade Costs in Elden Ring

Standard Smithing Stones take Bloodhound Claws to +25, the highest upgrade level. Swap Ashes of War freely, change the affinity to match your build, and apply greases for even more damage.


Level	Material	Rune Cost
+1	Smithing Stone [1]	210 Runes
+2	Smithing Stone [1]	252 Runes
+3	Smithing Stone [1]	294 Runes
+4	Smithing Stone [2]	336 Runes
+5	Smithing Stone [2]	378 Runes
+6	Smithing Stone [2]	420 Runes
+7	Smithing Stone [3]	462 Runes
+8	Smithing Stone [3]	504 Runes
+9	Smithing Stone [3]	546 Runes
+10	Smithing Stone [4]	588 Runes
+11	Smithing Stone [4]	630 Runes
+12	Smithing Stone [4]	672 Runes
+13	Smithing Stone [5]	714 Runes
+14	Smithing Stone [5]	756 Runes
+15	Smithing Stone [5]	798 Runes
+16	Smithing Stone [6]	840 Runes
+17	Smithing Stone [6]	882 Runes
+18	Smithing Stone [6]	924 Runes
+19	Smithing Stone [7]	966 Runes
+20	Smithing Stone [7]	1,008 Runes
+21	Smithing Stone [7]	1,050 Runes
+22	Smithing Stone [8]	1,092 Runes
+23	Smithing Stone [8]	1,134 Runes
+24	Smithing Stone [8]	1,176 Runes
+25	Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone	1,218 Runes
Total	All Levels	17,850 Runes