Elden Ring Bloodhound's Fang Builds

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Bloodhound's Fang

Weapon Type:

Curved Greatsword

Damage Type:

Slash

Weight: 11.5


Stat	Str	Dex	Int	Fai	Arc
Requires	18	17
Scaling	D	C

Elden Ring Bloodhound's Fang is a Curved Greatsword Weapon that inflicts Physical Damage in the form of Slash Attacks with the ability to use the Unique Skill (Bloodhound's Finesse). Bloodhound's Fang will require Strength 18, Dexterity 17, and scales based on Strength D, Dexterity C, Stats.

Description: Curved greatsword with a gently undulating blade wielded by Bloodhound Knights. A fearsome blade capable of brutal airborne attacks.


Tier	Passive	Wgt	Phy	Magic	Fire	Light	Holy
D	Causes blood loss buildup (55)	11.5	141	0	0	0	0

Bleed Weapons


Skill	Type	FP Cost	Description
Bloodhound's Finesse	Unique	8 / 12	Slash upwards with the Bloodhound's Fang, using the momentum of the strike to perform a backwards somersault and gain some distance from foes. Follow up with a strong attack to perform the Bloodhound's Step attack.

Can Be Buffed?

YES

Custom Ash of War?

Attack Type:

Slash

You don't need a top-tier bleed weapon to make blood loss work. Bloodhound's Fang is a low-tier curved greatsword that adds reliable buildup to your attacks. For Quality builds, it can be a solid choice until you find something you like better.

Navigate this Bloodhound's Fang Guide using the links below.

Bloodhound's Fang Stats

As a pure physical curved greatsword, Bloodhound's Fang is below average compared to alternatives. No element means consistent damage regardless of enemy resistances. Crit value matters for backstabs and ripostes. And blood loss buildup on every hit.

Bloodhound's Fang Attack Stats
Rank	Stat	Base	Max
S	Physical Attack	141	TBD
F	Magical Attack	0	TBD
F	Fire Attack	0	TBD
F	Lightning Attack	0	TBD
F	Holy Attack	0	TBD
F	Attack Crit	100	TBD

Bloodhound's Fang Guard Stats
Rank	Stat	Base	Max
D	Physical Guard	52	TBD
E	Magical Guard	36	TBD
E	Fire Guard	36	TBD
E	Lightning Guard	36	TBD
E	Holy Guard	36	TBD
E	Guard Boost	36	TBD

Where To Find Bloodhound's Fang Location in Elden Ring

Drop from the Bloodhound Knight Darriwil found in Forlorn Hound Evergaol. Once you win the fight, Bloodhound's Fang is a guaranteed reward.

Boss Drop From

Bloodhound Knight Darriwil

Found in

Forlorn Hound Evergaol

Found in

Limgrave


Location	How To Get
Limgrave

Drop from the Bloodhound Knight Darriwil found in Forlorn Hound Evergaol

Best Builds for Bloodhound's Fang in Elden Ring

Quality builds get the most out of Bloodhound's Fang's curved greatsword moveset. These builds balance damage output with survivability. The blood loss buildup opens up status-focused setups.

Bloodhound's Fang Builds
Tier	Build	Equipment	Skills/Spells/Spirits
A	Blackflame Build Class Prophet Confessor Hero Stats Primary: Faith Primary: Mind Secondary: Vigor Secondary: Dexterity	Weapon Uchigatana Nightrider Flail Bloodhound's Fang Godslayer's Seal Armor Black Knife Set Land of Reeds Set Spellblade Set Talisman Moon of Nokstella	Spells Black Flame Black Flame Blade Catch Flame Bloodflame Blade Skills Ash of War Bloody Slash Ash of War Unsheathe
A	Glass Cannon Melee Build Class Vagabond Warrior Hero Stats Primary: Vigor Primary: Endurance Secondary: Dexterity Secondary: Strength	Weapon Starscourge Greatsword Magma Wyrm's Scalesword Axe Colossal Sword Colossal Weapon Great Axe Armor Use any Heavy Armor or Medium Armor Hoslow's Set Bull-Goat Set Talisman Great-Jar's Arsenal	Skills Ash of War Quickstep
B	Diablo Style Barbarian Class Vagabond Warrior Hero Stats Primary: Strength Primary: Endurance Secondary: Vigor Secondary: Dexterity	Weapon Colossal Sword Colossal Weapon Gargoyle's Blackblade Dragon Greatclaw Grafted Blade Greatsword Armor Use any Heavy Armor or Medium Armor Crucible Set Elden Lord Set Talisman Green Turtle Talisman Erdtree's Favor Crimson Seed Talisman	Skills Ash of War War Cry
B	Whirlwind Warrior Build Class Warrior Stats Primary: Vigor Primary: Endurance Secondary: Dexterity Secondary: Strength	Weapon Starscourge Greatsword Magma Wyrm's Scalesword Scimitar Armor Bull-Goat Set Hoslow's Set Talisman Great-Jar's Arsenal Erdtree's Favor Green Turtle Talisman	Skills Ash of War Quickstep Ash of War Storm Blade Ash of War Sword Dance Ash of War Spinning Slash
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's Fang Upgrade Costs in Elden Ring

Max +10 with Somber Smithing Stones. Bloodhound's Fang keeps Bloodhound's Finesse permanently, no Ash of War swaps. The upside? Greases and spell buffs apply normally, giving you a free damage boost.


Level	Material	Rune Cost
+1	Somber Smithing Stone [1]	640 Runes
+2	Somber Smithing Stone [2]	960 Runes
+3	Somber Smithing Stone [3]	1,280 Runes
+4	Somber Smithing Stone [4]	1,600 Runes
+5	Somber Smithing Stone [5]	1,920 Runes
+6	Somber Smithing Stone [6]	2,240 Runes
+7	Somber Smithing Stone [7]	2,560 Runes
+8	Somber Smithing Stone [8]	2,880 Runes
+9	Somber Smithing Stone [9]	3,200 Runes
+10	Somber Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone	3,840 Runes
Total	All Levels	21,120 Runes