U4GM - Explore 10 Elden Ring Weapons That Work Best With Arcane Stats
Arcane is one of the most intriguing and underrated stats in Elden Ring. While Strength and Dexterity dominate most traditional builds, Arcane brings a unique blend of utility, status effects, and hidden power that can make certain weapons absolute monsters in both PvE and PvP. If you’ve been overlooking this stat, or you're looking to dive into an Arcane-focused build, there’s a surprising variety of weapons that scale extremely well with it.
Below is a curated list of 10 Arcane-scaling weapons that truly shine with proper investment. Whether you're aiming to inflict Bleed, Poison, or harness occult power, these weapons pair perfectly with an Arcane build—and they can turn the tide of any encounter when used right.
1. Rivers of Blood
It’s impossible to talk about Arcane builds without mentioning Rivers of Blood. This katana scales with both Dexterity and Arcane and is infamous for its weapon skill “Corpse Piler,” which deals rapid-fire Bleed damage. It absolutely melts enemies, especially with high Arcane and the right talismans.
Tip: Boost Arcane to increase Bleed build-up and invest Elden Ring Runes into Mind for more skill usage.
2. Morgott’s Cursed Sword
This curved greatsword comes with high base damage and strong Arcane scaling. Its weapon skill, “Cursed-Blood Slice,” is flashy and effective, adding a touch of style to any Bleed-focused setup.
Where it shines: Mid- to late-game boss fights and duels where burst damage is essential.
3. Dragon Communion Seal
Not a traditional weapon, but it deserves a mention. This Sacred Seal boosts Dragon Incantations and scales primarily with Arcane, making it essential for casting dragon breath attacks like Rotten Breath or Ekzykes’s Decay.
Pro Tip: Pair with Arcane-scaling melee weapons for a hybrid caster-melee build.
4. Reduvia
An early-game dagger that punches far above its weight class. Reduvia's weapon skill fires blood projectiles, scaling with Arcane and applying Bleed at a distance. Great for hit-and-run tactics.
Best used when: You’re leveling up and still saving Elden Ring Items to upgrade bigger gear later.
5. Bloody Helice
This heavy thrusting sword has great reach and incredible Bleed potential. It also features a built-in dodge mechanic with its weapon art, “Dynast’s Finesse,” making it ideal for aggressive, stylish dueling.
Scaling: Arcane and Dexterity make this a high-risk, high-reward weapon.
6. Regalia of Eochaid
A flashy weapon with a magic-meets-Bleed aesthetic. It scales with Arcane and features a unique weapon skill that unleashes a magical flurry of strikes from range.
Great for: PvP scenarios where catching opponents off-guard is key.
7. Mohgwyn’s Sacred Spear
This colossal spear, dropped by Mohg, Lord of Blood, is a powerhouse when paired with Arcane. It comes with the Bloodboon Ritual skill, which deals AoE Bleed and fire damage.
Tip: Best used with talismans that enhance AoE and fire damage. A good option when farming Elden Ring Runes in late-game areas.
8. Serpentbone Blade
This katana doesn’t inflict Bleed but instead builds up Poison, which also scales with Arcane. With Poison Mist or Poison Armament, it becomes part of a solid status-focused loadout.
Why it matters: Arcane builds aren’t limited to Bleed—this weapon proves Poison is just as viable.
9. Eleanora’s Poleblade
One of the most stylish twinblades in the game. It scales well with Arcane and features rapid-hit combos that stack Bleed insanely fast. Excellent in both PvE and PvP.
Ideal use: Get in, unleash a flurry, and get out before counterattacks.
10. Occult Weapons with Bleed Infusion
Any weapon can become an Arcane-scaling beast with an Occult or Bleed infusion using Ashes of War. This allows you to turn fan-favorite weapons like the Uchigatana or Great Stars into Arcane powerhouses.
Strategy: Use U4GM or similar player tips to find synergy between your favorite weapons and Ashes of War that allow for Arcane infusion.
Arcane builds offer some of the most fun and flexible gameplay styles in Elden Ring. Whether you’re investing Elden Ring Runes into a pure Bleed build, a poison trickster, or a hybrid dragon caster, Arcane opens up more options than most players expect.
Make sure to pair your weapons with the right talismans and Elden Ring Items—things like the Lord of Blood’s Exultation or Swarm of Flies spell can dramatically enhance your effectiveness. And don’t forget that community hubs like U4GM often share meta-shifting loadouts or new discoveries, especially as patches tweak weapon scaling.