Elden Ring DLC Guide: Onsbox Arcane Bleed Build

This build focuses on maximizing the potential of weapons buffed by the Onsbox armor set, creating a high-damage arcane/bleed playstyle perfect for PvE and invasions. The core idea is leveraging the set's Ash of War damage buff while stacking consecutive attack and bleed effects for devastating burst damage, allowing you to efficiently farm or buy Elden Ring Runes to fund your optimized gear.

Core Build Concept

Stat Allocation

1. Primary: Arcane (for bleed buildup and weapon scaling)

2. Secondary: Minimum Dexterity for weapon requirements

3. Vigor/Endurance/Mind: Adjust to preference, but prioritize survivability and enough FP for weapon skills

4. Sample Stats (RL 150 Example):

· Vigor: 50-60

· Mind: 20-25

· Endurance: 25-30

· Strength: Minimum for weapons

· Dexterity: Minimum for weapons (typically 18-22)

· Intelligence: Base

· Faith: Base

· Arcane: 50-60

Key Armor: Onsbox Set

· Full set required for the Ash of War damage buff

· Provides moderate protection but excels at enhancing weapon skills

· Fashion Souls: Dark, blood-themed aesthetic

Weapon Selection

S-Tier Options

1. Rivers of Blood

2. Incredible damage with Onsbox buff

· Corpse Piler (L2) becomes even more lethal

· Excellent for both PvE and PvP

3. Reduvia

4. Buffed Reduvia Bloodblade skill

· Great for ranged bleed application

· Perfect off-hand option

5. Eleonora's Poleblade

6. Dancing Blade skill benefits significantly

· Hyper armor during skill animation

· Excellent crowd control

A-Tier Options

1. Bloody Helice

· Dynast's Finesse skill buffed

· Fantastic dodging/attacking tool

· Great for backstab fishing and follow-ups

2. Morgott's Cursed Sword

· Bloody Slash receives damage boost

· Good range and bleed buildup

3. Dual Daggers (Any arcane-scaling)

· Blood Tax skill becomes extremely potent

· Rapid consecutive hits synergize with talismans

Situational/Niche Picks

· Obsidian Lamina (for skill damage)

· Dynastic Sickle (for backstab playstyle)

· Bloodhound's Fang (if modified for bleed)

Talisman Setup

Core Talismans (Always Equip)

1. Lord of Blood's Exaltation - Essential for bleed builds

2. Shard of Alexander - Boosts skill damage further

3. Rotten Winged Sword Insignia - Consecutive attack buff

4. Millicent's Prosthesis - Additional consecutive attack boost

Situational Swaps

· Dagger Talisman - For critical/backstab focus

· Bull-Goat's Talisman - If more poise needed

· Green Turtle Talisman - Stamina regen for aggressive play

· Dragoncrest Greatshield - Defense when needed

Playstyle & Strategy

Offensive Approach

1. Aggressive Opening: Use buffed weapon skills early to pressure

2. Consecutive Hit Stacking: Maintain pressure to trigger talisman buffs

3. Bleed Focus: Aim for rapid bleed proc with multi-hit skills

4. Skill Timing: Time hyper armor skills (like Eleonora's) to trade effectively

PvP Tactics

· Against Ganks: Use terrain and AoE skills (Rivers of Blood L2)

· 1v1 Situations: Mix skill use with roll catches and backstab attempts

· Range Management: Use Reduvia for spacing or to finish low-health targets

Skill Combos

· Rivers of Blood: L2 into delayed follow-up catches rolls

· Bloody Helice: Skill dodge into immediate R2 follow-up

· Dual Daggers: Jump attacks into Blood Tax for rapid buildup

Buffs & Consumables

Recommended

· Blood Grease - Additional bleed on non-bleed weapons

· Uplifting Aromatic - Damage negation boost

· Exalted Flesh - Physical damage increase

· Freezing Pots - For frost/bleed combo potential

Wondrous Physick

· Thorny Cracked Tear - Enhances consecutive attacks

· Greenburst Crystal Tear - Stamina regeneration

· Opaline Hardtear - Damage negation (survivability)

Counters & Weaknesses

Build Vulnerabilities

1. Low Bleed Resistance - Mirror matches can be dangerous

2. FP Management - Skill-spam can drain FP quickly

3. Poise Limitations - May be interrupted without proper timing

How to Counter This Build

· Range Attacks - Outspace the skill ranges

· Parry Attempts - Predictable skill animations

· Bleed Resistance - Stack robustness gear/talismans

Invasion Tips (From Gameplay Footage)

1. Terrain Utilization: Use elevators and narrow spaces to split teams

2. Bait & Punish: Lure over-aggressive phantoms away from hosts

3. Resource Management: Heal when separated, not during direct pressure

4. Target Priority: Often focus phantoms first, but adapt to situation

5. Psychological Warfare: Unpredictable skill timing catches opponents off-guard

Final Notes

This build excels at burst damage and crowd control, making it particularly effective in invasions where quick eliminations are key. The Onsbox set transforms already-powerful bleed weapons into absolute monsters, while the arcane scaling ensures consistent bleed procs. To save time on farming, you can buy Elden Ring Items from trusted sources like MMOEXP to acquire the essential gear for this setup. Remember: While the damage is high, positioning and timing are crucial. The build rewards aggressive play but punishes recklessness. Practice skill animations and hyper armor frames to maximize effectiveness.