Elden Ring allows players to develop various builds, which are based on the several stats present in the game. Most players stick to the strategy of resorting to master a build of a single stat as it’s wiser to spend in-game resources to upgrade a selected group of weapons, skills, and incantations. Funneling the resources on diverse builds results in an underdeveloped arsenal that can halt your progress in the game.
Amongst all the other builds, it’s distinctively crucial for players to run a bleeding build in Elden Ring due to its serious damage dealing capability. Nevertheless, choosing a bleed-based weapon can be a daunting task when there are a plethora of options available.
One of the most underrated bleed-based weapons is Bloody Helice. This sword is significantly larger compared to the other weapons and carries the ability to devastate enemies in moments.
You can obtain Bloody Helice by defeating Sanguine Noble. To fight this minor boss in Elden Ring, you must travel to the Writheblood Ruins located northeast of Erdtree Gazing Hill Site of Grace.
In this article, you’ll learn the steps to get your hands on Bloody Helice, the infamous bleed-based beast!
Step #1 – Locate the Broken Bridge near Erdtree
To reach the Writheblood Ruins, players need to head to the Erdtree Gazing Hill Site of Grace. Once they reach the Grace Site, they need to continue moving northeast towards Erdtree.
Note: Considering Erdtree as the center of a navigational compass can help you monitor your path.
Upon reaching Erdtree, venture northwest to come across a partially broken bridge. Behind the cluster of rocks from the breakage, you’ll see a spirit spring spot. Utilize this spot to climb onto the bridge and gain access to the whole cliff.
Step #2 – Find the Writheblood Ruins
Players need to continue heading further on the bridge while making sure they’re following the cliff. After traveling for a few moments, they’ll notice a few scattered tombstones that they can use to get down to the level of the next cliff.
Subsequently, you’ve to turn right, and voila! The Writheblood Ruins will be blessing your sight. Do yourself a favor and keep the blessings. Your Elden Ring character will need it for the rest of the journey.
Step #3 – Get to Sanguine Noble’s Room
Upon reaching the desired destination, move ahead of the carriage convoy and make your way into the ruins. You’ll be greeted by a few rot-infested slimes and dogs, cueing that you’re on the right path. Kill these weaklings and look for the stairs leading to Sanguine Noble’s room.
His room is in an underground base, so the stairs leading to it will be going downwards. Upon heading downstairs, wait for a moment before opening the door to a fog-filled boss fight and get ready.
Step #4 – Kill Sanguine Noble
Comparatively, Sanguine Noble is one of the weakest bosses in Elden Ring. However, negligence can result in an undesired result, so preparing for his blows is essential.
For most of the fight, Sanguine uses thrust attacks which allow him to focus on recovery for a few seconds. These instances are ideal to land a critical hit and whittle his health.
Since he wields the Bloody Helice sword, it’s necessary to maintain a substantial distance from him. Moreover, you’ve to remember to dodge his attacks and not get swayed away by his incompetency as a boss because his hits can cause costly bleed damage. He also uses a dagger to slash his enemies in short-range combat quickly.
Performing tiring dagger slashes leaves Sanguine Noble a bit vulnerable, rendering it the perfect opportunity to get behind him and land a few critical blows.
Note: Sanguine Noble’s attacks are periodic and predictable. As a result, taking the time to analyze his moments and timing can help you defeat him effortlessly.
If players notice him raising Bloody Helice, it’s advisable to retreat to a safer distance as he’s about to launch a heavy bleed attack. Another wise tactic is to summon a spirit in order to distract Sanguine Noble.
After defeating him, unlock the door leading to the next room and find a chest. Open the chest to obtain Bloody Helice!
More about Bloody Helice
Bloody Helice is considered to be a heavy thrusting blade that typically scales with Dexterity and Arcane. It’s well-suited for inflicting additional blood loss and Piercing Damage. Also, you can use its unique weapon skill, Dynast’s Finesse, to avoid attacks of your choice and retaliate with a potent attack.
The description of this weapon in Elden Ring reads:
Ominous piercing sword with a winding blade. Carried by the noble servants of the Lord of Blood. Designed to bore into flesh, causing severe blood loss at the wound. The extracted blood trickles gracefully down the length of the blade.
Description of the Weapon
Bloody Helice cannot be used in harmony with Ashes of War, consumables, and magic. If you develop a liking for this sword, you can upgrade it using Somber Smith Stones.
About Elden Ring
Elden Ring is a major title released by FromSoftware in 2022, the developers of Demon’s Souls, Bloodborne, and the Dark Souls franchise. Set in the ‘Lands Between’, players are on a quest to repair the Elden Ring and become the new Elden Lord.
Shadow of the Erdtree is a full-fledged expansion for Elden Ring added in June 2024. It is a whole new map with new Weapons, Sorceries, Ashes, and Craftables. It is a challenging DLC and as players continue to explore the map, they find surprises and easter eggs left by the developers every day.
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