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Arcane Builds

Master Bloodborne's arcane builds focusing on eldritch powers, elemental weapon infusions, and specialized tools to channel cosmic damage effectively in combat.

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Arcane Builds

For hunters who prefer to wield the eldritch powers of the cosmos, Arcane builds offer a unique and potent playstyle in Bloodborne. Eschewing brute force for mystical energies, these builds focus on channeling arcane damage through spells, elemental weapon infusions, and specialized tools. Mastering an Arcane build requires a different approach to combat, emphasizing positioning, timing, and resource management.

The primary stat for Arcane builds is, unsurprisingly, Arcane. Investing points here increases the damage of arcane tools and the effectiveness of elemental damage on weapons. While Arcane is the focus, Strength or Skill may still be invested in to meet weapon requirements or to benefit from certain weapon scaling.

Key Arcane Tools:

  • Fire Hunter's Torch: A basic tool that deals fire damage, useful for early game and against certain enemies.
  • Flamesprayer: A flamethrower-like tool that consumes Quicksilver Bullets to deal continuous fire damage.
  • A Call Beyond: A powerful, high-damage spell that unleashes a barrage of arcane projectiles.
  • Tiny Tonitrus: A close-range electrical discharge that can stagger enemies.
  • Executioner's Gloves: Hurls arcane projectiles that track enemies.

Elemental Weapon Infusions: Many weapons can be infused with elemental damage by using Blood Gems. Arcane builds often utilize weapons that have good base scaling with Arcane or can be effectively infused with Fire or Bolt damage. Weapons like the Ludwig's Holy Blade or the Tonitrus become devastating with the right Arcane investment.

Blood Gem Recommendations: Look for Blood Gems that increase Arcane damage, elemental damage (Fire, Bolt), or provide flat Arcane damage bonuses. Cursed Blood Gems can offer higher potential but come with drawbacks.

Arcane builds offer a distinct playstyle that can trivialize certain encounters and provide a unique perspective on combat. While they may start slower than physical builds, a well-developed Arcane character can unleash devastating magical barrages and elemental attacks, making them a formidable force in Yharnam.

Stat Primary Use Secondary Use
Arcane Increases arcane tool damage, elemental weapon damage. Required for some arcane tools.
Strength Meets weapon requirements, some weapon scaling. Can be useful for specific weapons.
Skill Meets weapon requirements, some weapon scaling. Can be useful for specific weapons.