Elden Ring Bloodstained Dagger Builds

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Bloodstained Dagger

Weapon Type:

Dagger

Damage Type:

Slash

Pierce

Weight: 2.0


Stat	Str	Dex	Int	Fai	Arc
Requires	9	12
Scaling	C	E

Elden Ring Bloodstained Dagger is a Dagger Weapon that inflicts Physical Damage in the form of Slash, Pierce Attacks with the ability to use the Normal Skill (Quickstep). Bloodstained Dagger will require Strength 9, Dexterity 12, and scales based on Strength C, Dexterity E, Stats.

Description: Dagger with a bloodstained blade. Afflicts targets with blood loss. As blood darkened the dagger through repeated slashing and stabbing, its blade only grew sharper and harder.


Tier	Passive	Wgt	Phy	Magic	Fire	Light	Holy
E	N/A	2.0	81	0	0	0	0


Skill	Type	FP Cost	Description
Quickstep	Normal	3	Perform a quickstep maneuver that allows for circling around lock-on targets.

Can Be Buffed?

YES

Custom Ash of War?

YES

Attack Type:

Pierce, Slash

Bloodstained Dagger is a weak dagger built for aggressive, in-your-face combat. Fast attacks and quick recovery let you stay on the offensive when heavier weapons would leave you stuck in animation. Good pick for Str builds.

Navigate this Bloodstained Dagger Guide using the links below.

Bloodstained Dagger Stats

Bloodstained Dagger is outclassed by most competitors as a dagger dealing pure physical damage. One defense check per hit keeps output consistent against most enemies. Keep in mind the practically zero equip load cost.

Bloodstained Dagger Attack Stats
Rank	Stat	Base	Max
D	Physical Attack	81	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

Bloodstained Dagger Guard Stats
Rank	Stat	Base	Max
F	Physical Guard	36	TBD
F	Magical Guard	21	TBD
F	Fire Guard	21	TBD
F	Lightning Guard	21	TBD
F	Holy Guard	21	TBD
F	Guard Boost	15	TBD

Bloodstained Dagger Affinity Comparison

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

Bloodstained Dagger Damage by Affinity
Damage	Heavy	Keen	Quality	Fire	Flame Art	Lightning	Sacred	Magic	Cold	Poison	Blood	Occult
Physical	77	77	77	77	77	77	77	77	77	77	77	77
Magic	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	77	65	-	-	-
Fire	-	-	-	77	77	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Lightning	-	-	-	-	-	77	-	-	-	-	-	-
Holy	-	-	-	-	-	-	77	-	-	-	-	-

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

Where To Find Bloodstained Dagger Location in Elden Ring

Bloodstained Dagger drops from Demi-Human Chief found around various locations. It's a farmable drop, so you may need multiple kills. The map below shows where they spawn.

Boss Drop From

Demi-Human Chief


Location	How To Get
Weeping Peninsula

Best Builds for Bloodstained Dagger in Elden Ring

The builds below use Bloodstained Dagger as a dagger centerpiece for Str builds. Dexterity (12 minimum) is the priority, with Strength as backup. Each setup includes stat targets, gear, and talisman picks. You can change the affinity to shift the scaling.

Bloodstained Dagger Builds
Tier	Build	Equipment	Skills/Spells/Spirits	Items
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	DPS Melee Build Class Warrior Bandit Stats Primary: Dexterity Primary: Endurance Secondary: Vigor Secondary: Strength	Weapon Reduvia Eleonora's Poleblade Dagger Twinblades Armor Use any Heavy Armor or Medium Armor Twinned Set Talisman Lord of Blood's Exultation Winged Sword Insignia
A	Parry Assassin Class Bandit Warrior Samurai Stats Primary: Dexterity Secondary: Vigor Secondary: Endurance	Weapon Misericorde Buckler Finger Seal Armor Black Knife Hood Black Knife Armor Black Knife Gauntlets Black Knife Greaves Black Knife Set Talisman Dagger Talisman Assassin's Crimson Dagger Assassin's Cerulean Dagger Ritual Sword Talisman	Spirits Black Knife Tiche Spells Golden Vow Flame Grant me Strength Skills Quickstep Buckler Parry	Items Dexterity-knot Crystal Tear Opaline Bubbletear

Bloodstained Dagger Upgrade Costs in Elden Ring

Bloodstained Dagger uses standard Smithing Stones and maxes at +25. You get full customization: swap Ashes of War, pick any affinity, and stack greases or weapon buffs on top. Maximum flexibility.


Level	Material	Rune Cost
+1	Smithing Stone [1]	150 Runes
+2	Smithing Stone [1]	180 Runes
+3	Smithing Stone [1]	210 Runes
+4	Smithing Stone [2]	240 Runes
+5	Smithing Stone [2]	270 Runes
+6	Smithing Stone [2]	300 Runes
+7	Smithing Stone [3]	330 Runes
+8	Smithing Stone [3]	360 Runes
+9	Smithing Stone [3]	390 Runes
+10	Smithing Stone [4]	420 Runes
+11	Smithing Stone [4]	450 Runes
+12	Smithing Stone [4]	480 Runes
+13	Smithing Stone [5]	510 Runes
+14	Smithing Stone [5]	540 Runes
+15	Smithing Stone [5]	570 Runes
+16	Smithing Stone [6]	600 Runes
+17	Smithing Stone [6]	630 Runes
+18	Smithing Stone [6]	660 Runes
+19	Smithing Stone [7]	690 Runes
+20	Smithing Stone [7]	720 Runes
+21	Smithing Stone [7]	750 Runes
+22	Smithing Stone [8]	780 Runes
+23	Smithing Stone [8]	810 Runes
+24	Smithing Stone [8]	840 Runes
+25	Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone	870 Runes
Total	All Levels	12,750 Runes

Enemies That Drop Bloodstained Dagger

List of enemies that drop the Bloodstained Dagger weapon in Elden Ring, with their locations and drop chance.


Enemy	Location	Drop Chance
Demi-Human Beastman	Weeping Peninsula - Minor Erdtree, Tombsward Catacombs Entrance, Morne Tunnel Entrance	4.00%
Demi-Human Beastman	Lakeside Crystal Cave	4.00%
Demi-Human Beastman	Altus Plateau - Erdtree-Gazing Hill, Lux Ruins	4.00%
Demi-Human Beastman	Volcano Cave	4.00%
Demi-Human Beastman	Mountaintops of the Giants - Whiteridge Road, Minor Erdtree	4.00%